Paul Wade shares some of his fondest memories playing under the legendary Ferenc Puskas. MELBOURNE — There are a lot of statues in Melbourne’s Olympic precinct. Bronze statues encircle the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, tributes to immortals of Australian sport such as Norm Smith, Betty Cuthbert and the great Sir Donald Bradman, while just across
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Gab Marcotti says players need to be completely transparent with donations made to aid the coronavirus fight. Barcelona’s players and supporters come together to show their support in the fight against coronavirus. There has been a spike in anxiety and depression among professional football players during the COVID-19 crisis, a study has found. Australia’s player
Harry Kewell was spotted in the crowd as Hibernian defeated St Johnstone 4-1 on Saturday. Socceroos legend Harry Kewell has been linked with the vacant manager’s position at Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. Kewell was spotted in the crowd as Hibs accounted for St Johnstone 4-1 t McDiarmid Park on Saturday. The 41-year-old refused to deny
Rudi Gutendorf’s globe-trotting career, spanning half a century, saw him coach a record 55 teams. Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93, according to several German media outlets. Born in Koblenz on the banks of the Rhine, the man dubbed “Restless Rudi”
Pep Guardiola’s side were in fine form at the Etihad Arena as Sergio Aguero scored twice in a 4-0 win over Brighton. Steve Nicol delves into just how much Man City will rue the loss of Aymeric Laporte who was stretchered off vs. Brighton. Shaka Hislop evaluates the first Saturday of the Premier League season,
Uncapped Harry Souttar is part of a new generation of Australia stars hoping to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Australia’s next generation of football talent has been given the nod to start the Socceroos’ path to the 2022 World Cup. Coach Graham Arnold has picked 12 players with 10 caps or fewer to
Alejandro Moreno believes Lionel Messi may have endeared himself to the Argentina fans, but was ‘irresponsible’ for his comments that could land him a ban by CONMEBOL. Lionel Messi doesn’t feel he should’ve seen red for the Gary Medel altercation and feels Argentina should’ve been in the Copa America final. Alex Morgan, Lionel Messi, Sam
Australia has held discussions with Indonesia about making a joint bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Football Federation Australia said on Thursday. “Football Federation Australia confirms it has held discussions with the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) about the possibility to jointly bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup,” the FFA said in a statement
Australia exited the Asian Cup at the quarter-final stage at the hands of the UAE. Graham Arnold says Australia faces being overtaken by other Asian nations with better-funded football programs. Australia boss Graham Arnold is interested in succeeding Neil Lennon as manager of Scottish Premiership side Hibernian, a source has told ESPN. Reports surfaced on
Australia exited the Asian Cup at the quarter-final stage at the hands of the UAE. Graham Arnold says Australia faces being overtaken by other Asian nations with better-funded football programs. Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has belatedly knocked back speculation suggesting he was interested in leaving the national team to coach in Scotland. Arnold is overseas
James Troisi believes he should have been selected in the Socceroos Asian Cup squad. Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says Tom Rogic has put his disappointment at missing Celtic’s Old Firm derby clash with Rangers behind him and is focused on helping Australia defend the Asian Cup. Rogic wanted to play in the Scottish League’s top
Manchester City’s Daniel Arzani has confirmed he requires a knee reconstruction after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The injury rules Arzani out of Australia’s Asian Cup defence next January and the rest of the European season, where he is on loan at Celtic. “This is also a very tough time for me as I
Andrew Nabbout has had a tough journey back to the Socceroos after his injury in the World Cup. He set foot in Australia for the first time earlier this week but Martin Boyle could be the latest Socceroos debutant come Saturday. The 25-year-old Scottish-born Boyle has swapped tartan for green and gold and is in
Andrew Nabbout has had a tough journey back to the Socceroos after his injury in the World Cup. Mark Milligan couldn’t be happier to be finally achieving his ambition of playing professionally in the United Kingdom. The 33-year-old contemplated retirement after the World Cup in Russia but realised a life-long goal in August when he