‘Five years ago I wasn’t ready: Aussie great’s admission as new Socceroos coach reveals plans
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is prepared to “win ugly” if it means Australia qualifies for the next FIFA World Cup, but has also promised more “dynamic” performances from the national team under his tenure.
‘We were too naive’: Socceroos skipper May Ryan vents after World Cup qualifying shocker
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan says his “naive” team had to work “smarter” rather than harder against Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday night after a shock 1-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying loss to Bahrain at Robina Stadium.
‘Absolutely shocking’: Utd cops ‘sobering’ reality check in Reds mauling; late Ange blow: PL Wrap
Luis Diaz starred as Liverpool routed arch rivals Manchester United 3-0 to extend their perfect start under new boss Arne Slot, while Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs tasted defeated against Newcastle.
‘Devastated’: Cardiff legend and international star passes as clubs pay tribute
Ex-Ivory Coast international defender Sol Bamba, who overcame cancer to resume his playing career, has died at the age of 39, his former clubs announced on Saturday.
Patrick Yazbek suspended for two matches for violating MLS anti-discrimination policy
Australian midfielder Patrick Yazbek’s omission from the latest Socceroos squad was not because of him being sanctioned for violating America’s Major League Soccer anti-discrimination policy.
‘Surprise to me’: Socceroos squad announced as teenage sensation named despite injury scare
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has dismissed concerns about the fitness of teenage star Nestory Irankunda ahead of Australia’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Thursday night.
Superstar Mary Fowler defends the Matildas’ Paris Olympics work ethic
Mary Fowler has defended the Matildas’ Paris preparations following their Olympic flop earlier this month.
Sven-Goran Eriksson, ex-England manager, dead at 76 after health battle
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has tragically passed away aged 76 after revealing he had terminal pancreatic cancer.
Postecoglou’s touching moment… and warning after suspended Spurs star repays him in return
Ange Postecoglou warned Yves Bissouma not to misbehave again after the Tottenham midfielder returned from his laughing gas suspension to inspire Saturday’s 4-0 rout of Everton.
‘Meaningless’ dominance frustrates Ange amid ugly KO; icon’s savage Spurs taunt: PL Wrap
Jamie Vardy’s second half equaliser has given Leicester a 1-1 draw against profligate Tottenham on their return to the Premier League.