Postecoglou's Japanese signings dominate in Celtic win, Rogic assists

Two of Ange Postecoglou's recent Japanese signings proved to be matchwinners as Celtic downed Martin Boyle's Hibernian 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership on Tuesday morning (AEDT).

Aubameyang sent home from AFCON to Arsenal due to COVID-19 complications

Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is being allowed to return to Arsenal in light of the ongoing health problems he continues to encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations.

FIFA The Best 2022: Lewandowski beats Messi, Ronaldo gets trophy, Puskas top goal named

The 2022 FIFA The Best awards took place on Monday and Robert Lewandowski finally won the award after missing out on the Ballon d'Or and the Globe Soccer awards.

Spanish Super Cup: When, where and how to watch

The 38th edition of the Supercopa de Espana, otherwise known as the Spanish Super Cup, will take place in mid-January with four La Liga giants set to battle it out for silverware.

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations in Australia

The 2022 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will see 24 teams compete across 52 total matches until a champion is crowned Feb. 6 in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde.

Which A-League games have been postponed?

The emergence of the Omicron variant has created COVID chaos across Australia and the A-Leagues have felt the brunt of that so far this season.

Tottenham question decision to postpone Arsenal clash

Arsenal's scheduled meeting with Tottenham in the Premier League on January 16 has been postponed following an official request from the Gunners.

Melbourne Victory asked to explain alleged homophobic comments from fans

Melbourne Victory have been asked to explain alleged homophobic comments made by their supporters after Football Australia issued the club with a Show Cause Notice.

Alphonso Davies diagnosed with mild myocarditis after recovering from COVID-19

The Canada international full-back will not be considered for first-team duty over the coming weeks due to heart muscle inflammation

Arsenal request north London derby postponement due to absences

The Gunners are without several key players, mainly in midfield

Postecoglou slams Celtic 'lies' as he confirms Socceroo talks

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is getting his first taste of a January transfer window in charge of a big European club and he's clearly no fan of all the rumours that fly around.

Ronaldo questions Man Utd mentality as he reveals 2022 goals

During a candid interview running over 20 minutes, the Red Devils star had a clear message for teammates and Man United management.

Transfer news: Arsenal in advanced Arthur talks

Arsenal is dominating the latest transfer news out of the Premier League with a Juventus star close to a move to the Emirates.

Referee chaos in AFCON 2022 match

The group match between Tunisia and Mali featured a chaotic end after the referee called the game before 90 minutes were up.

Scholes: Man Utd a "poisonous mess"

A Red Devils legend has offered a damning assessment of the current squad as they continue to struggle under interim boss Ralf Rangnick.

Why losing Dele and Ndombele is a price worth paying for Conte's Tottenham

The midfield duo have shown that they are unable to adapt to the Italian coach's methods, meaning they are unlikely to be in north London much longer

Did Rafael Nadal receive preferential COVID-19 treatment from Australia compared to Novak Djokovic?

Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic has accused the Australian Federal Government of double standards surrounding the enforcement of COVID-19 rules for Rafael Nadal compared to Novak Djokovic.

VAR bails out Man Utd: Aston Villa's disallowed goal in FA Cup had fans, pundits fuming

A confusing call denied Aston Villa an equalizer after a lengthy VAR review, and the reaction to the decision was mixed.

Agent claims Tuanzebe left Aston Villa due to Gerrard's favoritism in Liverpool-Man United rivalry

The defender's brother and representative suggested old United-Liverpool rivalries may have influenced his lack of time on the field.

More goals, more silverware: What's next for Ange Postecoglou's Celtic?

After defying the doubters to win a trophy in his first few months with Celtic, don't expect Australian manager Ange Postecoglou to put his feet up anytime soon.

Is Insigne's MLS move the dawn of a new era?

The Italy international will reportedly earn an astronomical yearly salary of $13 million, making him the highest-paid player in the league's history

Fernandes responds to transfer links

The Portuguese playmaker has been linked with a move to Camp Nou after a frustrating start to the 2021-22 campaign at Old Trafford.

Openly gay footballer hits out at homophobic abuse during A-League Men's match

Aussies involved in stunning FA Cup upsets

While there may be a lack of Australian players in the Premier League this season, two Aussies have helped take down top-flight opponents in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Swearing confusion leads to contentious red card in A-League Men clash

Adelaide United's stand-in coach Ross Aloisi has suggested midfielder Isaias Sanchez was sent off on Saturday night after the referee mistakenly thought he heard the Spaniard swear.

Everything you need to know about the Women's AFC Asian Cup 2022

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Women's AFC Asian Cup 2022.

How many Premier League players are vaccinated?

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 causing a new record-high case total in the UK, the Premier League has had to call of several matches with clubs suffering from outbreaks of the virus.

FA Cup prize money: All the numbers

A complete breakdown of the financial rewards offered to clubs competing in one of the oldest domestic competitions in Europe.

How an ex-Socceroo reluctantly became one of Australia's most promising coaches

Former Socceroo Luke Wilkshire has quickly cemented himself as one of Australia's most promising coaches but it was a career transition that nearly never was.

The Aussie club owner looking to take down Man City

Australian plumbing magnate Clem Morfuni's decision to takeover English club Swindon Town has enjoyed early success this season and the League Two side now have Manchester City in their sights.

Guardiola tests positive for COVID-19

The Spaniard is in self-isolation for the third-round clash, along with seven first-team players, his assistant Juanma Lillo and other backroom staff.

Aubameyang positive for COVID-19

The 32-year-old Gabon forward now appears likely to miss out on his country's opening game of the tournament against Comoros

Top 20 January transfers in Premier League history

Where do Luis Suarez to Liverpool and Bruno Fernandes to Man United rank among the January transfer window's best-ever deals?

FIFA's The Best awards

The next iteration of FIFA's The Best awards is nearing, and here's what you need to know about the ceremony & more.

From playing with Rooney to sacrificing goats: Former Socceroo’s whirlwind career

After a crazy playing career spanning over 15 years and seven countries, former Socceroo David Carney is enjoying a calmer life in retirement.

Lukaku apologises for controversial interview

The Chelsea club-record signing issued a video apology to fans and teammates for comments he made in an unauthorized sit-down interview with Sky Italia.

Eriksen targeting 2022 World Cup

Eriksen saw his heart stop for five minutes at Euro 2021, but now the Danish star wishes to play football again, he announced.

A-League Men 2021-22: Crowd figures for every game

After a prolonged pre-season, the 2021-22 A-League Men season has kicked off with some real optimism in the air but will fans return to the stands?

Misfiring Man Utd record worst league result in over 40 years against Wolves

Manchester United lost to Wolves at Old Trafford for the first time since 1980 on Monday, with the 1-0 defeat snapping an unbeaten streak of more than 40 years against the opponent.

Chaotic Chelsea-Liverpool draw shows why Man City will surely be Premier League champions

The Reds threw away a 2-0 lead to the Blues at Stamford Bridge to leave Pep Guardiola's side 10 points out in front of their main title rivals

Aussie ref targetted after controversial calls cost Arsenal

Top 10 January transfer window targets

Here are 10 players who could be on the move this winter as clubs across Europe look to strengthen for a second half push in their domestic leagues and European cups.

Premier League players at AFCON

A number of English clubs will be without key players for the month-long competition which will be played in Cameroon.

Postecoglou bolsters Celtic squad with J-League trio

Celtic have announced the signing of Japanese trio Yosuke Ideguchi, Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate, with the Scottish club making a push for the leage title.

Man City will miss their own match-winner when Mahrez joins Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations

The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations will see a Premier League title challenger lose their leading marksman at a critical point of the season.

Ronaldo's agent addresses Man Utd exit rumours

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has addressed rumours linking the striker with a move away from Manchester United.

'I've got 17 quid!' - Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale reacts to Leeds fans throwing coins at him

Aaron Ramsdale made headlines in December when he was seen riling up Leeds fans during Arsenal's Premier League victory over the Yorkshire-based club.

Lukaku 'not happy' with Tuchel's system at Chelsea as striker talks up future Inter return

The Belgian striker expressed his frustration with the Blues' current system and admits he would like to return to Serie A.

Mooy masterclass good news for Socceroos

Despite a recent two-month break from competitive action, Aaron Mooy has starred on his return with Chinese club Shanghai Port.

Ronaldo statue creating controversy in India

Mbappe staying at PSG until summer

The France star continues to be linked to Real Madrid but he says he will not be heading to Spain in January.

Terry returns to Chelsea in coaching role

The former defender has joined the Blues' youth development program five years after calling time on his Stamford Bridge playing career.

The month Liverpool's title dreams ended? Salah penalty miss sums up Reds' doomed December

The forward had his spot-kick saved as Leicester ran out 1-0 winners on a night where Jurgen Klopp's side fell further behind Manchester City.

Premier League mid-season report card, odds and predictions

The 2021-22 English Premier League season has reached the halfway point and with it a clearer idea of how every club stacks up.

Celtic fans show off Postecoglou-inspired Christmas gift

Celtic fans celebrated Christmas with a win and a present inspired by their new Australian coach.

Series & movies to stream for football fans

Looking to pass the time or dive into a new football docu series or movie? Here's a list of must-watch shows.

Biggest wins in Premier League history

All the most lopsided results, heaviest defeats and highest-scoring games since the 1992-93 season.

Postecoglou reveals epic job exit to pursue coaching career

Just over 25 years ago, Ange Postecoglou was working in a bank after his playing career was cut short when he got a call that changed his life.

'Shameful' - Sturridge slams bizarre claim on Christmas

Former Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge has taken to social media to defend himself against claims he never paid a reward after his missing dog Lucci was found in 2019.

When January transfer window opens & closes

All the details for when the first transfer window in 2022 opens and closes in England, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France.

Why is Boxing Day a Premier League tradition

Boxing Day is one of the biggest days of the year in the Premier League, so what is it, and why is it so important?

'I'm not a dictator' - Arteta calls for 'respect and commitment' from Arsenal squad amid Aubameyang fallout

The Gunners boss says his players must show their passion and commitment for the club to keep their place in his side

EA Sports vs Konami: How FIFA won the football gaming war against PES and eFootball

Can Konami, already playing second-fiddle to EA Sports, ever recover from the embarrassing launch of their flagship football title?

Anti-vaxxers after Premier League legend Alan Shearer show up at wrong address in botched protest

The group meant to hand supposed "legal papers" to the former Premier League striker but found his old residence instead

Latest Premier League matches postponed due to COVID

After more than half of the Matchday 18 slate was wiped out due to outbreaks, two Boxing Day fixtures have already been pushed.

Latest Premier League matches postponed due to COVID

After more than half of the Matchday 18 slate was wiped out due to outbreaks, two Boxing Day fixtures have already been pushed.

'They can rest when they are 45' - Ange Postecoglou dismisses Celtic squad rotation accusations after costly result

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has dismissed suggestions he rested players during his team's 0-0 draw against St Mirren on Thursday morning - a result which damages their chances of winning the Scottish Premiership back off rivals Rangers.

Ramos gets first red card with PSG

The former Real Madrid defender, known for his use of the dark arts, furthered his reputation with a red card in just his third appearance for PSG.

Messi, PSG humbled sans Mbappe, Neymar

Lionel Messi's two amigos atop the PSG attack were out, and the French giants barely salvaged a draw against 19th-place Lorient.

World Cup every two years? Explaining FIFA's biennial proposal and what comes next

Since the first FIFA men's World Cup nearly 100 years ago, the planet's biggest sporting event has been scheduled every four years.

FFA Cup and A-League Men derailed by COVID-19 as multiple players test positive

The Australian football season is teetering on the edge after several COVID-19 disruptions have caused a raft of cancellations across the A-League Men and FFA Cup competitions.

Milan & Inter unveil new stadium plan

The rivals joined forces to reveal renderings for the new Milan stadium project that will replace the historic San Siro.

Perth Glory avoid Christmas nightmare after COVID case

Perth Glory will be able to spend Christmas with their families after securing permission to leave Queensland and complete quarantine at home in Western Australia.

Pep drops Man City star duo after night out

The manager called out Jack Grealish and Phil Foden for their behavior off the pitch before dropping them from the squad.

Melbourne City ordered to train on Christmas Day

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

When is Neymar back from his ankle injury?

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

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

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

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

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

Celtic fan's brilliant Postecoglou apology after League Cup win

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

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

Klopp blasts Premier League ref after costly draw

Postecoglou's vow after winning first trophy with Celtic

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

Postecoglou weighs in on COVID chaos ahead of League Cup final

South American teams set to join UEFA Nations League

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

Why Aubameyang was stripped of Arsenal captaincy

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

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

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

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

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

Victory fans fume over banned derby tifo

Alexander-Arnold: Best right foot in the world?

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

Salah equals record, Liverpool wins again

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

UEFA Nations League group draws revealed

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

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

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

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

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

What's next for Aubameyang at Arsenal?

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

Sam Kerr field invader avoids punishment due to legal anomaly

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

Champions League re-draw winners & losers

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

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

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

Socceroos to return to Melbourne after four years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barcelona eliminated from Champions League after heavy Bayern Munich defeat

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

Australia's 2021 Google sport search trends revealed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sam Kerr brace steers Chelsea to FA Cup glory

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

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

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

Ronaldo impresses Rangnick in new manager's first win

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

Salah responds to Barcelona transfer speculation

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

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

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

Volpato ends Australia's Serie A drought with debut

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

How 'pressing monster' Jota achieved the impossible at Liverpool

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

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

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

Where Ronaldo scored all his 801 goals

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

Mabil explains social media purge of footballers

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

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

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

Former Socceroo finds second calling with cafes

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

Postecoglou defends Celtic winner as injury curse strikes again

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

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

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

Eriksen training at former club as transfer window nears

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

Is Bernardo Silva the best player in the Premier League?

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

Why Sam Kerr wants to 'redo' her Matildas debut

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

Postecoglou's surprise friendship with former MasterChef judge

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

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

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

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

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

Former A-League duo combining football and cryptocurrency

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

England make history in World Cup Qualifying demolition

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

Postecoglou's Celtic deemed biggest passers in the world

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

Why Man Utd chose Rangnick over other candidates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manchester United appoint Rangnick as interim manager

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

Ronaldo fires back at Messi & Ballon d'Or claim

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

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

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

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

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

Sturridge responds to Glory owner's bizarre reason for absence

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

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

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

Patience needed as Paramount's teething issues continue

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

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

Why Ronaldo didn't start vs. Chelsea

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

The 'strange' reason for Sturridge's Glory omission

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

How does Ballon d'Or voting work?

Haaland breaks Bundesliga record with Dortmund goal

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

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

Socceroos facing precarious World Cup play-off route

Ronaldo handed daunting World Cup play-off path with Portugal

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

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

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

Postecoglou's Celtic subs blamed in late Europa League defeat

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

Arsenal in talks to bring back Arsene Wenger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Matildas stars winning over new fans as authors

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

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

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

Benzema found guilty of blackmail in sex-tape trial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pochettino responds to Man Utd rumours

Messi weighs in on Ronaldo's Man Utd return

Ronaldo inspires Man Utd to crucial Champions League win

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sam Kerr and Socceroo both score rapid hat-tricks

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

Who could become Man Utd's new manager?

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

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

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

Will Man Utd sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Watford defeat?

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

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

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

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

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

Messi scores first Ligue 1 goal for PSG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How cancer scare shaped new Wanderers signing

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

A-League Men top five signings of all-time

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

Premier League to remain on Optus Sport in Australia

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

A-Leagues eyeing Big Bash explosion with Network 10

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

Rodwell signs with Wanderers

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

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

Sydney FC burning questions: Can Sky Blues bounce back?

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

Postecoglou opens up on ‘mind-blowing’ Celtic move

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

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

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