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New Zealand manager Darren Bazeley (c) is thrilled to have midfielder Ryan Thomas back in the ranks. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumNZ welcome back midfielder Thomas for Socceroos clash

Netherlands-based midfielder Ryan Thomas is available again for the All Whites in a major boost for coach Darren Bazeley ahead of their clashes with Australia.

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Former Sydney FC forward Jaiden Kucharski has left Western United without playing a game. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumWestern Utd lose new signing, remain in licence limbo

Embattled A-Leagues club Western United have lost recruit Jaiden Kucharski before he even played a competitive game, due to their off-field issues.

Anna Harrington

Charli Wainwright has re-signed for Perth Glory.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory lock in more young midfield talent

Perth Glory have bolstered their midfield stocks by re-signing two young guns, with Ella Abdul Massih and Charli Wainwright inking a return to the club for the 2025-26 A-League Women season.

Ben Smith

It's all smiles in West Yorkshire as Leeds United have made a succesful Premier League return. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumControversial penalty helps Leeds to winning EPL return

Leeds United have lift-off on their return to the Premier League, winning their opening game of the new season at home against Everton.

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FootballPremiumSky Blues confirm defender’s signing

Sydney FC has landed a defender who has faced Cristiano Ronaldo, while Adelaide United and Auckland FC have bolstered their goalkeeper ranks.

Marco Monteverde

Western United only have a few days to appeal the loss of their A-Leagues licence. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumWestern Utd given boost in A-Leagues licence fight

Embattled Western United have received an extension to their appeal against having their A-Leagues licence stripped as they attempt to keep their club alive.

Anna Harrington

Oli Sail has left Perth Glory.

SoccerCommentsPremiumSetting Sail for home: Glory shot-stopper departs

Perth Glory have lost their main goalkeeper over the past two seasons to an A-League rival — but the club may not replace him and instead look to strengthen another, more pressing area of the pitch.

Ben Smith

Espanyol have come from behind in round one to upset title hopefuls Atletico Madrid in Barcelona. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumAtletico coach suffers 14-year first to start La Liga

Coach Diego Simeone has tasted defeat on the opening day of the La Liga season for the first time in over a decade after Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 at Espanyol.

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Schalke's Christopher Antwi-Adjei stands with the ball during the match at Lokomotive Leipzig. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFans in racist abuse outrages at two German Cup matches

Schalke's Christopher Antwi-Adjei confronted fans after claiming he was racially abused while in another match, a Kaiserslautern substitute was also taunted.

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United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir (right), cannot prevent Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori from scoring. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumAmorim defends goalkeeper after blunder lifts Arsenal

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insists back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayındır was fouled as Arsenal scored the only goal of the game to win at Old Trafford.

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Barcelona players celebrate after a goal during the win over Mallorca. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBarcelona make winning start to La Liga title defence

Barcelona have kicked off their La Liga title defence with a 3-0 victory against nine-man Mallorca.

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Erling Haaland sweeps in his second and Manchester City's third goal in the 4-0 stroll at Wolves. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumHaaland double gives new-look City the perfect start

Erling Haaland scored twice but had to share the limelight with Manchester City debutant Tijani Reijnders while Richarlison was also in double mood for Spurs.

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Federico Chiesa (l) and Mo Salah (r) scored late goals in the Reds' thrilling win over Bournemouth. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLate goals, Jota tributes and racism claim as Reds win

Liverpool's defence of their Premier League has begun with a thrilling 4-2 win over Bournemouth, but the result was soured by a racist abuse claim.

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The Marshall Islands have played their first ever soccer international in the United States. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumA 4-0 loss but Pacific islanders make soccer history

The remote Pacific nation of the Marshall Islands has taken part in its first ever soccer international in the United States.

Michael Brock

Former Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is excited to have rejoined his first ALM club. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumA-League Men great comes full circle at Mariners

Veteran goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is back at the Central Coast Mariners, who will attempt to return to the A-League Men finals.

Anna Harrington

Wellness influencer Laura Henshaw has shared that football superstar David Beckham once slid into her Instagram direct messages, and has responded after followers begged for details.

CultureCommentsAussie influencer reveals David Beckham slid into her DMs

Wellness influencer Laura Henshaw has shared that football superstar David Beckham once slid into her Instagram direct messages, and has responded after followers begged for details.

Kimberley Braddish

Soccer great Wayne Rooney (L) has hit back at criticism from NFL legend Tom Brady. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSoccer great hits back at Tom Brady over criticism

England soccer great Wayne Rooney has some beef with Tom Brady after some pointed comments by the NFL superstar in a fly-on-the-wall documentary

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FootballPremiumSky Blues snare ex-Monaco defender

Two A-League clubs have secured major defensive reinforcements ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Marco Monteverde

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SoccerPremiumPlan to save A-League club from folding

Western United's $100m rescue deal hangs in limbo as current investors make last-ditch attempt to save the fallen A-League champions.

Marco Monteverde

Susan Phonsongkham is set to pass 50 A-League Women games for Glory.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPopular duo return to add steel to Glory attack

Another fan favourite has re-signed for Perth Glory’s A-League Women’s team, while the club have also retained the services of a promising young attacker.

Ben Smith

Lucas Herrington has signed with the Colorado Rapids. Kevin Farmer

FootballPremiumA-League teen signs with MLS club

One of the A-League’s top young defenders will leave Brisbane Roar in January to play in the US Major League Soccer competition.

Marco Monteverde

Brisbane teenager Lucas Herrington will leave the Roar to take up a deal in the US at year's end. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumRoar young gun, golden boot secure MLS transfers

Brisbane Roar defender, Lucas Herrington and Adelaide goal sneak Archie Goodwin have both been bought by MLS clubs.

Murray Wenzel

PSG have won a penalty shootout against Tottenham to secure another European trophy. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremium'Lucky' PSG stun Spurs late in UEFA Super Cup

Tottenham have blown a late two-goal lead to eventually go down on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.

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Manchester United, who won the English league cup in 2023, start their 2025-26 campaign at Grimsby. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumManchester United away to minnows in English league cup

While nine Premier League clubs are busy in European action Manchester United have been drawn away to League Two Grimsby in the English League Cup second round.

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