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Asian Cup postponement leaves Socceroos, FA and coach Tony Popovic at crossroads | Joey Lynch

The most immediate question thrown up by the delay of the tournament in Saudi Arabia is what it now means for Popovic Confirmation that the Asian Cup has been postponed until December 2027 would have caught few by surprise. But the timing of Tuesday’s announcement might have, given it came well ahead of the late November timeframe hinted at by the AFC. Yet with Houthi attacks continuing across Saudi Arabia, it felt inevitable the tournament would be deferred. However foreseeable though, it has left the Socceroos, their coach Tony Popovic and Football Australia at a crossroads. Continue reading...

Marotta: ‘Inter learn from mistakes in Champions League, Icardi not part of plans’

Inter President Beppe Marotta insists they are ‘learning from mistakes’ in the Champions League as...

King's former horse Point Of Law wins Melbourne Cup

Point Of Law, previously owned by the King and Queen, ran out a decisive winner of a Ciaron Maher dominated Lexus Melbourne Cup in Flemington.

Shaw among big names to miss out on FifPro World XI

Eyebrows are raised at the announcement of the FifPro Women's World XI shortlist with several big names missing.

England told to 'keep pressure on' with Australia at risk of 'imploding'

Australia have got problems.

AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East

Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. After a month of speculation following the airport attack on Riyadh’s international airport, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament had been pushed back 11 months. Continue reading...

Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia

The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country.

Socceroos and Matildas sue Football Australia over revenue share dispute

Union is pursuing seven-figure sum on behalf of players Central issue believed to surround FA’s commercial deals Socceroos and Matildas players have sued Football Australia as part of a multi-million dollar dispute between the governing body and its national team players. AAP understands the players’ union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), is pursuing FA for a seven-figure sum on behalf of the players. Continue reading...

South Africa's Simon Harmer on beating Australia, spin bowling and the Barmy Army

Harmer urges England to recall Leach - and stop 'isolating' spinners

South Africa's Simon Harmer said England should take Jack Leach on the Test tour of his homeland this winter as he suggested a lack of spin coaches in county cricket is leaving slow bowlers "isolated".

Australia's Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket but will continue to play T20 for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.

England to host South Africa live on Sky Sports in Netball World Cup prep

England's Vitality Roses will host South Africa in a three-Test netball series in February, with all matches live on Sky Sports.

Edwards: Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England

Renowned defence coach Shaun Edwards says England boss Steve Borthwick turned down his offer to work with the side at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Ronaldo off Al Nassr's ACL squad due to Saudi security concerns

Cristiano Ronaldo is being rested for Al Nassr's AFC Champions League trip to Uzbekistan amid concern that the security situation in Saudi Arabia will continue to impact Asia's top soccer tournaments.

Folarin Balogun takes a first, tiny step toward moving on from a calamitous summer

The USMNT striker scored his first goal since the World Cup in a losing effort against Paris FC. Could it lead to something more? Before this weekend, the last time Folarin Balogun scored was in the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at this past summer’s World Cup. In the immediate aftermath, the outlook for Balogun seemed rosy; an ascendant player who could muster a goal in tense games. At half-time against Bosnia, US fans weren’t just wondering how far his team could advance – they were sizing Balogun up against some of the world’s best strikers. But for most of the ensuing four months, Balogun has been in limbo. His breakout World Cup was overshadowed by a red card in that same game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, followed by a scandal of which he wanted no part. Just as it seemed a summer move away from Monaco could get his club career on track, he broke off a possible deadline-day move to Everton after a lengthy visit to the training grounds and a medical he felt was improperly handled. Continue reading...

Carney urges RFL to adopt strategic plan after England's World Cup exits

Brian Carney has urged the Rugby Football League (RFL) to get serious about its ambitions to strengthen the domestic game in England by implementing a strategic plan.

Labuschagne facing Australia axe after poor South Africa series?

Marnus Labuschagne is facing the axe from the Australia Test team after their 2-1 series defeat in South Africa, with head coach Andrew McDonald saying "he hasn't taken his opportunity on this tour".