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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

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Sam Kerr scores for the Matildas against China.

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
Ryan Reynolds at the FA Cup loss to Chelsea.

Reynolds, McElhenney, Lively and Wrexham didn’t like this Hollywood ending

A painful loss to an English giant wasn’t on the script for Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Welsh soccer team Wrexham.

  • James Robson
Ellie Carpenter joined Chelsea this season.

‘That’s embarrassing’: Why top Matildas won’t be ending their careers in Australia

Unless something significant changes – and quickly – Ellie Carpenter says her older Matildas teammates, such as Sam Kerr and Steph Catley, won’t come home to finish in the A-League.

  • Vince Rugari
Beth Mead, Kim Little and Steph Catley celebrate Arsenal’s win.

‘I was panicking’: Catley survives injury scare as Kerr’s Chelsea suffer title blow

Four Australians started at Stamford Bridge as the visitors prevailed 2-0 to all but end Chelsea’s hopes of back-to-back Women’s Super League titles.

  • Vince Rugari
Sam Kerr and Chelsea are coming to Sydney.

Kerr’s Chelsea bound for Sydney, but World Cup could play havoc with men’s games

Organisers of the Sydney Super Cup will be quietly praying for the top nations to stumble at next year’s men’s World Cup to ensure star players from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur make the trip.

  • Vince Rugari
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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is challenged by Forest’s Nikola Milenkovic

More misery for Liverpool, Manchester City as Arsenal’s title run gets a boost

Liverpool’s title defence is in deep crisis after a 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest, while City also stumbled.

  • James Robson
Sam Kerr celebrates scoring for Chealsea in the Champion’s League.

Kerr scores a double in first start for Chelsea since 2023

Matildas captain Sam Kerr scored two of Chelsea’s six goals against St. Polten in the Champions League, and declared herself ready for more game time and goals.

  • Anna Harrington
Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, in Nottingham, England, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

Gone in 39 days: Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest in record time

The Australian became the club’s first manager to fail to post a win in their first eight games while in charge, leaving it exposed to relegation in the Premier League.

  • David Crowe
Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal.

Manchester United win and Arsenal move to the top of English Premier League

A 2-0 win for Manchester United against Sunderland in the Premier League eased the pressure on United manager Ruben Amorim. It may also quieten speculation over his position, even if only temporarily.