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Younis stars, gets sent off as City pile pain on WSW

Younis stars, gets sent off as City pile pain on WSW

Marcus Younis has scored and notched two assists before being sent off to steer Melbourne City to a 3-0 win over his former club Western Sydney Wanderers.

Key Socceroo makes timely injury return

Key Socceroo makes timely injury return

Key Socceroo makes timely injury return

Key Socceroo makes timely injury return

Potential Socceroos starting striker Mohamed Toure has successfully returned from injury, while defender Harry Souttar isn't far away.

Mariners rescue a point to remain in ALM finals race

Mariners rescue a point to remain in ALM finals race

Mariners rescue a point to remain in ALM finals race

Mariners rescue a point to remain in ALM finals race

Recovering from a two-goal deficit, Central Coast remain in the hunt for an A-League Men finals spot after salvaging a draw at home with Perth.

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Mariners' ALW title defence over after Sky Blues draw

Mariners' ALW title defence over after Sky Blues draw

Central Coast had to beat Sydney FC to make the A-League Women finals and defend their championship but fell just short in front of home fans.

Andrioli proud of Reds in fiery battle against Auckland

Andrioli proud of Reds in fiery battle against Auckland

Airton Andrioli praised his young Adelaide United side as they matched A-League tough guys Auckland FC in a bruising 1-1 draw..

Reds and Auckland share points in fierce battle

Reds and Auckland share points in fierce battle

Adelaide United and Auckland FC have battled hard for a 1-1 draw at Coopers Stadium as both sides eye a top two finish.

Victory stay in ALW finals hunt, 'Nix finish top two

Victory stay in ALW finals hunt, 'Nix finish top two

A goal from Claudia Bunge against Perth Glory has kept Melbourne Victory's finals hopes alive, but last year's grand finalists will sweat on other results.

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Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey is a place close to Aziz Behich's heart, making the Socceroos' World Cup opener against the world No.22 a particularly special affair for the veteran.

'If I was coach, I'd pick him': Duke a Cup no-brainer

'If I was coach, I'd pick him': Duke a Cup no-brainer

'If I was coach, I'd pick him': Duke a Cup no-brainer

'If I was coach, I'd pick him': Duke a Cup no-brainer

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke has strengthened his case for a spot in the World Cup squad, with Macarthur FC coach Mile Sterjovski saying it's a no-brainer.

Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit and US signing report

Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit and US signing report

Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit and US signing report

Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit and US signing report

Australia captain Sam Kerr has been quick to pour doubt on a report that she'll leave Chelsea to join American club Denver Summit at the end of the season.

Kisnorbo back with a draw as Roar’s finals hopes sink

Kisnorbo back with a draw as Roar’s finals hopes sink

Kisnorbo back with a draw as Roar’s finals hopes sink

Kisnorbo back with a draw as Roar’s finals hopes sink

Sydney FC have welcomed interim boss Patrick Kisnorbo by grinding out a scoreless draw with a Brisbane Roar side whose ALM finals hopes now hang by a thread.

Bulls star pushes World Cup case with ALM double

Bulls star pushes World Cup case with ALM double

Bulls star pushes World Cup case with ALM double

Bulls star pushes World Cup case with ALM double

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke is knocking on Tony Popovic's door for a World Cup spot, notching a brace and an assist to fire Macarthur to a win over Newcastle.

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter will be among the big names missing when the Matildas take on some lowly ranked opponents in Africa this month.

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Arsenal duo prevail in Euro 'Battle of the Matildas'

Arsenal's Matildas have got the better of Chelsea's two Australian internationals to advance to the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League in London.

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Two of the most highly-touted players in Europe will try to detonate the Socceroos' hopes at the start of the World Cup finals in Vancouver.

'United a country': Arnold the hero as Iraq qualify

Graham Arnold was feted by Australia's large Iraqi community after guiding the Middle Eastern nation to its first World Cup in 40 years.

Sky's limit for Irankunda as Socceroos brace for Turkey

The Socceroos will face Turkey first at the World Cup, and after his brace against Curacao Nestory Irankunda will be a crucial part of plans to shock the world.

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Big gun cameos seal Socceroos' World Cup send-off win

Nestory Irankunda, Jordy Bos and Riley McGree have come off the bench to lift the Socceroos to a 5-1 win over Curacao in their World Cup send-off match.

'Won't lie': Kisnorbo lashes narrative of Victory exit

Patrick Kisnorbo has lashed out at his old club Melbourne Victory as he attempts to resurrect his coaching career at Sydney FC.

Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed

Aziz Behich and Milos Degenek won't ever regret reaching the World Cup through the playoffs, but are relishing a different preparation for 2026.

Socceroos embrace Cup auditions with end goal in sight

Milos Degenek has been to two World Cups, and he and his teammates can show they should be in Tony Popovic's squad.

Ex-Sydney boss Talay completes Wanderers defection

Ufuk Talay has crossed Sydney's A-League Men divide to ink a two-year deal with Western Sydney just days after leaving the Sky Blues.

Sam Kerr casts aside Asian Cup misery to fire Chelsea

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has scored one and teed up Chelsea's winner as she returned in style following Australia's Women's Asian Cup disappointment.

City overcome star's concussion, into Women's ACL semis

Melbourne City are into the Women's Asian Champions League semi-finals after beating Uzbek club PFC Nasaf, but lost striker Holly McNamara to a concussion.

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