Issues
Jets assistant issues ACL challenge
Ian McCullough Newcastle assistant coach Mark Jones has challenged the Jets players to show they are good enough to play in the upcoming Asian Champions League campaign.
Soccer
Socceroos fans can at least dare to dream
Michael Lynch Tuesday night's must-win clash with Iraq in Sydney should hold no terrors.
Soccer
Socceroos not 'dancing the samba' yet: Neill
Sebastian Hassett Socceroos captain Lucas Neill might be brimming with confidence for Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier against Iraq at ANZ Stadium but he insists the Socceroos aren't "dancing the samba" just yet.
Soccer
The agony and the ecstasy of our World Cup odyssey
Such was the ease of the Socceroos' qualifying effort for the 2010 World Cup - Pim Verbeek's squad made it with several games to spare - that it's easy to forget Australia has tended to live on a...
Soccer
Pele doubts Brazil's ability
Brazil's current side is not good enough to win the Confederations Cup, legend Pele said.
Soccer
A winner, no Archie-bargy
Michael Lynch Effervescent, exuberant, an essential cog in the Socceroos' scoring armoury. He is a man who produces goals at regular intervals and celebrates in his own inimitable style when he does so.
Soccer
Fans flock for a slice of history
Sebastian Hassett The Socceroos will bid to secure a passage to Brazil in front of their biggest crowd since 2006.
Soccer
Davey saves day for Matildas in penalty shootout
David Barbeler The Matildas have beaten New Zealand on penalties in an international friendly.
The return of soccer's rainmakers
Michael Lynch The Socceroos could once again be the totemic team around which the whole sport coalesces.
Soccer
A-League more crucial than World Cup: Gallop
Sebastian Hassett FFA chief executive David Gallop says A-League is the defining yardstick for the code's success.
World Cup
Socceroos know the score to make it to Rio
Michael Lynch So how did it come to this? Australia could, by tonight, be virtually out of World Cup calculations. But at least Holger Osieck's men have their destiny in their own hands.
Soccer
Socceroos look for wintry advantage
Michael Lynch Socceroo coach Holger Osieck has found a practical use for Melbourne's infamously cold, showery winter weather, requesting that Etihad Stadium's retractable roof remain open during tonight's crucial...
Soccer
Japan ends Iraq's World Cup hopes with last-minute win
Doha Japan ended Iraq's chances of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup by scoring late to win 1-0 in a match played in the neutral territory of Qatar.
Football
Socceroos coach sorry for sexist slur
Deborah Gough Socceroos coach Holger Osieck says his sexist slur that 'women should shut up in public' was a joke.
Soccer
Socceroos feeling the Asian heat
Michael Lynch Be careful what you wish for. Australia's move into FIFA's Asian Football Confederation seven years ago was greeted as a triumph and the best route for the future development of the game.
Soccer
Schwarzer, Gallas on free transfers
London Veteran Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda and Tottenham Hotspur defender William Gallas were made available for free transfers on Friday among players released by...
Soccer
Fit Brosque expects to lose place
Sebastian Hassett Australia needs a draw or better against the Blue Samurai.
Soccer
Mourinho returns as Chelsea manager
London Jose Mourinho appointed for a second time, Premier League club confirms.
Brazil out to prove it can host World Cup
Rio de Janeiro Brazil is looking to convince sceptics that it can stage a successful World Cup next year.
Soccer
FFA denies Jordan claim
Michael Lynch FFA says it did send a welcoming party to Melbourne airport for the arrival of World Cup opponent Jordan and it does not know why national coach, Adnan Hamad, was held by Australian customs for four...
