Football
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PAOK to face Swiss challenge in Champions League qualifiers
PAOK Thessaloniki will meet Swiss powerhouse FC Basel 1983 in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round over two legs in late July and early August. At stake is a place …
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After last night’s draw, how will the Socceroos perform against Peru?
After France beat Peru in their match, the Socceroos must now defeat the South Americans in the final group game and France must beat Denmark if they are to progress …
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Van Marwijk ‘disappointed’ with Socceroos’ draw with Denmark
The Socceroos’ hopes of progressing out of the group stage remain alive following the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Samara on Thursday evening. However Australia is no longer the master …
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Heidelberg United remains on track to win back to back Dockerty Cup trophies
Heidelberg United remains on track to win back to back Dockerty Cup trophies after defeating Avondale FC 3-2 on Wednesday night in a torrid play-off match at Olympic Village to …
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World Cup bonanza on offer for Socceroos
The 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany was a momentous occasion for Australian football. After a 32-year wait from their previous finals appearance, the Socceroos exceeded expectations by making it …
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Russia fires five past Saudis in World Cup opener
Russia struck a goal rush in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup final defeating Saudi Arabia 5-0 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday morning. Two goals to …
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Coach sacking threatens Spain campaign
In the aftermath of Real Madrid’s third consecutive Championship League win, few could have predicted the chain of events leading to what has emerged as the biggest crisis to hit …
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Stan Lazaridis: Why Ange Postecoglou was better than Guus Hiddink
While playing for the Western Australian state team in 1995 against the touring English Premer League side West Ham, Stan Lazaridis was spotted by then Hammers coach Harry Redknapp who …
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Mourdoukoutas signs with Babbel’s Wanderers
Current Young Socceroos and former Sydney Olympic central defender Tass Mourdoukoutas has signed his first professional football contract by inking a two-year deal with A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers. The …
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Socceroos head to Budapest for final World Cup tune-up match
The long countdown to the Socceroos’ date with destiny against France in its opening World Cup match nears completion on Sunday morning when the Socceroos take on the 49th-ranked team …