Soccer

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou joins other Premier League managers in slamming suggestions football needs a sin bin and blue card as being a backwards step in the sport's development.

Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health. 

Former members of the Afghan National Women's team who fled the Taliban are now playing in exile in Melbourne. But they're still fighting for recognition on the world stage.

The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers?

Jordan, playing in its first Asian Cup semifinal, shows no signs of being overwhelmed by the occasion, as it eliminates powerhouse South Korea with a 2-0 victory.

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez did not take the pitch in their side's friendly against Hong Kong IX, leading to the local government asking for an explanation from the tour organisers.

Katrina Gorry is beginning to look like the best signing of the Women's Super League transfer window after helping West Ham to an historic win over Arsenal.

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says criticism and abuse of Australia's players during the team's failed Asian Cup tilt went too far.

South Korea clinched the win from the Socceroos in the Asia Cup quarter-final match.

Two goals and an assist from Matildas star Cortnee Vine helps Sydney FC see off Perth Glory 3-1 in their A-League Women clash at Leichhardt Oval.

Adi Lewanavanua and Eleina McDonald are amongst a growing group of female sports commentators in Fiji, embracing the opportunity to break into the male-dominated industry.

The napkin on which European powerhouse Barcelona promised to sign a teenage Lionel Messi will be auctioned next month for a starting price of 300,000 pounds.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his squad is shattered after relinquishing a lead in their 2-1 extra-time loss to South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

They were minutes away from a heroic win in Qatar, but a South Korean comeback saw Australia tumble out of the Asian Cup at the quarterfinal stage after crashing to a 2-1 defeat, with midfielder Aiden O'Neill shown a straight red card in extra time.

Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci becomes the sixth player to leave the A-League club this season, making a blockbuster move to English Premier League bolters Aston Villa.

An independent cybersecurity research company claims to have exposed flaws in Football Australia's digital infrastructure, with millions of participants potentially affected.

The napkin Lionel Messi signed to join Barcelona as a 13-year-old is up for auction in March, but that's nothing compared to some of the other odd pieces of sports memorabilia that have gone under the hammer.

Ange Postecoglou's Spurs are back in the  Premier League's top four after beating Brentford in a five-goal thriller.

The Socceroos will meet South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals after Jurgen Klinsmann's charges beat Saudi Arabia on penalties in the round of 16.

With the Asian Cup heating up, Mitch Duke's return after an injury could be the spark Australia needs to surge through to the semifinals.

Meet the Dorking football coach pushing to take his team from local park soccer to one of the biggest leagues in the world.

Caitlin Foord scores the winning goal for Arsenal against Liverpool, while fellow Matildas star Mary Fowler again comes off the bench late.

Australia advances to the final eight of the Asian Cup after a 4-0 win over Indonesia.

Taking on a team ranked 98 places above it, Maidstone repels 38 shots at goal and converts its two efforts to pull off an FA Cup heist.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold laments the short A-League Men season, taking aim at its "NRL and AFL" model.