Football

Ange Postecoglou is feeling the pressure at Spurs.

Postecoglou: 'I'm falling out of love with football'

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has launched a long lament about his detestation of VAR as he admitted he's falling out of love with football.

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Jose Mourinho appeared to pinch the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk after his Fenerbahce team were knocked out of the Turkish Cup.

Football icon tongue lashed for ‘not very nice’ act

It’s not the first time the famous coach has been involved in a controversial incident against the team.

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Soccer star Sam Kerr spotted riding a Lime e-bike at night near her Double Bay hotel without wearing a helmet

Sam Kerr breaks common road rule ahead of Matildas clash

Matildas star Sam Kerr has been spotted in Sydney breaking a very basic road law. Can you spot it?

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Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso will not play for the Matildas in the two friendly matches against South Korea.

Another Matildas’ setback as star duo ruled out of South Korea series

Australia will be missing two of its best players and a third one is in doubt for friendlies against South Korea starting in Sydney on Friday night.

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Tony Gustavsson

Aussie icon in mix to become full-time Matildas coach

Eight months after Tony Gustavsson left, an Australian favourite has emerged as a contender to take over.

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Emily van Egmond has endorsed the call for fellow Matildas veteran Sam Kerr to stay on as skipper.

Matildas’ surprise call on Kerr revealed

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.

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Matildas star Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially abusing a London police officer.

Matildas bombshell as Sam Kerr finally learns fate

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

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Sam Kerr looks set to make her Matildas return at home in May.

Sam Kerr set for huge Matildas return after ‘exciting’ announcement

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

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New Zealand are heading to the 2026 World Cup after cruising through the Oceania qualifying series. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

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.

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Nishan Velupillay (l) is congratulated on scoring Australia's second goal in China by Aziz Behich.

Irvine leads Socceroos to qualifying win over China

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.

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Sepp Blatter (l) and Michel Platini (r) have both been cleared of corruption and fraud charges. (AP PHOTO)

Long-running Blatter corruption case comes to an end

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

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Sam Kerr is still not ready for a Matildas return and will watch their next friendlies from the UK.

Sam Kerr still MIA as new Tillies squad revealed

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.

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Germany have reached the UEFA Nations League final four, with some unexpected off-field help. (AP PHOTO)

Rookie ballboy a national hero as reaction seals major win

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.

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Sam Kerr is still waiting to be cleared for a return to competitive football.