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The FFA must invest more in women's coaches

The excitement around Tony Gustavsson’s appointment is more than just about winning the 2023 World Cup.

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Changes incoming as Arsenal face Liverpool in EFL Cup

After Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League, attention has quickly turned to their EFL Cup match-up later in the week.

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New Matildas coach to draw on US experience

Incoming Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will draw on his big-game experience with the US women’s national team as he plans to take Australia to the next level.

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Jose Mourinho cannot believe it as Spur leaves pitch for toilet break at crucial time

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The A-League’s newest derby: Bulls and Mariners

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Nelson Sing

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Major takeaways from Week 3 of the English Premier League

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Adam Schultz

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Signs still strong for Arsenal despite Liverpool drubbing

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Stuart Thomas

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Indian Super League: An improving competition and A-League threat

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Janakan Seemampillai

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PFA need to show leadership and deal with reality

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The NPL grand final in Canberra

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Adam Schultz

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Times are changing for Arteta's Arsenal

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Nelson Sing

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Games to watch out for in Week 3 of the EPL

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Why Andrew Nabbout to Melbourne City makes sense

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Rumours of Kalidou Koulibaly joining Liverpool are back

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Why 2021 is about to put the A back in the A-League

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Why 2021 is about to put the A back in the A-League

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Why 2021 is about to put the A back in the A-League

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Anyone bemoaning the lack of Aussies in the English Premier League is missing the point

There has been recent commentary around the realisation that just one Australian will compete in the English Premier League in season 2020-21.

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Anyone bemoaning the lack of Aussies in the English Premier League is missing the point

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Anyone bemoaning the lack of Aussies in the English Premier League is missing the point

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Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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Is three Popovics a few too many?

Xanthi FC, based in the north-east of Greece, is not currently enjoying a particularly good time in Greek football.

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Stuart Thomas

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Is three Popovics a few too many?

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Mike Tuckerman

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I'm not sure how much more of the A-League I can take

One of my favourite memories of Sydney is of a hot and sweaty November show at the city’s legendary home of alternative music, the Annandale Hotel.

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I'm not sure how much more of the A-League I can take

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I'm not sure how much more of the A-League I can take

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Stuart Thomas

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Sydney FC may have claimed the A-League trophy but Western United made the season

As the dust settles on the 2019-20 A-League grand final and fans anticipate the start of the rapidly approaching new season, Sydney FC can bask in all its glory.

Football

Aug

Sydney FC may have claimed the A-League trophy but Western United made the season

Stuart Thomas

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Sydney FC may have claimed the A-League trophy but Western United made the season

Football

Aug

Mike Tuckerman

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Mike Tuckerman

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Gripping grand final proves there's still life in the A-League yet

Despite everything 2020 has thrown at us, last night’s epic A-League grand final was another reminder that the best thing the competition has got going for it is the football on the pitch.

Football

Aug

Gripping grand final proves there's still life in the A-League yet

Mike Tuckerman

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Gripping grand final proves there's still life in the A-League yet

Football

Aug

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: Grand final

As all bar one of the experts and the voice of the people predicted, Sydney FC and Melbourne City have advanced through to the A-League grand final for 2019-20.

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Aug

The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: Grand final

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: Grand final

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Now might be the perfect time for Spurs to cash in on Dele Alli

Tottenham have been forced to re-evaluate their position on their star attacking midfielder amid new interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

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Major takeaways from Week 2 of the English Premier League

The second week of EPL games brought us some entertaining action, with a total of 44 goals being scored league-wide, the most ever in a single match week.

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Bendtner52

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Two wins from two but Arsenal remain a work in progress

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What we learnt: Chelsea vs Liverpool

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It's time to restart the football economy

Surprise, surprise – Australian football is again in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and once again has nobody to blame but itself.

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Luca Irwin

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Classy Everton dispatch promising West Brom

Saturday’s early kickoff saw Everton face Slaven Bilic’s West Brom at home. In an exciting game, the Toffees edged out the Baggies 5-2, showing their new found strength under Carlo Ancelotti.

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Has Australia missed another golden generation?

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The Tracker: Ben Sigmund and well-being in the A-League

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Games to watch out for in Week 2 of the EPL

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Nelson Sing

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Major takeaways from Week 1 of the English Premier League

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Indian Super League: An improving competition and A-League threat

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Just how good the AIS football program really was

So good was the AIS soccer program that when Josip Simunic was invited to the academy, he said it felt like signing with Barcelona or Real Madrid.

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The two things the A-League needs to fix, according to Josip Simunic

He’s not the only one asking for these changes, either.

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Aug

The two things the A-League needs to fix, according to Josip Simunic

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Josip Simunic tells the inside story behind those three yellow cards

Having an Australian accent proved to be pretty helpful when playing against the Socceroos!

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Aug

Josip Simunic tells the inside story behind those three yellow cards

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Josip Simunic tells the inside story behind those three yellow cards

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Aug

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Nearly a Socceroo: Josip Simunic reflects on his career, from Canberra to Croatia

He’s one of the greatest footballers produced by Australia, but ended up playing against the Socceroos instead of for them. In a wide-ranging interview, Josip Simunic looks back on his storied career.

Football

Aug

Nearly a Socceroo: Josip Simunic reflects on his career, from Canberra to Croatia

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The moment Australia found out it would co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup

Huge news for Australia and New Zealand football.

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Jun

The moment Australia found out it would co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup

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The moment Australia found out it would co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup

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The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

Luke Keary spoke on AthleteTV about how closely the Sydney Roosters followed the Barcelona club and how coach Trent Robinson tried to emulate their success onto the rugby league field.

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May

The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

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May

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Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

The most jaw-dropping, exciting, brilliant and skilful free kicks you’ll see

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May

Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

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Genius free kick leaves goalie exasperated by the cheekiest of goals

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Genius free kick leaves goalie exasperated by the cheekiest of goals

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Controversial free kick goal divides football fans

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Local defender gets the luckiest of breaks as horrific own goal... is disallowed

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Local defender gets the luckiest of breaks as horrific own goal... is disallowed

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Striker gets hilariously falconed by keeper's clearing kick

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Striker gets hilariously falconed by keeper's clearing kick

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17-year-old Aussie shows up the Yanks with dazzling goal assist

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2019

17-year-old Aussie shows up the Yanks with dazzling goal assist

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South Melbourne FC put on a worldie masterclass in big win

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2019

South Melbourne FC put on a worldie masterclass in big win

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Reckless tackle leads to soul-crushing penalty fail

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2019

Reckless tackle leads to soul-crushing penalty fail

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Mothering the Matildas: The trailblazers who kickstarted Australian women's football

The Matildas will go into the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France full of confidence. Currently (August 2018) ranked eighth in the world, they showed at the 2018 Tournament of Nations what a class act they are.

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