Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers

Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers

He was left out of the squad due to concerns for his “wellbeing” last week. Now the most exciting talent in the Australian game has turned down a last-minute opportunity to wear the green and gold.

  • byVince Rugari

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A-League trailblazer announces engagement at home ground

A-League trailblazer announces engagement at home ground

Adelaide’s Josh Cavallo became the world’s only openly gay top-flight male footballer in 2021 and has thanked the club for allowing him to propose at Coopers Stadium.

  • byIan Chadband
Socceroo’s EPL move to break Aussie transfer record for third time in eight months

Socceroo’s EPL move to break Aussie transfer record for third time in eight months

Adelaide United’s Joe Gauci is set to move to Aston Villa,while Socceroos teammate Aziz Behich is off to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • byVince Rugari
Why Germany is the perfect finishing school for Australian teen soccer sensation

Why Germany is the perfect finishing school for Australian teen soccer sensation

Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda has been sold to German giants Bayern Munich for an A-League-record transfer fee. Why is Germany the perfect destination?

  • byJonathan Drennan
Adelaide United’s stadium banned Melbourne Victory supporters – then backed away

Adelaide United’s stadium banned Melbourne Victory supporters – then backed away

The operators of Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium have backed away from an announcement to ban visiting Melbourne Victory supporters.

  • byCarla Jaeger andSteve Larkin
Bolt from the blue:Aussie sport’s ultimate underdog story rolls on
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Bolt from the blue:Aussie sport’s ultimate underdog story rolls on

Almost five years since the Usain Bolt gimmick,the Central Coast Mariners are into the A-League’s grand final,and have become a model club for this struggling competition.

  • byVince Rugari
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Bos moves:Is this Australian fans’ last chance to see Gen Next in the flesh?

Bos moves:Is this Australian fans’ last chance to see Gen Next in the flesh?

As Socceroo Jordan Bos contemplates a nearly $2 million move to Belgium,the four clubs left in the A-League finals are putting paid to the adage that you can’t win anything with kids.

  • byVince Rugari
This 17-year-old schoolkid could be world class. Can Australian soccer help him get there?

This 17-year-old schoolkid could be world class. Can Australian soccer help him get there?

Nestory Irankunda has an absolute abundance of raw talent – but as he’s slowly learning,raw talent alone is not enough to reach the top in world football.

  • byVince Rugari
Glory,Adelaide slug it out in stunning ALM draw

Glory,Adelaide slug it out in stunning ALM draw

In one of the most dramatic games in A-League Men history on Sunday evening,a refusal to give up on a chance saw the score back to parity in the 93rd minute.

  • byJoey Lynch
‘We have to let him grow’:Socceroos urge patience with 17-year-old ‘freak’

‘We have to let him grow’:Socceroos urge patience with 17-year-old ‘freak’

As Socceroos players have discovered for themselves this week,during their first in-person brush with the A-League’s hottest young talent,Nestory Irankunda is not normal.

  • byVince Rugari
‘A totally different approach’:A-Leagues praised for detailed pride round plan

‘A totally different approach’:A-Leagues praised for detailed pride round plan

The pride round will be held at the end of February in the men’s and women’s competitions despite similar events in other sports causing controversy.

  • byBillie Eder andVince Rugari