Football

Tony Popovic has duffered his first defeat as the Socceroos coach.

Mass Socceroos changes fails to pay off against USA

WATCH THE VIDEO: The Socceroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to the United States, marking their first defeat in the 12 matches since Tony Popovic took over the reins.

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Cape Verde have qualified for the World Cup.

Raucous scenes as tiny island nation qualifies for 2026 World Cup

The entire country boasts the same population as Tasmania - yet they’ve made the global showpiece for the first time.

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Sam Kerr is set to play her first game for the Matildas in nearly two years.

One big question remains as Sam Kerr’s return confirmed

The superstar will play her first game for the Matildas in almost two years.

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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo with his family.

Ronaldo becomes soccer's first billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest man in soccer, according to new data gathered by Bloomberg, with a staggering net worth.

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A long-awaited international comeback for Sam Kerr looms.

Kerr set to play first game for Matildas in nearly two years

A long-awaited international comeback for Sam Kerr looms while Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is excited by Mary Fowler's progress in her return from injury.

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AC Milan fans in Perth earlier this year.

UEFA gives green light for historic Serie A match in Perth

AC Milan’s historic Serie A match in Perth next year is just one FIFA step away from approval after European governing body UEFA signed off on the fixture despite labelling it “regrettable”.

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Ange Postecoglou's position at Forest has become even more precarious after a loss to Newcastle. (AP PHOTO)

'I've fought all my life': Ange defiant over Forest woe

Ange Postecoglou's brief but winless reign as Nottingham Forest boss looks even more precarious after another Premier League defeat at Newcastle.

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Upset Nottingham Forest fans chanted ‘sacked in the morning’ at under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou.

Angry calls for Ange’s head after frustrating loss

Nottingham Forest are yet to tase success under Ange Postecoglou, who finds himself again in the pressure cooker of English Football.

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L’Oréal Paris, official Paris Fashion Week (PFW) partner, proudly hosted Mary Fowler’s much-anticipated and historic debut on the iconic Le Défilé runway at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.

SEE THE PICTURES: Mary Fowler makes stunning runway debut

Australian football star Mary Fowler has made history, stepping away from the pitch and onto the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week in a groundbreaking debut on the L’Oreal Paris runway.

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Former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar has died after suffering a significant brain injury in a game for Chichester City.

Powerhouse club shattered after young footballer dies aged 21

The much-loved star was rushed to hospital after the freak accident, but died a few days later.

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Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus have avoided convictions for their role in an A-League betting scam. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

A-League players avoid conviction over betting scam

A magistrate has spared a pair of soccer players jail time and convictions after they pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000.

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Arsenal celebrate their late equaliser in the draw against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Martinelli’s late goal stuns Man City in 1-1 Arsenal draw

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal struck deep into stoppage time to deny Manchester City a rare defensive smash-and-grab at the Emirates Stadium.

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Marcus Rashford (l) scored twice in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Newcastle at St James Park in England. (AP PHOTO)

Rashford doubles up for Barca, milestone for Haaland

Strikers Marcus Rashford and Erland Haaland have stolen the limelight on a big night in the European Champions League.

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Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has scored a late winner against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. (AP PHOTO)

Title holders, late-show Liverpool open with CL wins

Defending champions PSG and fellow title hopefuls Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have begun their Champions League campaigns with victories.

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Chelsea's Sam Kerr has scored an injury-time goal on her return to action after a 20-month abscence. (AP PHOTO)