‘Beyond insane’: Why pay $500 million for one player? Prestige
Neymar da Silva Santos Jr, known simply as Neymar, will relocate to top French club Paris Saint-Germain in a move that has little to do with business and more to do with prestige.
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Matildas hit every KPI, it's time their bosses did the same
They're Australia's most successful national team. But why aren't the Matildas marketable?
Matildas blitz Brazil to win first silverware since 2010
The Matildas have claimed their first trophy in seven years as they dismantled a Brazilian lineup 6-1 at the Tournament of Nations in the United States.
Broich joins Brisbane City's A-League expansion bid
A-League icon Thomas Broich has begun his coaching career in Brisbane, but not with the Roar.
'Neymar signs five-year contract with PSG'
Brazilian international Neymar has signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
Two Joeys sent home from tournament in Thailand for alleged shoplifting
Two Australian youth team players were kicked out of last month's 2017 ASEAN Under-15 championships in Thailand after allegedly being caught stealing from a local shop.
Phoenix move away from signing New Zealand players
Until the A-League breaks for international windows, Wellington Phoenix are all-but giving up hope of becoming football's answer to the New Zealand Warriors.
Jedinak could miss World Cup qualifiers
Australian captain Mile Jedinak's hopes of appearing in a Socceroos shirt for World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand appear dashed.
Gold Coast United back from the dead
Gold Coast United are back from the dead.
Soccer's $330 million man: Neymar set to move to PSG
The Brazilian is expected to complete the richest transfer in soccer history, more than doubling the previous record.
Rogic's Celtic squeeze through in Champions League
Scottish champions Celtic squeezed past Rosenborg to qualify for the playoff round of the Champions League, but there was no such joy for four times European champions Ajax Amsterdam who were eliminated.
Sydney make FFA Cup history, Mariners out
Sydney FC have strolled to the biggest win in FFA Cup history, while Central Coast have again been sent packing by state-league opposition in the round of 32.
Australian sporting codes at the crossroads
Some codes have travelled so far down the corporate path, they are too business-oriented to be called a sport.
The footballer worth a quarter of a billion dollars
Brazilian striker Neymar is leaving FC Barcelona, with the club confirming the news on Twitter on Wednesday.
FFA set to cut A-League marquee player fund
A major fund set aside for bringing high-profile players to the A-League will be scrapped a year after it came into effect.
Matildas doing Australia's chances of hosting World Cup no harm
In many ways, the Matildas mission in America is ambassadorial.
Marquee signing steals last-ditch winner for Wanderers
There was late drama but still no magic as Western Sydney Wanderers clinch a last-gasp win over Wellington in the FFA Cup.
Heidelberg United knock out Perth in FFA Cup upset
Heidelberg United have become the fourth state-level side in FFA Cup history to knock off an A-League opponent, downing Perth 1-0 in the first giant-killing story of 2017.
Arsenal owner launches big-game hunting TV channel in Australia
Barely a fortnight after Arsenal left Australia, their owner is set to tap the market once more for a sickening hunting app that encourages the murder of lions and elephants.
De Silva cleared to make Mariners debut
Central Coast Mariners coach Pual Okon confirmed marquee signing Daniel De Silva is eligible to make his club debut on Wednesday night despite fears of red tape delaying his registration.
Manchester United sign midfielder Matic from Chelsea
Manchester United have signed Serbia international Nemanja Matic on three-year contract.
Les Murray and Johnny Warren: 'Mr and Mrs Soccer'
SBS broadcasting legend Les Murray has died at the age of 71 following a long illness.
Shorten calls for state funeral for Les Murray
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has led the tributes for SBS pundit Les Murray, calling for a state funeral.
Socceroos' ranking forces Milligan back to A-League
Melbourne Victory have swooped to re-sign their A-League winning captain Mark Milligan after the Socceroo missed out on a dream move to England.
Les Murray: Migrant, icon, idol... larger than life, without the ego
How the national icon of Les Murray made the most junior person in the building feel like an equal.
Matildas star Hayley Raso says they can become best in world
Matildas and Canberra United star Hayley Raso says Australia can beat any team in the world on their day.
Sydney FC close to signing Polish international
Sydney FC's title defence is set to be boosted by the addition of Polish international Adrian Mierzejewski.
Soccer broadcaster Les Murray dead at 71
Veteran broadcaster Les Murray has died after a long illness.
Les was a trusted mate and tireless fighter for football
Les had our trust and that of the football community. We knew Les would show us the best of the game, and that he would stand up for us.
Marquee signing to miss Wanderers' upcoming FFA Cup tie
New marquee man Alvaro Cejudo will be kept on ice for Western Sydney's FFA Cup tie with Wellington on Tuesday night.