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‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Lydia Williams to retire from Matildas

‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Lydia Williams to retire from Matildas

After two decades, 103 caps, five World Cups and six Asian Cups, the 35-year-old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the national team - after her third Olympics this year in Paris.

  • by Emma Kemp

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Decisive call ends Bayern Munich’s hopes
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Decisive call ends Bayern Munich’s hopes

Bayern Munich players were left fuming after a contentious offside call was made a split second before a goal was scored.

Davies’ brilliant goal for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid
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Davies’ brilliant goal for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid

Alphonso Davies gave Bayern Munich the lead in their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid with a stunning effort.

Bayern Munich’s blunder punished by Real Madrid
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Bayern Munich’s blunder punished by Real Madrid

A simple mistake by Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper opened the door for Jose Luís Joselu Mato Sanmartín to score for Real Madrid.

Nacho shove denies Real Madrid equaliser
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Nacho shove denies Real Madrid equaliser

A shove by Nacho in the in-goal denied Real Madrid the equaliser in their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.

From Socceroos and Pele to a drug den. Now this stadium has been reborn

From Socceroos and Pele to a drug den. Now this stadium has been reborn

The condemned grandstand at the old St George Stadium, or Barton Park, was a magnet for anti-social behaviour. But a new redevelopment has ensured a broken piece of Sydney’s proud sporting history has been restored.

  • by Vince Rugari
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Dortmund double lead in Champions League semi-final
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Dortmund double lead in Champions League semi-final

Mats Hummels extended Dortmund’s lead to 2-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against PSG.

After Asian triumph, the Mariners are one trophy away from Australia’s GOAT conversation
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After Asian triumph, the Mariners are one trophy away from Australia’s GOAT conversation

Ten years after the Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, the Gosford-based Mariners have sealed another remarkable achievement. Now an unprecedented treble beckons.

  • by Vince Rugari
Another horror show from Spurs. Postecoglou will not survive many more
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Another horror show from Spurs. Postecoglou will not survive many more

The honeymoon ended some time ago but, after a 4-2 loss to Liverpool, the Australian coach and free-falling Tottenham could be headed for divorce if they don’t improve defensively next season.

  • by Daniel Zeqiri
The battle of Melbourne: Victory advance as Izzo breaks City hearts

The battle of Melbourne: Victory advance as Izzo breaks City hearts

Melbourne Victory rode four penalty saves from keeper Paul Izzo and some timely substitutes from coach Tony Popovic to win a thrilling A-League Men’s elimination final over Melbourne City on Sunday night.

  • by Roy Ward
‘I knew we weren’t losing’: Sydney FC sink City with second-half goal to claim fifth championship

‘I knew we weren’t losing’: Sydney FC sink City with second-half goal to claim fifth championship

Sydney FC have stamped themselves as the greatest A-League Women’s team after winning their fifth championship, the most of any club in the history of the competition, with a 1-0 defeat of Melbourne City. 

  • by Marnie Vinall