Football Features

Scouting Report: What can we expect from the Socceroos' World Cup Opponents?

Scouting Report: What can we expect from the Socceroos' World Cup Opponents?

A midfield workhorse, a set piece specialist and a rising star. FFTA takes a closer look at some of the players that the Socceroos will come up against in Russia. 3 Dec 2017
While You Were Sleeping - Manchester City down Huddersfield Town

While You Were Sleeping - Manchester City down Huddersfield Town

Catch up with the main news stories from across Europe which took place over night. 27 Nov 2017
"It's very special" emotional Mariners conquer Sydney FC

"It's very special" emotional Mariners conquer Sydney FC

It’s been coming, creeping, and now it’s finally arrived. Tonight, Paul Okon’s men finally put the doubters to rest. 10 Nov 2017
Australian football on the brink...

Australian football on the brink...

Fox Sports legend Simon Hill has warned Australian football is on the brink of an abyss after being struck by crisis after crisis. 2 Nov 2017
To VAR or not to VAR, that is the question

To VAR or not to VAR, that is the question

The A-League should be innovative, but evolution requires learning from one’s mistakes. 28 Oct 2017
Wilshere and Giroud define the pain of loving Arsenal

Wilshere and Giroud define the pain of loving Arsenal

Whether they play or not, there are no two players that define modern Arsenal better than Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud. 23 Oct 2017
Match analysis: Melbourne derby

Match analysis: Melbourne derby

The first Melbourne Derby of the 2017/18 season ended in delight for Melbourne City, who posed problems for Victory throughout the match which largely went unanswered. 15 Oct 2017
Match analysis: Victory v Sydney

Match analysis: Victory v Sydney

A repeat of last season’s grand final was headlined by a solid defensive performance from Sydney FC, who went away with three points courtesy of a Thomas Deng own goal in the second half. The result meant that after 43 Big Blue derbies, both sides had won 13 each, setting up an interesting season in which both sides are expected to be title contenders. 8 Oct 2017
A-League analysis: Which ‘Leicester’ will your team be in 2017/18?

A-League analysis: Which ‘Leicester’ will your team be in 2017/18?

It’s a tale of two seasons. The joy of victory, swiftly followed by the agony of defeat. Leicester has become the poster child for the cruel swing in form that football can deliver. As the 2017 season opener beckons, every A-League team has been remade. But are the recipes there for success or failure? 4 Oct 2017
Is the A-League’s foreign quota too lenient?

Is the A-League’s foreign quota too lenient?

The A-League has one of the most generous foreign player allowances in Asia, with up to six imports permitted per side. But does our league’s quota raise the quality of Australian football, or deny opportunities to Aussie youth? 3 Jul 2017
Meet the drunkest footballer ever: Breakfast booze, night-long sessions and pre-game liquor

Meet the drunkest footballer ever: Breakfast booze, night-long sessions and pre-game liquor

1960s Yugoslav legend Stef Lamza had it all – including an unparalleled appetite for alcohol. But while fans adored him for it and his club tolerated it, it ultimately proved his undoing. 1 Jul 2017
Will (and should) Tim Cahill make it to Russia 2018?

Will (and should) Tim Cahill make it to Russia 2018?

With Cahill approaching his 100th Socceroos cap against Chile, has the talismanic forward done enough to secure his spot at the 2018 World Cup? Or is there just nobody else ready to take his place. 25 Jun 2017
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2017: No.2, Zinedine Zidane

FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2017: No.2, Zinedine Zidane

He’s been in his job for less than two years and has won as many Champions Leagues as Mourinho, Ferguson or Guardiola. Zinedine Zidane is an enigma – and a winner. 24 Jun 2017
Five things to watch: Australia at the 2017 Confederations Cup

Five things to watch: Australia at the 2017 Confederations Cup

After a 12-year absence, the Socceroos return to the FIFA Confederations Cup on Tuesday morning (AEST) with a clash against world champions Germany. 18 Jun 2017
As Eastern European football suffers, the A-League grows stronger

As Eastern European football suffers, the A-League grows stronger

Besart Berisha, Milos Ninkovic, Milos Dimitrijevic. Names that meant nothing to Australians a few years ago, now epitomize the very best of the A-League. But what’s causing this influx of Eastern European talent and what does it mean for the Australia? 16 Jun 2017
Arnie's 'coach whisperer' targets EPL

Arnie's 'coach whisperer' targets EPL

He's enjoyed great success working with football, rugby league and rugby union, both in Australia and Europe. Now, Bradley Charles Stubbs – a man who works directly with coaches on improving their craft – is targeting some even bigger fish... 13 Jun 2017
Part Two: Is the Championship right for Socceroos?

Part Two: Is the Championship right for Socceroos?

Part one explored reasons why the Championship is an ideal league for young Australians to aspire to, and develop in. Part two considers the opposite, that the current flock of Australians making the Championship their home are fools rushing in where wise footballers fear to tread. 11 Jun 2017
Part One: Is the Championship right for Socceroos?

Part One: Is the Championship right for Socceroos?

Yesterday, Harry Kewell branded the English Championship the "hardest league in the world". Given its growing Australian contingent, and the recent success stories of Aaron Mooy and Jackson Irvine, is the Championship now the league of choice for young Aussies? In this two-part series, Lucas Radbourne-Pugh investigates both sides of the argument. 9 Jun 2017
Sevens heaven in Hong Kong

Sevens heaven in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tournament continues to grow - giving opportunities for young and old players alike 8 Jun 2017
Which Premier League team is the best fit for Aaron Mooy?

Which Premier League team is the best fit for Aaron Mooy?

It’s hard to remember the last Aussie footballer to set the world alight to the extent Aaron Mooy has this season. 29 May 2017
2016/17 A-League Review: Part Two

2016/17 A-League Review: Part Two

From the wannabe champions to the runaway Premiers, FourFourTwo takes a look at the top five teams of the A-League 2016/17 and pinpoints the highs and lows during the race for silverware. 14 May 2017