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FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach

FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach

Football Australia will consider local and foreign talent to replace Tony Gustavsson as Matildas coach following his departure after a below-par Paris Olympics. 4 Aug 2024
Soccer spiers Canada bumped out of Olympics

Soccer spiers Canada bumped out of Olympics

Germany will face the United States in one semi-final of the Olympics women's football tournament, with Spain against Brazil in the other. 4 Aug 2024
West Ham swoop in for Championship star Summerville

West Ham swoop in for Championship star Summerville

West Ham have continued a busy close season by signing Championship player of the year Crysencio Summerville from Leeds on a five-year deal. 4 Aug 2024
French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat soccer rival Argentina in the Olympic men's quarter-finals. 4 Aug 2024
Langerak to bolster Victory's ALM title bid in January

Langerak to bolster Victory's ALM title bid in January

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mitch Langerak will rejoin Melbourne Victory in January after a successful overseas club career in Europe and Japan. 3 Aug 2024
Smith Rowe takes 'perfect step' to link up with Fulham

Smith Rowe takes 'perfect step' to link up with Fulham

Fulham have strengthened their midfield by luring Emile Smith Rowe across London from English Premier League rivals Arsenal with a five-year contract. 3 Aug 2024
Socceroos gloveman swaps Greek tragedy for Danish delight

Socceroos gloveman swaps Greek tragedy for Danish delight

If regular first team football this season is a barometer of Socceroos selection then Denmark-based goalkeeper Paul Izzo must fancy his chances of rising up the national team ranks. 2 Aug 2024
New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act

New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act

The Matildas' next permanent head coach is about to embark of a period of transition as the team's golden generation approaches its final chapter. 2 Aug 2024
Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby

Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby

Sydney FC will start their upcoming A-League Men campaign against Western Sydney Wanderers, after the draw for the 2024-25 season was released. 2 Aug 2024
Manchester United lose two more players on summer tour

Manchester United lose two more players on summer tour

Manchester United's injury woes increased with Marcus Rashford and Antony both casualties in the 3-2 friendly win over Real Betis in the United States. 2 Aug 2024
FIFA ready to talk as calendar deadlock rumbles on

FIFA ready to talk as calendar deadlock rumbles on

FIFA have proposed talks with top soccer leagues and player unions as legal threats swirl around proposals to enlarge an already crammed international calendar. 2 Aug 2024
Crystal Palace swoop for striker Sarr from Marseille

Crystal Palace swoop for striker Sarr from Marseille

Crystal Palace believe new signing Ismaila Sarr will bring invaluable English Premier League attacking know-how to their front line. 2 Aug 2024
Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

The devastated Matildas have made a brief, what-might-have-been stop-off in Paris before flying home but were keen to defend departing coach Tony Gustavsson. 2 Aug 2024
Why Premier League belongs in Newcastle, not New York

Why Premier League belongs in Newcastle, not New York

Talk of English Premier League matches being played in other countries has created a backlash, with Newcastle United's fanatical followers leading the way. 2 Aug 2024
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille. 1 Aug 2024
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics. 1 Aug 2024
Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Defending champions Canada lost their appeal following a drone-spying scandal, but have won through to the last eight of the Olympic women's soccer anyway. 1 Aug 2024
McClaren takes on manager's gig with the Reggae Boyz

McClaren takes on manager's gig with the Reggae Boyz

Manchester United coach Steve McClaren, once dubbed the 'wally with a brolly' during his England days, has been named as Jamaica's new manager. 1 Aug 2024
Saudis promise a discrimination free 2034 World Cup

Saudis promise a discrimination free 2034 World Cup

Human rights concerns overshadow Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup campaign but bid leaders say they are planning a competition "free of discriminatory practices". 1 Aug 2024
He is not racist: Fofana accepts Fernandez's apology

He is not racist: Fofana accepts Fernandez's apology

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana says club-mate Enzo Fernandez is not racist and that the fall-out from the Argentina players' offensive song has 'educated him a bit'. 1 Aug 2024
Manchester City fined $4m for 22 delayed kick-offs

Manchester City fined $4m for 22 delayed kick-offs

English Premier League champions Manchester City have been fined $4.11 million for 22 cases of delaying the kick-off or restart of games at the Etihad Stadium. 1 Aug 2024