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Gabriel Jesus (l) celebrates scoring Arsenal's final goal in their win against Aston Villa. (AP PHOTO)

Arsenal halt Villa streak with 4-1 statement victory

Aston Villa were riding high after 11 straight wins in all competitions but Arsenal showed why they lead the Premier League in a statement EPL victory.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is delighted at the stampede for World Cup tickets. (AP PHOTO)

World Cup 2026 ticket demand shatters all records

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hails an 'absolutely crazy' response after World Cup organisers receive more than 150 million ticket requests in 15 days.

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Keen Australia fans went to the Qatar World Cup and will hope to watch the Socceroos in the USA too. (AP PHOTO)

World Cup ticket win for Socceroos fans but there’s a catch

FIFA has responded to global outrage over the exorbitant piece of tickets for next year’s tournament though it has not eased the confusion.

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FIFA has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after the prices were released.
San Lorenzo players huddle during a game. The top tier club is one of 10 that have been raided as part of the investigation into the AFA.

Police raid national football body in money laundering probe

A federal judge ordered raids on more than 10 soccer clubs, including top tier outfits San Lorenzo and Racing, as part of the ongoing investigation.

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FIFA will implement mandatory hydration breaks for next year’s world cup.

Half-baked? The BIG change coming to World Cup matches

Soccer’s traditional format of two halves in a game will be tinkered with for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Here’s what’s set to change.

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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought Wrexham in 2021 and have overseen its fairytale success. (AP PHOTO)

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney’s big move on UK soccer club

Ryan Reynolds has sold a stake in Wrexham football club to the US investment firm Apollo Sports Capital in an attempt to lead the team to the Premier League.

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Australia's Socceroos can celebrate a kind World Cup finals draw. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Socceroos land US, avoid top teams in World Cup draw

The Socceroos have been given a fairly kind draw at next year's World Cup finals, including a glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle.

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Andrea Bocelli is among the stars performing at the draw of the 2026 World Cup.

Star-studded line-up to perform at World Cup draw

Stars ranging from Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger to Andrea Bocelli and Village People will play at the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

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Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to play against the Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers’ A-League Men sides.

Superstar EPL teams heading to Australia

Premier League fans will be racing to get tickets with two big-name English clubs to take on the A-League next year.

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Wini Heatley played for the Matildas a week after her brother tragically died.
Sam Kerr welcomed son Jagger with partner Kristie Mewis earlier this year.

Kerr reveals how motherhood has ‘changed’ her life

WA soccer superstar Sam Kerr has opened up on the impact motherhood has made on her life, saying welcoming son Jagger into the world had helped her find greater balance.

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Mary Fowler.

French soccer club hits back at Fowler over racism claim

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for going public over accusations she was the victim of racism, as French club Montpellier disputed her claim.

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 Mary Fowler.

Fowler racism claim: ‘I was given bananas not flowers’

The soccer star has revealed one of the darkest moments of her sporting career at a powerful European club.

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Mary Fowler’s book Bloom will hit shelves on Tuesday.

Matildas superstar lifts lid on dark mental health battle

One of Australia's brightest stars has opened up about the darkest moment of her life.

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