Football

The 22-year-old has vaulted right into the mix for a start but there was fresh heartbreak for a heart-and-soul veteran.

An equal-record three West Australians are heading to the FIFA World Cup after Perth products Alessandro Circati, Cameron Burgess and Jacob Italiano were named in Tony Popovic’s 26-man Socceroos squad.

It may not have been a full-blooded reality check, but the Socceroos have been given food for thought after their opening World Cup warm-up game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.

The team’s frontline stars are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is to end her glittering Chelsea career at the end of the season, the Women's Super League giants have announced.

Football’s biggest stage is getting a Super Bowl-style twist, with global megastars locked in for a historic first.

Arsenal have booked their spot in the Champions League final for just the second time after a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid.

The medical team of late soccer legend Diego Maradona missed a chance to save his life, Argentine prosecutors said at the start of the second trial over his death.

The soccer star might have the world at her feet, but she’s almost as talented with her hands.

Investigations are underway after a man landed in a carpark after falling from VIP boxes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony venue.

An emotional Mohamed Salah has announced he is leaving Liverpool after nine success-laden years at the Premier League club.

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s easy to say the Matildas girls have failed after losing to Japan in the Asian Cup Final but that does not tell the whole story.

‘You can understand what I mean.’

Matildas captain Sam Kerr still believes her best is yet to come after once again proving the difference for Australia as they punched their ticket for the Women’s Asian Cup final.

The Aussies have won a pulsating battle against the reigning champs and the home crowd loved it.