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Matildas captain Kerr goes global on latest FIFA video game cover
The Australia and Chelsea striker is pictured alongside Kylian Mbappe on the cover of FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition, the first time a woman has been featured globally.
- by Glenn Moore
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‘No regrets’: Why the Socceroos’ best goalkeeper won’t be at the World Cup
Mitch Langerak has been Australia’s most in-form custodian at club level for the past few years, but says he has made peace with his decision to prematurely retire from international football.
- by Vince Rugari
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Manchester United draw 74,000 fans in MCG victory over Melbourne Victory
Manchester United claimed a 4-1 victory in a friendly against Melbourne Victory at the MCG on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
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A-League Men
Once compared with Messi and Ronaldo, this Liverpool reject could sign for Sydney FC
Lazar Markovic was once regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in European football - now he’s 28 and on course for the A-League.
- by Vince Rugari
MCG preparing to see red when United fans flock to friendlies
New coach Erik ten Hag says his team is ready for a different culture and different approach when United play Melbourne Victory at the MCG on Friday night, and Marcus Rashford says he and his teammates are looking forward to the challenge.
- by Marnie Vinall
Six storylines to watch as the Premier League’s pre-season comes to Australia
Manchester United, Aston Villa, Leeds United and Crystal Palace will continue their preparations for the new season with a series of matches here over the next month - here’s what to look out for.
- by Vince Rugari
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A-League Men
Victory sign ex-Man United ace in big-name boost for A-League
Portuguese international and four-time Premier League winner Nani has flown into Melbourne just in time to make his debut in a pre-season friendly against his old side.
- by Vince Rugari
From the Archives, 1982: Italians celebrate World Cup victory
“Italia, Italia!...” 40 years ago, the Herald was there as Sydney’s flag-waving, car-hopping, trumpet-blaring soccer fans celebrated Italy’s World Cup win.
- by Staff reporter and Brian Curran
Radio silence from Rogic as Arnold tells Mooy to find regular minutes
Tom Rogic has been spotted in Sydney but Graham Arnold is no closer to understanding why his star midfielder missed their World Cup play-off against Peru - or what lies ahead for him at club level.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos to count on ‘home ground advantage’ at Qatar World Cup
The COVID pandemic and a fluke of the draw has given Australian coach Graham Arnold reason for confidence ahead of the World Cup in November.
- by Cameron Atfield
‘Slap in the face’: Sydney FC legend slams Ninkovic’s move to Wanderers
Sydney FC great Alex Brosque has criticised the Sky Blues, the Wanderers and former teammate Milos Ninkovic for a transfer he says should never have happened.
- by Dominic Bossi