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Socceroos midfielder Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive to cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday.
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Katherine Kraayvanger

Socceroo allegedly tests positive to cocaine while speeding

The Socceroos player was allegedly driving his BMW 49km/h over the speed limit when he was subject to a roadside drug test by police.

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Much-loved Socceroos icon Paul Wade has opened up on his probable” chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis.
Football
Cameron Noakes

Much-loved Aussie icon shares details of shattering diagnosis

‘There is something wrong here ...’

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President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino look on after presenting the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy to Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
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Football
Dane Eldridge

Balogun’s Trump card the biggest fail in shonky World Cup

Six weeks of magic World Cup football was barely enough to overshadow one team’s dedication, that being FIFA and its undying commitment to being shonky at all costs. 

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Lara Trump (left, middle) pictured with father-in-law President Donald Trump.
World
Katherine Kraayvanger

Lara Trump forced to admit mistake after photo edit blunder

US President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law has suffered an embarrassing AI editing fail while attending the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. 

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Newcastle and England soccer great Kevin Keegan has died aged 75.
Sport
Jonathan Veal

English football legend dies at 75 after battle with cancer

The death of Kevin Keegan, one of England's great players, was revealed by his former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and a coach.

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Lionel Scaloni ended his press conference in tears.
Football
Harrison Reid

Argentina coach ends press conference in tears: ‘I’m sorry’

Lionel Scaloni could not hold it back when one question triggered a lot of emotion.

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SEE THE VIDEOS: US President Donald Trump has been roasted online after what he did while Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.
US Politics
Kimberley Braddish

‘Laughing stock’: Trump’s awkwardness mocked in funny memes

SEE THE VIDEOS: US President Donald Trump has been roasted online after what he did while Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.

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Gustavo Dudamel of the New York Philharmonic and Animal of The Muppets perform at the World Cup half-time show/
World
Wenlei Ma

All the hits and misses from the World Cup half-time show

The World Cup final found itself hosting its first ever half-time show more akin to a Super Bowl spectacle.

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Spain celebrate their win.
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Football
Chris Robinson

RECAP: Spain World Cup champions amid extra-time drama

SPAIN ARE CHAMPIONS!

Big chances!

Messi magic?

GOAL! SPAIN LEAD!!

Midway through extra time

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A Bukayo Saka hat-trick has helped England see off France in the World Cup clash for third place.
Football
Staff Writers

England stun 'gutted' France in 10-goal bronze battle

Thomas Tuchel's side scored four times before half-time and then had to hold on to win the World Cup bronze medal match 6-4 against France.

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Lionel Messi's Argentina took a step closer to defending their world title after beating England.
Football
Emily Williams

Everything you need to know about the World Cup final

In a battle for the ages, Spain and Argentina will go head-to-head competing for the 2026 cup.

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Lamine Yamal looks on during training.
Football
Staff Writers

Spain coach plays down Yamal injury fears

Defending champions Argentina meet Spain in the final of the World Cup, with arguably the greatest ever Lionel Messi taking on heir-apparent Lamine Yamal.

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England will play France for third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Football
Staff Writers

France vs England: The battle for World Cup bronze

France and England play off for third position at the World Cup on Saturday, with both teams still recovering from narrow semi-final losses.

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Lionel Messi is chasing what would be his and Argentina’s second World Cup win in a row.
Football
Josh Kempton

Messi one win away from bettering legendary legacy

At the age of 39 years old, Lionel Messi’s sustained and extraordinary brilliance has taken his side to another World Cup final and given himself the chance to bolster the sport’s most legendary legacy.

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Lionel Messi gives Lamine Yamal a bath way back in 2007. 
Football
Digital Staff

Why 20-year-old photo of football legend has suddenly gone viral

‘If you wrote this in a film, it would not seem possible.’

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The tense scenes at the end of the World Cup semi-final when Jude Bellingham appeared to smack Argentina’s Valentin Barco in the back of head.
Football
Cameron Noakes

Superstar accused of ‘horrible’ act in ugly end to World Cup semi

Tensions exploded at the end of the match and fans have unleashed on an England villain.

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England coach Thomas Tuchel has been accused of being too defensive in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Football
Digital Staff, PA

England legends savage coach after Argentina collapse: ‘Real panic’

‘That’s him saying he didn’t believe in his team.’

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Harry Kane takes in England's loss to Enzo Fernandez and Argentina.
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Football
Chris Robinson

You’ve got to be choking! England’s World Cup heartbreak

England have melted down in spectacular fashion to be cruelly denied a World Cup final berth, conceding twice in the final minutes in a 2-1 loss to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina.

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