Manchester United have agreed a transfer fee with Everton for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.

• Michael Lynch

Few people disagree that there is a need for an A-League second division.

• Neil Robinson

Manchester United are preparing to sell Wayne Rooney back to Everton as they lure Romelu Lukaku.

• Dominic Bossi

In case matters could not get any more embarrassing for Football Federation Australia, the organisation is set to be given a lesson in democracy from a North Korean official.

• Dominic Bossi

Western Sydney Wanderers snared La Liga regular Oriol Riera as their marquee for two years with a bold pitch to emulate his heroes.

• Michael Lynch

Steven Lowy succeeded his father Frank as chairman of the FFA about 18 months ago. Many regarded it as a controversial appointment at the time because it looked, through at least one prism, as though he was being bequeathed the most powerful position in the game as some sort of birthright.

• Dominic Bossi

Central Coast Mariners are set to sign Daniel De Silva as a marque player after agreeing to transfer terms with Roma.

• Dominic Bossi

FIFA has sent its harshest warning yet that it will disband the board of Football Federation Australia and remove chairman Steven Lowy by November 30 should he fail to implement a more inclusive and democratic system of governance for the game in Australia.

• Michael Lynch

World soccer's governing body FIFA has dealt FFA chairman Steven Lowy and his embattled board an embarrassing blow by rejecting its plan for a new local policy-making body.

• Michael Lynch

Former Melbourne City skipper Patrick Kisnorbo's progression through the coaching ranks at the Bundoora-based club has taken another step after he was named as head coach of the club's dual title-winning women's team.

• Vince Rugari

Brisbane Roar are close to signing two more import attackers - including a marquee player - to round out their A-League squad for next season, coach John Aloisi says.

• Dominic Bossi

Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal's record signing, will be on the plane to Australia next week where he is set to make his first appearance for the club in Sydney.

• Dominic Bossi

A former La Liga regular will be leading the line for Western Sydney Wanderers' attack next season after the club completed the signing of the first marquee player of the season, Spanish striker Oriol Riera.

• Dominic Bossi

It's one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year but the FFA couldn't sell the TV rights for Arsenal's first tour of Australia in 40 years.

• Michael Lynch

The highway linking Adelaide to Melbourne is the shortest between interstate capitals, which is just as well given the conveyor belt of players who have spent time at both Melbourne City and Adelaide United since the former came into the league in its sixth season.

• Michael Lynch

​ Adelaide City chairman Greg Griffin says the club will put its foot down and refuse to release five star youngsters for an Olyroo training camp and tournament later this month.

• Michael Lynch

The ground is continually shifting  in Australian soccer with speculation suggesting that moves are being made by disgruntled stakeholders to persuade FIFA to disband the FFA board and start afresh to determine a new governing body for the sport.

At the age of 36, and having won five Premier League titles, former Chelsea captain John Terry has embarked on a final challenge by signing a one-year contract with Championship side Aston Villa.

• Eamonn Tiernan

Michelle Heyman is a eyeing a remarkable Matildas comeback this month following a serious ankle injury.

• Barry Whelan

​Lars Stindl scored the only goal as Germany defeated Chile 1-0 on Sunday to win football's Confederations Cup for the first time.

Lionel Messi and his childhood sweetheart have married at a ceremony attended by some of the biggest names in soccer.

• Dominic Bossi

An A-League 2 could be close with the FFA forced to act on a national second division in exchange for support for their congress.

• Emma Kemp

​Sydney FC have two visa spots and extra salary-cap cash to play with after news Milos Dimitrijevic has left the A-League champions.

• Michael Lynch

Could Western Sydney's success be replicated in Australia's other big city, Melbourne?

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored twice in the opening eight minutes to set his side on the way to a 4-1 win over Mexico to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

• Dominic Bossi

Socceroos star Aaron Mooy has completed a permanent move to Premier League newcomers Huddersfield Town.

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored twice in the opening eight minutes to set his side on the way to a 4-1 win over Mexico to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored twice in the opening eight minutes to set his side on the way to a 4-1 win over Mexico to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

• Eamonn Tiernan

A-League veteran Nikolai Topor-Stanley has returned to the Newcastle Jets on a two-year deal.