Olympics
Soccer
Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics
Michael Lynch Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.
Kewell puts club future before Olympics
Liam FitzGibbon Harry Kewell says it would be a "dream" to represent Australia at the Beijing Olympics but he needs to sort out his club future first.
FIFA bar Vukovic from Olympics
Soccer's world governing body FIFA has overturned a decision by Football Federation Australia that allowed goalkeeper Danny Vukovic to play at the Olympics.
Vukovic eligible to play at Olympics
Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic will be eligible to play at the Olympics.
Beijing Olympics 'key for 2010 Cup'
By Liam FitzGibbon Fulham defender Adrian Leijer says the prospect of figuring in the Socceroos' 2010 World Cup campaign is helping to drive Australia's under 23 players.
Socer
Brazil-England soccer friendly back on
The Brazil-England soccer friendly on Sunday is set to go ahead after a judge overruled a previous court order that had suspended the match on safety grounds.
Soccer
Au revoir: Beckham to retire at season's end
David Beckham says he will retire from professional football at the end of the European season.
Soccer
Victory's South American Kiwi gains praise
Michael Lynch Marco Rojas has had a lot of international exposure for one so young.
Soccer
Clean slate for Victory skipper
Michael Lynch The past 10 months have been very forgettable for Melbourne Victory skipper Adrian Leijer.
Soccer
Chelsea out to emulate Barca flair
Henry Winter Those who keep the blue flag flying high will not worry about ''winning ugly'' accusations thrown Chelsea's way.
Soccer
Heart set to sign former Socceroo Garcia to bolster side
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart to sign former Socceroo Richard Garcia, subject to his passing a medical.
Soccer
Socceroos skipper still wandering
Western Sydney Wanderers appear unlikely to make a move for Lucas Neill after coach Tony Popovic claimed the Socceroos captain was not on his radar.
New Zealand PM busted for bagging Beckham
UK tabloids are having a field day with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key's lowly opinion of English football star David Beckham's intellect.
Soccer
Nix a timely test for Victory
Michael Lynch It doesn't seem to matter how competitive Wellington is, it always seems to struggle against Melbourne Victory.
Soccer
Young Socceroos make U-20 World Cup
The Young Socceroos are celebrating after a hat-trick from striker Corey Gameiro fired them into next year's FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
FIFA removes ban on hijab
Lucy Swinnen Women soccer players who wear headscarves can now compete internationally.
Foreigners, locals to form a long queue
Michael Lynch Best-placed local candidate for Heart job would be assistant Ante Milicic.
Soccer
FIFA to decide on Roos to Iraq
Zurich FIFA will soon decide if Iraq is safe enough to host World Cup qualifying matches again.
Paul Okon to guide Young Socceroos
Former Socceroos captain Paul Okon has been appointed coach of Australia's under-20 team.
