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...

Manchester United vs. Newcastle United: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news

Manchester United host Newcastle United in the sole Boxing Day fixture this season, with managers Ruben Amorim and Eddie Howe dealing with a host...

African Cup of Nations Wrap: Diallo scores winner in wet slog; ex-City star Mahrez dazzles

Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Thursday (AEDT) when the first...

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea eye January move for Marseille’s Bakola

Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, while RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has caught the eye...

Salah’s extra time stunner in AFCON triumph… as superstar sends Liverpool big message

Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup...

AFCON 2025 Power Rankings for all 24 teams — the pretenders and contenders

Ed DoveDec 20, 2025, 08:38 AMCloseEd Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and...

‘Absolute madness’ from Spurs star, sad $253m Liverpool sight and City go top… for now: EPL Wrap

Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man...