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US returns to top of women's football with Olympic gold

US returns to top of women's football with Olympic gold

Mallory Swanson's early second-half goal won the United States Olympic gold in women's football, denying Brazil's Marta a golden retirement present. 11 Aug 2024
Leeds grab late Championship draw with Portsmouth

Leeds grab late Championship draw with Portsmouth

USA international Brenden Aaronson got his English Championship campaign off to a flyer, netting a late goal to earn Leeds a point in a 3-3 draw with Portsmouth 11 Aug 2024
Matildas take heart from USA's turnaround in coach hunt

Matildas take heart from USA's turnaround in coach hunt

Football Australia can take heart from the rapid resurgence of the US under Emma Hayes as they search for Tony Gustavsson's replacement as Matildas coach. 9 Aug 2024
Former FIFA interim president Issa Hayatou dies

Former FIFA interim president Issa Hayatou dies

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou has died at the age of 77. 9 Aug 2024
Socceroo Souttar makes Sheffield United loan switch

Socceroo Souttar makes Sheffield United loan switch

Leicester's Australia defender Harry Souttar has penned a season-long loan deal with Sheffield United, while West Ham have signed Argentinian Guido Rodriguez. 7 Aug 2024
French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat soccer rival Argentina in the Olympic men's quarter-finals. 4 Aug 2024
FIFA ready to talk as calendar deadlock rumbles on

FIFA ready to talk as calendar deadlock rumbles on

FIFA have proposed talks with top soccer leagues and player unions as legal threats swirl around proposals to enlarge an already crammed international calendar. 2 Aug 2024
Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

The devastated Matildas have made a brief, what-might-have-been stop-off in Paris before flying home but were keen to defend departing coach Tony Gustavsson. 2 Aug 2024
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille. 1 Aug 2024
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics. 1 Aug 2024
Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Defending champions Canada lost their appeal following a drone-spying scandal, but have won through to the last eight of the Olympic women's soccer anyway. 1 Aug 2024
Saudis promise a discrimination free 2034 World Cup

Saudis promise a discrimination free 2034 World Cup

Human rights concerns overshadow Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup campaign but bid leaders say they are planning a competition "free of discriminatory practices". 1 Aug 2024
He is not racist: Fofana accepts Fernandez's apology

He is not racist: Fofana accepts Fernandez's apology

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana says club-mate Enzo Fernandez is not racist and that the fall-out from the Argentina players' offensive song has 'educated him a bit'. 1 Aug 2024
Klopp rules out filling US or England manager vacancies

Klopp rules out filling US or England manager vacancies

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is not interested in the United States or England vacancies but that things could be different "in a few months". 1 Aug 2024
Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

The Matildas are being hailed for their fantastic spirit in an astonishing 6-5 comeback win over Zambia - but the win couldn't hide alarming deficiencies. 29 Jul 2024
Pep Guardiola opens door for new contract at City

Pep Guardiola opens door for new contract at City

Pep Guardiola hasn't ruled out taking his time at Manchester City into a 10th year, in a major boost for Sky Blues fans. 27 Jul 2024