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Toure nets on final day as fellow Socceroo scents EPL

Toure nets on final day as fellow Socceroo scents EPL

Mohamed Toure's debut English season has ended with yet another goal, but another Aussie international still has unfinished business in the Championship.

European reign for Arsenal's Matildas ends in Lyon

European reign for Arsenal's Matildas ends in Lyon

European reign for Arsenal's Matildas ends in Lyon

European reign for Arsenal's Matildas ends in Lyon

Arsenal's three Matildas, who enjoyed their finest club moment with a Champions League triumph last season, have been dethroned as queens of European soccer.

Kisnorbo's steely edge gives Sydney belief in finals

Kisnorbo's steely edge gives Sydney belief in finals

Kisnorbo's steely edge gives Sydney belief in finals

Kisnorbo's steely edge gives Sydney belief in finals

Sydney FC have a new level of resilience under Patrick Kisnorbo and will take the belief that's brought into their A-League Men semi-final against Newcastle.

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'Whatever he wants': Victory hope Mata will stay

'Whatever he wants': Victory hope Mata will stay

Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles hopes both he and superstar Juan Mata will continue with the A-League Men club beyond this season.

Victory boss unleashes on refs after Sydney finals loss

Victory boss unleashes on refs after Sydney finals loss

Melbourne Victory have been knocked out of the A-League Men finals after a 1-0 loss to Sydney with coach Arthur Diles unhappy at the standard of refereeing.

Kiwis dramatically end Melbourne City's title defence

Kiwis dramatically end Melbourne City's title defence

Melbourne City’s title defence is over after falling in a penalty-shootout defeat to Auckland FC in their A-League Men elimination final on Saturday.

City snatch edge over Victory in A-League Women semi

City snatch edge over Victory in A-League Women semi

Matildas midfielder Leticia McKenna's free kick has given Melbourne City a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final.

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Roar ace nets move, joins Aussie duo at Bundesliga side

Roar ace nets move, joins Aussie duo at Bundesliga side

Roar ace nets move, joins Aussie duo at Bundesliga side

Roar ace nets move, joins Aussie duo at Bundesliga side

Sam Klein's impressive form for Brisbane Roar has helped the young midfielder seal a move to German club St Pauli.

Magical Juan Mata ponders Victory future

Magical Juan Mata ponders Victory future

Magical Juan Mata ponders Victory future

Magical Juan Mata ponders Victory future

Melbourne Victory superstar Juan Mata doesn't yet know where his future lies beyond the end of the A-League Men season but is ready for the finals.

Elusive championship drives City star McNamara

Elusive championship drives City star McNamara

Elusive championship drives City star McNamara

Elusive championship drives City star McNamara

Matildas striker Holly McNamara has big ambitions -- but winning an elusive championship with Melbourne City is top of the list.

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup

Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad.

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran.

Victory eye Mata finals spark against Sky Blues

Victory eye Mata finals spark against Sky Blues

Victory eye Mata finals spark against Sky Blues

Victory eye Mata finals spark against Sky Blues

Juan Mata appears fit and firing to make a big difference in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men elimination final against Sydney FC.

One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

Mark Schwarzer has been one of Football Australia's most dissenting voices. Now he wants to join its board.

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'Fair for everyone': Kerr goal injustice angers Chelsea

Sam Kerr being deprived of a record-breaking goal by the lack of new technology in the Women's Super League has annoyed her Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor.

Jets bringing pride and silverware back to Newcastle

The Newcastle Jets have already brought pride back to the Hunter and now have their sights set on completing a domestic treble.

'Not worth it': banned A-League striker on brain-fade

Adelaide United's Luka Jovanovic

Hurt City to roll dice on injuries for cut-throat final

Melbourne City are prepared to roll the dice on some key players' fitness as they prepare for an elimination final away to Auckland FC.

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Kisnorbo's Victory reunion adds fresh spice to Big Blue

Patrick Kisnorbo will face Melbourne Victory for the first time since his abrupt departure when he leads Sydney FC in an elimination final against his old club.

Foord shines as Arsenal home in on more Euro glory

Arsenal's Matildas are scenting more Champions League glory after the holders beat Lyonnes 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.

Record-equalling Sam Kerr shows her Chelsea worth

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has scored twice to keep Chelsea's slim WSL title ambitions alive in a 4-1 win over

Striker seals second spot for Adelaide before red card

Adelaide United have finished second in the A-League Men thanks to Luka Jovanovic's dramatic late winner in a 2-1 comeback victory over Melbourne City.

Victory wait on Mata future, face Kisnorbo reunion

Juan Mata won't decide on his Melbourne Victory future until season's end, with the club hoping the Spanish superstar isn't coming into his final days there.

Super sub scores double but Auckland miss ALM top two

Auckland FC have blown their chance to lock in a top-two A-League Men finish heading into the finals, drawing 2-2 with fellow championship hopefuls Sydney FC.

Butted Aussie has Asian Champions League dream downed

Tete Yengi has suffered a head-butt and a defeat in the final as his hopes of becoming an Australian Asian Champions League winner went crashing.

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