FIFA elects Infantino as president

New leadership

FIFA has chosen Gianni Infantino of Switzerland to succeed Sepp Blatter as president of the world soccer organisation and bring it back from the brink.

Footy drama State tie faces axe

State tie faces axe
TASMANIA’S  interstate representative football match on June 11 is about to be scrapped due to the costs of extra bus travel by TSL teams in 2016.

Liverpool legends Rush scores, Gerrard influential in rout

Rush scores, Gerrard influential in rout
LIVERPOOL icon Ian Rush scored as the Reds Legends thumped some of Australia’s best 4-0 in an entertaining night out at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.

A-League Re-live: Sydney left to rue spurned chances

Re-live: Sydney left to rue spurned chances
SYDNEY FC had a glorious chance to win it at the death against Melbourne City but were left to regret missed chances in the 2-2 draw. Re-live tonight’s action here

A-League Re-live: Brisbane edge back towards top

Re-live: Brisbane edge back towards top
BRISBANE Roar are again within touching distance of Western Sydney, beating Melbourne City on a night when Melbourne Victory again went winless. Re-live it here

Football Re-live: Sydney put Mariners to the sword

Re-live: Sydney put Mariners to the sword
SYDNEY FC put four goals past Central Coast Mariners, on a night where Adelaide United also had a convincing win against Wellington Phoenix. Re-live it here

Defiant Banned, ‘betrayed’ Blatter to appeal

Banned, ‘betrayed’ Blatter to appeal
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will appeal an eight-year ban by FIFA’s Ethics Committee, saying he’s been ‘betrayed’ and is ‘sorry’ at how he’s been treated.

Football feast Re-live: Derby drama caps off epic night

Re-live: Derby drama caps off epic night
FROM the first game to the last, this was a night you didn’t want to miss. With late penalty drama, derby heroics and a Wanderers comeback, Saturday had it all.

New soccer comp FFT lauches Women’s Super League trial

FFT lauches Women’s Super League trial
TASMANIA will trial a women’s statewide soccer competition next year with the creation of the seven-team Women’s Super League.

Football Fix Re-live: Wanderers win tops exciting night

Re-live: Wanderers win tops exciting night
IT was a long night of A-League headlined by Western Sydney’s table topping clash with Melbourne Victory with the game of the round delivered, and then some.

Keeper grabs national attention

Keeper grabs national attention
TWO years ago Jarrod Hill made the decision to focus on goalkeeping, and the move has paid off.

Kids resist plan to pull their heads in

Kids resist plan to pull their heads in
FOOTBALL Federation Australia says it will monitor research on heading the ball in the wake of a US decision to ban the practice among juniors.

Setback for state’s A-League hopes

Setback for state’s A-League hopes
THE fact Tasmania has not been mentioned as a possible location for a new A-League club does not bode well for the state.

Cup full of Hope for young gun

Cup full of Hope for young gun
TASMANIAN young gun Josh Hope has been selected in the Australian Under 17 World Cup squad.

State squad boasts ‘local knowledge’

State squad boasts ‘local knowledge’
INTERSTATE-based Tasmanians have made up the bulk of the state soccer squad attempting to retain the Bass Strait Cup against Victoria next month.

Semi-final loss can’t shame Olympia

Semi-final loss can’t shame Olympia
BAYSWATER City have brought Olympia Warriors’ National Premier Leagues cup run to a shuddering halt in the semi-finals.

Warriors march their A-game west

Warriors march their A-game west
OLYMPIA Warriors will be hoping to win their way to the National Premier Leagues final when they take on Bayswater City.

Olympia Warriors go west for glory

Olympia Warriors go west for glory
OLYMPIA Warriors will head to Western Australia to take on Bayswater City in the ­National Premier Leagues semi-final.

Warriors face WA jaunt for semis

Warriors face WA jaunt for semis
OLYMPIA Warriors have arrived home from Victoria with a spring in their step after defeating Victorian giants South Melbourne 2-1.

Olympia does the double

Olympia does the double
VICTORY League champions Olympia Warriors have won the Victory Cup, downing Hobart Zebras 3-1 in the grand final at KGV.

Olympia chase double without Hickey

Olympia chase double without Hickey
VICTORY League champions Olympia Warriors take on in-form rivals Hobart Zebras in the Grand Final of the Victory Cup in what should be a thrilling match.

Warriors prevail in penalty shootout

Warriors prevail in penalty shootout
OLYMPIA Warriors will play Hobart Zebras in the Victory Cup final after overcoming University in dramatic circumstances.

Sweet revenge for hungry Zebras

Sweet revenge for hungry Zebras
HOBART Zebras have won their way through to the Victory Cup final, defeating South Hobart 3-0 at KGV in an impressive team performance.

Zebras plan to keep South quiet

Zebras plan to keep South quiet
THE Victory Cup semi-finals this weekend are intriguing clashes as the final four clubs vie for a place in the decider.

Team of year shines with talent

Team of year shines with talent
OLYMPIA Warriors and South Hobart have had their dominance reflected in the Victory League Team of the Year, with players making up half of the 16-man squad.