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Exclusive Christmas offer to 442 readers!

Exclusive Christmas offer to 442 readers!

HERE'S an exclusive offer to all FourFourTwo readers from Red White & Bubbles to get you in the Christmas spirit while you're kicking back and watching the football over the festive season: 13 Dec 2013
Brazuca's Aussie street takeover

Brazuca's Aussie street takeover

WHAT happens when an icon in the making hits the iconic sites of Sydney and Melbourne during a typical work day? Take a look. 13 Dec 2013
Schwarzer makes Champions League history

Schwarzer makes Champions League history

GOALKEEPER Mark Schwarzer became the oldest debutant in UEFA Champions League history after being selected by Chelsea in their 1-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest today. 12 Dec 2013
Fans have Heart's back in new kit design

Fans have Heart's back in new kit design

MELBOURNE Heart skipper Harry Kewell and defender Patrick Kisnorbo have unveiled the winning entry in the club's fan-designed alternative Third Kit competition for the 2013-14 season. 11 Dec 2013
Mariners, Wanderers learn ACL fate

Mariners, Wanderers learn ACL fate

THE Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers have received favourable 2014 AFC Champions League draws, with both Australian teams avoiding holders Guangzhou Evergrande in the group stage. 10 Dec 2013
Sydney FC grab third in international comp

Sydney FC grab third in international comp

THE Sydney FC W-League squad has finished third in the International Women’s Club Championship in Japan after a dramatic end to their play off in Kagoshima, Japan. 8 Dec 2013
Socceroos call Vitoria home for World Cup

Socceroos call Vitoria home for World Cup

A Brazilian island hotel with sweeping coastline views will be home to the Socceroos as they prepare to take on the might of Spain, Holland and Chile in the 2014 World Cup. 8 Dec 2013
Socceroos draw World Cup champs Spain

Socceroos draw World Cup champs Spain

THE Socceroos will be pitted against defending World Cup champions Spain and 2010 runners-up, the Netherlands, in a horror draw for Brazil 2014. 7 Dec 2013
Sydney's late shock for Chelsea

Sydney's late shock for Chelsea

SYDNEY FC came close to a thrilling comeback but lost 3-2 to Chelsea Ladies FC in the semi-finals of the International Women’s Club Championships in Okayama, Japan. 4 Dec 2013
In 48 hours, IT COULD BE YOU!

In 48 hours, IT COULD BE YOU!

WELL, we’re just 48 hours away from announcing the winner of the Ultimate Football Experience! 4 Dec 2013
The story behind brazuca...

The story behind brazuca...

WHAT'S the story behind the new adidas brazuca World Cup ball? We spoke to adidas football hardware boss Matthias Mecking to tell us... 4 Dec 2013
Lucas Neill flies home to Australia

Lucas Neill flies home to Australia

LUCAS Neill has flown home to Australia on the eve of his J-League side Omiya Ardija's final match of the season, citing "family reasons" for his sudden exit. 3 Dec 2013
Pantelidis exits Perth for Malaysia

Pantelidis exits Perth for Malaysia

HARDMAN defender steve Pantelidis is leaving Perth Glory to join Mehmet Durakovic at Malaysian Super League team Selangor FC. 3 Dec 2013
De Marigny joins Victory coaching staff

De Marigny joins Victory coaching staff

KEVIN Muscat's search for an assistant coach has ended following Melbourne Victory's appointment of Jean-Paul de Marigny. 1 Dec 2013
Clark leaves Mariners to join Arnie in Japan

Clark leaves Mariners to join Arnie in Japan

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have lost another key member of their coaching staff with confirmation head of sports science, Andrew Clark, will be joining Graham Arnold at Vegalta Sendai. 1 Dec 2013
Sydney FC into world club comp semis

Sydney FC into world club comp semis

SYDNEY FC have reached the semi-finals of the International Women’s Club Championship with a 1-0 defeat of Japanese Nadeshiko League runners-up NTV Beleza at Kanko Stadium in Okayama. 1 Dec 2013
Adelaide back Gombau but refute new deal

Adelaide back Gombau but refute new deal

ADELAIDE United have denied that coach Josep Gombau has been offered a two-year contract extension at the struggling club. 30 Nov 2013
Matildas draw world champs Japan in Asian Cup

Matildas draw world champs Japan in Asian Cup

THE Matildas have been drawn in a tricky group ahead of year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup and will face reigning World Cup champions Japan, host nation Vietnam and Jordan. 29 Nov 2013
7 days till we announce the lucky winner!

7 days till we announce the lucky winner!

THE countdown is on! In a week the winner of the Ultimate World Cup Experience will be announced. 29 Nov 2013
Launceston sign experienced Dutch goalkeeper

Launceston sign experienced Dutch goalkeeper

LAUNCESTON City FC have snapped up former Feyenoord Rotterdam and FC Utrecht goalkeeper, Jordy Van der Corput, for the 2014 Victory League season. 28 Nov 2013
Jets score new deal with hat-trick hero Taggart

Jets score new deal with hat-trick hero Taggart

THE Newcastle Jets have snapped up in-form striker Adam Taggart to a one-year contract extension keeping him at Hunter Stadium until the end of next season. 28 Nov 2013