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Matildas breakthrough worth the wait for Clare Hunt

Matildas breakthrough worth the wait for Clare Hunt

Central defender Clare Hunt had to be patient through years of injuries to earn her Matildas shot but has become indispensable before the Women's World Cup. 20 Jun 2023
Matildas look to emulate England's home heroics at WWC

Matildas look to emulate England's home heroics at WWC

A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels. 20 Jun 2023
Aussie keeper lands dream Bayern Munich move

Aussie keeper lands dream Bayern Munich move

Joeys skipper Anthony Pavlesic has landed a dream three-year deal with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, after successfully trialling with the German giants back in February. 19 Jun 2023
Volpato waits on Mourinho to green light $14m move

Volpato waits on Mourinho to green light $14m move

AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho will have the final say on Australian winger Cristian Volpato’s proposed $14 million move to Serie A rivals Sassuolo this week, after all other concerned parties agreed terms on a multi-year deal. 19 Jun 2023
Kyah Simon included in Matildas' preliminary WWC squad

Kyah Simon included in Matildas' preliminary WWC squad

Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup. 19 Jun 2023
Bos proves Socceroos' shining light in Argentina loss

Bos proves Socceroos' shining light in Argentina loss

Talented young full-back Jordan Bos shone on his starting debut for the Socceroos against Argentina, to the delight of coach Graham Arnold. 16 Jun 2023
Melbourne City sign title winning Serie A stalwart: 'I have three kids'

Melbourne City sign title winning Serie A stalwart: 'I have three kids'

Melbourne City are turning over their squad after the A-League Men grand final and have made their first signing, German midfielder Tolgay Arslan. 15 Jun 2023
Ange's Aussie protege lands FC Tokyo top job

Ange's Aussie protege lands FC Tokyo top job

One door closes, another opens for Aussie coach Peter Cklamovski, who is set be unveiled by J1 League FC Tokyo - nearly three months after being sacked by second tier Montedio Yamagata. 15 Jun 2023
Socceroos 'stuck in the hotel' with 100m set to watch Argentina clash

Socceroos 'stuck in the hotel' with 100m set to watch Argentina clash

The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype. 15 Jun 2023
New-look Roos won't go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch

New-look Roos won't go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch

Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker. 14 Jun 2023
Young Roos need minutes, not big-money moves: Arnold

Young Roos need minutes, not big-money moves: Arnold

Top A-League Men young players are attracting interest from overseas but Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says they need to be careful with their first move away. 14 Jun 2023
'Four concrete offers': Striker exits Wanderers for overseas move

'Four concrete offers': Striker exits Wanderers for overseas move

Striker Kusini Yengi has played his last game for Western Sydney Wanderers, with English third tier outfit Portsmouth among four clubs to have tabled concrete offers. 13 Jun 2023
Socceroos Abroad: Belgium hunting Aussie talent, major managerial moves, and numerous relegations

Socceroos Abroad: Belgium hunting Aussie talent, major managerial moves, and numerous relegations

In May, a managerial move became the most significant in Australian football history, two A-League Men prospects secured moves to Belgium, and a host of Aussies suffered crushing relegations. Front Page Football's Christian Marchetti looks at the most significant talking points surrounding the Socceroos and Aussies Abroad in May for FTBL. 13 Jun 2023
Sam Kerr: 'If we win the World Cup I probably won't see her'

Sam Kerr: 'If we win the World Cup I probably won't see her'

Sam Kerr is preparing to have the nation's expectations on her shoulders when the Matildas launch their quest for a maiden World Cup title on home soil. 13 Jun 2023
Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo

Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo

Midfielder Keanu Baccus says the Socceroos are preparing for an intense run-out against Lionel Messi's Argentina in China, not a gentle friendly. 13 Jun 2023
Socceroo O'Neill moves from ALM to Belgium's top flight

Socceroo O'Neill moves from ALM to Belgium's top flight

Socceroo Aiden O'Neill has joined 10-time Belgian champions Standard Liege on a four-year deal after a standout year with A-League Men premiers Melbourne City. 13 Jun 2023
Prolific striker Le Fondre leaving Sydney FC

Prolific striker Le Fondre leaving Sydney FC

Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre has opted against re-signing with the club, ending a trophy-rich stint in Australia. 12 Jun 2023
Midfielder O'Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot

Midfielder O'Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot

Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable. 12 Jun 2023
Talay joins Socceroos, bides time on next coaching gig

Talay joins Socceroos, bides time on next coaching gig

Departed Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay hopes to be the first Australian coach to benefit from Ange Postecoglou's big-time move to Tottenham Hotspur. 12 Jun 2023
Affair of the heart: Rising star reveals why he opted for Australia over Italy

Affair of the heart: Rising star reveals why he opted for Australia over Italy

It took time to crystallise - but once cogs in his had mind clicked into place, newly-minted Socceroo Alessandro Circati was straight on the phone to Graham Arnold to betroth his future to Australia. 11 Jun 2023
Ryan rolls out welcome mat for new Socceroo Circati

Ryan rolls out welcome mat for new Socceroo Circati

There is more than one reason Mat Ryan wants to pick the brains of Italy-based teenager Alessandro Circati ahead of the defender's likely Socceroos debut. 11 Jun 2023