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UEFA Nations League
Are we watching the last ever Euro qualifiers? Hopefully
theroar.com.au - Ray McLachlan
The current European Championship qualification structure must be reformed.Let me set the scene. It’s Friday night in London; the pub is full and so …
Antoine Griezmann
Ronaldo limps off as England, France pick up Euro qualifying wins
theroar.com.au - AAP
Cristiano Ronaldo has injured his right leg and had to be substituted before halftime of Portugal’s 2020 European Championship qualifying 1-1 draw …
FFA clarifies chairman’s relegation remarks
theroar.com.au - AAP
FFA chairman Chris Nikou’s comments to a football writers forum about introducing promotion and relegation to the A-League have had to be clarified …
2019 Football Writers Festival: An inspiring weekend with Jens and Foz
theroar.com.au - Stuart Thomas
The weekend just past saw the inaugural Football Writers Festival held in picturesque Jamberoo, New South Wales.As something of a spiritual home to …
South Korea
Olyroos ready for vital Olympics qualifier against South Korea
theroar.com.au - Ben McKay
The Olyroos have continued on their path to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a 6-0 win over Taiwan in Cambodia.Graham Arnold’s side belted the Asian …
Hyundai
Who is paying for promotion and relegation in the A-League?
theroar.com.au - Mike Tuckerman
You know it’s been a successful writers’ festival when it generates a “Clarification of FFA Chairman comments” media release late on a Sunday …
Harry Kane
View from the armchair: England 5-0 Czech Republic
theroar.com.au - Joshua Kerr
The last time an England match was broadcast live on free-to-air television in the UK was the World Cup third-place play-off against Belgium last …
Asian Cup
Easy road to 2022? Forget it!
theroar.com.au - Paul Williams
When it comes to expanding the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams, people fall into two clearly defined groups – those who are for it and those who are …
Sydney FC
Milicic names Matildas squad for US friendlies
theroar.com.au - James
Matildas coach Ante Milicic has named the 23-player squad that he’ll take to the USA for a friendly next month.With this year’s FIFA Women’s World …
Perth Glory
Glory sign former City striker Fornaroli
theroar.com.au - AAP
Perth Glory have confirmed the signature of Uruguayan striker Bruno Fornaroli for the next two A-League seasons, ending his troubled tenure at …
Adelaide
When did football become so difficult to like?
theroar.com.au - Mike Tuckerman
The news that Australia will support Sheikh Salman’s bid for re-election as Asian Football Confederation president was both predictable and utterly …
Asian Cup
The three keys to fixing the Socceroos
theroar.com.au - Will
It’s 2015 and I’m sitting on a lounge chair in the living room watching my nation’s team, the Socceroos, holding out to beat South Korea 2-1 to win …
Soccer Transfers
The top three flops and shocks of the Premier League season
theroar.com.au - Juzzmonk
To everyone’s surprise, the Premier League season has provided us with some unforgettable moments. Whether they be terrible mistakes, shocking …
The Olyroos eleven Arnie needs to pick
theroar.com.au - That A-League Fan
The Olyroos, run by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold, need to finish first or be the top four highest-ranked second-placed teams in order to qualify for …
Perth Glory
Can the Perth Glory #FillThePark?
theroar.com.au - Jordan Klingsporn
Last Tuesday night, the Perth Glory started their #FillThePark campaign, aiming to sell out HBF Park for the upcoming home game on March 30 against …
Everton FC
Just not very Goodison: Explaining Everton’s recent struggles
theroar.com.au - Luca L
Everton football club. Formerly known as St Domingo’s FC, established in the city of Liverpool, England. Since their creation, ‘The Toffees’ have …
Jürgen Klopp
Klopp backs struggling Salah to come good
theroar.com.au - AAP
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has backed Mohamed Salah to rediscover his goalscoring form and believes team-mate Sadio Mane can provide …
Sydney FC
Upcoming stars snapped up by A-League newcomers
theroar.com.au - Steve Larkin
Western United have signed a trio of promising youngsters for their debut in the A-League next season.A-League newcomers Western United believe they …
Sydney FC
Should Sydney FC sack Steve Corica?
theroar.com.au - Luca Zappia
From a final-winning goal as a player to a trophy-winning assistant coach and now onto head coach, Steve Corica’s progression with Sydney FC is …
Sydney FC
How the A-League’s finals format creates a scheduling nightmare
theroar.com.au - apaway
Whatever the merits of a top-six final series in a ten-team competition, the number of teams who make the A-League play-offs is unlikely to change …
Jürgen Klopp
Forget trophies, Jurgen Klopp is the best thing to happen to Liverpool since Shankly
theroar.com.au - Zubin Daver
The one and only Bill Shankly’s words ring true in my ears. “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don’t like that attitude. I …
UEFA Champions League
Is German football in a state of decline?
theroar.com.au - Damo Santi
The German Bundesliga is currently 26 weeks old with powerhouses Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund equal top of the table, boasting 60 points each, …
Australia
“They’re not serious” slams Australia’s development programs
theroar.com.au - Ben McKay
Ante Milicic has smashed Australia’s underage male programs as “not serious” as the Olyroos ready themselves for a qualifying tilt at the 2020 Games …
Human Rights
PFA slams FFA over AFC elections
theroar.com.au - Ed Jackson
The PFA have slammed FFA’s decision to support Sheikh Salman Ibrahim Al-Khalifa’s AFC presidential re-election bid without any consultation with …
Central Coast Mariners
Jets slip on the Mariners’ banana skin
theroar.com.au - SJK
The most optimistic Newcastle Jets fans would have been looking for a demolition job over the Central Coast Mariners after the Mariners’ embarrassing …
Sydney FC
An ageing Scotsman’s take on Milos Ninkovic and his fear of lesbians
theroar.com.au - Stuart Thomas
Recently, as I watched Blacktown City FC and Mount Druitt Town Rangers do battle in the opening round of New South Wales NPL1 action, my ears pricked …
Sydney FC
Hot property FC: Macarthur crosses the line in 2020
theroar.com.au - Brendan Brumby
When the Southern Expansion A-League bid was rejected in December 2018, Sydney FC probably breathed a sigh of relief. Across town, one can assume the …
Royal Family
FFA to support controversial AFC president re-election
theroar.com.au - Ed Jackson
Despite his links to the Hakeem Al-Araibi affair, Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman Ibrahim Al-Khalifa will be supported in his …
Sydney FC
Six talking points from A-League Round 22
theroar.com.au - Karlo Tychsen
With five rounds remaining of the regular season, amidst the background of the events in Christchurch, let’s jump into those A-League talking points …