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Juan Mata opens Victory account as Glory lose again

Juan Mata opens Victory account as Glory lose again

Just three days after sacking their coach, Perth Glory have sunk to a 2-0 loss to Melbourne Victory at a rainswept HBF Park.

Defiant Roar hold City 0-0 in spicy Suncorp stalemate

Defiant Roar hold City 0-0 in spicy Suncorp stalemate

Defiant Roar hold City 0-0 in spicy Suncorp stalemate

Defiant Roar hold City 0-0 in spicy Suncorp stalemate

Brisbane Roar showcased their new-found resilience in a ferocious home 0-0 draw against Melbourne City, who lost star Matthew Leckie to a hamstring complaint.

Lightning hits as Glory women finally end road hoodoo

Lightning hits as Glory women finally end road hoodoo

Lightning hits as Glory women finally end road hoodoo

Lightning hits as Glory women finally end road hoodoo

Perth Glory have posted their first away win in 22 months after two goals from fit-again import Gabby Hollar lifted them to a 3-1 win over Western Sydney.

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'I can't fathom that': Coach's Socceroos non-negotiable

'I can't fathom that': Coach's Socceroos non-negotiable

Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos have gone away from their DNA as a team in regards to physicality and need to recapture that.

Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Essendon have gone outside the AFL to fill the casual vacancy on their board following the dramatic resignation of president David Barham.

Focus on Costa had knock-on effect for Lolley

Focus on Costa had knock-on effect for Lolley

Joe Lolley is hoping for better things at Sydney FC this season after a problematic 2024-25 campaign.

'Meant to be': Hunter makes Sydney FC ALW homecoming

'Meant to be': Hunter makes Sydney FC ALW homecoming

Matildas midfielder Sarah Hunter has re-joined Sydney FC, two years after leaving Australia for France as the A-League Women's best young footballer.

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Popovic focused on being 'the best coach I can be'

Popovic focused on being 'the best coach I can be'

Popovic focused on being 'the best coach I can be'

Popovic focused on being 'the best coach I can be'

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is contracted until the end of Australia's World Cup campaign and is somewhat reluctant to talk about what comes after that.

'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has challenged his team to do something special at next year's World Cup and make a deep run.

Matildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

Matildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

Matildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

Matildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

A six-month hamstring injury kept Tameka Yallop out of Joe Montemurro's first games as Matildas coach but the Gold Coast local is eyeing a comeback.

Ex-Western United players move on in A-League Women

Ex-Western United players move on in A-League Women

Ex-Western United players move on in A-League Women

Ex-Western United players move on in A-League Women

Western United's demise has left its A-League Women players in the lurch and many of those footballers are now starting the season at new clubs.

Matildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

Matildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

Matildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

Matildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

The Matildas coach and teammates have rallied behind Sam Kerr, dismissing criticism of her return as captain of the Matildas.

Matildas see red, beaten but not mauled by Lionesses

Matildas see red, beaten but not mauled by Lionesses

Matildas see red, beaten but not mauled by Lionesses

Matildas see red, beaten but not mauled by Lionesses

Australia have produced a battling performance in losing 3-0 to England after being reduced to 10 players against the European champions after 19 minutes.

Postecoglou stays in the mix as Celtic chaos continues

Postecoglou stays in the mix as Celtic chaos continues

Postecoglou stays in the mix as Celtic chaos continues

Postecoglou stays in the mix as Celtic chaos continues

Aussie coach Ange Postecoglou has been overtaken as favourite for the Celtic hotseat but his name continues to be linked with a sensational return to Scotland.

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Key A-League issue hampering players making Euro 'jump'

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes the shorter A-League Men season contributes to players battling with injuries when they make the jump to Europe.

Glory sack Zdrilic after losing start to new campaign

Perth Glory have shown head coach David Zdrilic the door after a 4-0 drubbing at Melbourne City left the club bottom of the A-League Men table.

Star defender's hamstring a concern for Socceroos

The Socceroos will nervously await the results of scans on Jordan Bos's hamstring injury, but are relishing Jackson Irvine's return to the pitch.

Celtic boss quits prompting Ange return speculation

Ange Postecoglou's name will inevitably be linked to a Celtic return after Brendan Rodgers resigned his post as manager of the struggling Scottish giants.

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We've missed her: Matildas star delighted Kerr's back

Stand-in skipper Steph Catley has welcomed the return of Matildas superstar Sam Kerr who is in line to reclaim the captaincy for the friendly against England.

Bulls shake off illness to claim ALM win over Reds

Macarthur FC have defeated Adelaide for their first victory of the A-League Men season, despite losing a trio of core players to illness.

Bring it on: Matildas defender ready for England star

Matildas defender Clare Hunt is back in form and she and her teammates are ready to take on European champions England and their star striker Alessia Russo.

Phoenix ride luck for comeback win over Roar

Wellington have fought back from 1-0 down to claim a dramatic 2-1 win over Brisbane for their first victory of the A-League Men season.

Kerr non-touch proves crucial as Matildas beat Wales

Sam Kerr has made it through 65 minutes in her first Matildas match since November 2023 but it was Caitlin Foord who came to the rescue in a 2-1 win over Wales.

Spanish magic as Sydney FC defeat stubborn Mariners

Goals from Víctor Campuzano and Patrick Wood helped Sydney FC rebound from a disappointing round-one loss and defeat Central Coast Mariners 2-0.

Young gun stars, City to look into injuries

Melbourne City have beaten Perth Glory 4-0 thanks to a brace from striker Max Caputo, but they are concerned by their recent soft-tissue injuries.

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