Australian soccer chiefs on Thursday night sought to defuse growing outrage over what UK media has characterised as a Saudi Arabian snub for the memories of the eight victims of last weekend's London terrorist attack.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not expected to be offered a new contract by Manchester United with the club's 'retained list' set to be published imminently.
Antonio Conte's decision to dump Diego Costa by text threatens to cost Chelsea millions of pounds, despite a warning from the club's board that he will not be allowed to negotiate his own exit.
Australia's World Cup destiny remains in their own hands after a narrow 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia.
Small gestures make a big impact when they come from superstar Lionel Messi.
Jorge Sampaoli likes challenges, which is just as well.
Follow full live coverage as the Socceroos host Saudi Arabia in a third round World Cup Qualifier.
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho says he'd relish playing alongside Aaron Mooy and suggested the Socceroos star be recalled to Pep Guardiola's first team instead of sold.
Paul Wade names Tom Rogic as next Socceroos captain ahead of crucial their World Cup clash.
Socceroos coach puts his faith in a trio of midfield sharpshooters in must-win World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Think of a cliche about the beautiful game and Brazil is sure to come straight to mind.
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, when it rains, it pours in Australia's football codes.
There must be something in the water – or air – in Adelaide, certainly where breeding sibling Socceroos is concerned.
For the best part of three decades Saudi Arabia were the powerhouses of Asian Football.
The battle for immortality between Messi and Ronaldo hardly seems believable, writes Jonathan Liew.
Christiano Ronaldo has capped off arguably the best 12 months of his career by being announced as the cover athlete for FIFA 18.
Australian soccer's 'next big thing' has put career development ahead of the prospect of a bumper pay day.
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 Ivory Coast and Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote collapsed and died at the age of 30 in training with his Chinese club Beijing Enterprises.
Aaron Mooy, Australia's latest English Premier League star, admits that he has no idea what his future holds for next season.
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.
Adelaide United are set to appoint an experienced Bundesliga coach as the replacement for Gui Amor, instead of the former Argentinian star striker.
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.
Midfielder Massimo Luongo is forecasting an early assault as the Socceroos attempt to unlock a stodgy Saudi Arabia.
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.
Goalkeeper Mat Ryan is feeling the heat to keep his Socceroos spot - and he doesn't want it any other way.
Guess what? The ethnics haven't gone anywhere. They're still driving the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Real Madrid became the first team to successfully defend their European title in the Champions League era.
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.
Before the big game between Real Madrid and Juventus on Sunday morning, we take a look at the best five Champions League finals.
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