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Australia defender Rhys Williams will not play for Perth Glory again but will remain in the A-League as the relationship between the player and club sours to...
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has asked FIFA to give the association more places at the newly expanded World Cup.
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One of the longest careers in football has been extended after 49-year-old striker Kazuyoshi Miura renewed his contract with second-division J-League club...
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Risdon to leave Glory

Perth Glory officials have confirmed that Australia international Josh Risdon will not remain with the club beyond this season, having declined a contract...

Amor rejects City rumours

Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor has been rumoured to take on Melbourne City's vacant position, but the Spaniard has denied any interest in the role.
FIFA’s councillors have voted unanimously to expand the World Cup finals from 32 to 48 teams.
Johnny Warren would be turning in his grave in the aftermath of FIFA's outlandish and money-driven decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from 2026.
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Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Ben Cuzzupe the third round of the FA Cup and preview match day 21 of the Premier League, when Manchester United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford.

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The live football continues on SBS this week, with Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League action while Melbourne Victory play host to Brisbane Roar in an A-League...
FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams was met with criticism, but Australians should avoid hypocrisy when joining in as expansion has been in our...

Geria set for Victory stay

Despite reports linking him with a move to Europe, fullback Jason Geria has decided to extend his time with Melbourne Victory, signing for another three seasons...
FIFA's expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 has been welcomed by David Gallop and Football Federation Australia.
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As Southampton prepare to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup, boss Claude Puel has asserted that his side are not boring to watch.
Football officials in Rio de Janeiro have called on police to take urgent action to prevent "the destruction of the Maracana", with valuables looted from the...
NZ Football chief executive Andy Martin says an expanded 48-team World Cup would enhance New Zealand's prospects of qualifying.
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Derry City
Derry CityDER
Letterkenny Rovers
Letterkenny RoversLET
12 Jan 7:15 AM
7
Camp Nou
Copa del Rey
Barcelona
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0 Athletic Club
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12 Jan 7:05 AM
17
Parc des Princes
Coupe de la Ligue
PSG
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0 Metz
MetzMET
12 Jan 6:45 AM
37
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0 Liverpool
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12 Jan 6:45 AM
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Juventus Stadium
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35
0 Atalanta
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67
Estadio de La Condomina
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2 Levante
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The Premier League continues on SBS, headlined by another blockbuster between London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal on Saturday February 4.
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While not doubting Daniel Sturridge's quality, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that rumours surrounding his long-term future at the club will only end if...
Everton have agreed to a $36 million deal for midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, who has fallen out of favour at Manchester United.
Defender Laurent Koscielny is not convinced that Olivier Giroud's spectacular goal in Arsenal's victory over Crystal Palace on New Year's Day was due to the...
Tottenham Hotspur forward Vincent Janssen is the least clinical striker in the Premier League.
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48-team tournament explained

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Ronaldo hailed as deserving winner

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Zidane hailed by Madrid legends

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2016 - Full...

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Mohd Faiz Subri's Puskas Award-winning...

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Wenger fine with Sanchez body language

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had no problems with the clearly frustrated...
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Another Sydney derby, another packed crowd. The venue this time is Allianz Stadium and Sydney FC will walk on to their home ground on Saturday night having...
Adelaide United have ensured that key midfielder Isaias will remain with the club for the next three A-League seasons after signing him to a contract extension.
Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque believes boss Graham Arnold may consider calling on one of the club's youngsters to fill their central defensive hole for Saturday...

Ex-Reds set for Adelaide return

Caretaker manager Michael Valkanis, in addition to Bruce Kamau, Osama Malik and Ruon Tongyik, will return to Adelaide for the first time in their new colours as...
Newcastle Jets are assessing other potential targets for immediate signing after an injury suffered by Mark Bridge has forced the club to rule him out.
The Mariners have unveiled bold plans to transform the A-League club's home ground, Central Coast Stadium, into 'a world class entertainment hub'.
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Outrage was the immediate reaction across Football's traditional powerhouse nations as FIFA announced the World Cup would expand to 48 teams by the 2026, but it's not...
In September 2007, Lionel Messi came to the MCG with his Argentinian team-mates to play the Socceroos. Over 70,000 turned out to welcome a player already dubbed...
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