Football

Australian vice-captain Emily van Egmond has voiced her support for Sam Kerr to retain her role as captain but said there was one move regarding the superstar the squad had not expected from team bosses.

Sam Kerr and Football Australia have issued a stunning statement just days before the Matildas return to the pitch.

The superstar striker is in line to make her long-awaited comeback on home soil.

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

Australia has claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to take a further step towards next year's tournament in North America.

A Swiss court has handed down its decision in the fraud case of former top football officials Seppp Blatter and Michel Platini.

Despite hopes Sam Kerr would be poised to make her return from injury, the Matildas will again be without the striker for their friendlies against South Korea.

A teenage ballboy having his first start with Germany’s national team has become an instant hero after his quick-thinking reaction delivered a famous win.

The Aussies return to action on home soil in two weeks’ time.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says his side are on the uptick and while there is still progress to be made, they should see it as a positive ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against China.

A jury has acquitted an A-League star and would-be Olympian whose dreams were cut short by a rape allegation.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes his principles have been more thoroughly embedded in the team since his first games in charge as his side prepare for the first of two seismic World Cup qualifiers.

Jason Davidson has spent two seasons under Tony Popovic, Jackson Irvine just two national team camps — but they agree the intensity the coach has brought to the Socceroos has raised standards.

Football superstar Lionel Messi has had to withdraw from Argentina's World Cup qualifiers after being ruled out with injury.

Newcastle United have won their first major domestic trophy in 70 years beating hot favourites Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.