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Rogic's Celtic fairytale has turned into a nightmare

Fairytales are supposed to have a happy ending but it's safe to say Tom Rogic's chapter at Celtic looks set to conclude on a depressing note.

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Has Daniel Arzani hit another dead end?

Danish club AGF claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Midtjylland on Monday morning (AEDT) but once again Daniel Arzani was nowhere to be seen.

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Harry Kewell brutally sacked by English club

Former Socceroo Harry Kewell has been sacked by League Two club Oldham after less than a year as their manager.

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Diamanti's simple advice for A-League growth

If the A-League wants to grow quickly it needs to scrap the salary cap and introduce relegation, according to Western United's Italian star Alessandro Diamanti.

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'Something I've never seen before' - Victory fans turn on players after derby thrashing

Melbourne Victory fans let their frustrations be known after watching their side smashed 6-0 by Melbourne City in the A-League on Saturday night.

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Socceroo Souttar ends goal drought after manager's dig

Australian defender Harry Souttar responded to Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill's plea for goals by bagging his first for the club in a 2-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers on Sunday morning (AEDT).

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The Aussie brothers taking English football by storm

Francois is a surname poised to become more well known in Australian and English football circles in the years to come.

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Aussie ref at the centre of Premier League's latest VAR controversy

Fulham have been left livid after a VAR review overturned what would have been a crucial goal in their 1-0 loss against Tottenham in the Premier League on Friday morning (AEDT).

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Melbourne Victory shares put up for public sale

Over 2 million shares of Melbourne Victory have been made publicly available but plenty of mystery remains around the entire process.

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Kewell opens up on 'rollercoaster' season with Oldham

Former Socceroo Harry Kewell remains optimisitic despite a "rollercoaster" season to date in charge of League Two club Oldham Athletic.

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Why a rising star walked away from the A-League

At just 20 years of age, Mohamed Adam made a decision most players don't have to think about until their mid-30s.

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Ex-Socceroo reveals 'stupid' decision not to star in iconic ad

Former Socceroo Robbie Slater has revealed his regret over turning down the chance to star in an iconic Australian commercial.

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A Socceroo's unforgettable stint with the Premier League's worst ever side

Derby County's 2007-08 Premier League season has gone down in history as the competition's worst and Australian Mile Sterjovski found himself right in the middle of it all.

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'I'm in court quite a bit' - W-League keeper juggling life as a lawyer

When Claire Coelho isn't trying to save the Newcastle Jets from conceding in the W-League, she's busy trying to save people in the courtroom.

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How an ex-Socceroo ended up working with Beckham

When David Beckham headed to Real Madrid in 2003, he did so with an unlikely Australian right there next to him.

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Kalac hits out at Popovic rumours after Xanthi sacking

Zeljko Kalac has slammed suggestions that some Xanthi players refused to play for Tony Popovic prior to his shock sacking last week.

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Former A-League keeper fulfils MMA dream

Isaac Richards' transition from A-League goalkeeper to MMA fighter has been given the cinematic treatment courtesy of the documentary The Perfect Storm.

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The Graham Arnold gesture that floored a Socceroos legend

In late January, three generations of Socceroos’ coaches crossed paths at an A-League game in Western Sydney.

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Who are Sports Flick? The streaming site ready to shake up football in Australia

After slowly but surely building up its football content over the past year, Sports Flick demanded Australian football fans' attention over the weekend with reports they've secured the rights to show the UEFA Champions League from next season.

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Diamanti opens up on failed Melbourne Victory move

Western United star Alessandro Diamanti has opened up on Melbourne Victory's failed attempt to bring him to the A-League in 2016.

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Emotional Ray Warren speaks out after theft of Hall of Fame ring

Iconic rugby league broadcaster Ray Warren has opened up about the home robbery that saw his NRL Hall of Fame ring stolen on Saturday.

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Ex-Mariner trades A-League for Poland's fifth division

Australian teenager Dylan Ruiz-Diaz has signed for Polish fifth-division club Sportis SFC Lochowo after deciding to chase a contract in Europe.

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Ray Warren has NRL Hall of Fame ring stolen in scary home invasion

Legendary commentator Ray Warren has had his NRL Hall of Fame ring stolen in a scary home invasion on Saturday morning.

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Walters 'confident' in Broncos despite second-half shocker

Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters remains confident in his side despite seeing them ship 28 unanswered points in the second-half of their 34-18 trial loss to North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday night.

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'Like a refugee' - Kalac opens up on crazy Xanthi exit

Australian goalkeeping coach Zeljko Kalac has revealed his hectic few weeks following his mysterious axing from Greek club Xanthi.

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Victory manager reveals surprise support from AFL coach

After a tough start to the new A-League season, Melbourne Victory manager Grant Brebner has revealed he's called on Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley for support.

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Postecoglou explains 'massive stigma' against Australian coaches

Former Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou believes aspiring Australian coaches are being held back by the stigma of coming from Down Under.

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Federer teases tennis return after long absence

Roger Federer has sparked a social media frenzy after teasing his return to the tennis court.

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The bizarre way the Matildas got their name

Australia's women's football team have been known as the Matildas for over two decades now, but where did the name come from and why was it chosen?

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'Djokovic and Medvedev will kill each other in Aus Open final'

Former world number two Alex Corretja is expecting Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev to "kill each other" in an intense Australian Open final on Sunday night (AEDT).

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Anthony Griffin weighs in on Corey Norman punishment

Dragons coach Anthony Griffin has questioned the NRL's decision to suspend and fine Corey Norman for his involvement in an altercation last month.

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Marshall backs All Stars switch as he hints at playing on

Benji Marshall has backed calls for next year's NRL All Stars game to be played in New Zealand.

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Cahill explains Pienaar snub at Everton

Tim Cahill has responded after Steven Pienaar asked why his former Everton teammate never seemed to pass him the ball at Goodison Park.

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The Australian Premier League? Glory owner talks up A-League future

Long-time Perth Glory owner Tony Sage is excited about the A-League's future after the unbundling of the competition from Football Australia.

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Former Socceroo outlines coaching crusade

An underrated member of the Socceroos' golden generation, Mile Sterjovski is now quietly embarking on a quest to unearth Australia's next promising batch of players.

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Brighton boss reveals Ryan exchange after controversial interview

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed an exchange with Maty Ryan after the Australian goalkeeper was slammed by the club's fans for a recent interview.

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A-League clubs affected by Facebook news shutdown

A number of A-League clubs have been caught up in Facebook's controversial Australia news ban.

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'Don't glorify it' - Ex-Socceroo speaks out on record 31-0 win

The Socceroos record-breaking 31-0 win over American Samoa in 2001 remains etched into footballing folklore but Con Boutsianis, who scored a hat-trick in that game, doesn't want it glorified.

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A-League level between League One and Two, claims ex-Socceroo

After spending most of his career between England top three divisions before four seasons in the A-League, Richard Johnson believes Australia's top-flight is comparable to League One or League Two.

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Ali Abbas and his two-year limbo without a club

Some players find themselves without a club for a few weeks or months at the most. Ali Abbas found himself without one for over two years.

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Mariners star dreaming of Spain move

Central Coast Mariners star Daniel De Silva has revealed he's dreaming of a future move to Spain after his strong start to the new A-League season.

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'My own right-back tried to break my leg!' - Kewell relives Socceroos' England win

Harry Kewell has opened up on the Socceroos memorable 3-1 win over England in 2003 revealing his then Leeds United team-mate Danny Mills tried to break his leg during the friendly.

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Watford's Aussie legend explains Socceroos omissions and Elton John chat

Richard Johnson grew up in Northern New South Wales, made over 250 appearances for English club Watford but somehow managed to play just one game for the Socceroos.

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'He disappeared' - The crazy story of a shoplifting Socceroos manager

Brian Green was caught shoplifting while manager of the Socceroos in 1976 and his predecessor Rale Rasic has opened up about the bizarre incident.

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WATCH: Fastest goal in FFA Cup history

The latest FFA Cup campaign has begun and it has started with quite the bang in Queensland as Nerang Eagles etched their name in the history books.

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Brighton fans turn on Ryan after Arsenal admission

Brighton fans have slammed Maty Ryan after taking offence to recent comments he made about the club and his career plans.

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Ryan's 'respect' for Kyrgios as Socceroo reveals friendship with Kokkinakis

Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan has opened up on his love for tennis revealing a great respect for Nick Kyrgios and a friendship with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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De Minaur expecting 'heated' talks with coach after Aus Open exit

Rising Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is prepared for a "heated" conversation with coach Adolfo Gutierrez after his Australian Open exit.

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Kyrgios takes swipe at Djokovic over latest injury

Nick Kyrgios has taken a subtle swipe at Novak Djokovic as the pair continue their off-court feud.

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NRL reveals updated All Stars teams

The NRL has revealed updated team lists for both the Indigenous and Maori All Stars after several Melbourne Storm players were ruled out of the match following Victoria's latest lockdown.

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Barty finds silver lining in lack of crowds

Ash Barty shrugged off a lingering injury and the absence of fans on Saturday as she claimed a third round Australian Open win over Ekatarina Alexandrova.

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Kyrgios takes sneaky shot at Kokkinakis after doubles win

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis strolled past Lloyd Harris and Julian Knowle 6-2, 6-4 in their Australian Open doubles clash on Saturday with the real highlight coming during their post-match press conference.

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Stajcic reveals Postecoglou inspiration after Matildas sacking

Alen Stajcic has revealed that former Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou served as inspiration in the wake of his own dramatic Matildas departure.

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'Much harder' - Arzani explains Utrecht struggles

Daniel Arzani admits language was an issue during his troubled loan stint with Eredivisie side Utrecht.

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Australian Open crowd capacity confirmed

The Victorian government has approved plans for the Australian Open to host 25,000 to 30,000 fans each day when the tournament begins on February 8.

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Fulham youngster 'frustrated' by Australia oversight

Fulham's Tyrese Francois looms as the next Australian player likely to make their Premier League debut but he's long been off the national team radar.

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Diego Forlan open to coaching in Australia

Uruguay football legend Diego Forlan has floated the idea of coaching in Australia after missing out on the chance to play Down Under.

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'I was a novelty' - The tough tale of Arsenal's first Aussie

Maty Ryan recently became Arsenal's second Australian player with their first, John Kosmina, enjoying a rather challenging stint with the Gunners four decades prior.

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AAMI Park grilled by A-League fans over Aus Open 'double standards'

AAMI Park has come under fire from angry A-League fans who believe they have been subject to greater restrictions than spectators at the Australian Open.

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Schwarzer recalls hilarious suppository story while at Fulham

As a veteran goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer was no stranger to the occasional injury and he has revealed the great lengths he once went to in order to play on.

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Rogic ends league goal drought with stunning Celtic strike

Australian midfielder Tom Rogic scored his first Scottish Premiership goal in nearly a year as he opened the scoring in spectacular fashion for Celtic in a clash against St. Mirren.

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How Ryan became an Arsenal fan

Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan has revealed that a documentary starring Thierry Henry led to him becoming an Arsenal supporter as a child.

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Socceroo reveals Diego Costa spitting incident

Australian midfielder James Holland has recalled a controversial clash with Spanish star Diego Costa when the two crossed paths in the Champions League.

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'Like the Champions League' - Football Australia CEO flags alternative second-tier competition

Football Australia CEO James Johnson believes a Champions League style second-tier could be a more "pragmatic" initial option for Australian football.

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Arsenal release incredible footage of Ryan's debut

As a lifelong Arsenal fan, Maty Ryan's debut for the club was a moment he'll never forget and he now has the perfect footage to remember the occasion.

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Ibini proud to see Ryan fulfil their childhood dream

Bernie Ibini was proud to see childhood friend Maty Ryan fulfil his Arsenal dream and revealed his Gunners roots run deep.

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How to watch the FA Cup in Australia

The 2020-21 edition of the FA Cup enters its fifth round this week with a few interesting clashes to look forward to.

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Arzani makes AGF debut in crucial win

Australian attacker Daniel Arzani made his competitive debut for new side AGF on Monday morning (AEDT).

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Too many Aussies going to Europe and coming back worse, claims ex-Socceroo

Former Socceroo Steve Horvat believes too many aspiring Australian players are moving to Europe and returning at a "worst stage" in their development.

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'The world loves the A-League' - Epic moment goes viral

The A-League found itself going viral on Saturday night after Western Sydney Wanderers somehow failed to score a certain goal during their match against Macarthur FC.

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Irvine injured as Boyle bounces back to his best for Hibs

Hibernian's 2-0 win over Aberdeen on Sunday morning (AEDT) once again saw Socceroos Jackson Irvine and Martin Boyle at the centre of the action.

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Ryan impresses Arsenal fans on debut

Though Maty Ryan's Arsenal debut began in disappointing fashion, the Australian goalkeeper still managed to win over the fans of his new club with many describing him as their "only positive" in defeat.

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Ryan 'gutted' after turbulent Arsenal debut

Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan admits he was '"gutted" not to keep a clean sheet during an Arsenal debut that had its share of highs and lows.

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Rudan: You'd think Stajcic is Jesus

Western United manager Mark Rudan has joked about the hype surrounding Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic but concedes the former Matildas boss is producing miracles in Gosford.

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Where did the Socceroos name come from?

Australia's national football team have been known as the Socceroos for decades now but where did the name actually come from?

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'Write that in his diary' - Duo's fiery A-League exchange

Perth Glory's 2-1 win over Adelaide United on Friday night saw former Melbourne City team-mates Neil Kilkenny and Stefan Mauk clash in dramatic fashion.

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Ryan cleared to make Arsenal debut

Maty Ryan has overcome a hip injury and is available for selection ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Saturday, the club has confirmed.

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Arzani makes mixed first impression with new club

Australian attacker Daniel Arzani got his first chance to impress for new club AGF during a mid-week training match against AC Horsens.

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Matt Simon is the A-League’s Dark Knight

Players in the A-League don’t come much more divisive than Matt Simon.

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How an A-League veteran became a politician for Clive Palmer

After over 100 A-League games, Kristian Rees' top-flight career came to an abrupt end in 2012 and even he can't believe where life took him next.

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Was Potter right to drop Ryan at Brighton?

Brighton have impressed in recents weeks with Graham Potter's decision to drop Socceroo Maty Ryan seemingly vindicated.

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Grant to cut off mullet for great cause

Rhyan Grant will cut off his iconic mullet in the coming weeks as he looks to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation as part of the World's Greatest Shave.

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'Slap them with a wet fish' - PL manager gives bizarre press conference

Burnley manager Sean Dyche should be preparing for a Premier League clash against Manchester City but he preferred chatting about lookalikes in a hilarious pre-match press conference.

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'Aussie, I'll kill ya' - When Keane scared a Socceroo

Former Socceroo Stan Lazaridis has opened up on his intense experience playing against Manchester United icon Roy Keane.

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Kalac departs Xanthi after mixed start for Popovic's side

Australian goalkeeper coach Zeljko Kalac has departed Greek side Xanthi FC, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

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Ryan misses golden chance to make Arsenal debut

A red card to Bernd Leno on Wednesday morning (AEDT) should have handed Maty Ryan an Arsenal debut but a hip injury denied the Socceroo his chance to impress in goal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Warriors star confirms shock rugby switch

New Zealand Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed he will leave the club at season's end to pursue a career in rugby union.

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Nadal's big praise for Australia's COVID approach

Rafael Nadal has congratulated Australia on how it's handled the COVID-19 pandemic and described his experience in hotel quarantine as "great."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Macarthur join forces with NRL club

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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).

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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.

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Why Kaz Patafta ditched football at 24

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Neymar: I'll never forget Maradona's gesture

The Brazilian star's first meeting with the Argentine legend is one he remembers very fondly

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Fred avoids red for headbutt before being sent off

The Red Devils were fortunate not to be reduced to ten men after their Brazilian midfielder lashed out, before he was eventually dismissed

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FIFA 21 release date confirmed

The latest entry from EA Sports will be coming out later this year with a next-gen release also on the horizon

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Arteta tests positive for coronavirus

The Gunners' boss admits he was feeling poorly but hopes to get back to work as soon as possible

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Juve's Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

The Italian player is showing no symptoms of the virus but has now been put in isolation

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Premier League postpone Man City v Arsenal clash over coronavirus fears

The key fixture has been put on hold after Gunners personnel came into contact with a victim of the virus

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WATCH: Man Utd fans attack Woodward's house

In scary scenes, select Red Devils supporters have taken out their frustration with the club on the home of the polarising official

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Ryan to donate money to bushfire relief for every PL save

The Seagulls' number one will be hoping his fellow shot-stoppers can step up this weekend as he raises money for an important cause

Josh Thomas

Spurs appoint Mourinho as new manager

The Portuguese is back in the Premier League following his sacking by Manchester United in December 2018 as he replaces Mauricio Pochettino

Josh Thomas

Sporting stadium could be renamed after Ronaldo

The Portuguese club have revealed their former prodigy is in contention for a massive honour

Josh Thomas

Slater slams 'bullsh*t' call for more A-League foreigners

The former Socceroo believes the competition must focus more on youth and not bringing in more overseas players

Josh Thomas

Kerr urged to make European move by Glory coach

The Matildas superstar's next step is in Europe, according to the man that's set to lose her services if she does make the move

Josh Thomas

Kerr's incredible FIFA 20 rating

The Matildas superstar is nearly unstoppable on EA Sports' new game

Josh Thomas

Socceroos to kick off World Cup qualifying

The green and gold will set out on their road to Qatar with what should be a straight forward encounter

Josh Thomas

Victory striker makes surprise international debut

The attacker had been impressing in pre-season and did enough to earn his first national cap

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Hird opens up on Jose Mourinho mentorship

"Every morning he was in their face..."

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Socceroos fail to find free-to-air home

The green and gold will require a subscription to watch over the coming months

Josh Thomas

Dudek: Gerrard the only candidate to replace Klopp

The Reds' German coach has hinted he'll need a break soon and the club's former keeper believes there's only one man that can fill his shoes

Josh Thomas

Norwegian club signs Messi, wants Ronaldo next

This third-division club are quickly making headlines after signing one big-name, and have their eyes on landing another

Josh Thomas

A-League set for blockbuster opening round

A huge Round One awaits for the A-League this season

Josh Thomas

Mooy linked with shock move back to the EPL

The Socceroos star might soon find himself back in the top-flight

Josh Thomas

FFA Cup upsets sees Fowler stun Sydney FC

Last season's A-League grand finalists have both been sent packing

Josh Thomas

SBS lose EPL rights

The English top-flight will no longer be broadcast at all on traditional TV in Australia

Josh Thomas

Bielsa declares Aussie ambitions after Socceroos rejection

The South American coach is eager to work Down Under noting the football potential in the country

Josh Thomas

Johnston's Big Bash plan for football in Australia

The former Liverpool great is adamant the round ball game needs to become more engaging

Josh Thomas

Socceroos discover World Cup qualifying opponents

The green and gold will begin World Cup qualifying in September

Josh Thomas

Manchester United scrape past Perth Glory

The Red Devils were a class above their Australian opponents

Josh Thomas

Glory owner wants multiple Asian teams added to the A-League

"It wouldn't happen immediately but in 10 years' time, my vision may come to fruition."

Josh Thomas

Pogba puts on Man Utd charm offensive amid exit claims

The France star might be on the cusp of leaving Old Trafford, but he clearly has not fallen out of love with the club's supporters

Josh Thomas

There’s an agenda against Pogba - Solskjaer calls out media

The Red Devils boss has thrown his full support behind the French midfielder

Josh Thomas

Socceroo left out of club's pre-season tour

The Australian's days at Loftus Road look numbered...

Josh Thomas

Celtic boss responds to Rogic transfer speculation

Rumours are swirling that the Socceroo could be set to leave Scotland this off-season

Josh Thomas

A-League takes big step towards independence

The A-League is set for a few key changes

Josh Thomas

Kerr scores hat-trick in club return after World Cup exit

The superstar has returned to America with a bang

Josh Thomas

Australia confirm discussions to form 2034 World Cup bid

The World Cup could be heading Down Under...

Josh Thomas

Why the Wanderers decided they didn't want Ribery

The German coach has opted against bringing the French star to Australia

Josh Thomas

Melbourne City announce new coach

The Frenchman has been brought in to replace Warren Joyce

Josh Thomas

Sydney FC to play PSG in pre-season

The Sky Blues are set for a massive test against the Ligue 1 holders

Josh Thomas

Bayern Munich set to sign Phoenix prodigy

A massive move for the young Kiwi...

Josh Thomas

Why Ryan's happy Hazard 'p*ssed off'

The Socceroos shot-stopper no longer has to worry about being beaten by the Belgian

Josh Thomas

Former Matilda's brutal verdict of Australia's campaign

The green and gold have been sent packing from France earlier than many expected

Josh Thomas

Matilda slams Women's World Cup refereeing

The Australian defender was shown a controversial red card against Norway

Josh Thomas

Norway beat Australia on penalties in dramatic encounter

An enthralling match decided from the spot

Josh Thomas

Matildas handed 'rubbish' red card against Norway

The Matildas were reduced to 10 players in extra time following a controversial call

Josh Thomas

VAR call divides opinion after Australia denied penalty

The use of VAR continues to raise eyebrows in France...

Josh Thomas

English club makes massive offer for Kerr

The Aussie could soon be playing club football in England

Josh Thomas

What to know about Australia's National Second Division

The A-League is set to receive some much needed company in the coming years

Josh Thomas

Arzani reveals positive talks with new Celtic boss

The Aussie looks set for a big season in Scotland

Josh Thomas

Former Socceroo unloads on Matildas haters

The retired keeper believes the Matildas and new coach Ante Milicic deserve more support

Josh Thomas

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