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Ugly send off leaves Scotland in hole
Host Germany opened the European Championship with a confidence-boosting 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland.
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Vine leaves Sydney FC for US as Kerr pranks Chelsea fans before re-signing
The Matildas skipper has opted to stay at her WSL club, but the A-League Women has been dealt a blow with Cortnee Vine leaving less than 12 months after her World Cup heroics.
- by Anna Harrington
Analysis
European Championships
And the winner is … Robotinho predicts the Euro 2024 champions
After a mixed return at last year’s Women’s World Cup, our resident AI football expert is back to find the winner of the European Championships, which kicked off on Saturday.
- by Robotinho, Mark Stehle and Emma Kemp
Kerr's emotional Chelsea announcement
Sam Kerr gave an emotional message to Chelsea supporters on social media before announcing a contract extension.
Pitch invader tasered at baseball game
A pitch invader was tasered by police during an MLB clash between Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Melbourne Victory search for coach as Tony Popovic exits
The former Socceroos defender spent three seasons at Victory, leading the club to an Australia Cup title as well as an A-League Men semi-final and grand final.
Matildas star Alanna Kennedy on going for gold in Paris
Matildas star Alannna Kennedy has shared what it's been like riding Matildas fever as the football team hopes for Olympic glory in Paris.
Matildas veteran welcomes second baby six weeks before Olympics
Midfielder Katrina Gorry and her fiancee Clara Markstedt announced the new addition in an Instagram post, sharing photos of daughter Harper with her baby brother.
- by Emma Kemp
Yengi stars, Irankunda scores as Socceroos thrash Palestine in Perth
Graham Arnold’s side got rid of the cobwebs of last week’s sluggish win over Bangladesh to turn on the style in a 5-0 romp.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
Australian soccer
You had to look closely, but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh
The performances of Nestory Irankunda, Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary Thursday night in Dhaka.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos scrape 2-0 win over Bangladesh, Irankunda makes debut
Nestory Irankunda made a surprise starting debut for the Socceroos in a scrappy 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in tough conditions in Dhaka on Thursday night.
- by Vince Rugari