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Six bolters for Cup of Nations

Six bolters for Cup of Nations

The Matildas squad for the Cup of Nations (CoN) is set to be released on Thursday. 20 Feb 2019
‘Home of pig’ pitch awaits Olyroos in Cambodia?

‘Home of pig’ pitch awaits Olyroos in Cambodia?

Fans have been quick to troll Cambodia’s FA for a bizarre artificial surface in the AFF U22 championships, with the Cambodians set to host the Olyroos next month in AFC Olympics qualifiers. 19 Feb 2019
’Scary' strikers are Socceroos’ X-factor on Road to Qatar

’Scary' strikers are Socceroos’ X-factor on Road to Qatar

One of Australia’s greatest attacking threats says the new generation of strikers in the Socceroos have the capability of scaring defences across Asia on the Road to Qatar 2022. 19 Feb 2019
Milicic confirmed as Matildas boss

Milicic confirmed as Matildas boss

Former Western Sydney Wanderers assistant coach Ante Milicic will lead the Matildas at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, the FFA confirmed today. 18 Feb 2019
Joeys squad named for Turkey tourney

Joeys squad named for Turkey tourney

Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan today named Australia’s squad for next month’s UEFA-hosted youth tournament in Turkey. 14 Feb 2019
The original Made In The Hyundai A-League star...

The original Made In The Hyundai A-League star...

If ever there was a player who personified the new Made in the Hyundai A-League TV ad campaign, it is Rhyan Grant. 14 Feb 2019
Juric frozen out by Swiss club

Juric frozen out by Swiss club

Socceroo Tomi Juric is on the hunt for a new club after he was sidelined by his Swiss side FC Luzern and banned from first team training. 13 Feb 2019
FFA fires back at Stajcic

FFA fires back at Stajcic

Football Federation Australia tonight fired back at former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic and doubled down on their decision to axe him. 11 Feb 2019
Ex-Matildas striker: 'Poisonous debate harming football'

Ex-Matildas striker: 'Poisonous debate harming football'

Former Matildas striker Catherine Cannuli says the poisonous debate dredged up after the sacking of Alen Stajcic is harming football's growth in the women’s and men’s game in Australia.   11 Feb 2019
Down to the wire but Australia prevails

Down to the wire but Australia prevails

Queenslanders Ash Barty and Priscilla Hon have booked Australia's place in the Fed Cup World Group semi-final. 11 Feb 2019
Stajcic: I've come to clear my name and my reputation

Stajcic: I've come to clear my name and my reputation

Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic broke down today as he faced the media for the first time since he was axed almost a month ago but vowed: "I've come here to clear my name." 11 Feb 2019
Alen Stajcic: My Matildas nightmare

Alen Stajcic: My Matildas nightmare

Former Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has spoken for the first time to give his side of the story about his shock sacking by the FFA nearly a month ago. He's holding a press conference later today, but, in his own words below, this is how the nightmare unfolded for him. 11 Feb 2019
The questions the FFA Board must face today...

The questions the FFA Board must face today...

The board of Football Federation Australia meets for the first time today since Australian football was plunged into crisis with the axing of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic...and almost a month later, key questions still remain unanswered over the shock decision. 11 Feb 2019
Ponting joins Australian coaching staff

Ponting joins Australian coaching staff

Cricket Australia has appointed Ricky Ponting as assistant coach of the Australian men’s team for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. 8 Feb 2019
Recap! Every foreign-based Socceroos 2019 transfer

Recap! Every foreign-based Socceroos 2019 transfer

Not even a premature Asian Cup exit could dishearten one of the most-exciting months in recent memory for Australian football. 8 Feb 2019
Quiz: Are you Made In The Hyundai A-League?

Quiz: Are you Made In The Hyundai A-League?

You've seen the TV adverts and know the stars like Trent Sainsbury, Aaron Mooy, Craig Goodwin and Rhyan Grant who have come through the Hyundai A-League to the Socceroos...but could you do it? 8 Feb 2019
'She had to grow up quickly'

'She had to grow up quickly'

Kyra Cooney-Cross is about to finish her second W-League season and now has a winner’s medal around her neck already at the age of just 16. 8 Feb 2019
Ex-Socceroo coach quits

Ex-Socceroo coach quits

Pim Verbeek has quit as coach of Oman and announced his retirement from football, citing personal reasons. 7 Feb 2019
Grant signs new long-term Sydney deal

Grant signs new long-term Sydney deal

After 10 years at Sydney FC, the club's longest serving player Rhyan Grant has signed a new three-year deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2021/22 season. 6 Feb 2019
FFA axe Thai training camp over #SaveHakeem

FFA axe Thai training camp over #SaveHakeem

The FFA have pulled the plug on a planned Olyroos training camp in Thailand as the international row escalates over the jailing of Australian footballer Hakeem Alaraibi. 6 Feb 2019
Kamsoba: 'If you came from where I came from, you’d never laugh'

Kamsoba: 'If you came from where I came from, you’d never laugh'

Elvis Kamsoba has endured hardship in the past, but lives life with a smile on his face and now he dreams of representing Australia one day. 5 Feb 2019