Australia ended England’s 30-game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 friendly victory over the Lionesses in front of 14,489 at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.The world number-four ranked Lionesses, who lifted the inaugural women’s Finalissima trophy at Wembley last week, were favourites to beat the 10th-ranked but injury-plagued Matildas.But Sarina Wiegman’s side were behind...Full Story »

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1.Messi produced the first moment of quality to break the deadlock towards the end of the first half and Julian Alvarez pounced on a goalkeeping error to put two-time world champions Argentina in full control early in the second.Australia ...Full Story »

Australia ignited their World Cup as a stunning header from Mitchell Duke secured a 1-0 win over Tunisia.The Socceroos had been thumped 4-1 by France in their Group D opener and knew another defeat would almost certainly send them packing.But Duke’s first-half goal set up what looks set to be a straight shoot-out with Denmark next week for a place in the last 16.Mitchell Duke scored a spec...Full Story »

Australia only needed to avoid defeat to stay in the World Cup. The Socceroos did more than that in a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday. Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header and Australia went on to register its first win at soccer’s biggest event since a victory over Serbia back in 2010. The result means Australia still has a chance to quali...Full Story »

Australia coach Graham Arnold has urged his players to get into the faces of Tunisia to revive their World Cup hopes.The Socceroos suffered a heavy 4-1 loss at the hands of reigning champions France in their opening Group D match at Qatar 2022.Defeat against such a formidable opponent was not unexpected, but it leaves them facing a daunting task to reach the second round, with games against the ...Full Story »

Olivier Giroud equalled France’s all-time goalscoring record as his brace helped the holders recover from an early scare to make light work of Australia and begin their World Cup defence with a comfortable victory.A number of injures rocked the France squad heading into the finals and they were stunned as Craig Goodwin opened the scoring on nine minutes before rallying to record a 4-1 win....Full Story »

The Portugal star, 37, looks set to depart Old Trafford after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a transfer to the Australian A-League this winter Credit: Getty Ronaldo blasted United’s ambitions and infrastructure, while also taking aim at boss Erik ten Hag. And the Red Devils could be ready to terminate Ronnie’s deal as a result. That ...Full Story »

St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson has backed Ryan Strain and Keanu Baccus to push for places in Australia’s World Cup squad.The pair were central to Saints’ 1-0 win over Ross County, with Richard Tait scoring the only goal of the game early in the second half.Neither player has been capped at full international level but Strain was called up to the squad last year, while Baccus played ...Full Story »