Football

Sam Kerr could return to the Matildas camp despite being injured.
Football
Anna Harrington

Kerr called into Matildas camp as World Cup hero left out of squad

Interim Australian coach makes Kerr SOS ahead of showdown with global football powerhouse as another star won't play in Europe friendlies.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Maty Ryan of Australia acknowledges the fans after the team's defeat during the international friendly match between England and Australia at Wembley Stadium on October 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)
Football
Steve Larkin

Socceroos skipper’s international career in limbo

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain future after Tony Popovic failed to back him for his first game as coach.

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A portrait of George Baldock was shown before the clash between England and Greece at Wembley. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Police issue update on cause of international football player’s death

The family of former Greece international and ex-Sheffield United defender George Baldock have released a heart-breaking statement as authorities release details of their investigation into his swimming pool death.

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Jude Bellingham reacts at full-time.
Other Sports
Steve Douglas

England's shock loss after manager’s call backfires badly

English football fans are reeling after their team suffered a horror show defeat in the UEFA Nations League.

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Mary Fowler and Kyah Simon share a laugh during an Australia Matildas training session last year.
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George Clarke

A-League Women star out to ‘force’ her way back into Tillies team

She has changed clubs and the former Matilda has a new goal for the end of the year.

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Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary look set to continue their long-distance relationship for some time yet.
Football
Glenn Valencich

Mary Fowler issues perfect response to Panthers’ wild claim

Penrith want to lure the Matildas star home in order to keep Nathan Cleary. But the 21-year-old has other ideas.

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International football star George Baldock has been found dead.
Football
Staff Writers

International football star, 31, found dead in his swimming pool

England has been left ‘shocked and extremely saddened’ by the grim discovery.

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Elise Kellond-Knight (right) retires from professional football as a Australian great.
Football
Glenn Valencich

Matildas great puts rumours to bed with late-night announcement

Teammates all had only one thing to say after the all-star veteran went public.

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Craig Goodwin celebrates his stunning goal in the Socceroos' win against China. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Steve Larkin

Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.

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Mitchell Duke training on Monday.
Football
Steve Larkin

The cruel stat Socceroos need to break

Australia take on a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier on Thursday night. Their first game under Tony Popovic.

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Former Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont has signed with Perth Glory.
Football
Jackson Barrett

Former Matilda and AFLW player signs with Perth Glory

A capped Matildas goalkeeper — who has also played AFLW — has signed with Perth Glory for this season as their replacement for Morgan Aquino.

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Mackenzie Arnold speaks to The Morning Show.
Football
Ben Sutton

Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold opens up on ‘lonely’ struggle

‘You definitely have your ups and downs.’

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Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler had plenty of reasons to smile on Sunday night.
Sport
Glenn Valencich

Mary Fowler celebrates Nathan Cleary after inspired feat

The Australian power couple has toasted a magical night on top of the sporting world.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will be in Australia in October for a quick trip.
Football
Cameron Noakes

Furore erupts as Aussie legend turns back on BBQ with King Charles

‘Thanks but no thanks.’

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Massimo Luongo has made a surprise return from international retirement.
Football
Steve Larkin

Socceroo makes surprise return from retirement for ‘crucial’ game

Tony Popovic’s first Socceroos squad sees a star make a bombshell return from retirement.

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