Ikonomidis joins Glory after Spiranovic call

The Australian winger has sealed a permanent return to the A-League

Zidane fuels Man Utd talk with return revelation

The Frenchman has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid, but he is being mooted as a replacement for Jose Mourinho and plans to be back "soon"

Maguire signs new Leicester deal

Manchester United had reportedly been circling, but Harry Maguire has committed his future to Leicester City until 2023.

Kewell sent off in heavy Notts defeat

The Australian manager has had a tough start to life with his new club

Arnold defends Socceroos testimonial for Cahill

Australia's all-time leading goal scorer will play one final time for the green and gold, but not everyone's happy about it

Bolt heads to Europe

Central Coast Mariners triallist Usain Bolt will leave Australia on Sunday, spending a week abroad for an event in France

Kane reveals golden boots for England's clash with Spain

The top goalscorer at the World Cup will wear limited edition footwear against Spain at Wembley in recognition of his achievement

Pep Guardiola praises Jarrod Lyle tribute to rally support for yellow ribbon movement

Pep Guardiola, who has been punished for wearing a yellow ribbon, has praised golfers for showing it is a humanitarian gesture.

Every 2018-19 W-League match to be televised live

You won't miss a minute of the W-League this coming campaign

Beckham's Inter Miami pride

David Beckham spoke of his pride as the team name and crest of his Miami MLS franchise were confirmed on Wednesday.

Honda excited about possible Bolt showdown

The Japanese legend is pumped to face off against the superstar athlete

'Griezmann most deserving of Ballon d'Or'

An Atletico Madrid and France team-mate of the World Cup-winning forward is hoping to see consistency over a prolonged period rewarded in 2018

Cahill backs Bolt's A-League experiment

The former Socceroo believes football fans should be positive about the athlete's trial

Cahill comes out of retirement for Socceroos v Lebanon friendly

The green and gold legend will say farewell to his national team for the last time

Messi, Ronaldo and McGree? Aussie earns Puskas nomination

The 19-year-old's scorpion kick in an A-League semi-final is vying for some huge global recognition

Barcelona put eight past Huesca

Barcelona stumbled early before breezing past Huesca in a dominant victory at Camp Nou

'Alisson Karius?!' Liverpool keeper ridiculed after Leicester blunder

The goalkeeper has been taunted on social media following his mistake that let the Foxes back into Saturday's Premier League match

Son avoids military service as South Korea win gold

The 26-year-old captained his side to continental success at the tournament, earning him a reprieve from the mandatory national service

Bolt inspired by Ronaldo

The sprint king is determined to make it as a footballer

Cahill joins Indian club Jamshedpur

The Aussie striker is on the move

'Bolt didn't disgrace himself'

Central Coast Mariners boss Mike Mulvey gave a cautious thumbs-up to Usain Bolt's first outing for the club, saying the world's fastest man "didn't disgrace himself" on his football debut.

Ronaldo 'angry' at UEFA Player of the Year snub

The Portuguese superstar has missed out on landing another prestigious prize after being edged out by former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric

Degenek's Red Star Belgrade fairytale

The Socceroos defender helped seal his side's first ever Champions League

Ronaldo to face Man U in UCL group stages

Cristiano Ronaldo will take on his old side in Europe's top competition, while Tottenham will face Barcelona and title holders Real Madrid meet Roma

Bosnich shocked by Mourinho

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes manager Jose Mourinho should change his approach.

Degenek the hero as Red Star seal UCL qualification

The Australian defender has put in a decisive performance for his Serbian club

Fornaroli fires City past Jets

Four games fought as the FFA Cup quarter-final opponents are decided

Ronaldo wins Goal of the Season

Cristiano Ronaldo's amazing overhead kick for Real Madrid against Juventus has won the UEFA Goal of the Season award.

Mourinho suffers worst ever home defeat

A Lucas Moura double and Harry Kane's header consigned United to a chastening home reverse, Mourinho's worst since becoming a manager

Sarriball sees Chelsea set club record in Newcastle win

The Blues were the dominant side on Sunday as they beat Newcastle 2-1, suggesting that Maurizio Sarri's style is coming together

Keane suffers fractured skull

Everton have confirmed defender Michael Keane suffered a small hairline fracture of the skull during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth but there are no other complications related to the injury.

Rooney: England can win 2022 World Cup

The former Three Lions skipper believes another four years of positive progress should help to make Gareth Southgate's side contenders in Qatar

Report: Juventus 2 Lazio 0

Miralem Pjanic and Mario Mandzukic netted as Juventus saw off Lazio 2-0 on Cristiano Ronaldo's home debut on Sunday (AEST).

Mourinho's bizarre four-minute Man Utd press conference

The Red Devils boss was especially abrasive to reporters on Friday as he was quizzed about Monday's meeting with Mauricio Pochettino's side

Lloris: Drink-driving is completely unacceptable

Following his arrest in central London in the early hours of Friday, the Spurs goalkeeper and captain has issued a short statement about his actions

Lloris charged with drink-driving

Hugo Lloris will appear before magistrates next month after being charged with drink-driving.

FIFA approves CRWG recommendations

Australian football governance is set for some changes

Mourinho hits out at 'lies' amid Pogba rift talk

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at the “lies” which continue to circulate as his working relationship with Paul Pogba is called into question.

Bolt trains with Mariners

Sprint king and eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt said he will prove people wrong after the Central Coast Mariners trialist trained for the first time on Tuesday in his bid to earn a football contract.

FFA Cup: Victory stunned by APIA Leichhardt

Magic of the Cup!

Bolt still dreaming of playing for Manchester United

The sprinter is close to becoming a professional footballer and still dreams of playing at Manchester

Socceroos to play South Korea in Brisbane

Queensland will get an early look at Australia under Graham Arnold

WATCH: Teddy bears rain down during Eredivisie game

A heart-warming down pour

No Ronaldo, no fans - Real have lowest crowd for 10 years

Los Blancos had their worst home crowd since before the CR7 era, but got the result they wanted on the pitch with Gareth Bale finding the net

Mat Ryan's Brighton stun Manchester United

Manchester United lost for a third league game in a row away to Brighton and Hove Albion, going down 3-2 to Chris Hughton's men on Sunday

Chievo keeper suffers broken nose

Cristiano Ronaldo's collision with Stefano Sorrentino on his Juventus debut resulted in the Chievo goalkeeper suffering a broken nose, whiplash and a bruised shoulder.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus debut

Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino kept out Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo on his debut for the Serie A champions.

City's Arzani completes Celtic loan

Manchester City have sent highly rated new signing Daniel Arzani to Celtic on a two-year loan

The mind-blowing 'Cristiano Ronaldo effect'

The Portuguese superstar has yet to make his Serie A debut but he has already made a huge impact on the Italian game off the field

Lowy to step aside as FFA Chairman

The Lowy family will end a 50-year association with Australian football

Bristol Rovers inadvertently air x-rated half-time show during Carabao Cup match

Talk about a heated half-time break...

Real Madrid 2 Atletico Madrid 4

Julen Lopetegui saw his Real Madrid side lose the UEFA Super Cup in his first game in charge, Atletico Madrid winning 4-2 in Tallinn

Celtic out of Champions League

Scott Sinclair headed in late on, but it was not enough to save Celtic, whose Champions League adventure came to a premature end in Athens.

Ten potential breakout stars this A-League season

These young talents are worth keeping an eye on

WATCH: Rooney's unbelievable 96th-minute play

The former Manchester United and Everton star came up with a moment of magic for his new side on Sunday

Barcelona claim Supercopa after Dembele stunner

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele secured Supercopa de Espana glory against Sevilla, who missed a late penalty through Wissam Ben Yedder

City power past Arsenal

Manchester City continued their impressive form from the Community Shield and repeated the scoreline, beating Arsenal 2-0

Mooy and Ryan fall in Premier League openers

It was a tough night for Socceroos in action

Paul Pogba casts aside Jose Mourinho rift rumours to lead Manchester United to victory

The midfielder was excellent in his first game since winning the World Cup despite a turbulent lead-up to the opening game

Deadline day: Everton, Fulham star

The Premier League's transfer window is now closed, with Everton and Fulham completing eight deals between them on deadline day.

Manchester City sign Arzani from Melbourne

The young attacker has been snapped up by the Premier League champions, but a two-year loan deal to Celtic is imminent

The 100 most expensive transfers of all-time

The monumental moves just keep on coming with Chelsea breaking the goalkeeper record with the signing of Kepa

Chelsea, Madrid agree Courtois deal

Real Madrid have agreed terms with Chelsea to sign goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on a six-year deal, with Mateo Kovacic set to go the other way on loan.

Phoenix fall to NPL side in FFA Cup

Mark Rudan has suffered a costly defeat in his competitive debut in charge of Wellington

Report: FFA could use marquee funds to keep Kerr

The Matildas superstar has more than proved her worth in recent years

Report: Chelsea 0 Manchester City 2

Maurizio Sarri's first competitive match in charge of Chelsea ended in defeat as Sergio Aguero reached 201 Manchester City goals.

Matildas denied Tournament of Nations title

Australia have just fallen short of defending their crown

FFA Cup Wrap: Sydney FC survive scare

The Sky Blues hit an early hurdle in their FFA Cup defence but managed to avoid a stumble

FA unveils disciplinary revamp

Managers working in English football will be shown yellow and red cards in a revamp of disciplinary rules revealed by the Football Association (FA).

Ronaldo starts training with Juve

Cristiano Ronaldo attended Juventus training for the first time on Tuesday (AEST) following his post-World Cup break.

Neymar's emotional admission after World Cup theatrics

The star used a sponsor's ad with Gillette to accept criticism generated by his actions at the World Cup and vow to bounce back

Matildas held to late draw by the United States

The green and gold suffered late heartbreak against a determined US side

Qatar team denies smear campaign

Allegations of a "black operations" campaign by the successful Qatar bid team for the 2022 World Cup have been strongly denied.

Sam Kerr finds the net again in Matildas' Tournament of Nations opening win

Australia next play the United States on Monday morning.

Ferguson thanks hospitals in video

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has thanked hospital staff for saving his life in his first public appearance since undergoing an operation following a brain haemorrhage.

Zlatan: 'I could play with LeBron'

The big Swede had some welcoming words for the 33-year-old legend, praising his athleticism and comparing their skills

Pavard beats Messi & Ronaldo to claim goal of the World Cup

The full-back equalised for his nation with a wonderful volley, in the last-16 clash the eventual champions went on to win 4-3

Chelsea win in Sarri's first game

Chelsea had little difficulty seeing off A-League side Perth Glory in a friendly on Monday, winning 1-0 as the Maurizio Sarri era began

Report: Sydney FC hold talks with Tevez

The Sky Blues have reportedly had a conversation with the former Manchester United striker

Ozil announces international retirement

The Arsenal attacker has hit out at the treatment he received from the German football association (DFB), confirming he will no longer wear the jersey

Bolt a transfer target for Las Vegas Lights

The Las Vegas Lights have confirmed they are interested in adding sprint legend Usain Bolt to their roster as they continue their first season in existence.

Cahill open to MLS offers, rules out A-League

Australia's greatest ever scorer has left open the possibility of playing in the US

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr wins celebrated award at 2018 ESPYS

The Australian gun just keeps on racking up the achievements

Usain Bolt's agent plays down A-League talk

The superstar athlete is reportedly close to heading Down Under, but his agent has cooled talk of the move

Thai players released from hospital

The 12 boys rescued from a Thai cave after being trapped for more than two weeks were released from hospital on Thursday (AEST).

Matildas recruit 15-year-old Mary Fowler ahead of Tournament of Nations

"She’s shown the rarest ability in Australian football."

'We kill them, Messi or no Messi' - Pogba's pre-Argentina World Cup speech revealed

The France star made a number of speeches en route to the final and footage of him giving impassioned speeches in the knock-out rounds has emerged

No one thinks Usain Bolt will sign with Central Coast Mariners - Clint Bolton

The respected pundit feels the possible signing of the superstar athlete is just a PR exercise

Pussy Riot members jailed for World Cup final protest

Four members of punk protest group Pussy Riot have been jailed for 15 days following their World Cup final pitch invasion.

Usain Bolt set to join Central Coast Mariners

The sprinting legend is reportedly set to head Down Under

Optus extend EPL deal, win rights to Euro internationals

The telco continues to add to its football broadcast rights portfolio in Australia

Rami's moustache France's bizarre World Cup charm

"It is now the most famous moustache in France"

Lovren blasts France: They didn't play football

The Croatia defender was far from impressed with Les Bleus' style of play in the World Cup final

Conor McGregor praises Vladimir Putin after attending World Cup final

Conor McGregor was invited to the Moscow showpiece by Vladimir Putin as France defeated Croatia 4-2 on Sunday.

Modric wins World Cup Golden Ball

The Croatian star was named as the top player in the tournament in Russia despite his side falling in the final to France

France 4 Croatia 2: Pogba and Mbappe seal thrilling World Cup triumph

Didier Deschamps became the third man to win the World Cup as a player and a coach as Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe sealed glory for France.

WATCH: Pussy Riot lead World Cup pitch invasion during France-Croatia final

Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist protest punk rock group based in Moscow, claimed responsibility for four people running onto the field.

World Cup final 2018 - France vs Croatia: When is it, how to watch, who's playing, who will win?

We are down to the final two!

Everton win farcical friendly 22-0

Kevin Mirallas, Cenk Tosun, Oumar Niasse and Adeloma Lookman were left to discuss their claims to the matchball after Everton won 22-0

Report: Belgium 2 England 0

Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard combined to secure Belgium's best performance at a World Cup as they edged England 2-0 in the third-place play-off in St Petersburg on Sunday morning (AEST).

Tennis player mocks Neymar's diving at Wimbledon

Jonas Bjorkman decided to have some fun after a mishap by impersonating the Brazil star’s now infamous hysterics against Mexico

Rakitic: I'll get forehead tattoo if Croatia win World Cup

Zlatko Dalic's side are one victory away from making history as they prepare to take on France in Sunday's final

World Cup fan throws beer over TV reporter during live cross

A World Cup fan has hurled a beer in the face of a television reporter in the dying stages of England's 2-1 semi-final loss to Croatia on Thursday morning.

WATCH: Martin Tyler calls Russia 'Soviet Union' during World Cup semi-final

A-League fixtures: Blockbusters headline draw, Victory nightmare

The A-League draw has been released with blockbusters aplenty, but the champions face a hellish finish to the season

World Cup 2018: Croatia takes down England in extra time thriller

Croatia will face France in the final of the 2018 World Cup after scraping past England 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday.

France 1 Belgium 0: Umtiti heads Les Bleus into World Cup final

France booked their place in the World Cup final as a second-half header from defender Samuel Umtiti saw off Belgium.

Ronaldo agrees Juventus move

Cristiano Ronaldo has ended a nine-year spell at Real Madrid by agreeing to join Juventus in a deal reported to be worth $165million AUD.

Jets' O'Donovan loses appeal

Roy O'Donovan will serve a 10-match ban at the start of the 2018-19 season after having his appeal against his red card in the A-League Grand Final dismissed.

Thai soccer team update

All 13 members of a youth soccer team are out of a cave complex in Thailand, according to multiple reports on the scene, a miraculous and happy ending to the weeks-long ordeal.

Justin Timberlake believes It's Coming Home!

Even American pop superstar Justin Timberlake thinks football is coming home!

Thai soccer team update: 11 of 13 out of cave as hopes rise on third day of rescue

Eleven boys have been rescued and taken to the hospital for evaluation after being trapped underground for nearly two weeks.

Wimbledon not moving men's final

If England reach Sunday's World Cup final, the All England Club has made it clear the men's singles final at Wimbledon will not move.

Torres poised to announce new club

The Spanish star is about to reveal his next destination

WATCH: Mark Bosnich proposes to girlfriend on Twitter from World Cup

Looks like she's a keeper too!

Croatia's Vida free to face England

FIFA has given Domagoj Vida a warning over his conduct but the Croatia defender is free to play against England in the World Cup semi-final.

FIFA investigating Vida allegations

FIFA is investigating Domagoj Vida's conduct after the Croatia international allegedly made anti-Russia comments following his side's quarter-final win against the World Cup hosts.

Russia 2 Croatia 2 (aet, 3-4 pens)

Croatia reached the World Cup semifinals for the second time in their history with Ivan Rakitic again the hero in a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Russia.

Report: Sweden 0 England 2

Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored headers as England booked their place in a first World Cup semi-final since 1990 by beating Sweden 2-0.

Exclusive: FFA closing in on Torres

EXCLUSIVE: Goal's resident spy reveals that Fernando Torres is inching towards a move Down Under

World Cup: Brazil 1 Belgium 2

Belgium booked a World Cup semifinal against France as Brazil's hopes of winning a sixth title were ended by a 2-1 defeat in Kazan.

Juventus make statement on rumours

Juventus has revealed it is "evaluating several opportunities" in the transfer market amid widespread rumors of an impending deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Griezmann keeping dull France alive

A World Cup full of surprises returned to something like normality on Satuday morning (AEST), as France saw off Uruguay 2-0 to reach the semi-finals.

Real Madrid stunned as Ronaldo agrees Juve move

The Champions League holders expected to hold on to their star attacker despite recent rumours, but he is set to begin a new chapter in Italy

Colombia 1 England 1 (aet, 3-4 on penalties): Dier seals shoot-out glory for Three Lions

Jordan Pickford saved brilliantly from Carlos Bacca and Eric Dier stepped up to send England into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Obi played after father's capture

Nigeria captain Mikel John Obi overcame unimaginable circumstances to compete in his country’s World Cup match against Argentina last week.

Report: Sweden 1 Switzerland 0

Sweden are through to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1994 after a deflected goal from Emil Forsberg clinched a 1-0 win over Switzerland.

Report: Brazil 2 Mexico 0

Brazil were far from their fluid best against Mexico, but Neymar and substitute Roberto Firmino booked them a spot in the last eight.

Belgium 3 Japan 2: Last-gasp Chadli completes comeback

Brazil will face Belgium in the quarter-finals of the World Cup as Roberto Martinez's side came from 2-0 down to beat Japan 3-2.

Five future Socceroos stars

These players can shine for Australia in the years to come

Croatia 1 Denmark 1 (aet, 3-2 on penalties): Rakitic spares Modric blushes with winning spot-kick

Nicolai Jorgensen missed from the penalty spot as Denmark suffered a shoot-out defeat to Croatia, who had Ivan Rakitic to thank.

Iniesta retires after Spain penalty heartbreak

After more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots

World Cup 2018: Russia stuns Spain in penalty shootout

Koke and Iago Aspas missed for Spain as Russia produced a huge World Cup shock to move into the quarter-finals after shoot-out success.

Rooney: England could win World Cup

Wayne Rooney believes "this could be the year" that England end a 52-year wait to win the World Cup again.

Postecoglou has no right to criticise Socceroos - Kosmina

The former Socceroos coach has been slammed for his critique of Australia after the World Cup

Ronaldo refuses to clarify future plans after Portugal's World Cup exit

After his side were sent packing from Russia 2018 by an Edinson Cavani-inspired Uruguay, Cristiano Ronaldo offered no clues as to his future

Pele congratulates Mbappe on matching World Cup record

The France forward said it was "flattering" to be compared to the Brazil legend, who has congratulated the teenager on his Russia 2018 exploits

Cavani suffers injury against Portugal and is helped off by Ronaldo

The star forward had already bagged a brace for Uruguay but was forced out of the action in the second half in Sochi

World Cup: Uruguay 2 Portugal 1

Edinson Cavani's double earned Uruguay a 2-1 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarter-final against France, with a tearful Cristiano Ronaldo knocked out on the same day as his rival Lionel Messi.

World Cup: Messi avoids the media

Lionel Messi opted not to speak to the media after Argentina were knocked out of the World Cup by France.

WC 2018: Mbappe matches Pele record

Kylian Mbappe has added to his burgeoning reputation by matching a 60-year-old World Cup record held by Pele.

Report: France 4 Argentina 3

Argentina's torrid World Cup campaign came to an end as a Kylian Mbappe-inspired France triumphed in Kazan.

World Cup 2018: Russia a danger spot for travelling football fans? Think again

"They said we’d be killed. Me missus had already started counting the 10 million in life insurance."

Duckenfield to go on trial

A judge lifted a stay on prosecuting former chief superintendent David Duckenfield, meaning he will stand trial for Hillsborough charges.

Report: England 0 Belgium 1

Belgium set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Japan as Adnan Januzaj's first international goal earned a 1-0 win against England to top Group G.

Report: Japan 0 Poland 1

Japan became the first team to qualify from the World Cup group stages via fair play rankings despite a 1-0 defeat to Poland in which Akira Nishino bizarrely made six changes to an unbeaten team.

World Cup: Senegal 0 Colombia 1

Colombia topped Group H thanks to Yerry Mina's header in a 1-0 win over Senegal that sent the African side out of the World Cup by virtue of their fair play record - the first nation to exit the tournament by the method.

Rooney seals DC United switch

Wayne Rooney has completed his move from Everton to DC United in MLS.

I'm more alive than ever - Maradona

Diego Maradona hit out at reports that suggested his health was on the wane after he received medical treatment at the World Cup, appearing on television to say: "I am more alive than ever."

Optus World Cup chaos: SBS will broadcast the rest of the World Cup

Celebrate the buffering-free life, football fans: SBS will continue to broadcast the 2018 World Cup

Socceroos have an underdog problem - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou believes the national team needs to shed an inferiority complex

Report: Serbia 0 Brazil 2

Paulinho and Thiago Silva earned Brazil a largely comfortable 2-0 victory over Serbia that clinched top spot in World Cup Group E and eliminated Mladen Krstajic's side.

Report: Switzerland 2 Costa Rica 2

Switzerland booked their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday morning (AEST).

Robbie Slater demands an end to double-Dutch after 'failed' decade-long experiment

Former Socceroo and outspoken football pundit Robbie Slater has called for an end to the ‘failed’ Dutch experiment and demanded a total change in direction for Australian football after the Socceroos’ World Cup exit.

Champions curse strikes again

Winning the World Cup is the pinnacle of international football but, as Germany found out, there is a curse that comes with it.

Report: Mexico 0 Sweden 3

Defending champions Germany were eliminated at the group stage after they lost and Sweden defeated Mexico, who advanced despite defeat.

Report: South Korea 2 Germany 0

Holders Germany sensationally crashed out of the first round of the World Cup for the first time since 1938 after losing 2-0 to South Korea, with VAR used to award two injury-time goals.

Gallardo gets quickest WC yellow

Mexico defender Jesus Gallardo received the quickest yellow card in World Cup history on Thursday morning (AEST).

Arzani London-bound to decide future

The talented teen has a big decision to make after starring at the World Cup

​Socceroos adamant Peru's first goal was offside

A tight call that ultimately sunk the Socceroos

Maradona requires medical help after emotional evening

The 1986 World Cup winner was in attendance as the Albiceleste edged out Nigeria in dramatic fashion on Tuesday to book their place in the last 16

World Cup: Craig Foster believes Socceroos haven't learnt from last four years, didn't play the Australian way this World Cup

Foster wasn't happy.

Cahill to play on? Mooy unsure on Australia legend's retirement plans

It remains to be seen whether the veteran 38-year-old will opt to remain in contention for his country following elimination at World Cup 2018

Bert Van Marwijk left to rue Australia's profligacy after early World Cup exit

The outgoing Socceroos boss was left frustrated by his side's lack of cutting edge after their group stage departure was confirmed against Peru

Cahill call crucial for Socceroos

Ex-players, journalists and fans. An entire nation demanded the inclusion of Tim Cahill and Daniel Arzani.

Report: Denmark 0 France 0

The first 0-0 of the World Cup means both Denmark and France will be playing in the round of 16.

Report: Australia 0 Peru 2

Paolo Guerrero teed up Peru's first World Cup goal in 36 years before also finding the net himself as Ricardo Gareca's side ended the Socceroos' slim qualification hopes with a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday morning (AEST).

Van Marwijk feeling Aussie ahead of facing 'emotional' Peru

Still don't call him Aussie Bert though...

World Cup: Peru clash an opportunity for Socceroos to prove they belong on the world stage

If we want to be considered a serious football nation, then the collective aim must be to win the World Cup, as unrealistic as that may sound.

SBS hosts Craig Foster and Lucy Zelic break down while defending social media abuse

This is one emotional discussion, but hats off to them for standing up!

Arzani's Griezmann near miss

The young gun was gunning for the French star's shirt

Ryan family descends on Russia

Speaking ahead of Tuesday's Group C clash in Sochi, Australia's Mathew Ryan revealed he flew 27 of his family over for the World Cup

Iran 1 Portugal 1: Santos' men survive late Saransk scare after Ronaldo penalty miss

Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss ultimately did not cost Portugal a last-16 berth as they held out for a dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran.

Spain 2 Morocco 2: La Roja top group despite dramatic draw

Fernando Hierro's side finish above Portugal in Group B after a 2-2 draw against Morocco in Kaliningrad.

Uruguay 3 Russia 0: Suarez & Cavani strike as hosts miss out on top spot

Uruguay secured first place in World Cup Group A as Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani scored to down 10-man Russia in Samara.

Saudi Arabia 2 Egypt 1: Last-gasp Al Dawsari earns consolation win

Essam El Hadary saved a penalty on a record-breaking day, but his World Cup outing was ruined as Saudi Arabia left it late to beat Egypt.

Bosnich hails Australia's Cahill

No-one has performed better for Australia than Tim Cahill, according to former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich.

Arzani's stunning World Cup stat

The young gun is proving just how dangerous he is

Peru veteran ruled out of Socceroos clash

A very scary injury blow for the Peruvian attacker

Mile Jedinak: From tireless tradie to Socceroos saviour

A true Australian hero

World Cup group stage tie-breakers & rules

With so much at stake, it is not surprising to see such a keenly competitive tournament, but what happens when teams are level on points?

Cahill the Socceroos best ever performer - Bosnich

The Socceroos star looks on the brink of retirement and bowing out of the international game after a glorious career

Juventus eyeing off Arzani - reports

The green and gold youngster is attracting some big interest

World Cup 2018: Colombia defeats Poland behind Radamel Falcao's first World Cup goal

Colombia's Radamel Falcao scored his first World Cup goal to lead a 3-0 victory that knocked Poland out of the competition.

Preview: Australia v Peru

Australia must beat Peru to have a chance of reaching the last 16, but Tomi Juric is determined to keep believing.

Report: Japan 2 Senegal 2

Senegal and Japan missed the chance to take a giant stride towards the World Cup knockout stages after playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Ekaterinburg Arena.

Report: England 6 Panama 1

Captain Harry Kane led the way with a hat-trick as England stormed into the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 6-1 thrashing of Panama.

World Cup: Who should be the Socceroos starting striker against Peru?

Goals are a must for Australia when they face off against the South Americans on Tuesday

World Cup: Socceroos attracting Russian transfer interest

The green and gold have impressed in Russia and local clubs have taken note.

Report: Germany 2 Sweden 1

Germany came back from the brink of a humiliating World Cup exit as Toni Kroos scored a sensational stoppage-time winner to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden.

Report: South Korea 1 Mexico 2

Javier Hernandez hit his 50th international goal as Mexico edged closer to progression from World Cup Group F with a 2-1 victory over South Korea.

Report: Belgium 5 Tunisia 2

Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both scored braces as Belgium crushed Tunisia 5-2 to all but secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.

Mexico coach's surprising Socceroos praise

The green and gold have a big fan in Juan Carlos Osorio

Shaqiri: You can see what I did

Switzerland's hero paid tribute to his team-mates after they rallied to beat Group E rivals Serbia on Friday

Nabbout determined to overcome injury

The Aussie attacker is desperate to have a crack at Peru

Report: Serbia 1 Switzerland 2

Xherdan Shaqiri scored a last-minute winner to give Switzerland one foot in the last 16 of the World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Serbia.

World Cup: Nigeria 2 Iceland 0

Ahmed Musa struck both goals as Nigeria boosted its World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 defeat of Iceland, a result that is also good news for Argentina.

Report: Brazil 2 Costa Rica 0

Philippe Coutinho and Neymar both scored in stoppage time to snatch victory for Brazil after the Paris Saint-Germain forward had been denied a penalty by VAR in a 2-0 World Cup win over Costa Rica.

Argentina side worst ever - Ardiles

Argentina's squad is the worst in history, according to 1978 World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles.

Mark Milligan disappointed by Robbie Kruse criticism - It's just a game

Robbie Kruse has endured significant criticism from Australia fans and Mark Milligan is disappointed by the situation.