Sportal Australia

Shinji open to rival offers...

Shinji open to rival offers...

JAPANESE star Shinji Ono has refused to guarantee he will remain with the Western Sydney Wanderers beyond the January transfer window. 19 Dec 2013
Del Piero: I'll be right...

Del Piero: I'll be right...

SYNEY FC skipper Alessandro Del Piero has confirmed the lower back injury that saw him miss the second half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Melbourne Heart is nothing serious. 18 Dec 2013
Sidnei signs on until 2016

Sidnei signs on until 2016

CRISIS club Perth Glory have finally received some good news with star Brazilian winger Sidnei Sciola signing a new two-year deal. 18 Dec 2013
Moyes slams sacking culture

Moyes slams sacking culture

MANCHESTER United boss David Moyes is counting his blessings he has not been a victim of football's sacking culture so far in his career. 18 Dec 2013
Gattuso vows to clear his name

Gattuso vows to clear his name

FORMER Italy international Gennaro Gattuso has protested his innocence after being placed under investigation for alleged match-fixing. 18 Dec 2013
Wilshere charged by FA over gesture

Wilshere charged by FA over gesture

THE Football Association have charged Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere with "making an offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive gesture". 18 Dec 2013
Zenit and Olympiacos punished for racism

Zenit and Olympiacos punished for racism

ZENIT St Petersburg and Olympiacos will be subjected to partial stadium closures for their home ties in the UEFA Champions League's last 16. 18 Dec 2013
Bayern on another level, says Beckenbauer

Bayern on another level, says Beckenbauer

FRANZ Beckenbauer described Bayern Munich as being on "another footballing level" after they cruised into the FIFA World Club Cup final. 18 Dec 2013
Pellegrini proud of City's Cup push

Pellegrini proud of City's Cup push

MANUEL Pellegrini was pleased with the professionalism Manchester City showed in reaching the League Cup semi-finals. 18 Dec 2013
Mourinho regrets cup exit

Mourinho regrets cup exit

JOSE Mourinho rued Chelsea's inability to see out matches after they were knocked out of the League Cup by Sunderland. 18 Dec 2013
Ange to launch hunt for hidden gems

Ange to launch hunt for hidden gems

SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou will hit the road early in 2014 on a vital fact-finding mission to help finalise his FIFA World Cup squad. 17 Dec 2013
Zola quits as Watford boss

Zola quits as Watford boss

Gianfranco Zola has resigned from his position as head coach of Championship side Watford. 17 Dec 2013
Aussie to miss World Cup over Nazi row

Aussie to miss World Cup over Nazi row

CROATIA coach Niko Kovac has expressed his "shock" and "disappointment" at the 10-game ban imposed on Australian-born defender Josip Simunic by FIFA for alleged Nazi chants. 17 Dec 2013
Trio take temporary charge of Tottenham

Trio take temporary charge of Tottenham

Tim Sherwood, Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey are to take temporary charge of first-team affairs at Tottenham, the club have confirmed. 17 Dec 2013
Suarez: Too early for title talk

Suarez: Too early for title talk

Luis Suarez believes the Christmas period could determine whether Liverpool are in the running for the Premier League title. 17 Dec 2013
Sage: I'll do whatever it takes...

Sage: I'll do whatever it takes...

PERTH Glory owner Tony Sage is prepared to immediately sack a player or coach if it helps put an end to the Perth Glory's bitter dispute that has plunged the club into crisis. 17 Dec 2013
Farina's frank appraisal: We got out of jail

Farina's frank appraisal: We got out of jail

SYDNEY FC coach Frank Farina has revealed skipper Alessandro Del Piero told him he was unable to continue at half-time of Sunday's 2-1 win over Melbourne Heart due to lower back tightness. 15 Dec 2013
Aloisi defends Kewell's heartfelt commitment

Aloisi defends Kewell's heartfelt commitment

MELBOURNE Heart coach John Aloisi has taken aim at critics who have questioned veteran Harry Kewell's commitment to the cause. 15 Dec 2013
Sorry Gombau explains journo son attack

Sorry Gombau explains journo son attack

ADELAIDE United coach Josep Gombau has apologised for his extraordinary attack on the son of a journalist last Friday, but his side's 4-0 win over Central Coast appears to have just given him more ammunition to attack the media. 15 Dec 2013
Popovic 'pleased' with win in tough conditions

Popovic 'pleased' with win in tough conditions

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic said he was 'pleased' rather than relieved to get back into the winner's circle with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night. 15 Dec 2013
Moss: Mariners will respond to 'spanking'

Moss: Mariners will respond to 'spanking'

CENTRAL Coast coach Phil Moss acknowledged his side copped a 'good old-fashioned spanking' in its 4-0 pasting at the hands of Adelaide United on Saturday, but is confident of a swift reaction this Thursday against Wellington. 15 Dec 2013