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Spiralling Adelaide need to find a way to win: Veart

Spiralling Adelaide need to find a way to win: Veart

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart says his team need to be more resolute defensively and start finding a way to win or their season will slip away.

Sky Blues lick wounds as ALM finals race heats up

Sky Blues lick wounds as ALM finals race heats up

Sky Blues lick wounds as ALM finals race heats up

Sky Blues lick wounds as ALM finals race heats up

At risk of missing the A-League Men finals, Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay admits his side is feeling the heat after a 3-2 home loss to Melbourne City.

Reds coach fumes over penalty in dramatic Victory loss

Reds coach fumes over penalty in dramatic Victory loss

Reds coach fumes over penalty in dramatic Victory loss

Reds coach fumes over penalty in dramatic Victory loss

Melbourne Victory have fought out a dramatic 5-3 win over fierce A-League Men rivals Adelaide United, with Reds coach Carl Veart incensed by a penalty.

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Victory beat Adelaide to stay in ALW premiership race

Victory beat Adelaide to stay in ALW premiership race

Melbourne Victory are well and truly in the A-League Women premiership plate race after beating Adelaide United 2-1 thanks to Nickoletta Flannery's double.

Lopane stars for City as Sky Blues finals hopes dampen

Lopane stars for City as Sky Blues finals hopes dampen

Alessandro Lopane has scored the matchwinner in his first A-League Men game back from a serious injury to launch Melbourne City to a win over Sydney FC.

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Socceroos hopeful Nicolas Milanovic's fourth goal in as many appearances has helped Western Sydney salvage a 2-2 draw with Wellington Phoenix.

Jets lick wounds after fumbling early lead in ALM draw

Jets lick wounds after fumbling early lead in ALM draw

Newcastle coach Rob Stanton is embracing the pressure as the A-League Men finals race heats up, refusing to let frustration seep in after a draw with Macarthur.

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Hawkesby stars as Sky Blues flex muscles in ALW derby

Hawkesby stars as Sky Blues flex muscles in ALW derby

Hawkesby stars as Sky Blues flex muscles in ALW derby

Hawkesby stars as Sky Blues flex muscles in ALW derby

Sydney FC star Mackenzie Hawkesby has scored to help launch her side to victory over Western Sydney in their bottom-of-the-table A-League Women derby.

Bulls lock in Mile Sterjovski as ALM coach until 2028

Bulls lock in Mile Sterjovski as ALM coach until 2028

Bulls lock in Mile Sterjovski as ALM coach until 2028

Bulls lock in Mile Sterjovski as ALM coach until 2028

Macarthur FC have added three more seasons to coach Mile Sterjovski's contract, tying him to the A-League Men club until the end of the 2027/28 season.

Arsenal and Lyon set up Aussie Euro semi-final showdown

Arsenal and Lyon set up Aussie Euro semi-final showdown

Arsenal and Lyon set up Aussie Euro semi-final showdown

Arsenal and Lyon set up Aussie Euro semi-final showdown

Arsenal's trio of Matildas will meet Ellie Carpenter's Lyon in the last four of the Women's Champions League after both teams won their quarter-finals.

McNamara strikes as City strengthen grip on ALW lead

McNamara strikes as City strengthen grip on ALW lead

McNamara strikes as City strengthen grip on ALW lead

McNamara strikes as City strengthen grip on ALW lead

Holly McNamara struck for the 11th time this season as Melbourne City extended their record A-League Women unbeaten run with a 4-0 away win over Brisbane Roar.

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

The Soccer Ashes - the re-ignited rivalry between the Socceroos and All Whites - would be the perfect way to tune up for a World Cup, New Zealand Football say.

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Two goals from Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi have secured Iran a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, guaranteeing them at least one match in the United States.

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Composed Teague "super stoked" at first Socceroos start

Melbourne Victory's Ryan Teague made his Socceroos debut in the 2026 World Cup qualifying win against China, and fully justified Tony Popovic's faith in him.

Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Injury meant Martin Boyle missed the 2022 World Cup, which has only fuelled his quest to help Australia to next year's tournament.

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

Michael Boxall has scored his first goal for New Zealand when his country needed it the most, helping sending the All Whites to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Nightclub flirting led to rape, footballer's trial told

Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres took a young woman home after meeting in a nightclub and raped her after being told to stop, a jury has heard.

Matildas still without Kerr for South Korea friendlies

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.

Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock

Cameron Burgess says he can lead the Socceroos' towards automatic World Cup qualification despite struggling to play regularly with Premier League side Ipswich.

Kerr-less Chelsea get back to winning ways in City saga

Their fans were desperate to get Sam Kerr back after Chelsea's first defeat of the season - but the Blues have bounced back to win without her against Man City.

Worts double steers Adelaide past Brisbane

Adelaide United have come from behind against Brisbane Roar to claim a 3-1 win and stay in the race for the A-League Women premiers plate.

City cruise into Asian Women's Champions League semis

Melbourne City have beaten Taichung Blue Whale 3-0 to reach the Women's Asian Champions League semi-finals and will now focus on their A-League Women campaign.

Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos

Resurgent attacker Martin Boyle is confident he and Mitch Duke can both step up and lead the Socceroos' attack in their World Cup qualifier against China.

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