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Volpato debut a possibility as coach plays down risk

Volpato debut a possibility as coach plays down risk

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Cristian Volpato could debut as soon as Australia's friendly against Mexico less than two days after his defection from Italy.

Vidosic son hopes to do father proud in Wembley final

Vidosic son hopes to do father proud in Wembley final

Vidosic son hopes to do father proud in Wembley final

Vidosic son hopes to do father proud in Wembley final

Dario Vidosic is hoping a season of heartbreak can end in joy as he leads Brighton & Hove Albion out at Wembley with late father Rado on his mind.

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.

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Cash-strapped FA 'not reliant on' Socceroos Cup bailout

Cash-strapped FA 'not reliant on' Socceroos Cup bailout

Forced to make cost-cutting measures, cash-strapped Football Australia aren't placing any pressure on the Socceroos to go deep at the World Cup.

Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup

Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup

The Socceroos have suffered a brutal injury blow with creative attacker Riley McGree ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.

'Toxic': Internal FA probe to spark culture change

'Toxic': Internal FA probe to spark culture change

Football Australia says its taking steps to address concerns raised by staff, who were critical of the cash-strapped governing body's workplace culture.

Auckland add OFC Pro League crown to A-League title

Auckland add OFC Pro League crown to A-League title

Auckland FC's feeder club have been crowned champions of the Oceania Football Confederation, just a day after their senior affiliate tasted A-League glory.

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Future bright for Sky Blues under Kisnorbo: captain

Future bright for Sky Blues under Kisnorbo: captain

Future bright for Sky Blues under Kisnorbo: captain

Future bright for Sky Blues under Kisnorbo: captain

Insisting the proof is in the pudding, captain Rhyan Grant is confident Sydney FC will return to the grand final stage under new coach Patrick Kisnorbo.

Injured Socceroo's EPL dream over after Boro loss

Injured Socceroo's EPL dream over after Boro loss

Injured Socceroo's EPL dream over after Boro loss

Injured Socceroo's EPL dream over after Boro loss

Riley McGree was injured and he and Sammy Silvera missed out on their dream of Premier League football after Middlesbrough lost the Championship playoff final.

Nothing to prove for Corica after ALM grand final win

Nothing to prove for Corica after ALM grand final win

Nothing to prove for Corica after ALM grand final win

Nothing to prove for Corica after ALM grand final win

After being sacked by Sydney FC in 2023, Auckland FC coach Steve Corica says he didn't have a point to prove in his grand final victory over the Sky Blues.

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

After earning his first professional contract at age 29, local boy Cam Howieson was the hero in Auckland's historic grand final win over Sydney FC.

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Cam Howieson was the unlikely hero as Auckland FC became the first Kiwi team to win an A-League Men championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final.

Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball

Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball

Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball

Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball

A strong second half lifted the Melbourne Mavericks to a 10-goal win over Sunshine Coast Lightning and into third position on the Super Netball ladder

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Forced to watch Sydney FC's last grand final appearance from a hotel, captain Rhyan Grant is promising to go full throttle against Auckland FC.

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Goodbye Pep: Guardiola to leave Man City in the summer

After a decade in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has announced their final game of the Premier League season will be his last.

History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.

'Still got a lot to give': Leckie makes Socceroos case

Mathew Leckie is back in Socceroos camp for the first time in almost two years and is adamant he still has plenty to give if selected for a fourth World Cup.

Sydney's defensive rock opens up on 'confusing' year

For reasons unknown to him, Jordan Courtney-Perkins was frozen out at Sydney FC, but Patrick Kisnorbo has breathed life into the defender's career.

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Juan the man: Mata scoops Aussie soccer's top award

Spanish veteran star Juan Mata has been voted best player in the A-League Men in 2025-26, while Isabel Gomez has won the equivalent A-League Women award.

No other outcome but ALM grand final win for Sky Blues

After his semi-final heroics helped seal a grand final berth, Sydney FC star Harrison Devenish-Meares is ready for whatever the universe has in store for him.

Football Australia's record losses top $15 million

Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.

City's treble dream over after WACL semi-final loss

A-League Women champions Melbourne City's dream of completing the treble is over after a 3-1 Asian Champions League semi-final defeat to Tokyo Verdy Beleza.

Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper

Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up.

Socceroos' EPL dream alive thanks to Saints expulsion

Middlesbrough and Socceroos pair Riley McGree and Sammy Silvera are in the EFL Championship promotion play-off final after Southampton were expelled for spying.

Uncapped teen joins Socceroos' World Cup train-on squad

An uncapped teenager and a group of mainstays have been added to the Socceroos' train-on squad for the World Cup.

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