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Soccer
‘Nothing short of farcical’: Matildas alumni at war over FA’s history U-turn
A longstanding dispute within the women’s soccer community in Australia has erupted after a decision which strips Julie Dolan of her status as the Matildas’ first captain.
- by Vince Rugari
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Rice altercation with Slovakian manager
Declan Rice was caught in a heated altercation with Slovakian manager Francesco Calzona after England survived an early scare to advance to the quarterfinals.
‘People talk a lot of rubbish’: Bellingham hits back at critics as last-gasp stunner saves England
Gareth Southgate’s side was on the verge of being knocked out by Slovakia at Euro 2024 until the Real Madrid star’s overhead kick took the game to extra time.
- by Matt Law
England survive at Euros after late stunner
England made it through to the next stage of the Euros thanks to a stunning winner in the 95th minute.
Analysis
European Championships
Robotinho predicts the result of every round of 16 match at Euro 2024
Spain thrilled, Austria surprised and England, predictably, stank the place out during the group stage. But how will they and the other 13 teams left at Euro 2024 fare in the first knock-out round of the competition?
- by Robotinho, Mark Stehle and Emma Kemp
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan, Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
- by Vince Rugari
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
- by Vince Rugari
Postecoglou lures A-League double act to join Tottenham staff
Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo, who guided the Central Coast Mariners to last year’s A-League title, have become Ange Postecoglou’s newest understudies at the Premier League club.
- by Vince Rugari
Good draw, bad draw: Dour England do enough to top Euros group
A scoreless draw with Slovenia - combined with the Denmark-Serbia stalemate - means Gareth Southgate’s side will avoid the tournament favourites until the final.
- by Ciaran Fahey
Euros wrap: Portugal flog Turkey, Belgium down Romania
A Turkish howler assisted Portugal on its way to a 3-0 win, Georgia and the Czech Republic drew, and Belgium beat Romania 2-0.