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Plenty of positives for beaten Mariners

Plenty of positives for beaten Mariners

An encouraging performance despite a first-up loss for his side has given Central Coast A-League coach Alen Stajcic cause for optimism.
13 Oct 2019
Glass half full for Victory, City coaches

Glass half full for Victory, City coaches

Melbourne Victory's Marco Kurz felt a draw was about right, while Melbourne City's Erick Mombaerts wanted more, but both coaches saw reasons for optimism in their A-League season-opening scoreless draw.
13 Oct 2019
WSW's Babbel faces A-League balancing act

WSW's Babbel faces A-League balancing act

Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel faces a delicate balancing act this week with his underdone players, after the risk of selecting them in the opening A-League round paid off.
13 Oct 2019
Analysis: Western Sydney Wanderers fairytale return to Wanderland?

Analysis: Western Sydney Wanderers fairytale return to Wanderland?

Western Sydney Wanderers had the winning return to Wanderland they wanted with a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners after Mitchell Duke's brace saw them come from behind. Here are three key takeaways from the match.
13 Oct 2019
Aldred: Roar 'unknowns' can surprise

Aldred: Roar 'unknowns' can surprise

Tom Aldred says Brisbane Roar can use their new faces to their advantage and surprise their opponents in the A-League this season.
13 Oct 2019

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Every W-League 2019/20 transfer and squad (so far)!

Every W-League 2019/20 transfer and squad (so far)!
Caitlin Foord: 'I prefer NRL, football's a little boring'

Caitlin Foord: 'I prefer NRL, football's a little boring'
Glory in talks to sell off stake

Glory in talks to sell off stake
Sydney keep Bankwest takeover on the table...

Sydney keep Bankwest takeover on the table...

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Petr Cech makes jump to Ice Hockey

Petr Cech makes jump to Ice Hockey

The legendary shot-stopper will be hoping his skills can translate onto the ice
Zlatan Ibrahimovic immortalised by statue in Malmo

Zlatan Ibrahimovic immortalised by statue in Malmo

The 'Statue of Zlatan' was unveiled in his hometown
PUMA release commemorative Italian 'renaissance' kit

PUMA release commemorative Italian 'renaissance' kit

Italy take a step away from the traditional blue and white colours
Keisuke Honda offers services to Manchester United and AC Milan

Keisuke Honda offers services to Manchester United and AC Milan

The former A-League star took to Twitter in search of a contract
Referee sends off eight Yeovil Town ball boys

Referee sends off eight Yeovil Town ball boys

The referee had to collect the ball himself!

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Fowler: We're under the radar

Fowler: We're under the radar

Robbie Fowler says no one is giving his Brisbane Roar team much hope in the new A-League season and he is happy with that.
Busy Socceroos period exciting keeper Ryan

Busy Socceroos period exciting keeper Ryan

He's deep in the mix of Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign but Socceroos goalkeeper can be forgiven for having one eye on next year's Copa America.
De Vanna on target as Fiorentina hit top-four

De Vanna on target as Fiorentina hit top-four

Lisa De Vanna has scored her second Fiorentina goal overnight in the Italian giant's 2-1 win over cellar-dwellers Tavagnacco.
Nine goals in 21 games: Yallop on fire in Norway

Nine goals in 21 games: Yallop on fire in Norway

Tameka Yallop has a big task on her hands if her club, Klepp IL are going to challenge for a Champions League place. But she's doing everything she can.
Brisbane re-commits their stars: 'I'll put a fair few in the back of the net'

Brisbane re-commits their stars: 'I'll put a fair few in the back of the net'

Brisbane Roar are burning the candle at both ends, re-signing their star striker and most 'durable' defender on the same day. And they're not afraid of setting expectations.

Analysis

Footballers Are Not River Dancers!

Footballers Are Not River Dancers!

I hate the new handball directives.
Secret Mariner Stirs the RBB Pot Before Season Opener

Secret Mariner Stirs the RBB Pot Before Season Opener

Some years ago English football fans were delighted by a series of articles (and then books) penned by The Secret Footballer – a chap who claimed to have been a player and was lifting the lid on the murky, narcissistic and uber-indulgent world of professional football.
Five FFA Cup injustices...!

Five FFA Cup injustices...!

So Adelaide will host Melbourne City in the FFA Cup Final this year. I will, as usual, watch avidly, but for a Mariners fan it could (and should) have been so much better.
Analysis: Persian Gulf in Class for the Socceroos

Analysis: Persian Gulf in Class for the Socceroos

Is it four years already? Once again we’ve embarked on the long haul to the World Cup through Asia, and once again we’ve started with a win. But this effort was a lot more convincing than the plodding 2 -1 win over Kyrgyzstan that kicked off the last campaign.
'Kerr decision a turning point in women's football'

'Kerr decision a turning point in women's football'

If Samantha Kerr leaves the NWSL for a European contract, it will be a paradigm shift in the power balance of women's football.

Galleries

A Fairytale Finish: The Best of Caitlin Munoz

A Fairytale Finish: The Best of Caitlin Munoz

With news that Matildas and Canberra United legend Caitlin Munoz has announced her retirement, we're celebrating her phenomenal career.
On the sidelines: Roos vs Nepal

On the sidelines: Roos vs Nepal

We were up close to the action as faces new and old turned out for the Socceroos against Nepal in a frustrating 5-0 win that saw some wild challenges coming in. Check out the pics...
In pics: Australia vs Nepal

In pics: Australia vs Nepal

All the action as the Socceroos managed to make heavy weather of a 5-0 win...
In pics: The A-League launch

In pics: The A-League launch

The A-League officially got underway at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter and every club's captains and stars were out in force to get the season started...check out the pics.

Videos

WATCH! 'We're back!' – Western Sydney Wanderers' new TV ad

WATCH! 'We're back!' – Western Sydney Wanderers' new TV ad

Western Sydney Wanderers are celebrating their return to Parramatta and the new Bankwest Stadium with a spectacular new TV ad.
Watch! The new A-League and W-League ad

Watch! The new A-League and W-League ad

The latest A-League and W-League ad to launch the new season has been released – and it's a cracker. Check it out now...
Watch! Liverpool's seven goal great escape

Watch! Liverpool's seven goal great escape

Liverpool were 3-0 up...but almost threw it away as a battling Salzburg forced their way back into the game and level the scores before Mo Salah struck with a winner. Check out the highlights now...
Watch! Bayern smash Spurs

Watch! Bayern smash Spurs

It was a horror night at home for Spurs as visitors Bayern Munich mercilessly put them to the sword - check out the 7-2 nightmare for Spurs fans here.
Watch! Spurs four goal thriller

Watch! Spurs four goal thriller

Frustrated Spurs couldn't find a winner in a four goal nailbiter against Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League this morning. Check out the highlights now.