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Football's 160th birthday?

Football's 160th birthday?

Could the first football match in Australia have been played as far back as 1859? 29 Jul 2019
Duke cleared of serious injury

Duke cleared of serious injury

Scans have cleared Socceroo Mitchell Duke of serious injury and he should now be back in action within six to eight weeks for Western Sydney Wanderers. 27 Jul 2019
Top FFA exec Highwood quits

Top FFA exec Highwood quits

Emma Highwood, a top Football Federation Australia executive involved in the Alen Stajcic sacking drama, will leave the governing body at the end of next month. 26 Jul 2019
Pic special: Kruse out to repay Victory

Pic special: Kruse out to repay Victory

A decade after Melbourne Victory showed Robbie Kruse what it takes to be a professional footballer, the Socceroos mainstay is back to repay the favour. 25 Jul 2019
Nabbout bounces back to Melbourne Victory

Nabbout bounces back to Melbourne Victory

Socceroos striker Andrew Nabbout has made a surprise return to former club Melbourne Victory where he made his A-League debut six years ago. 25 Jul 2019
In pics: Alessandro Diamanti joins Western United

In pics: Alessandro Diamanti joins Western United

Western United added one of the final key pieces of their squad today with the official unveiling of new Italian attacking midfielder Alessandro Diamanti. 25 Jul 2019
Western United seal Diamanti deal

Western United seal Diamanti deal

Western United have finalised a deal with Italian maestro Alessandro Diamanti and will unveil him to fans on Thursday morning. 24 Jul 2019
Goals galore in pre-season friendlies

Goals galore in pre-season friendlies

Four pre-season friendlies for A-League clubs saw a total of 17 goals as strikers unleashed their shooting boots, while Melbourne City needed extra time to get past Oakleigh Cannons. 23 Jul 2019
Kruse returns to Victory

Kruse returns to Victory

Socceroo Robbie Kruse has returned to Melbourne Victory on a two-year deal pending a medical, the club confirmed today. 23 Jul 2019
Degenek goes back where he came from...

Degenek goes back where he came from...

Socceroo Milos Degenek appears to be on the way back to the Balkans in a curious transfer U-turn. 22 Jul 2019
Fowler: I was wrong about Dylan...

Fowler: I was wrong about Dylan...

Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler admits he's had to eat his words and admit he was wrong about upcoming striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls. 19 Jul 2019
City's Luna landing...

City's Luna landing...

Melbourne City have signed Uruguayan forward Adrián Luna on a two-year deal. 19 Jul 2019
Wilko takes sky blue armband

Wilko takes sky blue armband

Socceroo veteran Alex Wilkinson has been named as Sydney's new skipper for next season to replace Alex Brosque who retired after winning the 2019 Grand Final. 18 Jul 2019
Babbel: Stars must want to play for us

Babbel: Stars must want to play for us

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel begged fans to turn out this weekend – and insists he's ready to sign more new stars...but only if they want to play for his "special" club. 18 Jul 2019
Phoenix look local for defender

Phoenix look local for defender

Wellington Phoenix have signed All White Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi on a one-year contract. 18 Jul 2019
Goodwin swaps Adelaide for Al Wehda

Goodwin swaps Adelaide for Al Wehda

Adelaide United hero Craig Goodwin has signed for Saudi Arabian-side Al Wehda, according to the Middle East club. 17 Jul 2019
Babbel's 'unbelievable' secret plan for new season

Babbel's 'unbelievable' secret plan for new season

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has an "unbelievable" plan for next season... but hasn't yet shared the finer details with at least two of his newly-signed stars. 13 Jul 2019
Pic Special: City launch new kit

Pic Special: City launch new kit

Melbourne City have launched their new kit from Puma and it's...blue. 12 Jul 2019
Gallop quits the FFA

Gallop quits the FFA

Football Federation Australia chief Executive David Gallop has confirmed he will quit the job at the end of the year, ending months of speculation. 11 Jul 2019
TV deal for Wanderers clash with Leeds

TV deal for Wanderers clash with Leeds

Western Sydney Wanderers today confirmed BeIn Sports will broadcast the club's clash with Leeds United as its first match at Bankwest Stadium. 11 Jul 2019
Pic special: Ryan joins Sydney

Pic special: Ryan joins Sydney

Ryan McGowan took his training day bow with new side Sydney FC in front of the cameras and teamed up with fellow new faces Kosta Barbarouses, Alexander Baumjohann and Antony Caceres. Check out the pics by Jaime Castaneda. 10 Jul 2019