FIFA World Cup
Bos strikes late as Socceroos warm up for World Cup with win over Cameroon
Australia’s display was broadly uninspiring, and clear-cut chances were few and far between, with improvements to make against Curacao in Melbourne on Tuesday.
- Emma Kemp
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Italy on track for World Cup comeback; Socceroos to face Turkey or Kosovo
The Azzurri are on track to reach their first World Cup in 12 years, while the Socceroos were provided a frightening glimpse of what could await them in Group C by Turkey’s Real Madrid star Arda Guler.
- Vince Rugari
Melbourne Victory superstar’s stunning goal that sparked a reaction around the globe
The video of Juan Mata’s A-League derby goal had his superstar mates from around the world commenting with glee, including Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and David de Gea.
- Roy Ward
Kerr trains with Matildas hours after mystery press conference no-show
Sam Kerr had been listed to talk to the media on Friday ahead of the Asian Cup final. The team sent Ellie Carpenter instead, leaving media in the dark about the captain’s fitness.
- Emma Kemp
Sam Kerr scored the winner on Tuesday. It’s one of her many memorable moments
The superstar striker’s match-winner against China was yet another decisive contribution. Here are a few of the best from her 18-year career.
- Billie Eder
A game of four quarters: Socceroos will try to exploit World Cup ‘hydration breaks’
Every half at the World Cup will stop for a three-minute “hydration break”, aka a mid-game ad break. Tony Popovic isn’t moaning about it; he wants the Socceroos to find a way to take advantage.
- Vince Rugari
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- Luciano Pavarotti
A glorious song and sporting beauty offer escape from gathering darkness
In a world tumbling ever deeper into darkness, great sporting events accompanied by the magnificent aria Nessun Dorma grant blessed release.
- Tony Wright
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- Donald Trump
Trump holds the match to sport’s greatest political powder keg
Forget golf’s Ryder Cup and ice hockey at the Winter Olympics, the US president’s biggest sporting showcase is yet to come.
- Oliver Brown
Mexico hunts prisoners sprung by cartel as violence fuels World Cup safety fears
Gunmen freed a group of inmates by ramming prison gates with a car, a state official says, amid fears of further cartel violence at this year’s global soccer tournament.
- Megan Janetsky
$322,000 seats: Unlucky Socceroos fans hunt costly World Cup tickets
Australian fans were made to pay $99 just to apply but many ultimately missed out. Scalpers are now listing tickets for hundreds of thousands of dollars each.
- Elias Visontay