Football

Matildas survive huge scare as Aussies into semis, World Cup after ruthless Kerr stunner

The Matildas have scraped through to the Asian Cup semi-finals, surviving a late onslaught from DPR Korea to cling onto a 2-1 win on Friday night.Despite North Korea being...

Is Iran in or out of World Cup 2026? Iraq’s playoff status?

The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is due to start in...

‘Taken hostage’: Iran’s wild claim as player backflips on Australia asylum, forcing panicked move

The head of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday cast further doubt on his country’s participation in this...

Premier League giants can’t afford to miss Champions League riches for even a season

The UEFA Champions League is back this week, but for the biggest clubs, it is becoming increasingly important...

‘Face execution’: Terrifying reality for Asian Cup side as grave fears over ‘diabolical situation’ laid bare

More than 60,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Albanese government to grant the Iranian women’s...

Lionel Messi paid $70M-$80M per year, Inter Miami owner says

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas revealed that captain Lionel Messi is paid between $70 million and $80 million a year, including the player's ownership...

Reds avenge embarrassing loss to battlers as star’s rocket keeps silverware chase alive

Liverpool moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against Wolves on Friday as the Reds avenged their painful Premier League loss...

Eddie Howe: Newcastle can have FA Cup success amid Premier League battle

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will make no apologies for targeting cup glory while they continue to battle in a difficult Premier League campaign.Newcastle...

Star’s concussion concern as big Matildas win sets up group-deciding Asian Cup showdown

Patience is something Mary Fowler spoke about often during her lengthy ACL rehabilitation and it certainly seems to have paid off. Fowler was one...

Liverpool boss Arne Slot ‘every right’ to be angry – Virgil van Dijk

Beth LindopMar 4, 2026, 12:00 PMCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN's Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL.Multiple AuthorsVirgil van Dijk...

Doomsday scenario in ultimate Ange revenge act as moment of truth revealed — PL Run Home

The English Premier League season is coming into its final stretch and there is drama a plenty at either end of the table.Most teams...