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Star striker Jamie Maclaren's recent Brisbane Roar axing has 'baffled' teammates amid uncertainty over whether last season's top scorer will be recalled to the...

Held up by many as the ideal model for governance in British football, Swansea City’s descent into the relegation quagmire this season provides a telling sign...

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Friday, January 20, 2017 - 09:15

Neymar becomes Hollywood action hero

Neymar goes from the field to the silver screen in a cameo role in film xXx:...

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 15:53

Nainggolan's incredible volley

Radja Nainggolan displayed quick thinking and clinical thinking with his...

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 00:00

Senegal v Zimbabwe

AFCON: Senegal v Zimbabwe

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 20:01

Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

A-League: Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 00:00

Algeria v Tunisia

AFCON: Algeria v Tunisia

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 20:23

O'Donovan's straight red-card

Central Coast Mariners striker Roy O'Donovan was sent straight off after...

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 00:00

Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool

FA Cup: Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 04:16

Marcelo's powerful volley

Real Madrid fullback Marcelo evened the score against Celta Vigo with this...

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 00:00

Cameroon v Guinea-Bissau

AFCON: Cameroon v Guinea-Bissau

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 00:00

Gabon v Burkina Faso

AFCON: Gabon v Burkina Faso

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 17:23

Ex-NSL players reflect on league's glory...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 11:00

A-League stadium fence fails

After a fence at McDonald Jones Stadium collapsed under the weight of...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 08:51

Murillo's incredible bicycle kick goal

Inter Milan's Jeison Murillo scored a spectacular goal to help his side...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 00:00

Lincoln City v Ipswich

FA Cup: Lincoln City v Ipswich

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 00:00

Ghana v Uganda

AFCON: Ghana v Uganda

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 00:00

Mali v Egypt

AFCON: Mali v Egypt

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 17:45

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory

A-League: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 17:45

Superb Barbarouses solo goal

A-League: Wellington Phoenix forward Kosta Barbarouses scored a wonderful solo...

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 08:51

Conte's alarming warning to his players

When Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was asked what he would do if one of his...

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Editor's Choice

Our pick of the best football news and features from home and overseas.

16 Jan 2017 - 12:20pm

How to watch the LIVE football on SBS this week

The live football continues on SBS this week with Sydney FC in A-League action against Adelaide United on Friday and Liverpool taking on Swansea in the Premier League...

20 Jan 2017 - 5:06pm

Bundesliga to use video reviews next season

FIFA's rules-making panel, known as IFAB, is working with European leagues to introduce Video Assistant Referees (VARs) ahead of likely approval for the 2018 FIFA...

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20 Jan 2017 - 3:44pm

Santalab needs to control emotion, says Popovic

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has warned Brendon Santalab to watch his on-field aggression as he prepares to make his return from a three-match ban.

20 Jan 2017 - 9:12am

Okon calls for MRP to clear O'Donovan

Central Coast Mariners coach Paul Okon has challenged the A-League match review panel to follow the precedent shown in Besart Berisha's case and clear his striker...

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20 Jan 2017 - 8:43am

Senegal defeat Zimbabwe to charge into quarter-finals

Senegal became the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe at Stade de...

19 Jan 2017 - 11:13pm

Yeboah aiming for Bundesliga as Gladbach contract runs down

Australian striker Kwame Yeboah is facing a momentous six months in his unfolding career as he seeks to produce the performances which will win him a new contract...

19 Jan 2017 - 12:53pm

O'Neill disappointed with no national team call-up

Burnley FC’s teenage midfielder Aiden O’Neill says he has had no contact from Socceroos management but he would love to wear the green and gold one day and...

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Premier League

The latest from the Premier League, including news, fixtures, results, tables and much more.

16 Jan 2017 - 12:21pm

Premier League on SBS: LIVE, FREE and in HD - FAQs

All the information about SBS's coverage of the Premier League, which commences with the 2016-2017 campaign.

16 Jan 2017 - 12:20pm

Chelsea v Arsenal headlines upcoming Premier League on SBS

The Premier League continues on SBS, headlined by another blockbuster between London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal on Saturday February 4.

20 Jan 2017 - 6:19am

Arsenal extend defender Mertesacker's deal

Per Mertesacker has agreed a contract extension at Arsenal, the club have confirmed.

20 Jan 2017 - 8:31am

Shaw not looking to leave Manchester United

The agent of Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has rubbished speculation that he could be sold at the end of the season.

19 Jan 2017 - 9:30pm

Jesus arrives at Manchester City

Gabriel Jesus has lofty ambitions following his move to Manchester City and is desperate for silverware with his new club.

19 Jan 2017 - 3:05pm

Manchester United replace Real Madrid as world's richest club

Manchester United enjoyed the highest revenues ever recorded by a football club last season as unprecedented income returned them to the top of the Deloitte...

1 Aug 2016

SBS guide to the Premier League

The World Game take a close look at the players, clubs and coaches set to feature in the 2016-2017 Premier League.

Latest Videos

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 15:53

Nainggolan's incredible volley

Radja Nainggolan displayed quick thinking and clinical thinking with his...

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 09:15

Neymar becomes Hollywood action hero

Neymar goes from the field to the silver screen in a cameo role in film xXx:...

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 00:00

Senegal v Zimbabwe

AFCON: Senegal v Zimbabwe

Friday, January 20, 2017 - 00:00

Algeria v Tunisia

AFCON: Algeria v Tunisia

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 20:23

O'Donovan's straight red-card

Central Coast Mariners striker Roy O'Donovan was sent straight off after...

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 20:01

Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

A-League: Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 04:16

Marcelo's powerful volley

Real Madrid fullback Marcelo evened the score against Celta Vigo with this...

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 00:00

Gabon v Burkina Faso

AFCON: Gabon v Burkina Faso

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 00:00

Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool

FA Cup: Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool

Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 00:00

Cameroon v Guinea-Bissau

AFCON: Cameroon v Guinea-Bissau

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 17:00

Ex-NSL players reflect on league's glory...

It's been 13 years since the collapse of the National Soccer League and...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 11:00

A-League stadium fence fails

After a fence at McDonald Jones Stadium collapsed under the weight of...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 08:51

Murillo's incredible bicycle kick goal

Inter Milan's Jeison Murillo scored a spectacular goal to help his side...

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 00:00

Lincoln City v Ipswich

FA Cup: Lincoln City v Ipswich

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 00:00

Ghana v Uganda

AFCON: Ghana v Uganda

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 00:00

Mali v Egypt

AFCON: Mali v Egypt

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 04:19

'Payet is welcomed at Marseille' -...

Marseille forward Bafetimbi Gomis has welcomed the transfer of Dimitri Payet...

Monday, January 16, 2017 - 23:40

The World Game - 16 January

Watch all the highlights from a cracking weekend of football in the A-League,...

Monday, January 16, 2017 - 21:10

Kluivert's son makes Ajax debut

There was a familiar name on the pitch for Ajax in their 3-1 Eredivisie win...

Monday, January 16, 2017 - 10:11

Maradona: I had to win at Napoli

Diego Maradona compares the pressures of playing for Napoli and Barcelona

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A-League

All the latest from the A-League, including news, fixtures, results, tables and much more.

16 Jan 2017 - 12:28pm

A-League on SBS: LIVE, FREE and Streamed Online - FAQs

All the information about SBS's coverage of the A-League for the 2016-2017 season.

19 Jan 2017 - 6:02pm

Reds' ACL path easier with Jeonbuk ousting

Adelaide United are expecting a less troublesome Asian Champions League (ACL) run after the disqualification of their toughest group opponent.

18 Jan 2017 - 6:00pm

'Can't forget the past': ex-NSL players reflect on league's glory days

It's been 13 years since the collapse of the National Soccer League and there are just 17 players left over from that era still playing in the A-League. Some of...

18 Jan 2017 - 12:40pm

A-League fence fails: Five times fences haven't quite done their job

With the fence giving way at Newcastle's McDonald Jones stadium once more over the weekend, The World Game takes a look back in time to document the barrier's...

18 Jan 2017 - 3:03pm

Socceroos Greats - Where are they now: Damian Mori

The World Game pays its monthly tribute to Australia's heroes of yesteryear who left their mark on the sport Down Under. Striker Damian Mori talks about his long...

18 Jan 2017 - 6:16pm

Arnie says Sydney must step up for Reds clash

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has called for improvements against Adelaide United after his A-League leaders failed to hit top gear in last weekend's derby.

18 Jan 2017 - 12:59pm

Muscat ready to refocus for Perth Glory after Wellington upset

Coach Kevin Muscat is confident Melbourne Victory can shake off their upset A-League loss to Wellington Phoenix and rediscover their best form against Perth.

Opinion

Comment and analysis from The World Game's stable of experts, from Les Murray to Craig Foster and more.

By Les Murray

End of the China gravy train

Last week in this space I wrote about the expanded, 48-team FIFA World Cup and how the change will impact on the tournament, football in general and on Australia.

By Paul Williams

4+1 rule good for A-League and Australia

Football Federation Australia's announcement to introduce a '4+1' foreign quota will reap long term benefits for the A-League and Australia's position within Asia.

By Philip Micallef

Have A-League leaders Sydney FC gone off the boil?

A-League-winning coach Graham Arnold expressed fears of a mid-season slump when his Sydney FC team were sweeping aside all opposition in the first rounds of the...

By Sebastian Hassett

Dele Alli: the rise of a superstar

It is tempting for anyone to declare they’ve seen someone special. Something unique. Something that could be unlike anything they’ve seen before.

By Tim Vickery

Garrincha's grandson signs for Brentford, will he emulate the 'little bird'?

Garrincha is one of the greatest players of all-time, but will his grandson follow in his footsteps?

The rivalry between Microsoft's Bill Gates and Apple's Steve Jobs propelled the early days of the computer revolution - and has been re-created for a new documentary....