Melbourne City ordered to train on Christmas Day

Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo has confirmed his team will be training on Christmas day as they look to juggle a busy festive period.

When is Neymar back from his ankle injury?

The Brazilian continues to struggle with injuries at PSG, with his latest ankle problem to keep him out for a significant length of time.

Why Klopp's rant about referees was warranted as Liverpool falls behind in title chase

Liverpool's boss went off on the officiating in the match against Tottenham with the two points lost potentially proving costly in the EPL title chase.

Why Tottenham was knocked out of Europe: UEFA rules Spurs forfeit after COVID outbreak

Tottenham's final Europa Conference League match against Rennes was postponed for a COVID outbreak, but UEFA officially declared it a forfeit.

Celtic fan's brilliant Postecoglou apology after League Cup win

Ange Postecoglou arrived at Celtic with plenty of fans doubting whether the Australian coach could turn the club around.

Wanderers' club identity questioned as derby delivers A-League reminder

Klopp blasts Premier League ref after costly draw

Postecoglou's vow after winning first trophy with Celtic

Just moments after winning his first piece of silverware with Celtic, coach Ange Postecoglou was quick to point out this was just the start of his plan for long-term success at the club.

Postecoglou weighs in on COVID chaos ahead of League Cup final

South American teams set to join UEFA Nations League

According to a UEFA executive there's a plan in place for all 10 South American nations in CONMEBOL to compete against Europe's best starting in 2024.

Why Aubameyang was stripped of Arsenal captaincy

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been removed as Arsenal captain following a breach of club rules regarding a trip home to France.

Robert Lewandowski goal matches Ronaldo's mark in second-best calendar year ever

Robert Lewandowski has solidified the joint-second-best calendar year ever by scoring his 69th goal to end the 2021 year.

'It's not sustainable' - Daniel Sturridge slams COVID-19 rules as Perth Glory plunged into Christmas quarantine

Perth Glory star Daniel Sturridge has criticised Queensland's COVID-19 rules as Perth Glory's A-League Men players and staff were plunged into a quarantine lockdown over Christmas.

Victory fans fume over banned derby tifo

Alexander-Arnold: Best right foot in the world?

After his highlight-reel howitzer to close out Liverpool's win over Newcastle, it's worth pondering where the Reds right back falls among the world's elite.

Salah equals record, Liverpool wins again

Liverpool hosts second-to-last Newcastle in a match the Reds need to have to keep up pace with Man City in the Premier League.

UEFA Nations League group draws revealed

A total of 55 European nations learned their UEFA Nations League fate with powers Italy, England and Germany landing in the same group.

Which Premier League games are postponed due to COVID-19?

A fifth match has been added to the list of postponements due to outbreaks at a number of clubs. The decisions are being made by the EPL on a case-by-case basis.

Ramos ready to "die for PSG" vs. Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos went out of his way to ensure PSG fans that he will give his all for current club after drawing the Spanish side in UEFA Champions League play.

What's next for Aubameyang at Arsenal?

With Arsenal disciplining Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and stripping him of the captaincy, what's in store for the 32-year-old at the Emirates?

Sam Kerr field invader avoids punishment due to legal anomaly

Sam Kerr made headlines last week when she clashed with a field invader during a Champions League game between Chelsea and Juventus.

Champions League re-draw winners & losers

There are a handful of clubs that will not be thrilled with the new Round of 16 opponents they landed after a draw debacle forced a do-over.

Champions League draw do-over: Errors that led to redo

There were two mistakes caught that ultimately resulted in the repeating of the draw, which UEFA blamed on third-party software.

Socceroos to return to Melbourne after four years

Melbourne will host the Socceroos for the first time in more than four years as part of Australia's 2022 World Cup Qualification campaign.

Death stares and Sweet Caroline: How Gerrard is proving himself a Liverpool manager in the making

The Reds icon returns to Anfield with Aston Villa on Saturday - but what is it like to play under him?

'Sydney Western Strollers' - West Ham boss ridicules Sturridge and Rodwell A-League Men's transfers

West Ham chief Karren Brady has ridiculed the journey of former Premier League stars Daniel Sturridge and Jack Rodwell to Australia's A-League Men competition.

Sam Kerr knocks over pitch invader, gets booked for it in Chelsea's Champions League draw

Matildas star Sam Kerr pushed over a pitch invader and was booked for it in an extraordinary incident during Chelsea's Champions League match against Juventus.

Barcelona eliminated from Champions League after heavy Bayern Munich defeat

FC Barcelona failed to qualify from the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over 20 years.

Australia's 2021 Google sport search trends revealed

Google has compiled data on the most popular search terms in the past 12 months, and sport has dominated.

When will Daniel Sturridge play for Perth Glory in the A-League Men?

High-profile Perth Glory recruit Daniel Sturridge is expected to play minutes for the A-League Men's side in mid-December after barely getting on the park in the opening stages of the season.

What is pressing? The methods of Rangnick, Tuchel, Bielsa and more explained

Pressing is arguably the first tactically nuanced concept to enter the mainstream but it is often misunderstood and has become a vague buzzword

Kylian Mbappe cracks Lionel Messi's Champions League record in PSG victory

Kylian Mbappe reached another milestone in his already glittering career by becoming the youngest player to reach 30 Champions League goals, breaking the previous record held by PSG team-mate Lionel Messi.

Paramount Plus and Network 10 vow to improve A-Leagues coverage including app usability

A-Leagues broadcaster Network 10 and Paramount Plus have vowed to improve their coverage after several difficulties in the opening weeks of the season.

Could Juventus be relegated again? Questions remain over Ronaldo's sale to Manchester United

Italian authorities are investigating potential financial irregularities relating to 62 transfers, 42 of which involve the Bianconeri

Melbourne Victory given reality check, Sydney FC falter, Bulls look the goods: What we learned from A-League Men round three

Round three of the A-League Men season provided plenty of surprises as Melbourne Victory were brought crashing back to earth, Sydney FC only had themselves to blame for squandering a two-goal lead and Macarthur FC look to be slowly emerging as a contender.

Sam Kerr brace steers Chelsea to FA Cup glory

Sam Kerr scored two goals in Chelsea's dominant 3-0 win against London rivals Arsenal in the Women's FA Cup.

Tom Rogic's 'brilliant' Goal of the Year contender stuns as Celtic secure important victory

A jaw-dropping individual effort from Tom Rogic for Celtic has earned the Socceroos star goal of the year appraisal.

Ronaldo impresses Rangnick in new manager's first win

The new interim manager wants his team to press their opponents high up the field and was impressed by the Portugal star's work up front.

Salah responds to Barcelona transfer speculation

The Egypt international has an admirer in new Barca boss Xavi but he would rather remain in the Premier League than head to Camp Nou.

Women’s FA Cup final: When, where, the Matildas in action and how to watch

The 2020-21 Women's FA Cup final will see Arsenal and Chelsea face off at Wembley on Monday morning (AEDT).

Volpato ends Australia's Serie A drought with debut

For the first time in nearly five years, an Australian has featured in a Serie A match with Cristian Volpato making his debut for Roma on Sunday morning (AEDT).

How 'pressing monster' Jota achieved the impossible at Liverpool

The Portuguese has excelled since his £45 million move from Wolves last year, turning the Reds' Three Amigos into a new Fab Four.

How Cristiano Ronaldo fits into Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United plans

Ralf Rangnick, the Red Devils' new interim manager, has been discussing Cristiano Ronaldo's role in his team.

Where Ronaldo scored all his 801 goals

CR7 has been playing professionally since the 2002-03 season and after nearly 20 years he has scored more official goals than anyone on record wearing five different jerseys.

Mabil explains social media purge of footballers

Australian attacker Awer Mabil has opened up on his social media habits in his new podcast A11 IN with Awer & Kiir.

Ballon d'Salt for Lewa: Polish city aims to fix "injustice"

Robert Lewandowski will be given a ball of salt in lieu of the Ballon d'Or by the Polish town of Wieliczka, as a consolation for missing out on the 2021 prize.

Former Socceroo finds second calling with cafes

As a goalkeeper, Nathan Coe thought he still had years left to play when his professional career came crashing to an end in 2015.

Postecoglou defends Celtic winner as injury curse strikes again

Celtic claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Friday morning (AEDT) and coach Ange Postecoglou was quick to hit out at controversy surrounding their winner.

Fair play? Arsenal's bizarre goal vs. Man United is allowed

One of the strangest goals you'll ever see was scored at Old Trafford and it involved a goalkeeper hurt by his own teammate. Arsenal took advantage to score.

Eriksen training at former club as transfer window nears

The Denmark international is being prevented from competing in Italian football after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

Is Bernardo Silva the best player in the Premier League?

Pep Guardiola insisted that there is no better player in England after the Portugal attacker inspired Manchester City to a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.

Why Sam Kerr wants to 'redo' her Matildas debut

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has admitted her international debut is one aspect of her career she'd like to "redo".

Postecoglou's surprise friendship with former MasterChef judge

Australian and former MasterChef judge George Calombaris has opened up about his close friendship with Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou.

When's Rangnick's first Man Utd match as manager?

The German manager will not be on the sideline for Thursday's match against Arsenal with Michael Carrick keeping the seat warm.

2023 Women's World Cup: Key dates and Matildas fixture details revealed

With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand now less than 600 days away, the official match schedule has been released.

Former A-League duo combining football and cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm over the past few years and now two former A-League Men players are looking to give it a football spin with First 11.

England make history in World Cup Qualifying demolition

The Lionesses crushed their opponents on Tuesday, making a bit of history in their lopsided win.

Postecoglou's Celtic deemed biggest passers in the world

Scottish giants Celtic have been found to be the biggest passing side in the world this season, based on analysis from the CIES Football Observatory.

Why Man Utd chose Rangnick over other candidates

Ralf Rangnick impressed during his interview for a position that Julen Lopetegui, Ernesto Valverde and Lucien Favre were also considered for.

Struggling Matildas don't look ready after being exposed by experimental United States

The Matildas battled their way to an undeserved 1-1 draw with the United States in a match dominated by the world no.1.

Matildas 1-1 United States: Shaky Australia steal a result against accomplished USWNT

The Matildas have stolen a 1-1 draw with the United States in the final match of their friendly series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Tuesday night.

Matildas vs United States: When, where & how to watch

The Matildas will be hoping to bounce back from a recent 3-0 defeat when they face off again against the United States in Newcastle on Tuesday night.

A-League Men's Sydney FC beats NRL and AFL clubs to win Australasia’s Best Sporting Team

A-League Men side Sydney FC has beaten off competition from NRL and AFL giants to win Australasia's best sporting team for 2021.

Why Lionel Messi's 2021 Ballon d'Or win was a snub of Robert Lewandowski

The world's media crowned Messi again, but in the process they snubbed the world's greatest forward.

'He's still a winner' - Aloisi lauds Diamanti's impact at Western United

Despite his age, Alessandro Diamanti is a key member of Western United's squad according to head coach John Aloisi.

Live: Ballon d'Or rankings Ballon d'Or results: Messi wins No. 7

The 2021 Ballon d'Or awards are being handed out on Monday in Paris and the voting results are trickling in throughout the day.

Sam Kerr achieves career-high third-placed finish in women's Ballon d'Or

Manchester United appoint Rangnick as interim manager

The ex-RB Leipzig coach will oversee the club through to the end of the 2021-22 campaign, when a permanent manager will be appointed.

Ronaldo fires back at Messi & Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese superstar didn't take well to the comment by the France Football chief editor published in the New York Times.

Ballon d'Or: How to watch in Australia & favorites

After a one-year hiatus, the Ballon d'Or will be awarded on Tuesday, November 30 (AEDT) in Paris

How to watch A-League Men mini-matches and highlights for free

With the A-League Men competition now underway, football fans may be unaware of the free content that can be accessed on the league.

Sturridge responds to Glory owner's bizarre reason for absence

Perth Glory star Daniel Sturridge has stressed he didn't sit out of Friday's match against Western United because of a four-hour flight.

Victory tease, big guns stumble and Rodwell stars: A-League Men wrap

Melbourne Victory are top of the league and looked to be much improved after two horrific campaigns, last season's best teams both stumbled and a former Premier League star looks like he's going to be a player to watch this season

Patience needed as Paramount's teething issues continue

Postecoglou dismisses 'luck' in Celtic win with Rogic close to return

Celtic claimed a narrow 2-1 win over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership on Monday morning (AEDT) to remain within three points of leaders Rangers.

Why Ronaldo didn't start vs. Chelsea

Man United's caretaker manager was forced to explain the star's surprise benching for the big match against Premier League leaders.

The 'strange' reason for Sturridge's Glory omission

'Football lost its heart' - Portuguese club forced to play Benfica with nine players

How does Ballon d'Or voting work?

Haaland breaks Bundesliga record with Dortmund goal

Wiggles blamed as Matildas gamble backfires in U.S. defeat

Matildas vs United States: Australia humbled in front of record crowd

Socceroos facing precarious World Cup play-off route

Ronaldo handed daunting World Cup play-off path with Portugal

Portugal will have to get by Turkey before facing Italy or North Macedonia in a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the 2022 World Cup.

Matildas vs United States: When, where & how to watch

The Matildas will welcome current world number one the United States to Australia for a friendly on Saturday afternoon.

Postecoglou's Celtic subs blamed in late Europa League defeat

Celtic suffered a late slip-up in the Europa League on Friday morning (AEDT) as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to claim a late 3-2 win.

Arsenal in talks to bring back Arsene Wenger

The Gunners manager wants his former boss back involved at the club and the pair have discussed a possible return.

Who is Ralf Rangnick? Man Utd closing in on next manager

Read more on Ralf Rangnick, including the type of coach he is and the past successes that he has enjoyed.

Why the Matildas can defy world rankings and beat the U.S.

The Matildas have returned to home soil looking to take down world number one the United States.

'I'll give you a freebie' - Postecoglou continues to torment journalists ahead of Celtic's Europa League clash vs. Leverkusen

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou's running battles with journalists has been hilarious to watch during his first season in Scotland.

The Matildas stars winning over new fans as authors

They say actions speak louder than words, but two Matildas are making use of both as they leave a powerful mark.

'I'd be embarrassed' - Scholes slams Man Utd coaching staff

Paul Scholes says Michael Carrick and the rest of Manchester United's coaching staff should be "embarrassed" for not leaving with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Benzema found guilty of blackmail in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema has been given a one-year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of blackmailing his former France international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.

FFA Cup: Sydney FC recruit to face his brother, Sydney Olympic looking to bounce back from Bill Papas saga

The FFA Cup Round of 32 continues tonight, with Sydney Olympic taking on Sydney FC at Belmore Sports Ground.

A-League Men expansion: Which clubs could join the competition?

'Massive failure' - Cahill's Socceroos World Cup warning

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill believes it would be a "massive failure" should Australia fail to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

A-League VAR 'wasn't working perfectly' when Brisbane Roar goal ruled out, admits APL

The Australian Professional Leagues has admitted the VAR 'wasn't working perfectly' during Friday night's A-League Men opener, which saw a potential Brisbane Roar equaliser against Melbourne City disallowed.

'The death seat' - Why players don't want to fly next to Postecoglou

Pochettino responds to Man Utd rumours

Messi weighs in on Ronaldo's Man Utd return

Ronaldo inspires Man Utd to crucial Champions League win

In the first game after the firing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man United responded with a big 2-0 Champions League road win to qualify for the knockouts.

'You don’t f*cking do that!' - Ibrahimovic explains why he would barge Azpilicueta again

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he purposely barged into Spain full-back Cesar Azpilicueta on international duty and explained why he would do it again.

Fox Sports completely ignore A-League first round after losing broadcast rights

Fox Sports and News Corp has chosen to completely ignore the A-League Men's competition in the first season they don't have broadcast rights for the league.

A-League Men round one: What we learned from each match

The A-League Men is finally back and the first round delivered on a number of fronts.

Sam Kerr and Socceroo both score rapid hat-tricks

It took Sam Kerr just 26 minutes to score her first and third goal for Chelsea in a 5-0 win over Birmingham City in the Women's Super League (WSL) on Monday morning (AEDT).

Who could become Man Utd's new manager?

The under-fire manager did not survive the 4-1 loss to Watford and Michael Carrick will take over as caretaker until an interim is named.

Perth Glory in no rush with Daniel Sturridge as he proves his worth post-match

A sold-out HBF Park only got to see Daniel Sturridge play just over five minutes as he made his Perth Glory debut in a 1-1 draw with Adelaide United on Saturday night.

Will Man Utd sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Watford defeat?

After a 4-1 loss to Watford, the Manchester United board has reportedly called an emergency meeting and the owners want to convince Zinedine Zidane to take over.

'Unwatchable' - Paramount apologises for early A-League Men issues

The A-League Men's new streaming partner Paramount Plus have issued an apology after technical difficulties severely hampered their coverage of a match on Saturday night.

Postecoglou's Celtic message as he closes in on silverware in Scotland

Celtic claimed a late 1-0 win over St Johnstone in their Scottish League Cup semi-final as Ange Postecoglou inches towards his first trophy with the Hoops.

Messi scores first Ligue 1 goal for PSG

For PSG it was the perfect way to resume the season after the international break with a 3-1 home win, a Messi goal and a strong performance by its stars.

A-League Men top five coaches: Why Arnold pips Postecoglou

The new A-League Men season is nearly here and it got us at Sporting News thinking about the best coaches that have ever graced the competition.

'There's no excuse' - Robbie Kruse says Melbourne Victory 'lost direction'

Melbourne Victory star Robbie Kruse has offered no excuses for the club's dismal A-League Men's form over the past two seasons, but feels under new coach Tony Popovic that the reset button has been hit.

Melbourne Victory burning questions: Will the Popovic bounce push the boys in blue up the table?

Melbourne Victory has strong reason for optimism ahead of this A-League Men's campaign with new coach Tony Popovic and an overhauled squad.

A-League Men top five playmakers: Foreign creative trio show Australians how it's done

The A-League Men's competition is full of creative playmakers but which have made Sporting News' top five?

A-League Men top five strikers: Sturridge, Maclaren fight for best hitman

The A-League Men's competition is full of creative playmakers but which have made Sporting News' top five?

A-League Men top five rivalries: Which derby or blockbuster match is the spiciest?

How cancer scare shaped new Wanderers signing

On Saturday night, John Koutroumbis will get his first taste of a Sydney derby as he makes his A-League Men's debut for Western Sydney Wanderers.

A-League Men top five signings of all-time

While marquee signings have faded a little in recent seasons, the A-League Men is no stranger to luring big names to the competition.

Premier League to remain on Optus Sport in Australia

Optus Sport have successfully retained the broadcast rights to the English Premier League in Australia.

A-Leagues eyeing Big Bash explosion with Network 10

Network 10 are no strangers to igniting a sporting competition and the A-Leagues believe they are in a position to explode like the Big Bash did years ago.

Rodwell signs with Wanderers

A-League Men predictions: Ladder, top goalscorer, sackings and players to watch

On the eve of the new A-League Men season, Sporting News has tried to predict what the 2021-22 campaign might bring.

Sydney FC burning questions: Can Sky Blues bounce back?

After a rare season without silverware, Sydney FC will be desperate to get back to winning ways this campaign and could do so with a Melbourne Victory recruit living up to his promise.

Postecoglou opens up on ‘mind-blowing’ Celtic move

Australian coach Ange Postecoglou admits his move to Celtic was initially "mind-blowing” after finally earning another chance to work in Europe.

Can Wanderers end finals drought with A-League Men's best midfield?

In what is the Western Sydney Wanderers 10th anniversary, they'll be desperate to avoid a fifth straight season without finals football.

West Ham star inspires Jamaica against USMNT in World Cup qualifying

The U.S. men's national team would be able to move a step closer to World Cup qualification if it can secure all three points in Jamaica and practically dash the Reggae Boyz's already-faint hopes.

Socceroos vs China: What we learned as listless Australia sees pressure build on Graham Arnold

The Socceroos have now gone three games without a win in World Cup qualifying following a 1-1 draw with China in the UAE on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

Socceroos player ratings vs China: Duke silences doubters as duo struggle

The Socceroos were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with China in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday morning (AEDT) as one player shined and others struggled.

Socceroos 1-1 China: Highlights as Australia slip up in World Cup qualifying

The Socceroos have been held to a 1-1 draw with China as their quest to qualify for the 2022 World Cup takes another turn.

Socceroos vs China: When, where & how to watch

The Socceroos are back on the road once more in a crucial World Cup qualifier against China to be played in the UAE on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

A-League Men top five stadiums: Which football venue will be no.1?

A-League Men top five wingers: Socceroos flyers head up an impressive list of stars

They have speed to burn and trickery to get past defenders - Sporting News Australia has ranked the A-League Men's top five wingers.

Melbourne City burning questions: Maclaren and Leckie partnership and can they go back-to-back?

Reigning A-League Men's double winners Melbourne City look primed to challenge again in 2021-22.

When is the World Cup 2022 play-off draw? Date, teams & everything you need to know

With qualification groups concluding, there are a small number of places left to be decided through Europe's World Cup play-offs.

Brisbane Roar burning questions: Will the Australian youth investment pay off?

Brisbane look to have made a significant investment into Australian youth for the upcoming campaign and will they have enough quality to be a finals contender in 2021-22?

Mileusnic ready for Roar journey after injuries and COVID-19 derailed overseas stint

Excitement machine Nikola Mileusnic is back in Australia primed for Brisbane Roar's A-League Men's season after a complicated overseas stint in Denmark.

Adelaide United burning questions: Where will the Reds find goals?

It was a successful season for Adelaide United in 2020-21 with the Reds reaching the semi-finals, but the club faces a new set of challenges this campaign.

Perth Glory burning questions: Will Sturridge sink or swim for roadrunners?

It was a patchy 2020-21 season for Perth Glory in the A-League Men and they'll be hoping to avoid a repeat of that inconsistency this campaign.

Ronaldo facing battle to qualify for final World Cup

Portugal's qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is still in question after it finished in second place in Group A. Ronaldo's squad needs to survive two single-elimination matches to advance.

Socceroos 'devastated' as Souttar ruled out for the season

Football Australia have confirmed that star Socceroos defender Harry Souttar has injured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will require surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the 2021-22 season.

How the Socceroos landed Ronaldo’s former Man Utd mentor

Rene Meulensteen spent six years as first-team coach at Manchester United working alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and helping mould Cristiano Ronaldo, so how did he end up with the Socceroos?

Newcastle Jets burning questions: Can Postecoglou protege get strugglers flying?

Newcastle Jets boast a new coach and some 'unique' new signings this season, will it be enough to turn their recent fortunes around?

How has every A-League Men's side fared in pre-season?

The 2021-22 A-League Men's season is fast approaching with every club warming up for kick-off via friendly matches and FFA Cup clashes.

Ronaldo makes young fan's 'dream come true' with sweet gesture

The Portuguese superstar was happy to wave security away after being chased down by a young fan at the end of a meeting with Republic of Ireland.

Roy Keane blasts Harry Maguire for 'embarrassing' England celebration

The England defender cupped his ears in an apparent call out to his critics, but the former Man Utd star was not impressed

A-League Men top five goalkeepers: Australian stoppers primed for a big season

The new A-League Men's competition is nearly here and Sporting News has ranked the top five goalkeepers in the league.

Man City only trained for 10 minutes before Man Utd win, claims Kevin De Bruyne

The Belgian midfielder has claimed that Pep Guardiola "didn't know" how to prepare for the clash with the Red Devils

Network 10's Socceroos TV ratings proof massive investment will pay off

The Socceroos returned to Australia for the first time in over two years on Thursday night and with it came a reminder of their still growing popularity.

Mat Ryan saves the Socceroos with huge performance

The Socceroos had plenty of chances but only managed to hold on against resurgent Saudi Arabia to draw 0-0 in the World Cup qualifier at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.

Socceroos suffer costly injury blow as unsung midfielder steps up

It was a disappointing night for the Socceroos with a star defender going down with a nasty injury and their attack unable to fire.

Socceroos 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Highlights as Australia held on return home

The Socceroos finally returned to home soil but were unable to find the back of the net in a tense 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying.

Socceroos vs Saudi Arabia: When, where & how to watch

The Socceroos will play in Australia for the first time in over two years when they host Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday night.

A-League Men top five midfielders: Mariners veteran leads with young gun closing in

The new A-League Men's competition is nearly here and Sporting News has ranked the top five midfielders in the league.

Macarthur FC burning questions: Can big names make up for mass exodus?

A turbulent off-season has rocked Macarthur FC after a solid first season in the A-League Men, can they avoid any second-season struggles?

Postecoglou picks up award as Celtic thrive during 'critical' period

After a turbulent September, Ange Postecoglou got Celtic flying in October and has been rewarded with the Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month award.

PSG player taken into custody after shocking attack on own teammate

Details are just beginning to emerge, but Animata Diallo has been arrested in connection with an attack on a teammate, who she's competing with for a starting spot at PSG.

A-League Men top five full-backs: Socceroos dominate as veteran comes out on top

With the new A-League Men's season just around the corner, Sporting News has ranked the competition's top five full-backs.

From Supercheap to the Socceroos: Duke's defiant rise to the top

In early 2011, a young Mitch Duke was working at a Supercheap Auto in the heart of Western Sydney about to give up on his dream to play professional football to become an electrician.

Wellington Phoenix burning questions: Can the Nix recover from losing Davila, Devlin and Hemed?

Wellington Phoenix face a battle to succeed this season with arguably their three best players from the 2020-21 campaign all moving on.

Postecoglou backed for possible Premier League move

Ange Postecoglou's name has been thrown into the ring to become Aston Villa's new manager.

Kerr's ridiculous stats as Chelsea run riot in Champions League

Sam Kerr was involved in three goals in the space of just four minutes as Chelsea claimed a 7-0 win over Servette in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

'Bullsh*t' - Messi Ballon d'Or claim slammed

France Football is preparing to hand out a prestigious prize in 2021, but the publication’s editor insists no victor has been determined as yet

Premier League penalty takers: Who takes them for every club this season?

Which players are their club's dedicated penalty-kick takers, and who are the deputy options? The must-have info for bettors and fantasy players.

'Unsend your DM' - Daniel Sturridge makes hilarious demands for a barber

New Perth Glory star Daniel Sturridge has social media in stitches with his hilarious demands for a barber once he finishes hotel quarantine.

Mariners burning questions: Can the fairytale last and will Kuol's brother be just as good?

Will the Central Coast Mariners fairytale continue this season or will they struggle to cope with a number of key departures?

Why Neil Kilkenny thinks Western United are on a path to success

Neil Kilkenny was part of arguably the most successful part of Perth Glory's A-League history and now the veteran sees an exciting future at new club Western United.

A-League Men top five central defenders: Melbourne City star tops the list

With the new A-League Men's season just around the corner, Sporting News has ranked the competition's top five centre-backs.

Western United burning questions: Aloisi's redemption, Diamanti and Kilkenny class

Western United will be looking to bounce back in 2021-22 after a disastrous second season in the A-League Men's competition.

Western United take swipe at Victory in provocative promo

With less than two weeks to go until the new A-League Men's season, Western United have made an early statement in the form of a unique promotional video.

Postecoglou impressed by his new Celtic chant

Celtic claimed another win on Sunday as Australian coach Ange Postecoglou was greeted to an impressive new chant of his own.

Premier League sackings continue as fifth manager axed

The Villans have decided to part with a coach who boasted strong ties to the club and are now on the lookout for a new man to fill their dugout

Neymar dedicates PSG goals to Brazilian singer killed in plane crash

After scoring twice in Ligue 1, Brazilian superstar Neymar unveiled a message paying tribute to Marilia Mendonca, a popular Brazilian singer who died in an aerial disaster.

Man Utd going nowhere under Solskjaer after derby defeat

For the second time in two weeks, the Norwegian's ragged side were humiliated at home by one of their great rivals, this time losing 2-0 to Man City

Barcelona appoint Xavi as new head coach

The Liga giants have moved to draft another familiar face into their dugout following the decision to part with Ronald Koeman

Solskjaer: Man Utd are still the top club in the world

The Red Devils boss says his team's crosstown rivals haven't quite caught up despite all of their successes in recent years

Messi's worst start in 15 years - Why PSG star is struggling

The No.10 is still searching for his first Ligue 1 goal following his summer arrival from Barcelona, so what's going wrong for the Argentine?

Socceroos squad: Star players missing ahead of crunch Saudi Arabia match

Games over goals for Tomi Juric after Macarthur move

Tomi Juric's 2020-21 season with Adelaide United was a reflection of his career to date: glorious goals and insistent injuries.

Matildas eyeing record after locking in epic friendlies

The Matildas will return to home soil in late November after confirming two friendly matches against the United States Women’s national team (USWNT).

Sturridge documents hotel quarantine with first Glory game set to sell-out

Daniel Sturridge's first week in Australia has been spent in the confines of a small hotel room in Perth.

Postecoglou facing defining Europa League match without Celtic fans

Ange Postecoglou has called on his team to embrace the challenge of a must-win Europa League clash without any Celtic supporters in the stands.

Xavi pleads for release to become Barcelona's next manager

The 41-year-old appeared to bid farewell to his current players after Wednesday's league match.

The evolution of Max Burgess to continue where it all started

In October 2014, Max Burgess made his A-League debut for Sydney FC at the age of just 19.

Klopp 'thankful' for Cavallo coming out as gay

Jurgen Klopp has praised Josh Cavallo's decision to come out as gay with the Liverpool manager adamant more work needs to done make all players feel comfortable about their sexuality.

Ronaldo's Man Utd heroics earn Michael Jordan comparison

The forward scored in injury time to earn his side a 2-2 draw against Atalanta and bring his own European tally up to five in four games

Conte explains decision to join Tottenham after initial rejection

Spurs have moved quickly to fill their managerial void, with the Premier League and Serie A title-winning coach taking the reins

Stajcic explains his path to the Philippines ahead of Matildas reunion

Australian coach Alen Stajcic has opened up on his path to the Philippines' Women's national team with a Matildas reunion now on the horizon.

Barcelona facing lengthy Aguero absence after chest pains

The striker was taken to hospital after complaining of chest discomfort during his side's La Liga clash at the weekend

Tottenham close in on new manager after sacking Nuno

The 3-0 loss at home to Manchester United proved to be the last straw for the Spurs board, who have already lined up the Portuguese coach's successor

Paul Pogba's red card has done Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a favour

The Red Devils manager has always struggled to figure out where to play the enigmatic Frenchman, so his unavailability for three games is not an issue

Guardiola: Solskjaer faces double the pressure at Man Utd

The Manchester City coach gives his support to the Old Trafford boss and says he is understands the scrutiny from his time at Barcelona

Man Utd sticking with Solskjaer over hiring Conte would be a farce

The Italian is a proven winner and interested in taking over at Old Trafford, but the club's owners are reportedly reluctant to give him the job

A-League Men's competition to have exciting new finals format for 2021-22

The 2021-22 A-League Men's finals series will feature an exciting new format that sees the semi-finalists play an extra match in the race for the competition's title.

Socceroos set for first home game in 763 days

After 763 days, Australian football fans will finally get to see their beloved Socceroos in action next month, when they take on Saudi Arabia in a World Cup Qualifier.

Mariners' German star set to shine after Wanderers disappointment

Former Germany international Nicolai Muller believes the A-League Men's competition is yet to see the best of him.

Perth Glory owner thinking of quitting as another costly season looms

Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has admitted he's never been closer to walking away from the club ahead of another costly and challenging A-League Men's season.

Barca sack Koeman as head coach & offer Xavi role

A loss to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday was the final straw for the Dutchman, who was dismissed just hours after the game

Football world rallies around A-League Men's first openly gay player

The football world has praised Adelaide United youngster Josh Cavallo's decision to come out as gay.

Socceroos star fails to spoil Postecoglou's winning run with Celtic

Celtic claimed a fifth straight win in all competitions after easing past Hibernian 3-1 in the Scottish Premiership on Thursday morning (AEDT).