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Sydney star diving into uncharted waters
NOT content with being the ADF’s first and only female combat engineer diver, Gabe Marzano somehow finds time to play in the W-League.
Video: Ronaldo bares all in Mannequin Challenge
PORTGUAL are the latest team to take on the Mannequin Challenge, but Cristiano Ronaldo stole the spotlight after appearing in nothing but his underwear.
Long shot change to save Leckie from relegation
WINLESS Ingolstadt have appointed a new manager as their new coach in place of sacked Markus Kauczinski in a bid to get their Bundesliga season back on track.
WCQ wrap: Spain and Italy’s impressive routs
WALES conceded an agonising late equaliser as Serbia battled to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup qualifier as former champions Italy and Spain both won 4-0.
Thais’ almost half a million reasons to beat Roos
THAILAND’S football association is offering a hefty bonus to the national team to defeat the Socceroos in Tuesday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Bangkok.
W-League 2016/17 ultimate guide
THE premier football league for women in Australia is back, bigger and better than ever. Our guide to the 2016/2017 W-League.
How close Mooy is to playing for Man City
AARON Mooy confirmed he’s being closely monitored by Manchester City throughout his loan stint at Huddersfield, renewing hopes he could yet play for the PL giants.
Warming club bench not sitting well with Ryan
SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mat Ryan is convinced he will eventually reflect on his frustrating stint with Spanish club Valencia as the making of him on and off the field.
‘It’s no coincidence we’ve won one with that ref’
DESPITE plenty of positive play from Western Sydney, they depart Etihad Stadium with a 3-0 loss, as Melbourne Victory celebrate a crucial triumph.
Below-par win leaves Muscat confused
KEVIN Muscat couldn’t help but point out the irony. Melbourne Victory was fantastic against Sydney FC seven days ago and lost 2-1.
W-League 2016/17 ultimate guide
THE premier football league for women in Australia is back, bigger and better than ever. Our guide to the 2016/2017 W-League.
‘It’s no coincidence we’ve won one with that ref’
DESPITE plenty of positive play from Western Sydney, they depart Etihad Stadium with a 3-0 loss, as Melbourne Victory celebrate a crucial triumph.
Video: Victory’s bizarre win over Western Sydney
IT was far from conventional. It was often controversial. But ultimately Melbourne Victory ran out a deserved 3-0 victor over Western Sydney.
Feisty Reds are up for the fight
ADELAIDE United is at rock bottom and, to highlight the tension, there was biffo between two teammates at training eight days ago before peace was made in the dressing room.
Green and bold plan for Wilko
FOR years he has been one of the quiet achievers of the A-League, a no-frills defender whose calmness under fire has been valued by a series of coaches.
How close Mooy is to playing for Man City
AARON Mooy confirmed he’s being closely monitored by Manchester City throughout his loan stint at Huddersfield, renewing hopes he could yet play for the PL giants.
Rogic, Mooy double act firing
SEPARATELY they are inspiring their British club teams, and together, Tom Rogic and Aaron Mooy intend to be the creative spark that stimulates the Socceroos.
Another Football Podcast: round six preview
CAN Sydney FC maintain their perfect start? Are the Mariners the A-League’s form team? Will Liverpool ever keep a clean sheet? All, some or none of these questions answered ...
Video: What’s shocked cranky Ibra about PL
CLASSIC Zlatan Ibrahimovic! The striker was non-plussed about a PL milestone he now owns, but as for a suspension he’s just received, his criticism was sharp. And biting.
Socceroos more than just physically dominant
THAILAND coach Kiatisak Senamuang has expressed his concern about the physical strength of the Socceroos. But he should be worried about plenty more according to Mat Ryan.
Heat on for ‘Roos in high-stakes clash
ROBBIE Kruse declared that Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying clash with arch rival Japan is high stakes after the Socceroos dropped points in Saudi Arabia.
Super-sub Cahill fires impressive Socceroos to top
THE Socceroos are well on the road to the World Cup, after defeating the UAE 1-0 in the Abu Dhabi heat to top their group. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE.
Socceroos skipper could miss UAE clash
SOCCEROOS captain Mile Jedinak is in doubt for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with the UAE, though coach Ange Postecoglou still believes he’ll be fit.
Socceroos more than just physically dominant
THAILAND coach Kiatisak Senamuang has expressed his concern about the physical strength of the Socceroos. But he should be worried about plenty more according to Mat Ryan.
Payet and Pogba complete France’s comeback
PAUL Pogba and Dimitri Payet scored as France fought back to beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier. It was marked by tributes to victims of the Paris terror attacks.
Cahill misses vital Thailand qualifier
TIM Cahill has been omitted from the Socceroos squad to face Thailand in their World Cup qualifier later this month due to ‘muscle soreness’.
Victory vows to make life tough
KEVIN Muscat has promised that Jeonbuk Motors will be hit by a Melbourne Victory barrage in the opening stages of Tuesday night’s Asian Champions League clash at AAMI Park.
Victory’s ACL opponent a step ahead
JEONBUK Motors have had this weekend’s Korean league clash postponed to focus on Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
Fast start is Victory’s best bet
AHEAD of Melbourne Victory’s Asian Champions League opener on Wednesday night, Herald Sun football writers David Davutovic and Matt Windley discuss the big one.