Football

The new coach of the Matildas could face a baptism of fire, but they might have Sam Kerr back in the team.
Football
Anna Harrington

‘Tremendous’ Matildas update as new coach faces baptism of fire

It’s set to be a ‘high-stakes environment’ but an Aussie superstar should be there.

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Sam Kerr pictured with partner Kristie Mewis after winning the FA Cup with Chelsea.
Football
Glenn Valencich

‘Difficult’ Sam Kerr realisation as update emerges in big week

‘What can I say? I just want to focus on the positives.’

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Striker Kusini Yengi has scored twice to earn the Socceroos a World Cup qualifying draw in Bahrain.
Football
Glenn Moore

Socceroos snatch extra time draw in Bahrain

Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain.

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Sam Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis have announced they are having a baby.
Football
Glenn Moore

Sam Kerr baby joy marred by ‘hateful’, homophobic abuse

Homophobic abuse targeting Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis has been condemned by the Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters group.

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Matildas star Sam Kerr announces Kristie Mewis pregnant with first baby
Football
Kellie Balaam

‘Coming 2025’: Sam Kerr’s exciting baby news

Sam Kerr has announced some HUGE personal news.

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Sydney FC lost 1-0 to Brisbane on Saturday.
Other Sports
George Clarke

A-League champions’ plan to arrest nightmare start

Sydney FC are desperate to keep pace with Melbourne City at the top of the A-League Women after a winless start to the opening two rounds.

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A second controversial video clip has been released involving under-fire EPL referee David Coote.
Football
Digital Staff

Video emerges of suspended football referee allegedly snorting white powder

An investigation was launched after the shocking footage started circulating.

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Socceroo goalkeeper Joe Gauci makes a save during a Socceroos training session at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne.
Football
Anna Harrington

How Socceroos plan to neutralise Saudis’ new secret weapon

The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.

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Marco Angulo, seen playing for Ecuador in Melbourne last year, has died following a car crash. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Harrison Reid

Tributes flow for footballer, 22, killed in devastating accident

The young father and husband fought for survival for a month before passing away.

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An English Premier League footballer was last week questioned by police following multiple allegations of sex offences
Football
Jack Gaughan

Police investigate EPL player over rape claims

The player has continued to play for his club after he was arrested in 2022 and questioned again last week over allegations he sexually assaulted two women.

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Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a controversial video surfaced.
Football
Staff Writers

EPL ref suspended after alleged obscene tirade against Jurgen Klopp

An English Premier League referee has been suspended pending an investigation after a video was leaked purporting to show him abusing Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

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Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou has endured a difficult few days after EPL and European losses
Other Sports
Ian Chadband

Ange’s brutal honesty as Spurs hit new low

Ange Postecoglou has outlined how Tottenham can get its EPL season back on track after an embarrassing loss.

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Annalie Longo’s dog crashed the game.
Football
Digital Staff

A-League game stopped as captain’s own dog invades pitch

The puppy evaded capture from several players before it finally got exactly what it wanted.

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Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho is in trouble after his tirade against the state of soccer in Turkey.
Football
Staff Writers

Jose Mourinho banned and fined after Turkish tirade

Legendary coach Jose Mourinho is in hot water again after Turkish officials imposed a ban and fine following a verbal attack on the referees.

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Video
Israeli football fans were beaten and injured in violent clashes in Amsterdam.
Europe
Eugenia Yosef, Edward Szekeres and Lauren Kent

City in chaos as football game erupts: ‘It was crime’

‘The things that happened are just horrific.’

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