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Ange Postecoglou would be perfect for England. Thank god it won’t happen
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Ange Postecoglou would be perfect for England. Thank god it won’t happen

He’s reportedly on the Football Association’s shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate. As he should be: Ange Postecoglou would be an ideal fit for England.

  • by Vince Rugari

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Final opportunity for 'golden generation'
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Final opportunity for 'golden generation'

Stan Sport's Mark Bosnich and Craig Foster preview the Matildas chances at the Paris Olympics.

‘He wants to be No.1’: Socceroos captain gambling on game time with Italian giants

‘He wants to be No.1’: Socceroos captain gambling on game time with Italian giants

Maty Ryan is not joining AS Roma to be a back-up goalkeeper and is ready to challenge for the No.1 jersey, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says.

  • by Vince Rugari
‘I have given it my all’: England manager Southgate’s big call after heart-breaking Euros defeat

‘I have given it my all’: England manager Southgate’s big call after heart-breaking Euros defeat

Gareth Southgate announces he’s leaving his role as England manager after they lost to Spain in the European Championship final, their second straight loss in the final of the continental tournament.

Failure to launch: Football Australia’s mooted national second division in doubt

Failure to launch: Football Australia’s mooted national second division in doubt

Hopes of a 10 to 12-team home-and-away competition kicking off in 2025 hinge on the outcome of an FA board meeting on Thursday.

  • by Vince Rugari
In St Kilda, England fans are devastated as Scott the Scot smiles

In St Kilda, England fans are devastated as Scott the Scot smiles

The young crowd in a St Kilda bar loudly cheered for England in the Euro 2024 final, but their joy turned to sadness as Spain clinched victory in the dying minutes.

  • by Madeleine Heffernan
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As it happened: Spain outclass England to secure a record fourth Euro crown

As it happened: Spain outclass England to secure a record fourth Euro crown

Spain scored late to break English hearts and secure their fourth European title in Berlin.

  • by Vince Rugari
Spain claim Euros 2024 championship
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Spain claim Euros 2024 championship

It's not coming home as Spain win the Euros 2024 final over England.

Headaches mounting for Matildas as Foord joins growing injury list
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Paris 2024

Headaches mounting for Matildas as Foord joins growing injury list

The Matildas have fallen 2-1 to Canada in their last warm-up match before the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson left sweating over the fitness of Caitlin Foord.

  • by Vince Rugari
Catley in doubt for Matildas’ Olympic opener with mystery ‘lower leg’ injury

Catley in doubt for Matildas’ Olympic opener with mystery ‘lower leg’ injury

Not for the first time, Tony Gustavsson is being coy about the fitness status of Australia’s captain on the eve of a major tournament.

  • by Vince Rugari
‘My brain was smashed’: Knocked unconscious for nine minutes, this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare

‘My brain was smashed’: Knocked unconscious for nine minutes, this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare

Almost 30 years later, Warren Spink has still not recovered from the traumatic head injury he suffered playing for Australia against Japan in 1996.

  • by Vince Rugari