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.
Matildas confirmed for landmark match in regional WA
Australia's high-profile national women's team will take to Bunbury's Hands Oval for the first time, facing Panama in July.
21yo man's dying wish for his father fulfilled by English football player
A Tasmanian father who lost his son to an incurable brain tumour reflects on a moving letter from former Liverpool footballer Adam Lallana.
Mariners shock Melbourne City to advance to A-League Women grand final
Central Coast Mariners defeat Melbourne City 1-0, with Isabel Gomez controversially handing the premiers their sole defeat of the season in extra time.
Lowe double sends Victory through to A-League Women grand final
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.
'Couldn't be prouder': Ange's Spurs power into Europa League final
Australian manager Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham Hotspur to an all-England Europa League final with a powerful performance.
Sam Kerr announces birth of son with partner Kristie Mewis
Matildas captain Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis welcome their first child, named Jagger Mewis-Kerr.
Football Australia chief executive quits less than a year from Women's Asian Cup
Ten months out from the Women's Asian Cup on home soil, Football Australia is on the hunt for a new chief executive after James Johnson resigned.
Heartbreak for Arsenal as PSG claims Champions League final spot
Arsenal loses to Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the Champions League semifinal.
Australia's best sports rights in the hands of a Soviet-born, former oil tycoon
He lives opposite British royalty. He's on Ukraine's sanctions list. His company is backed by Saudi petrodollars. Now he's taking over from Rupert Murdoch as the new owner of Foxtel. Who is Len Blavatnik and what does he want with Australia's sports rights?
What does Mary Fowler's injury mean for the Matildas heading into the Asian Cup?
Mary Fowler's injury is a devastating blow for the Matildas, raising questions as to who can step up and fill the void that she leaves.
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Youth to drive Popovic's Socceroos, but one rising star is yet to commit
As Tony Popovic's Socceroos edge closer to two decisive World Cup qualifiers, they do so without young midfielder Alex Robertson, who is yet to commit his allegiances to Australia.
Van Egmond goal in vain as Birmingham City's WSL dream crumbles
Matildas great Emily van Egmond's ambition of returning to England's Women's Super League is shattered despite her scoring for Birmingham City in a dramatic season-finale against London City Lionesses.
How these disabled women are changing the face of mainstream sport
Telaya Blacksmith is facing a crossroads, to continue her Paralympic journey, or pursue Aussie Rules — she is one of several disabled women building a name in mainstream sport.
English FA to ban transgender women from competitive women's football
Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in women's football in England after a policy change prompted by a UK Supreme Court ruling on the matter.
Postecoglou's Spurs in sight of Europa League final
Tottenham Hotspur put aside their woeful domestic season with a 3-1 home victory against Norway's Bodø/Glimt, leaving Ange Postecoglou's side a strong chance of reaching the Europa League final.
Yamal hailed as a talent 'born every 50 years' after Barça draw with Inter
Teenager Lamine Yamal stars with a brilliant goal in a thrilling 3—3 draw with Inter Milan at home in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.
Socceroos suffer injury blow ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will miss the Socceroos' final two World Cup qualifiers to undergo foot surgery.
'She's working really hard': Still no return date for Sam Kerr
Nearly 16 months after rupturing her ACL, Sam Kerr remains sidelined and Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor says there's still no return date for the Matildas star.
Foord on target as Arsenal power into Champions League final
Caitlin Foord is among the scorers as Arsenal overturn a first-leg deficit with a stunning 4-1 win away at Lyon to set up a Women's Champions League final date with Barcelona.
Having been given an impossible task, Arne Slot delivers in spades for Liverpool
Replacing an iconic manager at a famous club is often a poisoned chalice, but Arne Slot responded to the impossible task of following up Jürgen Klopp by doing the unthinkable.