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Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis

Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis

The Socceroos know Saudi Arabia will throw all sorts of challenges at them but they are ready to fight fire with fire to seal World Cup qualification.

Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou

Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou

Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou

Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou

Tottenham have dismissed Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou after two seasons in charge of the EPL club and despite victory in the Europa League final.

How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig

How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig

How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig

How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig

Joe Montemurro was overlooked when the Matildas needed a coach in 2020 but, as he explains, it proved one of many key steps in a winding path to the top job.

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Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

A spot in the 2026 World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, but arch rivals Japan loom as a big obstacle despite bringing a weakened squad.

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

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Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

From the moment he tore his ACL last September, Alessandro Circati had one date in mind - taking on Japan in a Perth World Cup Qualifier.

'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM

'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM

'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM

'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM

English football icon Robbie Fowler is open to an A-League Men return as he chases opportunities to reignite his managerial career.

New coach to give lifeline to forgotten Matilda

New coach to give lifeline to forgotten Matilda

New coach to give lifeline to forgotten Matilda

New coach to give lifeline to forgotten Matilda

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will start contacting players ahead of his first games, including one of the faces of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

A Socceroos veteran and Melbourne Victory have made a passionate appeal to police about how they handle football fans, following the A-League Men grand final.

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

The Matildas' nail-biting World Cup shootout in 2023 captured the nation. The National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a video artwork of the defining moment.

Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach

Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach

Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach

Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach

Sam Kerr's lengthy injury rehabilitation has included more surgery but new Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is confident he'll see the best of the star striker.

Sermanni pinching himself after 'phenomenal' privilege

Sermanni pinching himself after 'phenomenal' privilege

Sermanni pinching himself after 'phenomenal' privilege

Sermanni pinching himself after 'phenomenal' privilege

From empty fields to sold-out stadiums, former coach Tom Sermanni can barely believe the Matildas' evolution since he first took the reins in 1994.

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Rising star leads Matildas to victory in injury return

Caitlyn Foord and Amy Sayer starred as the Matildas sent off interim coach Tom Sermanni with a convincing win over Argentina in Canberra.

Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms

The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.

Worth the wait? Limbo over as Matildas land Montemurro

Joe Montemurro has been named as the next coach of the Matildas in a deal that runs until the end of the Los Angeles Olympics.

Matildas gig looms for Montemurro after Lyon departure

Joe Montemurro's appointment as Matildas coach is imminent after he departed Lyon a day before Australia's interim boss Tom Sermanni's final game.

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Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Two men have been charged over their involvement in an alleged betting scandal that included the manipulation of yellow cards during soccer games for gambling.

Socceroos suffer big blow as star set for foot surgery

A number of big names are missing from the Socceroos squad for the huge World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

City star's Socceroos hopes ruined by fresh injury

Melbourne City dynamo Mathew Leckie battled through a busted nose to star in the A-League Men grand final but has had to give up a Socceroos squad spot.

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police are refusing to apologise for their large presence in and around the A-League grand final, citing troublesome behaviour in the past.

Victory hope third time's a charm after latest GF loss

Melbourne Victory will hope to keep most of their A-League Men squad together after heartbreak in the grand final against Melbourne City.

City's banged-up Ferrari hits full throttle in GF

Melbourne City describe Mathew Leckie as an "animal" and a Ferrari and not even a busted nose was going to stop him starring in the A-League Men grand final.

City beat Victory in A-League Men derby grand final

Melbourne City have beaten fierce rivals Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the A-League Men grand final to claim their second championship.

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