Sport
Soccer
Zadkovich eyes Roar resurgence after season of turmoil
After securing a two-year contract as head coach, Ruben Zadkovich insists the club can become a powerhouse their long-suffering fans can be proud of.
- by Joel Gould
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A-League player Angel Torres charged with rape, stalking and assault
The Colombian player was arrested in Terrigal over the alleged sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman.
- by Perry Duffin and Emma Kemp
‘I did want to go’: Teen sensation on Olyroos snub after Olympic qualifiers disaster
Nestory Irankunda has addressed his exclusion from Australia’s squad for this month’s Paris 2024 qualifiers, saying he would have liked the call-up.
- by Marnie Vinall
The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos
Cristian Volpato, the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues, will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Asian Cup
Winless, scoreless and out: Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster
Australia’s under-23 men have failed to reach the Paris Olympics. An undermanned squad at the qualifying tournament is one reason – but there are deeper issues.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney
Sydney is in the box seat to host the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after NSW was announced as one of three host states, while there was also a surprising omission.
- by Vince Rugari
Manchester United scrape into FA Cup final after astonishing Coventry comeback
Second-tier Coventry came back from three goals down to take the Premier League giants to extra time, only to lose on penalties after having a potential late winner ruled offside.
Bernardo brilliance catches Real out
Bernardo Silva's brilliant free kick catches Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin out.
Analysis
Socceroos
Going up? The Aussies on cusp of cracking the big leagues
As the European season reaches its conclusion, a number of Socceroos are vying for a spot in the top tiers of England, Italy, Germany, Spain and France.
- by Vince Rugari
Updated
Paris 2024
‘We fell asleep’: Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia
The result will invite fresh scrutiny of coach Tony Vidmar’s methods and selection decisions after 180 minutes of scoreless football from Australia’s under-23s.
- by Vince Rugari