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Football royalty have come together as Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis said ‘I do’ at a stunning Australian venue, with new photos and videos revealing the stars who attended the celebration.

‘Royal wedding of football’: Video of Sam Kerr’s special day

Football royalty have come together as Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis said ‘I do’ at a stunning Australian venue, with new photos and videos revealing the stars who attended the celebration.

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis celebrating on the night.

Sam Kerr reveals why she wore tuxedo at luxury Perth wedding

Perth soccer superstar Sam Kerr and her new wife Kristie Mewis have opened up about their big day.

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"Sport's enjoyment": Alen Stajcic is working to steer Western Sydney out of a rough ALM patch.

Struggling A-league side cites war hero’s words for guidance

Western Sydney are languishing near the foot of the table, and under-fire coach Alen Stajcic believes bad luck is playing a big part in their struggles.

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Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on January 01, 2026.

Arsenal now 4 points clear of Man City in EPL four-draw day

There were four draws in the Premier League on Thursday, including Manchester City’s goalless draw with Sunderland that opened up a four-point gap at the top.

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Gabriel Jesus (l) celebrates scoring Arsenal's final goal in their win against Aston Villa. (AP PHOTO)

Arsenal halt Villa streak with 4-1 statement victory

Aston Villa were riding high after 11 straight wins in all competitions but Arsenal showed why they lead the Premier League in a statement EPL victory.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is delighted at the stampede for World Cup tickets. (AP PHOTO)

World Cup 2026 ticket demand shatters all records

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hails an 'absolutely crazy' response after World Cup organisers receive more than 150 million ticket requests in 15 days.

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Keen Australia fans went to the Qatar World Cup and will hope to watch the Socceroos in the USA too. (AP PHOTO)

World Cup ticket win for Socceroos fans but there’s a catch

FIFA has responded to global outrage over the exorbitant piece of tickets for next year’s tournament though it has not eased the confusion.

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FIFA has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after the prices were released.
San Lorenzo players huddle during a game. The top tier club is one of 10 that have been raided as part of the investigation into the AFA.

Police raid national football body in money laundering probe

A federal judge ordered raids on more than 10 soccer clubs, including top tier outfits San Lorenzo and Racing, as part of the ongoing investigation.

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FIFA will implement mandatory hydration breaks for next year’s world cup.

Half-baked? The BIG change coming to World Cup matches

Soccer’s traditional format of two halves in a game will be tinkered with for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Here’s what’s set to change.

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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought Wrexham in 2021 and have overseen its fairytale success. (AP PHOTO)

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney’s big move on UK soccer club

Ryan Reynolds has sold a stake in Wrexham football club to the US investment firm Apollo Sports Capital in an attempt to lead the team to the Premier League.

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Australia's Socceroos can celebrate a kind World Cup finals draw. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Socceroos land US, avoid top teams in World Cup draw

The Socceroos have been given a fairly kind draw at next year's World Cup finals, including a glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle.

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Andrea Bocelli is among the stars performing at the draw of the 2026 World Cup.

Star-studded line-up to perform at World Cup draw

Stars ranging from Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger to Andrea Bocelli and Village People will play at the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

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Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to play against the Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers’ A-League Men sides.

Superstar EPL teams heading to Australia

Premier League fans will be racing to get tickets with two big-name English clubs to take on the A-League next year.

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Wini Heatley played for the Matildas a week after her brother tragically died.