Football

Mary Fowler and Cortnee Vine are both taking break from international football due to the mental strain.

The daily hell of being a national sports star

GEORGIE PARKER: Cortnee Vine and Mary Fowler’s brave moves to take a break from the Matildas for mental health reasons shows how far female sport has come since I was battling my demons with the Hockeyroos.

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Just a Mata of time: who budges first in marquee show-off?

Who will jump first in the Wanderers marquee standoff?

Barely five rounds into the season, and it’s far from rosy for new boss Stajcic and star Juan Mata.

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Anas Ouahim (2R) has come off the bench to lead Sydney FC to an ALM derby win over the Wanderers. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Super sub Ouahim stars in Sky Blues' ALM derby win

Sydney FC have claimed a fourth-straight ALM derby win over Western Sydney, with substitute Anas Ouahim notching a goal and two assists in the 4-2 triumph.

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Mary Fowler has withdrawn from friendlies with Brazil and Taiwan citing mental and physical fatigue..

Mary Fowler drops major Matildas bomb on eve of Brazil clash

Matildas star Mary Fowler has thanked her fans for their support after withdrawing from friendly clashes against Brazil and Chinese Taipei in a major blow for the Australians.

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Manager Ange Postecoglou embraces Tottenham players after their 4-0 win over Manchester City. (EPA PHOTO)

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs smash champions Man City at home

Manager Ange Postecoglou has urged Tottenham to maintain standards they set in Saturday's stunning 4-0 win at Manchester City.

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Katrina Gorry has suffered a shoulder injury.

Matildas hero suffers crushing blow ahead of international camp

Katrina Gorry won’t be able to fly home to play in the upcoming fixtures after being dealt the news.

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

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

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.

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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Sydney FC lost 1-0 to Brisbane on Saturday.

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.

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.

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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