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Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets Player Ratings

Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets Player Ratings

It was messy but Mark Rudan is off to a winning start in his debut match as a manager of the Wellington Phoenix as they defeated last season's grand finalists Newcastle Jets 2-1. 21 Oct 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Ange Postecoglou has one hand on the J-League Cup Trophy as his Yokohama F Marinos advanced to the final, and some new young faces sprung to life while the big boys were on international break. Here is your Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap. 15 Oct 2018
Daniel Alessi signs for Italian club

Daniel Alessi signs for Italian club

Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Newcastle Jets defender Daniel Alessi has signed for Italian Serie D side A.S.D Sasso Marconi 1924 after recovering from a heartbreaking ACL tear only 12 months ago. 14 Oct 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

It was a night to forget for our Aussies Abroad in the Champions League and Europa League while Socceroo in waiting Martin Boyle scored for Hibernian. Andrew Nabbout finally made his return from injury for Urawa Red Diamonds while Tim Cahill is back in club action in India. 8 Oct 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Harry Kewell bagged his first three points as gaffer for his new club while our boys in Denmark impressed in some smashing wins for Awer Mabil's FC Midtjylland and Mustafa Amini's AGF Aarhus. Here is our weekly wrap of our Aussies Abroad. 1 Oct 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Red cards in Italy and Holland, goals in the UK plus Champions League and Europa League action is underway. Here is FTBL's weekly wrap up of our Aussies Abroad. 24 Sep 2018
Chloe Logarzo: We're potential finalists for the World Cup

Chloe Logarzo: We're potential finalists for the World Cup

Sydney FC and Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo is turning up the heat ahead of Australia's pre-Women's World Cup friendlies - and she predicts a coming of age year for the Matildas. 23 Sep 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Robbie Kruse and Jackson Irvine were on the scoresheet this week while Harry Kewell got his first point on the board at Notts County as our Aussies were back in action following the international break. Here is our weekly wrap of our green and gold boys abroad. 17 Sep 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

In the midst of the international break some fresh names have made their way onto the Aussies Abroad wrap up. Golgol Mebrahtu scored in a friendly for his new club while Ange Postecoglou has his Yokohama F Marinos side in good nick qualifying for the semi-finals of the J-League Cup. 10 Sep 2018
Dutch-based Aussies humbled on Eredivsie opening day

Dutch-based Aussies humbled on Eredivsie opening day

It was an opening night to forget for our Aussies abroad in the Eredivisie after thrashing defeats marked a long road ahead for some future Socceroos. 13 Aug 2018
Aussie midfielder joins League One side Barnsley

Aussie midfielder joins League One side Barnsley

Australian midfielder Kenny Dougall has made the switch from Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam to English League One side Barnsley pending a medical. 27 Jul 2018
NPL stars ready to pounce - APIA youngster

NPL stars ready to pounce - APIA youngster

APIA Leichardt Tigers FC rising star Jordan Murray has opened up to FourFourTwo saying he is glad NPL stars are getting their chance and hopes it's an upward trajectory for NPL talent. 26 Jul 2018
Western Sydney Wanderers sign German defender

Western Sydney Wanderers sign German defender

Western Sydney Wanderers have bolstered their defensive stocks with the signing of 28-year old German defender Patrick Ziegler on a three-year deal. 25 Jul 2018
World Cup final player ratings

World Cup final player ratings

France won their second World Cup as they defeated a gallant Croatia side 4-2 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. 16 Jul 2018
Brazil v Belgium player ratings

Brazil v Belgium player ratings

A masterclass in counter-attacking football saw Belgium book a place in only their second World Cup semi-final after an emphatic 2-1 victory over Brazil. 7 Jul 2018
Uruguay v France player ratings

Uruguay v France player ratings

A Fernando Muslera howler sent Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup as France secured a semi-final berth for the first time since 2006 with a 2-0 win. 7 Jul 2018
Brazil v Mexico player ratings

Brazil v Mexico player ratings

Brazil have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a tense 2-0 victory over Mexico courtesy of second-half strikes from Neymar and Roberto Firmino. Mexico have been knocked out at the round of 16 stage for the seventh consecutive tournament. 3 Jul 2018
Uruguay v Portugal player ratings

Uruguay v Portugal player ratings

Uruguay have set up a quarter-final showdown with France after an Edinson Cavani masterclass earned them a 2-1 win over Portugal at the Fish Stadium in Sochi. 1 Jul 2018
France v Argentina - player ratings

France v Argentina - player ratings

France have stormed into the quarter-finals after a 4-3 thriller against Argentina in the round of 16. 30 Jun 2018
Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

After two uninspiring performances against Switzerland and Costa Rica in the group stage, Tite needed to find a way to break Brazil out of their profligacy and make the world fear them again. Their 2-0 win over Serbia showed exactly why they are top contenders for Russia 2018. 29 Jun 2018
Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan v Poland: player ratings

Japan are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 2010 at the expense of Senegal. 29 Jun 2018