All hail the era of the deified super-footballer
The battle for immortality between Messi and Ronaldo hardly seems believable, writes Jonathan Liew.
Football
Ronaldo to be FIFA's cover star for the first time
Christiano Ronaldo has capped off arguably the best 12 months of his career by being announced as the cover athlete for FIFA 18.
Saudis out to regain Asian dominance
For the best part of three decades Saudi Arabia were the powerhouses of Asian Football.
Irvine shows it's not all about money
Australian soccer's 'next big thing' has put career development ahead of the prospect of a bumper pay day.
Brazil's Rafinha wary of fired-up Argentina, Socceroos
Bayern Munich-based defender Rafinha says each game Brazil's national team plays is difficult, including friendlies, because every team desperately wants to beat the world famous "Selecao".
Former EPL midfielder dies aged 30 after training ground collapse
Former Ivory Coast and Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote collapsed and died at the age of 30 in training with his Chinese club Beijing Enterprises.
Mooy in limbo over EPL future
Aaron Mooy, Australia's latest English Premier League star, admits that he has no idea what his future holds for next season.
After Cahill, is Juric the Socceroos' next goal man?
It's all about goals. For years Australia could rely on proven top performers like Mark Viduka, Harry Kewell, Mark Bresciano, John Aloisi and Tim Cahill to deliver.
No Batistuta for Adelaide with German coach set to sign
Adelaide United are set to appoint an experienced Bundesliga coach as the replacement for Gui Amor, instead of the former Argentinian star striker.
Why English clubs resort to retail therapy rather than facing the truth
With the cup in Real Madrid's hands for the 12th time, English football comforted itself the way it knows best: with another dose of $170 million transfer targets and $250 million "war chests". Retail therapy is a way to avoid the truth about how far the Premier League is behind what we observed here on Saturday night.
Socceroos target early goal to unsettle Saudis
Midfielder Massimo Luongo is forecasting an early assault as the Socceroos attempt to unlock a stodgy Saudi Arabia.
Melbourne Victory braced for James Troisi exit as talks stall over new deal for Socceroo midfielder
Melbourne Victory is braced for a parting of the ways with key midfielder James Troisi as talks between the Socceroo and the defeated grand finalists appear to have ground to a halt.
Mat Ryan relishes Socceroos' cap scrap before Saudi Arabia qualifier
Goalkeeper Mat Ryan is feeling the heat to keep his Socceroos spot - and he doesn't want it any other way.
Time we acknowledged ethnic clubs as a strength of Australian football
Guess what? The ethnics haven't gone anywhere. They're still driving the game.
Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid win Champions League final
Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Real Madrid became the first team to successfully defend their European title in the Champions League era.
Real Madrid and Juventus clash for Europe's top prize
Real Madrid look to become the first team in the Champions League era to win the trophy in back-to-back years, Juventus stand in their way.
Looking back at five of the best Champions League finals
Before the big game between Real Madrid and Juventus on Sunday morning, we take a look at the best five Champions League finals.
Brazil at Lakeside means South men and women on the move
Brazilian team train at Lakeside ahead of tournament with Argentina, as Australia prepare for Saudi Arabia WC qualifier.
Soccer a cultural bridge builder says Victorian Premier
At a time of increasing community tensions, the rise of identity politics and fear of "the other", could soccer play a stronger role in bridging the gaps that are now appearing in society.
Socceroos' new style is a weapon, says Leckie
The Socceroos are only scraping the surface of a new system which can worry the world, winger Mathew Leckie says.
Why Burns' Socceroos snub hit me where it hurts
We all have our favourites. For the best part of a decade, mine has been Nathan Burns.
Its ONE up for Soccer as it shifts to Ten
So, the FFA has got its wish and gets the A-League on to a free to air commercial network for the first time in a deal which sees Network Ten become soccer's terrestrial television partner.
Griezmann deal off as United seek target man
Manchester United's transfer plans have taken a twist with the club cooling their long-standing interest in France striker Antoine Griezmann to focus their efforts on signing a target man to replace the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
A-League moves to Network Ten in new FTA deal
The FFA has finally achieved its aim and the A-League will be shown on a free-to-air commercial network for the first time after Network Ten and Fox Sports brokered a deal for the terrestrial channel to become the sport's FTA partner.
A-League star's four-game ban for cocaine charge
​Mitch Nichols has been handed a four-match ban after admitting to cocaine possession last month.
Muscat part of coaching trio joining Socceroos staff
Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has recruited three of the A-League's brightest young coaching prospects to join an expanded coaching staff for the Confederations Cup.
Roar settles feud with ex-coach Mulvey
Former Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey's lawsuit against the A-League club has ended, with the parties settling the matter outside court.
New faces in Socceroos squad, but Mooy and Rogic the new benchmark
Twenty-year-old winger Ajdin Hrustic is among three uncapped players included in the Socceroos' 23-man squad for their massive month of June.
Roar to appeal AFC 'lobster' meal fine
Brisbane Roar will appeal a hefty fine from the Asian Football Confederation for not providing "international buffet style" meals for a group of travelling Champions League match officials.
Wenger in: Arsenal give under-fire manager two more years
Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract to remain Arsenal manager until at least 2019, extending his tenure at the club into an unprecedented 23rd season.