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SuperCoach EPL: How to replace missing AFCON stars

Some of the biggest names in the Premier League will be missing for the next month for the Africa Cup of Nations. See the best replacements for your team here.

Dan Elkayam is being remembered as a happy, vibrant young man. Picture: Contributed

Sydney football club mourns player killed in Bondi terror attack

Local football club Rockdale Ilinden has remembered player Dan Elkayam as a passionate, vibrant young man who loved the Australian way of life after he was tragically killed at Bondi.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Juan Mata of the Victory in action during the round eight A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at AAMI Park on December 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

The Tackle: Mata has last laugh over ‘embarrassing’ Wanderers

Former EPL star Juan Mata was the spark Melbourne Victory needed against Adelaide, just hours after his former club WSW played one of the A-League’s most dour ever games.

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Will Ferdinand Cvek is in Barcelona's junior system

The Melbourne-born teen who has world football giants circling

Melbourne-born teenager Will Ferdinand Cvek has emerged as one of world football’s brightest talents, with the Socceroos to battle giants including England for his international allegiance.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Nikos Vergos of the Victory celebrates scoring a goal during the round eight A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at AAMI Park on December 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Vergos ends drought with brace in original derby win

Melbourne Victory striker Nikos Vergos has ended his marathon scoring drought in emphatic fashion by helping himself to a brace in his team’s 2-1 win over Adelaide United at AAMI Park.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Alana Jancevski of Melbourne Victory in action during the round six A-League Women match between Melbourne Victory and Canberra United at Home of the Matildas, on December 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Victory ‘bleeds success’: This star knows that better than most

She’s been a fan, an opponent and is now a star for her beloved Melbourne Victory. So when it comes to facing the club’s traditional rival, Alana Jancevski knows just how much it means.

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Chloe Logarzo-Berryhill returns for the Wanderers

From Italy to Sydney: Logarzo makes last-ditch Matildas bid

Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo-Berryhill has made the move from Italy to the A-League’s in a bid to earn selection in the Asian Cup squad.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Tameka Yallop of Brisbane Roar suffers an injury during the round six A-League Women match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)

Yallop headed for surgery, Asian Cup dream all but over

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop’s Asian Cup hopes are all but dashed with the veteran headed to surgery on her injured hamstring.

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Stuart Ritchie and his son Jack at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Photo: supplied Stuart Ritchie

FIFA slammed as Aussie fan’s bill hits $35k to attend World Cup

Socceroos fan Stuart Ritchie has attended every FIFA World Cup since ‘06, but the Aussie says he’s forking out ‘triple’ the price to attend in 2026, dropping $35,000 to attend with his son.

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All the latest NPL and VPL recruits.

Locked in: every NPL, VPL off-season signing

The new NPL Victoria and VPL seasons aren’t far away and clubs have been busy strengthening their lists for 2026. Check out all the confirmed signings at every club.

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Italian Fifa President Gianni Infantino shows the card reading FIFA during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Jia Haocheng / POOL / AFP)

‘Extortionate’, ‘astronomical’: Fans call out World Cup ticket prices

Football fans has demanded FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales after prices soared to five times Qatar 2022 levels, with supporters facing eye-watering prices for tickets.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in action during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Last chance’: Western United’s lifeline amid Pendlebury court battle

Struggling A-League team Western United has been thrown a lifeline, as the court saga between Pies’ star Scott Pendlebury and former mate Jason Sourasis continues.

Kusini Yengi of the Socceroos warms up prior to the Round 3 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park on November 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Mariners’ audacious, ‘unrealistic’, Socceroo bid falls flat

Central Coast Mariners have failed in an audacious bid to bring a Socceroo back to the A-League, as rivals Sydney FC wrap their own star striker in cotton wool.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Melissa Taranto of Adelaide United and Mackenzie Hawkesby of Sydney FC during the round two A-League Women match between Adelaide United and Sydney FC at ServiceFM Stadium, on November 08, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Jobs quit, no place to live: Impact of ‘scary’ Western United collapse

It took a heavy toll on not only herself, but her family and friends as well, now Melissa Taranto has found a silver lining to the ‘scary’ Western United collapse.

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KIRKBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on as Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, is seen during a Liverpool Training Session at AXA Training Centre on December 08, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

‘No right’: Prickly Slot confirms Reds retaliation after Salah rant

A defensive Arne Slot admits he was “surprised” by Mo Salah’s explosive rant but has refused to say whether the star has played his final game for Liverpool.

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South Melbourne celebrate its Australian Championship victory. Mark Avellino

From turmoil to triumph: Inside Hellas’ rise to national title

Six months ago South Melbourne stared down the barrel of a lost season. They made the extraordinary move to sack their coach, and the rest was history. Go inside the Hellas remarkable year.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Yuan Cong of the Wanderers is challenged by (L-R) Caley Tallon-Henniker, Kirsty Fenton and Abbey Lemon of Sydney FC during the round six A-League Women match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at Marconi Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Six years and counting… but not all doom and gloom for Wanderers

The Western Sydney Wanderers remain cursed in Sydney derbies, but they weren’t far away against their rivals. Catch up on the weekend of action here.

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Heidelberg United and Box Hill United will kick off the NPL and NPLW seasons.

Champions to kick off NPL, NPLW seasons

Reigning champions Heidelberg United and Box Hill United will kick off the new NPL and NPLW season but one powerhouse club has been left torn in two.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10:Socceroo supporters during the third round FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and China PR at Adelaide Oval on October 10, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Every game: Download your 2026 World Cup draw poster

We now have the full draw for the 2026 World Cup across North America, with Australia’s three group stage games locked in. See their path ahead by downloading your poster here.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Long of Brisbane Roar celebrates his game winning goal during the round seven A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Roar stunner shocks Adelaide in first A-League season loss

Brisbane Roar has handed Adelaide United its first loss of the A-League season, with a Chris Long strike in added time proving to be the difference in a heated Sunday clash.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC and Angus Thurgate of the Wanderers challenge for the ball during the round six A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at CommBank Stadium, on November 29, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Sydney sweating on A-League star’s hamstring injury

The availability of one of the A-League’s most in-form players is set to dominate the headlines this week, while one coach described his side’s performance as a “car crash”. It’s all in The Tackle.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Aziz Behich of the Socceroos celebrates scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Japan at Optus Stadium on June 05, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Revealed: Venues, dates for Socceroos World Cup fixtures

The Socceroos already knew who they’ll be facing in next year’s World Cup — and now the dates and venues have been officially revealed by FIFA. See the full fixture list.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Kaitlyn Torpey of the Matildas during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and New Zealand Football Ferns at Coopers Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Insider reveals where clubless Matilda could land

One of three Matildas who remain without a club just months out from the Asia Cup has a decision to make after fielding offers from across Europe. ERIN SMITH with the details.

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Winners and losers of FIFA World Cup Draw

FIFA World Cup: Winners and losers of the draw

Despite all the rules and regulations around the draw process for the FIFA World Cup, there is still a lot of luck involved when it comes to the group stage. Look at the winners and losers of the draw.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 05: Aziz Behich of the Socceroos celebrates scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Ja

‘A rude shock’: Popovic’s warning for World Cup as draw is revealed

The Socceroos have been drawn into a very favourable group for the 2026 World Cup, opening the door to make history, and coach Tony Popovic says no one should underestimate them. Full draw and group analysis.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Hana Lowry of Sydney FC kicks during the round two A-League Women's match between Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC at Perry Park on November 09, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

The Matilda who helped Lowry back from ACL heartbreak

A torn ACL destroyed Hana Lowry’s Matildas dream just one day before her debut, but the Sydney FC star is now eyeing the ultimate redemption story.

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Tiahna Roberston made the switch from hockey to football

How a cross-code deal backfired on a star shot-stopper’s mum

Tiahna Robertson’s mum let her switch to football under one condition, she’d play in what she thought was the safest spot on the field – countless fractures later she’s a Sydney FC shot-stopper.

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Melbourne Victory may have no choice but to recall Juan Mata this week. And they need him to produce some magic now more than ever. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Why Victory need a Mata miracle to get their season back on track

Melbourne Victory may be forced to recall former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata. And after hitting rock bottom following three straight losses, they need him to produce some magic now more than ever.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Joe Montemurro, Head Coach of the Matildas and Sam Kerr of the Matildas. after the win during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and New Zealand Football Ferns at Coopers Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘Why we play football’: Sam can’t hide smile on joyful Matildas return

Sam Kerr might have only played 45 minutes in her return to international football but her joy at joining the Matildas on home soil was evident as was coach Joe Montemurro’s stamp on the team.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Alanna Kennedy of the Matildas celebrates after scoring her teams first goal with Sam Kerr of the Matildas during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and New Zealand Football Ferns at Coopers Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

She’s back: Kerr returns as Tillies end 2025 with a bang

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has made a triumphant return, playing her first game for Australia in over two years, as the Tillies cruised past New Zealand in their final match of the year.

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