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Update in alleged A-League betting fraud

An offer put forward by a soccer player charged over his alleged involvement in an A-League betting fraud scheme has been rejected by prosecutors, a court has been told.

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Joe Montemurro after Tuesday’s win.

Why worry? Matildas boss unfazed by Asian Cup countdown

The clock is ticking and the countdown to the Women’s Asian Cup has begun, but Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says the short run-in will not be an issue.

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David Beckham has posted a tribute to Diogo Jota.

David Beckham’s touching tribute for Diogo Jota

The English footballing great has joined a chorus of global sporting superstars in sharing his grief as Liverpool’s players and manager come to terms with the tragedy.

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The crash site where Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva lost their lives.

Tragic twist in Diogo Jota’s fatal crash revealed

The reason the Liverpool star was driving through Spain in a Lamborghini has been detailed as investigators work on two theories behind the fatal crash.

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Jota and his wife had been together since 2012 and shared three children.

Heartbreaking last message Liverpool’s Diogo Jota sent wife

Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota shared a touching message to his wife, Rute Cardoso, just days before he was tragically killed in a car accident in Spain.

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Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League group B soccer match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool soccer star dies two weeks after wedding

Diogo Jota has died aged just 28, killed in a fiery car crash alongside his brother in Spain.

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Ellie Carpenter is set to make the move to London alongside new wife Danielle van de Donk but will join Chelsea alongside Matildas teammate Sam Kerr.

Matildas star secures reunion in major move alongside new wife

The high-profile pair are making big personal and professional changes just weeks after their wedding.

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Sam Kerr will be signing autographs before the Matildas’ opening game in Perth.

Kerr set to steal Matildas' show in pre-game signing session

Sam Kerr may be restricted to off-field duties but that won’t stop her from likely stealing the show in Perth, with the star striker set to go on a signing spree ahead of the Matildas’ clash with Slovenia.

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Sam Kerr training last week (left) and shots from her return to Perth this week.

Sam’s surprise! Kerr back in Perth ahead of Matildas’ games

Homegrown superstar Sam Kerr has made a surprise return to Perth to link up with her national team teammates ahead of the Matildas’ four-game window in WA.

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A raft of familiar faces are set to head west for the Matildas’ four-game series in WA, but several stars have been rested from Joe Montemurro’s inaugural squad as coach.

REVEALED: Montemurro’s first Matildas squad for WA stint

A raft of familiar faces are set to head west for the Matildas’ four-game series in WA, but several stars have been rested from Joe Montemurro’s inaugural squad as coach. SEE THE FULL SQUAD.

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The Matildas will benefit from the new deal.

CBA kicks goals with massive $60m soccer deal

Commonwealth Bank has signed a historic six-year partnership with Football Australia, becoming the largest backer of the country’s most played team sport in a deal worth an estimated $60 million to $90 million

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Joe Montemurro has made major changes to his coaching staff after a poor run of form this year including at the She Believes Cup in the USA.

Matildas coach swings the axe in major shake-up

New Australian boss Joe Montemurro has has kicked off his tenure with a raft of sweeping changes.

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The Socceroos celebrate their victory.

Off to the World Cup! Socceroos secure berth in style

The Socceroos will head to a sixth consecutive World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 to complete an incredible turnaround in qualifying.

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Ange Postecoglou has lost his job at Tottenham Hotspur after two seasons in charge of the EPL cub. (EPA PHOTO)

Tottenham sack Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou

Despite leading his team to a stunning victory in the Europa League final, Tottenham have dismissed Australian head coach Postecoglou, after two seasons in charge of the EPL club.

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The Socceroos are eyeing another win when they play Saudi Arabia.

Socceroos eye win, not just qualification, in Saudi Arabia

Australia might simply need to avoid a thrashing in Jeddah to secure World Cup qualification — but in the minds of Brandon Borrello and his Socceroos teammates, they are going to Saudi Arabia to win.

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