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Robertson still committed to Socceroos: Arnold

Robertson still committed to Socceroos: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident Alex Robertson will remain loyal to Australia after being left out of the latest World Cup qualification squad. 30 Aug 2024
Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers

Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is excited by the return of German-based winger Nestory Irankunda as part of a strong squad for two World Cup qualifiers. 30 Aug 2024
Mbappé scoreless again as Real held to another draw

Mbappé scoreless again as Real held to another draw

Kylian Mbappé is still waiting to get on the scoresheet for Real Madrid in the league after the defending champions drew 1-1 at Las Palmas. 30 Aug 2024
Lukaku heads exits as Chelsea step up their clear-out

Lukaku heads exits as Chelsea step up their clear-out

Chelsea reduced their large squad with three departures, notably striker Romelu Lukaku moving to Napoli and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga loaned to Bournemouth. 30 Aug 2024
Champions League final repeats in new fixtures format

Champions League final repeats in new fixtures format

The new, expanded Champions League format has thrown up a series of repeat ties, including that of last year's final, and some less familiar clashes. 30 Aug 2024
Azzurri legend Pirlo sacked as Sampdoria manager

Azzurri legend Pirlo sacked as Sampdoria manager

Italy's 2006 World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo has been sacked from his coaching role at Serie B Sampdoria, after a poor start to the season. 30 Aug 2024
Uncapped quartet make Carsley's first England squad

Uncapped quartet make Carsley's first England squad

Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Tino Livramento and Angel Gomes have been called up for England duty by new boss Lee Carsely, but but Kyle Walker was omitted. 29 Aug 2024
Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal

Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal

Matildas veteran Aivi Luik says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her to withdraw from selection contention for the Olympic Games. 29 Aug 2024
Breakthrough win for Bilbao as Atletico held to a draw

Breakthrough win for Bilbao as Atletico held to a draw

Athletic Bilbao have broken through to pick up their first victory of the LaLiga season, but Atletico Madrid were held to a scoreless draw with Espanyol. 29 Aug 2024
Newcastle score in 19 seconds, win League Cup shootout

Newcastle score in 19 seconds, win League Cup shootout

Newcastle took the lead after just 19 seconds, then had to go through a penalty shootout to beat Nottingham Forest in their English League Cup thriller. 29 Aug 2024
Liverpool land Juventus forward Chiesa

Liverpool land Juventus forward Chiesa

Liverpool have agreed a four-year deal with Italy and Juventus forward Federico Chiesa. 29 Aug 2024
Uruguay's Izquierdo dies in hospital after collapse

Uruguay's Izquierdo dies in hospital after collapse

Uruguay's Juan Izquierdo has died at a hospital in Brazil, five days after collapsing during a game in Sao Paulo 29 Aug 2024
Arsenal and Brighton strengthen as Manchester City sell

Arsenal and Brighton strengthen as Manchester City sell

Arsenal and Brighton have both spent significant sums as Premier League clubs finalise their squads ahead of the upcoming closure of the transfer window. 28 Aug 2024
Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler

Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler

The Matildas flopped badly at the Paris Olympics, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation for the Asian Cup. 28 Aug 2024
Three in a row as Barcelona continue to reign in Spain

Three in a row as Barcelona continue to reign in Spain

Dani Olmo scored a late winner as he made a dream debut with Barcelona to take his side to a third win from three starts in the Spanish league. 28 Aug 2024
Premier League teams roll on in English League Cup

Premier League teams roll on in English League Cup

Premier League sides Brighton, Everton, Crystal Palace and Leicester flexed their muscles with easy wins over lower-tier sides in the English League Cup. 28 Aug 2024
Arsenal, Juventus and Poland keeper Szczesny retires

Arsenal, Juventus and Poland keeper Szczesny retires

Wojciech Szczesny, who played in goal for Arsenal and Juventus, and won 84 Poland caps, has announced his retirement stating his heart is "not there anymore". 27 Aug 2024
Ronaldo to receive special UEFA Champions award

Ronaldo to receive special UEFA Champions award

Striker Cristiano Ronaldo is to be given a special award for his goalcoring feats in the Champions League, UEFA has announced. 27 Aug 2024
Chelsea's main target is to offload players: Maresca

Chelsea's main target is to offload players: Maresca

Chelsea's new manager Enzo Maresca has been told he has to sell players to balance the club's books. 27 Aug 2024
Rodriguez returns to Spain, O'Riley joins Brighton

Rodriguez returns to Spain, O'Riley joins Brighton

Colombian James Rodriguez is back in Spain's La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, while Brighton have signed Celtic's Danish international Matt O'Riley. 27 Aug 2024
Sydney FC embrace Douglas Costa signing hype

Sydney FC embrace Douglas Costa signing hype

Douglas Costa's imminent arrival to Sydney FC has generated an incredible buzz in the change room and Rhyan Grant hopes it translates to the A-League's growth. 27 Aug 2024