‘We don’t want to damage him’:Vidmar explains Irankunda Olympic snub
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‘We don’t want to damage him’:Vidmar explains Irankunda Olympic snub

He’s coming off a record-breaking hat-trick and is bound for Bayern Munich – but the hottest talent in Australia won’t be part of this month’s qualifiers.

  • byVince Rugari

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Sunday Age sport quiz:Which countries have won a men’s and women’s soccer World Cup?

Sunday Age sport quiz:Which countries have won a men’s and women’s soccer World Cup?

Challenge yourself with our sports quiz,a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport,and the big events in sporting history.

  • byChris Berry
‘Embarrassing disaster’:A-Leagues narrowly avoid Easter TV blackout

‘Embarrassing disaster’:A-Leagues narrowly avoid Easter TV blackout

A-Leagues organisers have signed a new broadcast deal two hours before the first match in the competition’s weekend fixtures kicks off,after its existing television production partner went bust.

  • byVince Rugari andCalum Jaspan
Why two ‘dead rubbers’ in June could shape Socceroos’ 2026 World Cup hopes

Why two ‘dead rubbers’ in June could shape Socceroos’ 2026 World Cup hopes

Australia has reached the next round of qualifying with two games to spare – but with precious FIFA ranking points on offer,that is not to say they are meaningless fixtures.

  • byVince Rugari
Craig Goodwin stars in very good win for Socceroos in Canberra
Lebanon 0 Australia 5
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Craig Goodwin stars in very good win for Socceroos in Canberra

The South Australian scored two goals,and would have four assists if his teammates – Harry Souttar in particular – converted more of his exquisite left-footed crosses.

  • byVince Rugari
‘I’m a confident kid’:Socceroos newcomer backs himself as the next Tim Cahill

‘I’m a confident kid’:Socceroos newcomer backs himself as the next Tim Cahill

Ever since Tim Cahill’s retirement in 2018,Australia have been searching for a dependable replacement up front.

  • byVince Rugari
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How Messi’s ‘crazy’ mate is lending a hand to Socceroos’ goalkeeping heir

How Messi’s ‘crazy’ mate is lending a hand to Socceroos’ goalkeeping heir

Joe Gauci is not even two months into life at Aston Villa,one of the Premier League’s rising powers,and says he can already feel the growth in his game – thanks,in large part,to Emiliano Martinez.

  • byVince Rugari
Why the door is open for more Socceroos debutants in rematch

Why the door is open for more Socceroos debutants in rematch

With Riley McGree and Jordan Bos sidelined,and Keanu Baccus banned,Graham Arnold’s side will look a little different in Tuesday night’s rematch with Lebanon.

  • byVince Rugari
McGree,Bos injured as Socceroos scrap to stressful win over Lebanon
Australia 2 Lebanon 0
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McGree,Bos injured as Socceroos scrap to stressful win over Lebanon

Australia claimed a 2-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier,but another dysfunctional performance made it a tough night at the office.

  • byVince Rugari
Arnold’s funding plea for ‘homeless’ Socceroos after training at NSWRL

Arnold’s funding plea for ‘homeless’ Socceroos after training at NSWRL

The Socceroos coach has taken another swing at government decision makers after the side trained on a field with rugby league posts for Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier.

  • byVince Rugari
World Cup hero Vine back to fight for Matildas spot at Olympics

World Cup hero Vine back to fight for Matildas spot at Olympics

Cortnee Vine sat out the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan due to undisclosed personal reasons,but now she’s back and ready to remind Tony Gustavsson what she can do.

  • byVince Rugari