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What might feel like a helpful cheer or a warning against the mistake of last week's game can take the fun out of a kids' game of football.

Nishan Velupillay is firing the Socceroos towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup with his qualification goals, but his biggest impact on football in Australia will be felt in generations to come.

Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to steer Tottenham to the Europa League crown with star man Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of the final against Manchester United following surgery on his right knee.

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr remains a "camp by camp" proposition and may decide to complete full pre-season with Chelsea before returning to the international scene.

A run-in with local police, a call-up to the Sri Lankan national team, and one of the most prolific goalscoring seasons you've probably never heard of. These are the Australians who lit up Icelandic football.

Australia's high-profile national women's team will take to Bunbury's Hands Oval for the first time, facing Panama in July.

A Tasmanian father who lost his son to an incurable brain tumour reflects on a moving letter from former Liverpool footballer Adam Lallana.

Central Coast Mariners defeat Melbourne City 1-0, with Isabel Gomez controversially handing the premiers their sole defeat of the season in extra time.

Melbourne Victory power their way into the A-League Women grand final after cruising past Adelaide United 3-1 in the second leg of their semifinal series.

Australian manager Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham Hotspur to an all-England Europa League final with a powerful performance.