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Champions Leicestershire toast absent Aussie skipper

Champions Leicestershire toast absent Aussie skipper

Leicestershire are toasting absent club skipper, Peter Handscomb, after they ended up winning promotion back to England's county championship top flight.

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Sam Kerr's lengthy lay-off even worried family

Matildas star Sam Kerr has finally recovered from her knee reconstruction and will be the face of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup when it hits Australian shores.

Player linked to A-League betting scandal learns fate

Player linked to A-League betting scandal learns fate

Player linked to A-League betting scandal learns fate

Player linked to A-League betting scandal learns fate

Football Australia has wrapped up its probe into Matthew Millar's role in the Macarthur betting scandal.

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Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

A radio broadcaster has been found to have breached decency rules after airing sexist comments that compared women's sport to "year 10 girls".

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

The A-Leagues fixture for the upcoming 2025/26 men's and women's seasons has been revealed after embattled Western United were placed in hibernation.

'Back to their rightful place': Ange's Forest pledge

'Back to their rightful place': Ange's Forest pledge

Nottingham Forest fans have been made a promise by Ange Postecoglou that he'll give his all to help them bring back their glory days.

Melbourne Victory icon makes call on A-League future

Melbourne Victory icon makes call on A-League future

Melbourne Victory striker and fan favourite Bruno Fornaroli has retired, opting instead to move into a football department role at the A-Leagues club.

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Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Western United's hopes of returning to the A-League in the future have received a major boost following a Football Australia backflip.

Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest

Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest

Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest

Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest

Pundits say Ange Postecoglou's long-held football philosophy will be tested on return to the Premier League as Nottingham Forest's manager.

Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda's big moments

Nestory Irankunda scored for the Socceroos and almost nailed a world-class free kick but there was more to his performance that coach Tony Popovic liked.

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

After Nottingham Forest's sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, Australia's Ange Postecoglou has been confirmed as the club's new manager.

Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Tony Popovic's call to start Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure has paid off as the boom youngsters' goals gave the Socceroos a 3-1 win over New Zealand.

No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos

No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos

No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos

No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has cast the net wider in choosing his squad for games against New Zealand but that doesn't mean he will be handing out caps.

Popovic expects more 'confident and positive' Socceroos

Popovic expects more 'confident and positive' Socceroos

Popovic expects more 'confident and positive' Socceroos

Popovic expects more 'confident and positive' Socceroos

Tony Popovic wasn't satisfied with the Socceroos' 1-0 win over New Zealand but has reason to expect a better performance in their second match.

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Victory snap up Socceroo for fresh shot at silverware

After losing star midfielder Ryan Teague to an overseas move at the end of the last A-League Men season, Melbourne Victory have snapped up another Socceroo.

Carpenter leads Matildas' charge on WSL opening weekend

Ellie Carpenter has proved the Australian standout among the dozen Matildas on view on the first weekend of the new Women's Super League season.

'Like Mbappe': Toure sets big Socceroos target

After his first notable contribution for the Socceroos, 20-year-old striker Mohamed Toure wants to be Australia's answer to Kylian Mbappe.

'False promises': players fume over Western United woes

Western United players have become free agents after their club was placed into A-Leagues hibernation, with the players' union demanding action.

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Inside meeting where Socceroos drew a line in the sand

Tony Popovic is not concerned with the past glories of his Socceroos as he looks for 26 players who can live by his elite standards for next year's World Cup.

Kerr made to wait for return as fellow Matilda shines

The long-awaited comeback of Sam Kerr has been put on hold as she watched fellow Matilda Ellie Carpenter light up the start of the WSL season for Chelsea.

Socceroos win - but here's why Popovic isn't satisfied

Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.

Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand

Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

Van Egmond joins 15th club in globetrotting career

Matildas ace Emily van Egmond will play for the 15th club of her distinguished globetrotting career after signing for Women's Super League club Leicester.

The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda

In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.

Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return

Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.

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