Football

Wednesday Jun 19 15:20 AEST

Midfielder Milligan steps up for Socceroos

As a third World Cup beckons, Mark Milligan has proved himself a critical starting player for the Socceroos in their march to Brazil.

FIFA boss applauds Socceroos' victory

The head of football's world governing body joined more than 110,000 people who tweeted about the Socceroos' World Cup qualification overnight.

Wednesday Jun 19 13:04 AEST

Bresciano best in Socceroos' big matches

Things tend to happen for the Socceroos when Mark Bresciano is involved, and there was further proof as he created the goal which booked a World Cup spot.

Wednesday Jun 19 11:32 AEST

Sydney FC sign Mariners defender Bojic

Former Central Coast defender Pedj Bojic and Brazilian Tiago Calvano have signed with Sydney FC ahead of next A-League season.

Wednesday Jun 19 09:46 AEST

Osieck makes winning call for Socceroos

The Socceroos are through to the World Cup finals thanks to substitute Josh Kennedy's late winner against Iraq, and Holger Osieck's decision to bring him on.

Wednesday Jun 19 09:00 AEST

Socceroos party wildly after win

Australian football chiefs have offered a rare glimpse of the euphoria surrounding the Socceroos’ historic World Cup qualifying win by releasing footage of the players celebrating in their dressing rooms.

Wednesday Jun 19 07:42 AEST

Newcastle Utd confirm Kinnear appointment

Joe Kinnear has hit out at critics, as he was appointed as director of football at Newcastle United.

Wednesday Jun 19 07:39 AEST

Tension as Asian giants reach World Cup

Australia, Iran and South Korea have all qualified for next year's soccer World Cup in Brazil.

Wednesday Jun 19 06:07 AEST

FIFA to investigate African nations

Several African countries are under FIFA investigation over alleged illegal substitutions.

Jordan beats Oman in WC qualifier

Jordan has beaten Oman 1-0 in Amman to force their way into a World Cup qualifying playoff.

Wednesday Jun 19 00:07 AEST

Osieck's subs help spark Socceroos

The Socceroos' World Cup qualification came down to the last-gasp, and Holger Osieck's brave substitutions proved a masterstroke.

Tuesday Jun 18 23:52 AEST

Socceroos clinch World Cup berth

The Socceroos booked a place at next year's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iraq - a victory coach Holger Osieck rates among the best of his career.

Tuesday Jun 18 18:52 AEST

Socceroos keep faith with starting 11

Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has kept the same starting side to play Iraq as the one which secured a draw against Japan and beat Jordan.

Tuesday Jun 18 16:19 AEST

Perth keeper signs for Phoenix

Lewis Italiano became the first signing for new Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick when he agreed to a one-year contract.

Perkins’ back-to-back golds

Freeman’s historic Olympic 400m victory

Aloisi sends Aussies to World Cup