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Women's Asian Champions League a game-changer for City

Women's Asian Champions League a game-changer for City

Melbourne City's Tyla-Jay Vlajnic can't wait for the A-League Women leaders to make history in their Women's Asian Champions League quarter-final.

Dramatic 96th-minute winner steers Victory past Jets

Dramatic 96th-minute winner steers Victory past Jets

Dramatic 96th-minute winner steers Victory past Jets

Dramatic 96th-minute winner steers Victory past Jets

Melbourne Victory are just two points off A-League Women leaders Melbourne City after a dramatic 4-3 win over Newcastle.

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia - world ranking No.152 - have defeated Tahiti and will face regional heavyweights New Zealand for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Miller the unlikely face of Popovic's Socceroos revamp

Miller the unlikely face of Popovic's Socceroos revamp

Lewis Miller has overcome his Asian Cup horror show to make Australia's right back berth his own under the coaching of Tony Popovic.

Popovic's Socceroos project begins to take shape

Popovic's Socceroos project begins to take shape

He has had to learn on the go but the Socceroos team Tony Popovic has envisioned is now starting to come together.

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win

Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament.

Teammate didn't know about death threats to Cavallo

Teammate didn't know about death threats to Cavallo

Adelaide midfielder Stefan Mauk didn't know gay teammate Josh Cavallo receives death threats every day, and says it shows the importance of pride initiatives.

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Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of 'pain, suffering'

Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of 'pain, suffering'

Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of 'pain, suffering'

Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of 'pain, suffering'

A jury has cleared a former Socceroo of raping a woman in his Sydney home after hearing what she texted her sister moments after the alleged assault.

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji are rank outsiders to reach the FIFA World Cup, but they are dreaming big.

Indonesia clash first of four Socceroos finals: Goodwin

Indonesia clash first of four Socceroos finals: Goodwin

Indonesia clash first of four Socceroos finals: Goodwin

Indonesia clash first of four Socceroos finals: Goodwin

Winger Craig Goodwin wants the Socceroos to go full throttle for this month’s fixtures as they seek to avoid the jeopardy of the play-off qualification route.

Socceroos won't take Indonesia task lightly: Popovic

Socceroos won't take Indonesia task lightly: Popovic

Socceroos won't take Indonesia task lightly: Popovic

Socceroos won't take Indonesia task lightly: Popovic

Tony Popovic says Australia cannot take their foot off the gas as they bid to claim the second automatic qualification spot in group C.

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Either Tahiti or New Caledonia will have a shot at the biggest boilover in FIFA World Cup history next week.

Popovic's tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani

Popovic's tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani

Popovic's tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani

Popovic's tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani

Daniel Arzani has felt the wrath of a pointed Tony Popovic spray and, at 26 and with just seven caps to his name, says it's what he needed.

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Australian contingent were on the wrong end of a 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid in their European Champions League quarter-final first leg in Spain.

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Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.

Irvine will bleed to boost Socceroos' World Cup hopes

Jackson Irvine has lifted the lid on the extent he has gone to help the Socceroos qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Sydney held by Phoenix in blow to ALM finals push

Sydney’s bid for the ALM playoffs has been dealt a blow by Wellington, who came back to haunt former coach Ufuk Talay by securing a 1-1 draw.

City set ALW unbeaten streak record with Adelaide win

Melbourne City have set a new A-League Women unbeaten streak of 19 games with a 4-3 win over Adelaide United, while Newcastle beat Brisbane 3-2.

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Botic sends message as Western United thump Jets

Noah Botic has responded to his Socceroos non-selection by sparking Western United to a 6-2 thumping of Newcastle, drawing them closer to the ALM leaders.

ALM leaders Auckland can't keep switching off: Corica

Fuming coach Steve Corica has lashed A-League Men leaders Auckland FC for sloppy defending in a 2-2 draw with Central Coast.

Borrello on board in Popovic's pursuit of perfection

Brandon Borrello thought he was fit. Then Tony Popovic became Socceroos coach and the 29-year-old striker has had to lift his game.

Glory ALM coach taking fan boos on the chin

Perth Glory are on track to collect their second consecutive A-League Men wooden spoon after slumping to a 3-1 loss to fellow strugglers Brisbane Roar.

Misery for Mary Fowler as Chelsea win League Cup final

Hopes of a first trophy with Manchester City have been dashed for Mary Fowler as Chelsea lifted the Women's League Cup with a 2-1 win.

Roar beat Glory 3-1 in ALM wooden spoon battle

Perth Glory are in grave danger of collecting a second consecutive wooden spoon after slumping to a 3-1 loss to fellow strugglers Brisbane Roar.

Wanderers come from behind for big ALM victory

The Western Sydney Wanderers appeared down and out against Melbourne Victory before a second-half skirmish at CommBank Stadium.

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