Bale and Mourinho dragging Spurs into downward spiral

Daniel Levy was seduced by the high-profile nature of his manager and big-name forward, but both are proving to be a long way from their best

Aussie Armenakas out to replicate 'good friend' Fernandes

Australian midfielder Panos Armenakas is determined to follow Bruno Fernandes' path to success as he secures game time in Belgium with first-division side Zulte Waregam.

Irvine 'gamble' already paying off for Hibs

Hibernian manager Jack Ross feels his "gamble" to sign Jackson Irvine has already been justified after just four appearances from the Australian midfielder.

Rudan takes swipe at Fox Sports after VAR controversy

Western United manager Mark Rudan believes Fox Sports didn't help his side's cause after a controversial 0-0 draw with Melbourne Victory on Saturday.

The Socceroo ready to fire after remarkable scoring run

The Socceroos have been searching for a reliable goalscorer for some years and there's simply no looking past Nikita Rukavytsya right now.

Police investigating abuse of Man Utd stars

The forward, along with team-mates Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial, were subjected to online abuse this week

Barca hit back after Messi's contract details leaked

The Blaugrana have denied having any involvement in the sharing in public of the terms of the Argentine's current deal in the Spanish media

Man City make Football League history, break club record

The Blues have been faultless across all competitions since the middle of December, with Pep Guardiola’s side now flying high as a result

Fred pleased to ‘erupt’ at Man Utd alongside Pogba after tough start

The Brazilian midfielder was branded a big-money flop during his first season at Old Trafford, but he is now a key part of the Red Devils’ plans

W-League coverage reaches embarrassing low

Coverage of Adelaide United's W-League clash with Melbourne Victory on Friday night was interrupted by a glitch which has been described as "totally unacceptable".

Leeds' deal with the San Francisco 49ers explained

Everything you need to know about the Yorkshire club's business partners and what their increased stake in the club means

Former Real Madrid star reveals Nutella habit that saw him gain 14kg

The former Italy international admits he 'did everything and more' to sabotage his spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, and regrets it to this day

Pirlo responds to Ronaldo's alleged Covid rule break

The Portugal forward is being investigated after allegedly travelling between two 'orange zones', which is currently forbidden in Italy

Liverpool 'will try' to sign centre-back before deadline, says Klopp

Injuries to Joel Matip and Fabinho have left the Reds desperately short of defensive cover, and they look set to move in the market as a result

Victory star dedicates goal to deaf daughter

Melbourne Victory's recent match-winner Jake Brimmer has revealed his goal celebration was a dedication to his deaf daughter.

Ryan opens up on why he was dropped by Brighton

Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan has opened up on his Brighton exile and admits he's still struggling to understand why he was dropped from Graham Potter's squad.

The Postecoglou talk that led to Asian Cup triumph

Robbie Kruse has revealed a fiery prediction from Ange Postecoglou played a big part in the Socceroos 2015 Asian Cup victory.

Macarthur join forces with NRL club

New A-League team Macarthur FC have formed a unique partnership with NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Cahill's role in Ryan's Arsenal move revealed by Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed positive feedback from Tim Cahill was influential in the Gunners deciding to sign Maty Ryan on loan.

Ronaldo under investigation for COVID breach after ski trip

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner could be facing punishment for travelling between regions in Italy during the coronavirus pandemic

Bosnich not buying Solskjaer excuses following loss

The former Red Devils goalkeeper believes a shock defeat to Sheffield United was down to a goalkeeping error and playing with the wrong mindset

Glazers in? Divisive family on the verge of success with Man Utd and Bucs

Glazers out. Many times over the last 15 years these words have been seen scrawled on a banner or posted on social media.

Schwarzer: Arsenal will want to sign Ryan permanently

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer is adamant Arsenal will look to make Maty Ryan's loan move permanent but has questioned whether remaining at the Emirates is in the Australian goalkeeper's best interests.

Rhyan Grant set to farewell iconic mullet

Sydney FC defender Rhyan Grant has revealed he'll be chopping off his famous mullet in the near future and concedes a move abroad remains something he's open to.

Kerr helps Chelsea set WSL record

The Blues have now gone 32 games without losing, breaking a mark previously held by Manchester City

Kruse opens up on Socceroos abuse

Socceroos veteran Robbie Kruse admits the criticism he copped while playing for Australia was "over the top" but he hasn't given up on representing his nation again.

Ibrahimovic hits out at racism allegations after Lukaku clash

The Swede took to social media to promote a message of unity after banging heads with the Belgian

Football fans call for ignored Puskas statue to be relocated

Australian football fans have called for the relocation of a neglected Melbourne-based statue of football legend Ferenc Puskas.

Gibbs' unforgettable season on fire in Iceland

Twenty one goals in 19 games. It's the sort of season any striker would dream of and for Joey Gibbs that season came in a place he never imagined himself playing.

Australian talent Watts makes Premier League debut

Australia has a new Premier League star after talented midfielder Caleb Watts made his debut for Southampton in the competition on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

Kruse reveals Son 'fight' after Leverkusen move

Melbourne Victory attacker Robbie Kruse has revealed he was involved in a fight with Tottenham star Son Heung-min when the duo first crossed paths at Bayer Leverkusen.

Celtic urged to sell Tom Rogic

Scottish pundit and former Celtic academy product Simon Ferry believes the club should try to sell Australian star Tom Rogic this month.

'Let's go inside you b*tch' - Zlatan and Lukaku clash

The pair butted heads - literally - just before half-time at the San Siro, resulting in both being shown a yellow card

Arzani seals loan move after 'failed' Utrecht stint

Australian attacker Daniel Arzani has joined Danish club AGF on loan for the remainder of the season after being granted an early release from his previous loan spell with Utrecht.

Solskjaer grateful for support following Lampard's sacking

The ex-England international was sacked on Monday and Solskjaer could have found himself in a similar situation if the board had a different view

Chelsea to appoint Tuchel as Lampard replacement

The Blues are preparing to unveil their new manager on Tuesday and hope that he will be able to lead the team against Wolves on Wednesday

‘I was removed’ - Simon Hill explains dramatic Fox Sports exit

Renowned football commentator Simon Hill has revealed he was "removed" from his position at Fox Sports and called on the sport to carefully explore broadcasting options moving forward.

Arteta unsure on Ryan future at Arsenal

The Gunners boss has taken the Australia international on a short-term deal from Brighton, but he could earn an extended stay at Emirates Stadium

Neville steps down as England manager

The Lionesses are set to draft in an interim head coach with the former Manchester United star likely to take up a new challenge in MLS

Lampard set to be sacked by Chelsea

The icon leaves Stamford Bridge having led the team in 83 matches from the managerial dugout with the club to appoint a new boss in due course

Ryan's Arsenal move gives Socceroos chance to Langerak

The tables have suddenly turned with Ryan the second-choice goalkeeper at a big club - Arsenal - while Langerak has been dominating with a lesser known team.

Ryan's rise to Arsenal and the man behind it

Maty Ryan's journey to Arsenal truly began as an 18-year-old in a McDonalds of all places when he got the call that A-League club Central Coast Mariners wanted to add him to their senior side.

Klopp hopes Liverpool learn from Man Utd defeat

The Reds were knocked out of the competition with a 3-2 defeat to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men at Old Trafford

Rashford & Greenwood shine, but Bruno's still Man Utd's main man

The Portugal international's superb free-kick proved the winning goal as the Red Devils beat Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round

How to watch the FA Cup in Australia

The 2020-21 edition of the FA Cup enters its fourth round this weekend with a few massive clashes to look forward to.

Irvine explains his viral Simpsons tattoo

Australian midfielder Jackson Irvine recently saw his leg go viral after a fan spotted a tattoo of The Simpsons character Moe Szyslak on his calf.

'Sydney could do well in Europe' - Arnold defends A-League quality

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold believes Australia is too harsh on the A-League and declared Sydney FC would be competitive in some European leagues.

Van de Beek isn't happy at Man Utd - Solskjaer

The Netherlands international has started just two Premier League matches since making a summer move from Ajax

Kerr emulates Kewell after winning UK award

Sam Kerr has followed in the footsteps of Harry Kewell after being named Australia's 2021 Young Achiever of the Year in the United Kingdom.

Ryan backed for first-team spot at Arsenal

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has praised Maty Ryan's loan move to Arsenal and backed the Australian to secure a first-team spot.

Maty Ryan signs loan deal with Premier League heavyweights

Ryan had fallen out of favour at Brighton and Hove Albion in recent weeks.

Schwarzer reveals 'nightmare' interview with Premier League manager

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer has opened up on a recent interview with Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo he's described as "so bad and so disrespectful".

Wanderers star to miss birth of first child to play on in A-League

Western Sydney Wanderers striker Simon Cox has decided he will miss the birth of his first child to avoid being sidelined for a large portion of the A-League season.

'Arzani needs an ex-Socceroo to tell him home truths'

John Aloisi believes Daniel Arzani needs an ex-Socceroo to tell him "home truths" as the young Australian looks to get his career back on track.

Liverpool's Anfield run ended by Burnley

Jurgen Klopp's side had gone almost four years without a home defeat in the league but Ashley Barnes ended the streak from the penalty spot

Second division will create new golden generation - Arnold

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold believes a professional second division in Australia will result in the new golden generation of players emerging.

FIFA threatens to ban players from World Cup over Super League

World football's governing body has published a strongly-worded statement amid reports some of the world's biggest clubs could form a new competition

Keeper breaks world record for longest goal

Newport County goalkeeper Tom King has secured the Guinness world record for the longest ever goal scored in professional football.

Faux's incredible journey to the Welsh Premier League

"It’s quite a story to be honest..." That's Joe Faux's initial response when asked how an Aussie who grew up on the beaches of Clovelly ended up playing in the Welsh Premier League for Cefn Druids.

The rising Aussie stars out to fill Premier League void

With Maty Ryan's Brighton exile showing no signs of ending, there are currently no Australians playing in the Premier League.

Worth the wait? Unstoppable Pogba finally proving doubters wrong

It has taken him over four-and-a-hlaf years, but the midfielder is now replicating the form he showed for Juventus for the Old Trafford outfit

Smith on Man City goal: A pathetic law and pathetic decision

The manager was left fuming over the "pathetic law" that allowed Bernardo Silva to open the scoring on Wednesday

Ryan's latest Brighton snub leaves fans fuming

Brighton continue to make no secret of the fact Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan is no longer wanted at the club.

Tasmania reignite A-League bid

Tasmania are set to reignite their push for an A-League team with premier Peter Gutwein declaring it's not fair they aren't represented in a national competition.

Exorbitant A-League ticket prices a sign of the treatment toward active football fans

The famous quote 'football without fans is nothing' has been a common saying as clubs around the world are forced to play matches without crowds, but some A-League clubs are making it difficult for hardcore fans to attend games by charging up to $50 for a ticket.

'Made me unemployable' - Postecoglou opens up on infamous interview

It was the interview that haunted him for years and Ange Postecoglou admits his infamous interview with Craig Foster in 2007 left him "unemployable".

Solskjaer urges 'laser focus' from Man Utd to prove title credentials

The Red Devils worked their way to the top of the table before Leicester's win on Tuesday, but the Norwegian is refusing to get carried away

Lampard is no Klopp: Chelsea boss facing the sack

The Blues' tame 2-0 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday night could spell the end of the former midfielder's spell in charge

Postecoglou stands by Socceroos exit

More than three years on from his dramatic decision to stand down as Socceroos manager after qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, Ange Postecoglou insists he has no regrets over not going to Russia.

Fortnite adds A-League club kits

Some of the world's biggest football clubs have collaborated with the hugely popular online game for the newest update

Arzani is at the crossroads in his career - Arnold

Daniel Arzani is at the crossroads in his career and needs to find a club where he finds consistent playing time, according to Socceroos coach Graham Arnold.

Ryan's Brighton situation is 'worrying', admits Socceroos coach Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he is worried about Maty Ryan's situation at Brighton and admits he is considering other options for the national team captaincy.

Don't blame Messi for lashing out - Barcelona and his body are failing him

The Argentine saw his frustrations boil over in the Spanish Super Cup final, but it is no surprise he is angry given the situation he finds himself in

Neville defends Man Utd's cautious Liverpool approach

The Red Devils took a 0-0 draw home to Old Trafford but questions were asked as to why they did not attack

Simon Hill's A-League absence a crying shame

While the A-League action so far this season has been entertaining, its soundtrack has been missing a vital and irreplaceable voice.

Messi handed first red card with Barca

Lionel Messi was shown the first red card of his Barcelona career after he lashed out at the end of Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Athletic Club in extra time.

Arzani's treatment at Utrecht slammed

Daniel Arzani hasn't been given a fair chance by Utrecht manager Rene Hake, claims Socceroos assistant Rene Meulensteen.

Plans revealed for a second division to kick off in 2022

The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have detailed their plans for a national second division with hopes it could begin by late 2022.

Man Utd's title credentials boosted by Liverpool draw

Manchester City were the main beneficiaries of a 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United, who look more likely to challenge.

How two England legends ended up playing for Blacktown

The Western Sydney suburb of Blacktown is a long way from Wembley, but that's exactly where England legends Bobby Charlton and Kevin Keegan ended up playing their final games.

Neymar reveals retirement thoughts

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Neymar revealed he considered retiring from football.

Irvine 'surprises' Hibs manager on debut

Hibernian manager Jack Ross has admitted he was surprised to see new signing Jackson Irvine last 74 minutes on debut in a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday.

The Aussie crusade to resurrect a Greek club

After a long wait due to COVID-19, Xanthi FC kick off their new season against Apollon Larissa in Greece's second-division on Sunday night and they'll have a distinctly Australian heartbeat this year.

Melbourne City open to Arzani return

Melbourne City manager Patrick Kisnorbo will consider bringing Daniel Arzani back to the club should the opportunity present itself.

'Man Utd's best signing wasn't Ronaldo'

The former Red Devils defender believes a centre-half snapped up from Leeds was Sir Alex Ferguson’s best business during his time at the club

Laporta: Messi wants to stay at Barcelona

Joan Laporta is adamant Lionel Messi wants to remain with Barcelona, while he is confident Eric Garcia will join at the end of the season.

Maclaren seals City comeback, Sydney FC held

Melbourne City battled back to win in the A-League on Saturday, but defending champions Sydney FC were held to a draw.

Arzani facing Utrecht exit after disappointing manager

Australian attacker Daniel Arzani has fallen short of Utrecht manager Rene Hake's expectations, with his loan at the Eredivisie club now facing an early end.

Pochettino tests positive for Covid-19

The Argentine coach's assistants will take charge of the team for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash at Angers.

Legends pay tribute to Rooney following retirement

Gary Lineker and Steven Gerrard hailed the career of Wayne Rooney after England's record goalscorer declared his playing days are over.

Rooney named permanent Derby boss, ending illustrious playing career

Three wins and four draws as interim boss were enough to convince Derby County to offer Wayne Rooney the full-time manager job.

Bruno matches Ronaldo with award

Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Month for the second time in a row, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's four awards.

Pogba: Man Utd can win the Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba does not think winning the title is an insurmountable task for a "very young" squad.

The forgotten A-League legend that kissed John Howard

In early 2007, a 20-year-old Kristian Sarkies christened a dream occasion the only way he knew how - by kissing the forehead of Australia's then Prime Minister John Howard.

Rashford reveals Sir Alex Ferguson regret

The young Man Utd striker received a special award from the Football Writers' Association on Thursday

Maty Ryan to Arsenal? Socceroo linked with shock move

Socceroo Maty Ryan may be set to benefit from his recent Brighton exile with the Australian goalkeeper linked with a possible January move to Arsenal.

Man Utd won't win the Premier League, claims club legend

A member of the 1998-99 treble-winning squad does not think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's current crop will dethrone Liverpool come May

Dennis Rodman's daughter makes NWSL history

Dennis Rodman last year described his daughter Trinity as "the number one soccer player in the world" and she will now get her NWSL chance.

Villa v Everton postponed

The Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Everton will not go ahead on Sunday due to the COVID-19 outbreak at the former club.

'Sold everything we own' - Gaal's fearless European quest

The Hungarian third-division is one of the last places you'd expect to find an Australian, but Michael Gaal is happily waving the flag as he pursues his football dream.

Chapecoense make fairytale comeback from devastating plane crash

Four years ago, Brazilian football club Chapecoense saw nearly their entire squad wiped out in a devastating plane crash near Medellin in Colombia.

Arnold: Olyroos will win a medal in Tokyo

Graham Arnold has declared the Olyroos will win a medal at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics as he singled out Harry Souttar as a future 'top Premier League player'.

Socceroos still planning to play at Copa America

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has revealed he's still planning for Australia to take part in the Copa America later this year.

Glory name AFL star as their No.1 ticket holder

Perth Glory have unveiled their new number one ticket holder as Greater Western Sydney Giants captain Stephen Coniglio.

Brighton boss offers update on exiled Ryan

Brighton manager Graham Potter is standing by his decision not to play Maty Ryan, declaring his exile is set to continue.

Why Barca rejected chance to sign Ronaldo

The 35-year-old forward was reportedly offered to the Catalan club prior to his switch to Manchester United back in 2003

Chapecoense promoted in Brazil

Having suffered relegation to Serie B in 2019, Chapecoense secured an immediate return to the top flight in Brazil on Tuesday.

Manchester United players sense this could be special season, says Neville

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville thinks the club's players can sense a golden opportunity.

Aspiring Socceroo set for Serie B move after COVID detour

Fran Karacic has revealed he's all but sealed a transfer to Serie B side Brescia having tested positive for COVID-19 last summer.

What's happened to Daniel Arzani?

Three years ago, Daniel Arzani was taking the A-League by storm as the swash-buckling teenager got the attention of Australian football fans everywhere.

Socceroo ends club limbo with Scotland return

Australian midfielder Jackson Irvine has ended his six-month stint without a club by joining Scottish club Hibernian until season's end.

Holding pens long-term Arsenal deal

Arsenal defender Rob Holding has earned a three-and-a-half-year contract extension after impressing Mikel Arteta.

Premier League announces 36 new coronavirus cases

Following a move to a twice-weekly testing programme, the Premier League has revealed the latest coronavirus numbers.

Stoke's Souttar a shining Socceroos light in dark times

In what looms as a troubling period for the Socceroos, a shining light has emerged in the form of cult Stoke City star Harry Souttar.

'Man Utd signing Diallo similar to CR7 deal'

The young forward has made the move from Atalanta and has huge expectation on his shoulders

FA Cup draw: Manchester United face Liverpool

Holders Arsenal face a trip to either Southampton or Shrewsbury, while minnows Chorley face Premier League big guns Wolves

Ex- Sky Blue 'Kazu' signs new J-League contract ahead of 54th birthday

The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, the veteran forward has signed a new deal with his club that will keep him playing past his next birthday

How A-League rejection led an Aussie to Kuwait

Football can take players to strange places. For Australian midfielder Nicholas Olsen that place has been Kuwait for the past two years.

Ronaldo sets another record in Juve win

The Portuguese star's longevity has led to yet another unmatched record thanks to a late goal against Sassuolo

Ryan shows his class after latest snub

Any lingering hope Maty Ryan had of resurrecting his career at Brighton appears to have been extinguished after the Australian goalkeeper was once again omitted completely from their squad on Monday morning (AEDT).

A-League refs' boss admits to epic red-card blunder

Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome has revealed that the head of the A-League's referees has admitted two key errors were made during the club's controversial 1-1 draw with Macarthur FC on Saturday.

UK celebrity makes debut as Leeds stunned in FA Cup

Leeds United suffered an FA Cup shock on Sunday as the Premier League side lost 3-0 to Crawley Town, for whom television star Mark Wright made his debut.

Kerr: Chelsea move has exceeded my expectations

It's now been over one year since Australian attacker Sam Kerr made her high-profile move to Chelsea and she admits it's delivered even more than she initially hoped for.

Australia's Top 100 Female Athletes

Who are Tasmania Berlin? The Bundesliga's worst-ever club

Tasmania Berlin breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday night after Schalke's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim ensured they kept their place in the Bundesliga history books.

Zidane: Real Madrid game should have been postponed

The Liga champions were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw in difficult conditions in Pamplona

'Socceroos could've done better with Aussie coach at 2018 World Cup'

Tomi Juric believes the Socceroos 'under-did' themselves at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and would have benefitted from having an Australian coach.

Kewell impresses in FA Cup exit

Socceroos legend Harry Kewell was left wondering what could have been after seeing his Oldham Athletic side fall 4-1 to Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round on Sunday (AEDT).

Messi back to his best for resurgent Barca

The Argentine has moved clear at the top of the Liga goalscorer charts with another double in Saturday's impressive 4-0 win at Granada

Rufer controversially sent off in Macarthur-Phoenix draw

Alex Rufer was controversially sent off in the Wellington Phoenix's draw against Macarthur.

Which club will Messi play for in 2021?

The Argentina superstar's future is still very uncertain, with six months left until his Barcelona contract is up - so where could he go next?

FA Cup farce! Liverpool overpower Villa youngsters

Different season, different competition, different context.

Mourinho sounds schedule warning

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says there is no way Tottenham would accept the same hectic schedule they faced earlier in the season.

Russell rifles Wanderers to victory over Jets

Western Sydney Wanderers ground out victory at Newcastle Jets, with Tate Russell's impressive strike proving crucial.

How Perth managed to sign Bundesliga veteran

After 188 Bundesliga games, former Bayern Munich junior Sebastian Langkamp was revealed as a Perth Glory player on Friday.

Why Kaz Patafta ditched football at 24

In 2006, Australian football was blossoming and so too was the young career of Kaz Patafta.

How to watch the FA Cup in Australia

The 2020-21 edition of the FA Cup enters its third round this weekend with Premier League clubs now entering the historic competition.

Diallo deal done, delight for Ole

Amad Diallo is rated by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as "one of the most exciting young prospects" around, and he is now a Manchester United player.

COVID-19 outbreak at Villa

A "large number" of Aston Villa's first-team players have tested positive for COVID-19, putting their FA Cup tie with Liverpool in doubt.

Barca resist election postponement

Despite calls for it to be postponed amid rising COVID-19 cases, Barcelona's board has confirmed January 24 for the presidential election.

Man Utd star Rashford named world's most valuable player

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been named the world's most valuable player ahead of the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

Cahill tipped to take charge at English club

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill has been backed to land his first senior managerial job at League One side Fleetwood Town.

Pele denies changing Insta bio after Ronaldo record

Pele was accused of referring to his unofficial goal tally of 1,283 after Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed his official haul, but he denies it.

PFA: Players must set an example

Players must "follow lockdown rules without exception", the PFA has told its members, as coronavirus case rates continue to rise.

City confirm more COVID-19 cases

Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final with Manchester United, Manchester City announced three more positive COVID-19 cases.

Where are Australia's national team stars?

Heading into the Socceroos' drought-breaking 2006 World Cup appearance, there were 15 players plying their trade in Europe's top five leagues.

Greek legend Alexandris offers to coach Newcastle Jets via Facebook

Greece legend Alexis Alexandris has flagged his interest in the vacant Newcastle Jets coaching role via Facebook.

Premier League: 40 COVID positives

The Premier League has been allowed to continue during England's national lockdown, but COVID-19 cases have climbed significantly in a week.

Ibrahimovic out of Juve clash

Milan will face Juventus on Wednesday without striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his strong recovery from injury.

Transfer Talk: WSW sign ex-PL midfielder

The transfer talk never stops when it comes to football so we've rounded up the biggest rumours from the Premier League to the A-League to keep you in the loop.

Will A-League continue despite COVID outbreak?

As Australia attempts to deal with the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney, the future of the current A-League season has been cast under some doubt.

Ferdinand reveals drunken Premier League appearance

The former England international was 17 at the time and said he did not expect to be in the squad

Will the Premier League continue despite UK lockdown?

With Boris Johnson enforcing a strict national lockdown, will the Premier League once again be suspended?

'COVID could be big blessing for Australian football'

Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic has suggested Covid-19 could be the biggest blessing Australian football has ever had in the coming years.

Mourinho: Premier League started in the wrong way

The Portuguese coach has once again taken aim at the powers that be, just days after mocking them following the postponement of Spurs' Fulham clash

Uruguay stars: Overturn Cavani ban

Uruguayan footballers have condemned authorities in England for their handling of Edinson Cavani's racially insensitive social media post.

All the key dates for Australian football in 2021

After the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc with the 2020 football calendar, 2021 offers us plenty to potentially look forward to as the world game looks to continue despite Covid-19.

Newcastle Jets have licence terminated

Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have taken the bold step of terminating the A-League and W-League licence held by the current Newcastle Jets ownership group.

Who said the A-League was boring?

It's only been seven days since the A-League returned to the Australian sporting landscape with little fanfare or promotion but we've already seen some spectacular goals in the opening few matches.

Ryan's defiant stand as Premier League's last Aussie

After 121 Premier League appearances and an impressive 27 clean sheets in England's top-flight, Mathew Ryan's time at Brighton looks to have come to an abrupt end.

'Messi's Barca salary is unsustainable'

The Argentine is into the final six months of his contract, but one of the men in line to take over in the Camp Nou boardroom hopes he will stay put

De Bruyne reflects on 'bizarre' positional change

The Belgium international scored one goal and set up another as his side got the better of Frank Lampard's team at Stamford Bridge

Jose unhappy with Tottenham trio

Sergio Reguilon, Erik Lamela and Giovani Lo Celso partied together over the festive period, disappointing Jose Mourinho.

PSG appoint Pochettino

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has replaced Thomas Tuchel as head coach of Paris Saint-Germain.

Koeman respects Messi decision

Lionel Messi is set to hold off on making a decision on his Barcelona future until the end of the season, but Ronald Koeman does not mind.

Sydney stunners down Phoenix

Sydney FC started the defence of their A-League title with a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix, while Brisbane Roar got their first victory.

Guardiola confirms more COVID-19 cases

Manchester City will be without five players due to COVID-19 for their clash with Chelsea this weekend.

Cavani: My heart is at peace

The FA banned Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani over the post but he insists no offence was meant.

Bobo returns to Sydney FC

After dominating in the A-League in his previous spell, Bobo has returned to Sydney FC.

Cavani hit with three-game ban

Edinson Cavani faces a spell on the Manchester United sidelines, paying the price for an ill-judged social media post.

Mariners edge Jets in F3 Derby

Alou Kuol scored the only goal - his first in the A-League - as Central Coast Mariners beat Newcastle Jets in Thursday's F3 Derby.

Arteta not keen on PL COVID-19 circuit break

The Premier League's current system to protect players and staff from coronavirus is working well, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

What the 'unbundling' of the Professional Leagues will means for Football in Australia

Spurs v Fulham match postponed after COVID-19 outbreak

Tottenham's London derby with Fulham has become the latest Premier League game to fall foul of coronavirus.

Rumours: City want Messi in 2021

City Football Group could be set to offer Lionel Messi a five-year deal to split time between Manchester City and New York City from June.

Macarthur makes dream A-League debut

Macarthur made a dream start to life in the A-League with a triumph over near neighbours Western Sydney Wanderers.

PL record of 18 new COVID-19 cases

The results come a day after Manchester City's game at Everton was postponed following a COVID-19 outbreak in the City camp.

Messi situation 'reversible'

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta is sure Lionel Messi can be convinced to remain at Camp Nou.

Metcalfe gives Melbourne City 1-0 win at Roar

Patrick Kisnorbo's first game as Melbourne City head coach ended in a 1-0 away victory, Connor Metcalfe scoring the only goal.

Goals still a struggle for Werner

Chelsea striker Timo Werner's goalscoring drought is now at 10 games after he was subbed off in their Premier League game against Arsenal.

Arteta relieves the mounting pressure to end seven-game winless run

Mikel Arteta clinched a much-needed win to relieve some of the mounting pressure, with Arsenal surviving a late scare against Chelsea.

Lindelof might need back surgery

Victor Lindelof was taken off after an hour against Leicester City and the Manchester United defender could be facing a spell out.

Klopp: Salah is in a good moment

Mohamed Salah is reportedly unhappy at Liverpool, though Jurgen Klopp insists his talisman has shown no signs of wanting to leave.

PSG sack Tuchel, reports

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain appear to have brought head coach Thomas Tuchel's reign to an end on Christmas Eve.

Arsenal are 'absolutely' relegation rivals, says Allardyce

Sam Allardyce expects Arsenal to struggle with their newfound status as relegation candidates.

England defender Trippier banned for breaching FA betting rules

Kieran Trippier has featured 19 times for Atletico Madrid this season but will not play again until March after receiving a 10-week ban.

Ronaldo: No excuse for Viola defeat

Juventus were soundly beaten in their last game of 2020 and Cristiano Ronaldo warned they must raise their game in the new year.

Messi's 644 goals in numbers

Lionel Messi made more history for Barcelona, surpassing a long-time record help by Brazil legend Pele.

FIFA lodges criminal complain against Blatter

Football's world governing body lodged a criminal complaint with Zurich's cantonal prosecutor after an investigation by external experts.

Messi: It's horrible without fans

Spectators remain absent from LaLiga games, with Lionel Messi believing the lack of atmosphere is leading to closer contests.

PSG rule out Neymar until January

Paris Saint-Germain hoped Neymar would be available before the winter break, but they are now resigned to him being out until January.

Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool: Rampant Reds hammer Eagles

Liverpool moved six points clear at the Premier League summit after a scintillating display against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Solskjaer thrilled with 'ambitious' Pogba

Paul Pogba is the subject of rampant transfer speculation once more, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been impressed with him.

Klopp shocked to beat Flick

Jurgen Klopp beat Hansi Flick to the The Best FIFA Men's Coach award, prompting the Liverpool boss to ask: "How did that happen?"

Lewandowski delighted with recognition

Amid competition from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski revelled in being named The Best FIFA Men's Player.

Flick earns FIFA Coach award

Despite Hansi Flick's remarkable first year in charge of Bayern Munich, Jurgen Klopp was recognised as FIFA's leading coach.

Russia gets Olympics, World Cup ban

The Russian flag, anthem and colours will be absent from the Tokyo Olympics, Beijing Winter Olympics and the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Premier League clubs agree to concussion subs

Concussion substitutions look set to be introduced to the Premier League, though normal alterations will not be increased to five.

FA charges Man Utd striker Cavani

Edinson Cavani apologised for his Instagram message, and Manchester United insisted there was no "malicious intent" on the Uruguayan's part.

West Brom appoint Allardyce

Sam Allardyce is back in Premier League management for the first time in over two years, with the ex-England boss taking over at West Brom.