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Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 6

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 9

WA Today

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season

The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

08.08.2025 5

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season

The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

08.08.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season

The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

08.08.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season

The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

08.08.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

It’s a long shot. But Sydney FC should be applauded for having a crack at Thomas Müller

To ask the question of Thomas Müller, even if you think you know the answer, is to send a message to the rest of the football world.

26.07.2025 9

WA Today

Vince Rugari

It’s a long shot. But Sydney FC should be applauded for having a crack at Thomas Müller

To ask the question of Thomas Müller, even if you think you know the answer, is to send a message to the rest of the football world.

26.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

It’s a long shot. But Sydney FC should be applauded for having a crack at Thomas Müller

To ask the question of Thomas Müller, even if you think you know the answer, is to send a message to the rest of the football world.

26.07.2025 7

The Age

Vince Rugari

It’s a long shot. But Sydney FC should be applauded for having a crack at Thomas Müller

To ask the question of Thomas Müller, even if you think you know the answer, is to send a message to the rest of the football world.

26.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Perfection isn’t enough. The Swans need a miracle to make the finals

Swans fans aren’t used to having September free. But where there’s hope, there is life.

18.07.2025 9

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Perfection isn’t enough. The Swans need a miracle to make the finals

Swans fans aren’t used to having September free. But where there’s hope, there is life.

18.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Perfection isn’t enough. The Swans need a miracle to make the finals

Swans fans aren’t used to having September free. But where there’s hope, there is life.

18.07.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Perfection isn’t enough. The Swans need a miracle to make the finals

Swans fans aren’t used to having September free. But where there’s hope, there is life.

18.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out

Wrexham’s pre-season visit to Australia is providing more valuable data for the long-running, totally unanswerable debate about how A-League teams...

14.07.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out

Wrexham’s pre-season visit to Australia is providing more valuable data for the long-running, totally unanswerable debate about how A-League teams...

14.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out

Wrexham’s pre-season visit to Australia is providing more valuable data for the long-running, totally unanswerable debate about how A-League teams...

14.07.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out

Wrexham’s pre-season visit to Australia is providing more valuable data for the long-running, totally unanswerable debate about how A-League teams...

14.07.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Comedians, influencers and footy players: Why we can’t get enough of celebrity boxing

There is surely no other sport like boxing, where notoriety outweighs skill to the extent that most people would seemingly rather watch rookies...

11.07.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Comedians, influencers and footy players: Why we can’t get enough of celebrity boxing

There is surely no other sport like boxing, where notoriety outweighs skill to the extent that most people would seemingly rather watch rookies...

11.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Comedians, influencers and footy players: Why we can’t get enough of celebrity boxing

There is surely no other sport like boxing, where notoriety outweighs skill to the extent that most people would seemingly rather watch rookies...

11.07.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

Comedians, influencers and footy players: Why we can’t get enough of celebrity boxing

There is surely no other sport like boxing, where notoriety outweighs skill to the extent that most people would seemingly rather watch rookies...

11.07.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

The next big thing, and no room for sentiment: What we learnt from Joe Montemurro’s first Matildas matches

The Matildas coach will have plenty to think about as he narrows his focus towards the Women’s Asian Cup.

09.07.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

The next big thing, and no room for sentiment: What we learnt from Joe Montemurro’s first Matildas matches

The Matildas coach will have plenty to think about as he narrows his focus towards the Women’s Asian Cup.

09.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

The next big thing, and no room for sentiment: What we learnt from Joe Montemurro’s first Matildas matches

The Matildas coach will have plenty to think about as he narrows his focus towards the Women’s Asian Cup.

09.07.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

The next big thing, and no room for sentiment: What we learnt from Joe Montemurro’s first Matildas matches

The Matildas coach will have plenty to think about as he narrows his focus towards the Women’s Asian Cup.

09.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look,...

14.06.2025 4

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look,...

14.06.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look,...

14.06.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look,...

14.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick

South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other...

13.06.2025 7

WA Today

Vince Rugari

He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick

South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other...

13.06.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick

South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other...

13.06.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick

South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other...

13.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next

Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada...

11.06.2025 4

WA Today

Vince Rugari

They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next

Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada...

11.06.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next

Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada...

11.06.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

They’ve made a sixth successive World Cup. Here’s what the Socceroos need to do next

Tony Popovic’s men have delivered. But there’s work still to be done if they are to be a force at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada...

11.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Ange will land on his feet. But Spurs have made an enormous mistake in sacking him

Sacking Ange Postecoglou is a decision Tottenham Hotspur will almost certainly live to regret.

07.06.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Ange will land on his feet. But Spurs have made an enormous mistake in sacking him

Sacking Ange Postecoglou is a decision Tottenham Hotspur will almost certainly live to regret.

07.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari