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I've mastered the Australian anthem!

Merrick calms his Jets: I think we're playing well
Honda’s first game as Cambodian coach

Former Socceroo departs

American forward joins Canberra

Fans get a say in NCIP review

Pic special: Socceroos train

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Vargas: Life ban is too harsh

Vargas: Life ban is too harsh

Former Melbourne Victory centre-back Rodrigo Vargas believes a life ban is too harsh for the spectator who allegedly racially abused Jamie Young on the weekend.

'We're the masters of our own downfall'

'We're the masters of our own downfall'

Striker Ross McCormack says Central Coast Mariners have been their own worst enemy this season, but he believes they can still fix it.

Matildas out for revenge after shock Chile loss

Matildas out for revenge after shock Chile loss

It was not the afternoon that many Matildas fans had hoped for.

On the sidelines... With Matildas fans in Penrith

On the sidelines... With Matildas fans in Penrith

There was a capacity crowd at Penrith's Panthers Stadium for the Matildas clash with Chile - and we were there on the sidelines to capture the action on and off the pitch. Check out our bonus extra pic gallery.

Nabbout's hard yards at home pay off

Nabbout's hard yards at home pay off

Andrew Nabbout has been putting in the hard yards at home after his World Cup injury to bounce back into Socceroos contention months ahead of schedule.

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Melbourne Knights reveal 2019 jerseys

The Knights keep to their Croatian roots with two new kits

Milan supporters celebrate 50 years of first Italian ultras group

Milan ultras put on display honouring the 50th anniversary of Fossa dei Leoni

Bradley Stokes joins Bradley Stoke Town FC

Bradley Stokes joins Bradley Stoke Town FC

Meet the man who has the same name as his football club

Watch! Boca fans turn out in numbers for postponed final

Watch! Boca fans turn out in numbers for postponed final

Come rain or shine... or the lack of a football game, these supporters sing their hearts out

Leyton Orient honour the World War 1 Football Battalion

Leyton Orient honour the World War 1 Football Battalion

The O’s unveil fourth kit in a tribute to the club’s role in World War 1

News

Match Preview: Matildas v Chile - Game 2

Redemption will be on the menu in Newcastle on Tuesday, after Chile took down the Matildas 3-2 in a major upset and potential World Cup seeding-blow for the world ranked number six side.

We can cover our backs!

Melbourne Victory midfielder Terry Antonis says his team’s 4-1 win over Central Coast Mariners shows they have depth in the squad.

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

A historic win in the Champions League highlighted the week of Milos Degenek while Awer Mabil stole the show in Denmark with a barnstorming performance for FC Midtjylland ahead of the international break.

Moulis: I wasn't Lowy's lackey...

Moulis: I wasn't Lowy's lackey...

FFA board director Danny Moulis has denied he was part of the Steven Lowy Yes-men regime – and says he want to expand the A-League, win the World Cup and make football the most popular sport in Australia.

Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners player ratings

Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners player ratings

It was great to end Remembrance Round with a game that had a bit of ANZAC flavour. Both teams featured Kiwis, showing that the bond forged in the theatres of the First World War still holds strong.

Analysis

Only Football Can Do This...

Wow! What a game! Only football with its tiny margins governing failure or success can generate that kind of white knuckle ride.

Arzani set for dream Hoops debut?

The word is that Daniel Arzani was hooked from the Reserves match this week and sent to train with the Celtic first team. He won’t be part of their Europa League game tomorrow, but he might feature against Hearts in the League Cup on Monday.

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Okay, Kuwait seemed about as interested in the game as their crowd, but you can only play what’s in front of you. Playing in stifling heat on an over-grassed pitch, the Arnie Era got off to a very solid start.

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

We all want another Western Sydney Wanderers, but how can A-League expansion clubs get it right? The answer may be hidden within one of Europe’s most unusual teams.

How to fix penalty decisions?

How to fix penalty decisions?

I have a crazy suggestion for a new rule that might improve the game.

Galleries

Pic special: Socceroos train in Brisbane

The Socceroos got straight down to business after flying into Brisbane for this weekend's clash with Korea with a light training session. Pics by Getty Images

On the sidelines... With Matildas fans in Penrith

On the sidelines... With Matildas fans in Penrith

There was a capacity crowd at Penrith's Panthers Stadium for the Matildas clash with Chile - and we were there on the sidelines to capture the action on and off the pitch. Check out our bonus extra pic gallery.

A-League pic special: The Remembrance Round

A-League pic special: The Remembrance Round

Viva la revolución! Resolute defending and goals from Andy Keogh - four in four matches - and Chris Ikonomidis send Perth Glory two points clear at the top of the table as they saw off Adelaide United 2-0 at Coopers Stadium.

Pic special: Matildas v Chile

Pic special: Matildas v Chile

In a shock upset the Matildas fell 2-3 to Chile in front of a packed stadium in Penrith. Photos by Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline)

Videos

Degenek's living his Red Star dream

Socceroo Milos Degenek's Red Star Belgrade smashed Liverpool 2-0 at home this morning – and he cheekily says: "The atmosphere at Anfield is... nice. But [Belgrade] is a real football atmosphere."

Watch! Mooy celebrates his 100 with vital win

Aaron Mooy notched up his 100th appearance for Huddersfield Town this morning and celebrated with a vital win that lifted them off the bottom of the Premier League.

Watch Young Matildas take on Hong Kong LIVE!

Watch Young Matildas take on Hong Kong LIVE!

The Young Matildas take on Hong Kong tonight in their final round one qualifier match, for the AFC U19 Asian Championships, on their road to the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Watch live from 8.30pm (AEDT)

WATCH! Western Sydney Wanderers see new home as stadium deal row goes on

WATCH! Western Sydney Wanderers see new home as stadium deal row goes on

Western Sydney Wanderers saw inside their potential new home today...and got excited by the prospect – despite the lack of a deal in place for them using it.

WATCH! Young Roos edge out Vietnam

WATCH! Young Roos edge out Vietnam

Coach Ante Milicic hailed his Young Socceroos after they overcame illness and a desperate opponent to earn a vital 2-1 win over Vietnam at the AFC U19 Championships last night.