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Australian referee cleared over "white supremacy" hand gesture
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (499+ words) FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture. Australian video assistant referee (VAR) Shaun Evans has denied he intended to make a deliberate hand…...
Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (638+ words) Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener. Take a bow, Tony Popovic. The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a…...
Socceroos legend pours more fuel on American fire
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (574+ words) Socceroos legend Harry Kewell has poured more fuel on the feud brewing between Australia and co-hosts USA ahead of their massive clash at the World Cup. American pundit Mike Grella sparked the war of words after declaring the Socceroos would…...
'Showed the world': Beach stars in Socceroos' triumph
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (547+ words) Patrick Beach was contentiously picked over captain Maty Ryan in goal against Turkey, but silenced any doubters with a stunning performance. Patrick Beach had two days to dwell on dislodging Maty Ryan as Australia's starting goalkeeper before he turned in…...
Battling Kyrgios berates umpire in close-fought defeat
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (549+ words) Nick Kyrgios displayed some of the old touches, including a brush with authority, as his return continued with an encouraging display in a battling defeat. Nick Kyrgios has shown flashes of his old magic and even a little argumentative spark…...
World Cup erupts into chaos as riots rock opening night
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (506+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off under a cloud after riots erupted outside the stadium and chaos unfolded both on and off the pitch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has burst into life amid violent clashes, allegations of Molotov cocktail…...
Socceroos' first World Cup opponents score big win
1+ week, 6+ day ago (424+ words) Australia's first opponents at the World Cup, Turkey, have scored a thumping warm-up win, while another Group D opponent in Paraguay announced their squad. The Socceroos" first opponents at the World Cup will head to North America full of confidence…...
Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper
3+ week, 6+ day ago (406+ words) The team's frontline stars are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up. Fresh off claiming Women's Super League glory with Manchester City, Mary Fowler will return to the Matildas squad on…...
Sam Kerr makes shocking announcement
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (581+ words) Matildas captain Sam Kerr is to end her glittering Chelsea career at the end of the season, the Women's Super League giants have announced. Sam Kerr is to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down…...
Why Marseille should be your next escape
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) From wild coastal hikes to vibrant street life, Maeve Dermody shares how Marseille reshaped her outlook on motherhood, work and travel. It was in 2022 that AFI-nominated Australian actor Maeve Dermody " best known for her role in Beautiful Kate and as…...