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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
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
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
Klopp rules out filling US or England manager vacancies

Klopp rules out filling US or England manager vacancies

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is not interested in the United States or England vacancies but that things could be different "in a few months". 1 Aug 2024
Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

The Matildas are being hailed for their fantastic spirit in an astonishing 6-5 comeback win over Zambia - but the win couldn't hide alarming deficiencies. 29 Jul 2024
Pep Guardiola opens door for new contract at City

Pep Guardiola opens door for new contract at City

Pep Guardiola hasn't ruled out taking his time at Manchester City into a 10th year, in a major boost for Sky Blues fans. 27 Jul 2024
Argentina and France leaders in summit over race row

Argentina and France leaders in summit over race row

Argentine president Javier Milei is to meet French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris after a row broke out over 'racist'' chanting by South American players. 26 Jul 2024
Simpson selected as U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Simpson selected as U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Webb Simpson has been named as a vice-captain for the United States team to face Europe at next year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage. 24 Jul 2024
Scott closes in on another Presidents Cup appearance

Scott closes in on another Presidents Cup appearance

Adam Scott is in line to make an 11th straight Presidents Cup appearance after rocketing up the International team standings in the past week. 23 Jul 2024
Lionel Messi, Suarez ruled out of MLS All-Star match

Lionel Messi, Suarez ruled out of MLS All-Star match

Lionel Messi is still struggling with an ankle injury sustained in Argentina's Copa America final win over Colombia and will now miss the MLS All-Star game. 23 Jul 2024
Brown chooses perfect time to find love for links golf

Brown chooses perfect time to find love for links golf

Shock Open leader Daniel Brown used to seriously dislike links golf until his brilliant opening round in his major debut at Royal Troon. 19 Jul 2024
Savinho in, Greenwood out as Manchester clubs get busy

Savinho in, Greenwood out as Manchester clubs get busy

Premier League champions Manchester City have signed Brazil international Savinho while United have offloaded Mason Greenwood and brought in Leny Yoro. 19 Jul 2024
Messi told to apologise over Argentina 'racist chants'

Messi told to apologise over Argentina 'racist chants'

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been told by a government official to apologise for players' racist chanting about France after their Copa America triumph. 18 Jul 2024
Messi ruled out indefinitely with ankle ligament injury

Messi ruled out indefinitely with ankle ligament injury

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has been ruled out indefinitely because of an ankle injury he suffered in the Copa America final against Colombia. 17 Jul 2024
Colombian FA blame Copa security for president's arrest

Colombian FA blame Copa security for president's arrest

The Colombian soccer federation has apologised for the arrests of their president and his son at the Copa America final, but blamed security for the incident. 17 Jul 2024
Colombia FA head and son among 27 arrests at Copa final

Colombia FA head and son among 27 arrests at Copa final

Miami police arrested the president of the Colombian soccer federation and his son during the disorder that marred the final of the Copa America. 16 Jul 2024
Argentina defend Copa America title after crowd drama

Argentina defend Copa America title after crowd drama

Argentina have won a second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0. 15 Jul 2024
Suarez a hero as Uruguay clinch third in Copa America

Suarez a hero as Uruguay clinch third in Copa America

Uruguay beat Canada 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw to win the third-place playoff in the Copa America in Charlotte, North Carolina. 14 Jul 2024