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Perth Glory 2025-26 women's Most Glorious Player winner Tijan McKenna.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory star’s eyes ‘set on green and gold’

Perth Glory young gun Tijan McKenna may have once accepted a call-up from Croatia, but after watching sister Leticia makes her Matildas debut, she wants to follow in her footsteps and represent Australia.

Ben Smith

With World Cup games coming up in the US, Socceroo Jackson Irvine has a message for President Trump. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran.

Marc De Paoli

Perth Glory 2025-26 men's Most Glorious Player winner Brian Kaltak.

SoccerPremium‘Killing it ever since’: Glory gun Kaltak on turning point

Perth Glory defender Brian Kaltak has credited coach Adam Griffith for helping him overcome a sluggish start to life at his new team after he claimed the club’s highest individual honour.

Ben Smith

After making the FA Cup semi-finals, Southampton face the pressure of promotion play-offs. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLate equaliser takes Ipswich a step closer to promotion

A 2-2 draw has kept Ipswich Town a point ahead in the race for second place in the Championship, but Southampton will have to settle for the play-offs.

Edward Elliot

PSG have held on for victory in the high-octane first leg of their Champions League semi-final. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumGoal avalanche as PSG beat Bayern in Champions League

Doubles to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele helped PSG hang on for a thrilling win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi.

Jerome Pugmire

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni argues with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior (third right). (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumWorld Cup red cards for walk-offs and covering mouth

Referees at this year's World Cup will can send players off for covering their mouths during confrontations and for inciting walk-offs during matches.

Staff Writers

Brian Kaltak has been crowned Glory’s best player for 2025-26.

SoccerCommentsDefenders walk away with Most Glorious Player gongs

A pair of Perth Glory defenders have been honoured for excellent seasons as they took home the men’s and women’s Most Glorious Player gongs at the club’s end of season awards night.

Ben Smith

FIFA is set to tinker with its yellow card suspension rule at the coming World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFIFA to soften yellow card suspension rule at World Cup

FIFA is set to change its rules on accumulated yellow cards at the World Cup which starts in six weeks.

DPA

Fit-again Juan Mata looms as a force in the finals and - his teammates hope - into next season. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumVictory eye Mata finals spark against Sky Blues

Juan Mata appears fit and firing to make a big difference in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men elimination final against Sydney FC.

Anna Harrington

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer is angling for a director's position on Football Australia's board. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumOne-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

Mark Schwarzer has been one of Football Australia's most dissenting voices. Now he wants to join its board.

George Clarke

Departing Brazilian Casemiro has helped Manchester United consolidate third in the Premier League. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChampions League beckons after Man Utd beat Brentford

Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko have scored for Manchester United in a 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford to edge them closer to a Champions League spot.

Staff Writers

Sam Kerr was surprised when what would have been a record-breaking goal was chalked off. (EPA PHOTO)

Soccer'Fair for everyone': Kerr goal injustice angers Chelsea

Sam Kerr being deprived of a record-breaking goal by the lack of new technology in the Women's Super League has annoyed her Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor.

Ian Chadband

The Newcastle Jets are out to complete a domestic treble after celebrating their premiership. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumJets bringing pride and silverware back to Newcastle

The Newcastle Jets have already brought pride back to the Hunter and now have their sights set on completing a domestic treble.

Anna Harrington

Injury has ruled Xavi Simons out of The Netherlands' upcomng World Cup campaign. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumDutch star out of World Cup and Spurs' relegation fight

Netherlands and Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has revealed the rest of the season and the World Cup due to a knee injury.

Staff Writers

Sydney FC boss Patrick Kisnorbo will face his former team the Victory in an elimination final. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumKisnorbo's Victory reunion adds fresh spice to Big Blue

Patrick Kisnorbo will face Melbourne Victory for the first time since his abrupt departure when he leads Sydney FC in an elimination final against his old club.

Anna Harrington

Adelaide United's Luka Jovanovic is still grappling with the weird aftermath of his match-winner. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'Not worth it': banned A-League striker on brain-fade

Adelaide United's Luka Jovanovic

Steve Larkin

Arsenal's players celebrate Olivia Smith's winner in their Champions League semi-final first leg. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFoord shines as Arsenal home in on more Euro glory

Arsenal's Matildas are scenting more Champions League glory after the holders beat Lyonnes 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.

Ian Chadband

Daniel Arzani could return from injury for Melbourne City in the elimination final against Auckland. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumHurt City to roll dice on injuries for cut-throat final

Melbourne City are prepared to roll the dice on some key players' fitness as they prepare for an elimination final away to Auckland FC.

Anna Harrington

Coventry City coach Frank Lampard celebrating their Championship triumph. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLampard to keep Coventry 'a special place' after title

Over 31,000 fans watched Premier League-bound Coventry beat Wrexham and celebrate their runaway triumph in the Championship.

Phil Blanche

Sam Kerr has netted twice for Chelsea to keep their flickering WSL title hopes alive. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumRecord-equalling Sam Kerr shows her Chelsea worth

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has scored twice to keep Chelsea's slim WSL title ambitions alive in a 4-1 win over

Ian Chadband

Adelaide United's incredible late victory earned them second spot on the A-League Men ladder. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumStriker seals second spot for Adelaide before red card

Adelaide United have finished second in the A-League Men thanks to Luka Jovanovic's dramatic late winner in a 2-1 comeback victory over Melbourne City.

Anna Harrington

Two second-half goals from substitute Guillermo May earned Auckland a pulsating draw with Sydney. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSuper sub scores double but Auckland miss ALM top two

Auckland FC have blown their chance to lock in a top-two A-League Men finish heading into the finals, drawing 2-2 with fellow championship hopefuls Sydney FC.

Joanna Guelas

Glory coach Adam Griffiths.

SoccerCommentsPremiumI’m the right man for the job, says Glory boss

Perth Glory coach Adam Griffiths’ says he has the hunger and leadership qualities to take the team to another level as he prepares his pitch to remain in the job beyond the next month.

Ben Smith

Al-Ahli players celebrate their successful Asian Champions League Elite title defence in Jeddah. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumButted Aussie has Asian Champions League dream downed

Tete Yengi has suffered a head-butt and a defeat in the final as his hopes of becoming an Australian Asian Champions League winner went crashing.

Ian Chadband