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Women's soccer 'at risk of mass job losses' around the globe

Women's soccer 'at risk of mass job losses' around the globe

The coronavirus pandemic presents an "almost existential threat" to the women's game, the global union for professional soccer players has warned.

  • by Katie Whyatt

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Fox Sports, FFA on path to divorce after A-League instalment not paid
A-League

Fox Sports, FFA on path to divorce after A-League instalment not paid

Foxtel has not paid the final quarterly instalment of the A-League TV deal, prompting stakeholders to feel it is the beginning of the end of the 15-year partnership.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Premier League clubs call for season to end by July 1
EPL

Premier League clubs call for season to end by July 1

Just under half of Premier League clubs are pushing for the season to finish by July 1 to avoid "contract chaos", even if that means there is not enough time to play all remaining games.

'We will not act unilaterally': FFA rules out early A-League return
A-League

'We will not act unilaterally': FFA rules out early A-League return

FFA chief James Johnson won't follow the lead of the NRL, promising the A-League will only resume with the blessing of all governments.

  • by Dominic Bossi
'More in our favour': Delayed Olympics to benefit weary Matildas
2020 Tokyo Olympics

'More in our favour': Delayed Olympics to benefit weary Matildas

The Matildas had one of the busiest, travel-heavy schedules in international women's soccer over the past two years.

Matildas midfielder Amy Harrison seals move to Dutch giants, PSV Eindhoven
Matildas

Matildas midfielder Amy Harrison seals move to Dutch giants, PSV Eindhoven

Amy Harrison joins the growing exodus of Matildas to Europe after signing a one-year deal with the Dutch league leaders.

  • by Dominic Bossi
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Socceroos' World Cup qualifying path may be shortened
FIFA World Cup

Socceroos' World Cup qualifying path may be shortened

International matches may be pushed back to 2021 due to travel restrictions and the need to give club competitions the chance to resume.

Why cancellation of NPL NSW season would be disaster for A-League
NPL

Why cancellation of NPL NSW season would be disaster for A-League

A competition slated to provide dozens of players to an expanded top tier is at risk of being scrapped as NPL clubs voice fears over financial and logistical costs of a restart.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Socceroos eager to play in postponed Copa America
Copa America

Socceroos eager to play in postponed Copa America

Jackson Irvine is keeping his fingers crossed the coronavirus pandemic won't cost the Socceroos their chance to take on South America's best footballers in their backyard.

Spurs declare Kane sale to United not on
EPL

Spurs declare Kane sale to United not on

Tottenham Hotspur have no intention of selling Harry Kane to Manchester United this northern hemisphere summer.

92 games in 35 days: Premier League's ambitious plan to finish season
EPL

92 games in 35 days: Premier League's ambitious plan to finish season

There are hopes that the Premier League could resume in June with a marathon five-week football feast set to crown the 2019/20 champions.

  • by Jason Burt