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We can’t stop Australia taking our best GAA stars – but we can stop making it so easy
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Qualifiers - Group H: Malaysia 2-2 Australia
Vientiane: Malaysia and Australia shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group H tie at Lao National Stadium...
Youngest-ever National Programs Launched ahead of inaugural FIFA World Cups
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Xabi Alonso stepped in to block deadline day move for £21m Chelsea star
Alonso sees a role for him in the squad this season (Picture: Qin Zhicheng/VCG via Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso blocked a possible loan exit for...
Kevin-Prince Boateng leads Australia against Libya at Socca World Cup
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‘A cheeseburger worked really well': the secrets behind a record-breaking 152-hour run
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Cammy Devlin relives Rangers red card devastation as star details the Derek McInnes message fuelling success bid
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Rangers return to 11-goal venue with no margin for error as dedicated player opens up on 'devastating' moment
Australian and his teammates driven to keep Ibrox performances - and results - going in right direction
Done Deal: James Overy: Man United youngster finds new home with transfer to Sydney FC - Ben Jacobs
Manchester United youngster James Overy has left the club, joining Sydney FC in his native land of Australia.
The post Done Deal: James Overy: Man...
Europe Wrap: Top guns star with goals and debuts
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Bradford City transfer latest: Australian international defender joins from Championship club Portsmouth
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Female players voice concerns as transgender player wins top Australian women's soccer award
Football Victoria is under fire after a transgender player won a women's goalscoring award, sparking fairness and safety concerns
Sheffield United and Wrexham Transfer Talk As Deals Are Close To Confirmed, With Other Move Not Happening
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Midfielder swaps Wigan Athletic for a new challenge in Australia
Tyrese Francois will return to his native Australia with Brisbane Roar following his release from Wigan Athletic this summer.
Premier League and Champions League champion thinks McInnes is out of his depth at Rangers
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Match Review: Boro 3 West Brom 1
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MN: Tribute to Franco Baresi planned before Milan-Venezia – details
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Sources: Brereton Diaz undergoing Sheffield United medical after offer accepted
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Video: Postecoglou was right: Ronaldo's roar makes the headlines
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Dario Vidosic to step down as Brighton manager just before new WSL season
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"He was dancing and singing": Postecoglou drops a surprise about Ronaldo
Explosive comments from the Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou, manager of Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, about his Portuguese player Cristiano...
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David Beckham left 'astonished' by Prince Harry's behaviour during Invictus Games visit
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Canada sees small bump in international visitors during FIFA World Cup, numbers show
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Strictly's Amy Dowden claims this year's celebs are the best dancers yet and insists the core of the show 'is not changing' - after fans branded the lineup the 'worst' in its 22-year history
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Former Australia coach Arnold stays on as Iraq head coach
Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold has renewed his contract with the team until 2027, the country's FA said on Monday.
Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage' may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
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Irankunda seals Sporting move
Kuala Lumpur: Australian Nestory Irankunda earned a big-money move from Watford to Sporting CP in Portugal on Saturday in a deal until 2031.
Could you save money on your mortgage? As house prices cool and lender rivalry heats up, experts say Australians should ask
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Socceroos forward Nestory Irankunda pens deal with Portuguese giants Sporting
Sporting officially announced the signing of young Australian international forward Nestory Irankunda via social media on Saturday, with the...
Chelsea vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Pre-season friendly latest score and lineups
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Chelsea take on Real Sociedad in their final pre-season friendly game this afternoon...
ITV bosses forced to delay I'm A Celeb return as first campmates leaked
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'We rate him highly': Portsmouth boss on why luckless attacker still has bright Fratton Park future
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Celtic are reportedly on the verge of landing Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo as they look to increase their defensive depth.Reports have emerged...
Tuttosport: Pulisic and Amorim acquainted with Torino still the target – the latest
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Ruben Amorim and Christian Pulisic were finally acquainted for the first time at Milanello on Wednesday, with an update on his...
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The Australian teenager penned a five-year contract with City
Herrington joins Hull; Trezeguet moves to Al Riyadh
Kuala Lumpur: Australia defender Lucas Herrington has secured a move to English Premier League side Hull City, while Egypt international Mahmoud...
DONE DEAL: Hull City confirm signing of Aussie wonderkid Lucas Herrington
Hull City have confirmed the signing of highly rated Australian youngster Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids.
Colorado Rapids confirm sale of star teenager center back Lucas Herrington to Hull City for club record fee
The Colorado Rapids have sold 18-year-old center back Lucas Herrington to Premier League side Hull City, they announced Wednesday afternoon....
Colorado Rapids transfer Lucas Herrington to Hull City in historic deal
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Hull City transfer latest: Tigers sign history-making international defender
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Australian World Cup starlet seals dream Premier League move to Hull City
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Headlined by Nestory Irankunda and Lucas Herrington, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January's Asian Cup loomingFrom...
Watford star Irankunda lands in Lisbon to join Portuguese giants Sporting CP
Nestory Irankunda, the 20-year-old Australian international winger, arrived in Lisbon this Tuesday to become a new signing for Sporting.
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Three reasons why Chelsea’s latest valuation of Nicolas Jackson is too low
Nicolas Jackson was part of Chelsea’s squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, but the Blues still appear to be open to...
Official: RC Strasbourg sign Filip Jörgensen on loan from Chelsea
As expected, Filip Jörgensen will be spending the season on loan at sister-club RC Strasbourg, with the move made official earlier today. Jörgensen...
Reece James’ role in Chelsea team has become much clearer after pre-season tour
Reece James missed Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Australia and Asia following his participation at this year’s World Cup. Nevertheless, we still...
Friendly | Juventus 2-0 Palermo: Yildiz and Milik seal victory in Australia
Juventus have ended their pre-season tour of South-East Asia and Australia with a 2-0 victory...
PS: Adelaide United (AUS) 0-2 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)
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Palermo vs Juventus Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats
Palermo faced Juventus on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, in an international pre-season friendly. The Palermo vs...
Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Palermo
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Chelsea keeper Jorgensen joins Strasbourg on loan
Filip Jorgensen has joined Strasbourg on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The goalkeeper, 24, recently left Chelsea's pre-season camp in Australia...
Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino's head
Football Australia issues statement in support of Asian federationCalls for ‘clear and credible action' in response to Fifa crisisFootball...
League Two 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers
Salford and Chesterfield look set to challenge for promotion, while Rochdale and York could struggle after managerial changesSalford meekly lost...
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After Chelsea’s pre-season tour, it’s clear which formation Xabi Alonso should use
Xabi Alonso has been a man of his word since taking over Chelsea, proving that during the club’s pre-season tour of Australia and Asia. Before...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Irish/Australian Former Sky Blue Striker Is 41. ‘Happy Birthday’ Roy!
In the third of today’s Sky Blue birthdays (and the second Irish one) we say ‘Many Happy Returns’ to former Sky Blue forward Roy O’Donovan who was...
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Xabi Alonso and Chelsea have finished their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, concluding it with a 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta’zim on...
CorSport: Cardinale and Amorim to hold market summit – six exits and three signings possible
By: Oliver Fisher
Gerry Cardinale and Ruben Amorim are expected to have a face-to-face discussion soon to discuss the transfer business required....
Australian soccer thrown into chaos just weeks out from the new season
Australian soccer has been plunged into fresh turmoil just weeks before the new season after Western United were officially removed from the A-League
Four Chelsea players join Xabi Alonso for a round of golf at former LIV Golf venue
Chelsea have just finished their extraordinary pre-season tour of Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Blues have played five matches...
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Chelsea concluded their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia with a 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta’zim. While on tour, Xabi Alonso’s side also...
Sources: Sheffield United submit improved Harry Souttar offer
Sheffield United have made an improved offer of £8million to sign Leicester City defender Harry Souttar, sources have told Football Insider.The...
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MN: Amorim grants Milan players two days off ahead of Man Utd preparations
By: Isak Möller
Following the pre-season commitments in Australia and Indonesia, the AC Milan players will now enjoy a few days off before getting...
GdS: Players tested, but no identity – Chelsea defeat sobering for Amorim and Milan
By: Isak Möller
It was a tough defeat for AC Milan in their third pre-season friendly, losing 3-0 to Chelsea, and now Ruben Amorim faces a...
Milan vs Chelsea – Official Lineups as Leao and Modric start for Rossoneri
Milan close their Australia and Asia tour against Chelsea in Jakarta, with Rúben Amorim handing...