Soccer

A spectacular long range effort from Kyra Cooney-Cross has helped the Matildas to a dominant 5-0 win over New Zealand in Australia's penultimate game before hosting the Asian Cup in March.

The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport's strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage.

Ahead of two friendlies against their trans-Tasman rivals, the Matildas are mindful they cannot waste any time in the build-up to next year's Asian Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal matches at the men's World Cup, despite receiving a red card in a qualifier.

Ranked 63rd in the world, India will need to finish ahead of Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei to progress through next year's Women's Asian Cup and have a chance at their first-ever World Cup qualification.

Michelle Heyman is 'uncomfortable' with the A-League Women continuing without international players as the Matildas prepare for their last matches before the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Idrissa Gueye is involved in a heated moment with Michael Keane during Everton's Premier League match against Manchester United.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola apologises to a camera operator after an incident during his side's Premier League defeat at Newcastle United.

Veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo responds to a recent high-profile send-off with a brilliant bicycle kick for his Al-Nassr side in the Saudi Pro League. 

Since becoming a professional, Valentino Yuel has played in Australia's A-League, as well as for clubs in Türkiye, Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Libya and now Hong Kong.

After four years in exile, some of Afghanistan's female footballers have returned to the pitch, giving hope to those still in the country, fighting for basic rights. 

Premier League clubs agree to the establishment of spending caps in England's top flight, beginning in the 2026/27 campaign.

In a player-of-the-match performance, Ellie Carpenter sends Chelsea fans into a frenzy with a brilliant goal against European heavyweights Barcelona.

Montpellier responds to racism allegations made by Matildas forward Mary Fowler, who says a teammate gave her bananas as a departing gift in 2022.

Sam Kerr will miss Chelsea's Women's Champions League match against Barcelona on Friday, just days after her club manager said she was likely to play.

Although only semi-professional footballers, these players are helping reshape the face of the game for less-established football nations, while representing their heritage. 

Socceroos star Mary Fowler says she dealt with depression and self-harm, as well as racism from her teammates during her time with Montpellier. 

With a population of just over 150,000, the Caribbean island nation of Curaçao will become the smallest nation ever to play at the World Cup after a scoreless draw with Jamaica secured its passage to next year's tournament. 

Elon Musk made his first visit to the White House since leaving his role in the Trump administration earlier this year.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic laments a "disappointing" penalty decision as the Socceroos fall to a 3-0 loss to Colombia in New York.