Sydney's hopes of clinging to top spot in the A-League Men have been hampered by an injury to key midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler.
George Clarke
Powerful Socceroo Mathew Leckie can't get a break from his injury woes, but Melbourne City hope they have gotten to the bottom of his problems.
Anna Harrington
West Ham have earned a late draw at Old Trafford to deny Manchester United the opportunity to climb into the top five in the Premier League.
Simon Peach
The great Lionel Messi still won't say if he's definitely going to try to defend his World Cup title with Argentina in 2026.
Staff Writers
The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.
The Wanderers are set to face a Perth side that has mirrored their own turnaround, with both teams having bounced back with successive wins after a slow start to the season.
Marco Monteverde
Perth Glory’s star Welsh attacker Tom Lawrence has declared he is still building up a rhythm and finding full fitness — and that bodes well for his partnership with co-captain Adam Taggart.
Ben Smith
The expansion of the World Cup finals to 48 teams, plus some tweaks from FIFA, add complexities to the Socceroos' draw for next year's tournament.
With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.
Ex-Sky Blues and Wanderers striker Zac Sapsford has scored in Dundee United's draw with Rangers, while Glasgow rivals Celtic won a fifth straight in the league.
Arsenal have won a London derby against Brentford to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League but two of the Gunners' title rivals slipped up.
Real Madrid have closed the gap on Spanish league leaders Barcelona to one point after Kylian Mbappe netted a double in the win over Athletic Bilbao.
The Professional Footballers Australia report into the 2024-25 ALM season has shown more than half of A-League players are upset with the competition's bosses.
Perth Glory are within reach of three consecutive wins for the first time in almost five years — but interim coach Adam Griffiths is not resting on his laurels despite edging closer to the full-time job.
Sam Kerr and Women's Super League heavyweights Chelsea are in talks over playing a friendly match against the A-League Women All Stars.
Manchester City have moved to within two points of the top of the Premier League standings after holding off Fulham for a dramatic 5-4 win.
James Robson
Spain were runners-up in this year's Euros but have gained some consolation by retaining the Nations League title with a stylish 3-0 defeat of Germany.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March.
Steve Larkin
The French sporting world has united to condemn reported assaults by supporters on players of struggling Nice following their sixth straight defeat.
Matildas star Sam Kerr has played her first minutes on Australian soil since rupturing her ACL in 2024 in Australia’s second clash against New Zealand.
Aaron Kirby
Jamie Vardy has scored his first double in Serie A as Cremonese stunned high-flying Bologna in Italy.
Tony Popovic, his players and Socceroos fans will learn precisely where their World Cup matches next year are to be played early on Sunday.
The Matildas have downed New Zealand 2-0 in their friendly in Adelaide, with captain Sam Kerr showing promising signs in her first home match for two years.
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says captain Sam Kerr is in the selection mix for Tuesday night's friendly against New Zealand after battling a calf complaint.
