‘So many off-field issues’:Life at one of Saudi Arabia’s richest clubs

‘So many off-field issues’:Life at one of Saudi Arabia’s richest clubs

Saudi Arabian football has undergone a recent revolution that has attracted stars even as big as Cristiano Ronaldo - as well as some Australian representation.

  • byVince Rugari

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‘You have to respect the shirt’:Socceroos in selection stand-off with young star

‘You have to respect the shirt’:Socceroos in selection stand-off with young star

Coach Tony Popovic says Alex Robertson,who is attracting interest from English Premier League clubs,has chosen to “not make himself available” to play for Australia.

  • byVince Rugari
Reviving ‘Angeball’:How a Socceroo plans to give Roar back their bite

Reviving ‘Angeball’:How a Socceroo plans to give Roar back their bite

A giant of Brazilian soccer is uncertain of lining up,but a returning Brisbane star believes whether he is there or not,the “Roarcelona days” may return.

  • byNick Wright
Kisnorbo,Victory score 3-1 win in Melbourne derby;City coach back Israeli ‘hard nut’ after boos

Kisnorbo,Victory score 3-1 win in Melbourne derby;City coach back Israeli ‘hard nut’ after boos

Melbourne Victory scored a 3-1 win over Melbourne City in Saturday night’s derby at AAMI Park with 20,093 in attendance.

  • byRoy Ward
He could have been like Ange,but this Aussie coach copped a furious backlash from French fans

He could have been like Ange,but this Aussie coach copped a furious backlash from French fans

Patrick Kisnorbo made history when he took charge of French club Troyes but unlike fellow Australian Ange Postecoglou,he was let go after one year. Now he is back down under,coaching Melbourne Victory as they look to return to contention in the A-League.

  • byRoy Ward
As it happened:Klimala upstages marquee names as Sydney FC dominates derby

As it happened:Klimala upstages marquee names as Sydney FC dominates derby

All eyes were on Douglas Costa and Juan Mata - but it was Sydney’s new Polish striker Patryk Klimala who stole the show at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.

  • byVince Rugari
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Why ugly is beautiful for the Socceroos

Why ugly is beautiful for the Socceroos

Five things we learnt from Tony Popovic’s first two fixtures in charge of Australia,as the national team stays in the hunt for direct World Cup qualification.

  • byEmma Kemp
Socceroos park the bus – eventually – to snatch a priceless point against Japan
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Socceroos park the bus – eventually – to snatch a priceless point against Japan

The draw against the Samurai Blue completes an encouraging first window in charge for Tony Popovic,who has steered Australia’s World Cup qualification campaign back on track.

  • byVince Rugari
As it happened:Own goals only as Socceroos hold Japan to draw in World Cup qualifier

As it happened:Own goals only as Socceroos hold Japan to draw in World Cup qualifier

Tony Popovic’s Australia are out to defy history and build momentum against the Samurai Blue.

  • byEmma Kemp
How Japan became the soccer nation Australia wishes it could be

How Japan became the soccer nation Australia wishes it could be

The Samurai Blue have been faultless so far in World Cup qualifying,their success underpinned by an ambitious 100-year plan for the game. Meanwhile,Australian soccer...

  • byVince Rugari
The ‘Willy Wonka’ moment that put Harry Souttar back on track for Socceroos

The ‘Willy Wonka’ moment that put Harry Souttar back on track for Socceroos

A change in club has proved the world of difference for the Australian defender.

  • byAnna Harrington