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soccer February 2, 2019
How politics, power struggles and the 2022 FIFA World Cup are all at play in the detention of Melbourne-based soccer player and Bahraini refugee Hakeem al-Araibi.
soccer January 26, 2019
The sacking of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic
The dumping of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has polarised Australia’s soccer community, with claims of everything from a psychological damaging team culture to a manipulative ‘lesbian mafia’.
soccer November 10, 2018
Zahli Currie, 18, futsal player
Teenage futsal player Zahli Currie on international competition and the Deadly Dancers.
soccer October 20, 2018
Shot stopper: Jada Whyman, 18, soccer player
Western Sydney Wanderers goalie Jada Whyman on family sacrifice, breaking into the Matildas and becoming a stronger, prouder Indigenous woman.
soccer April 7, 2018
Bridge building: Mark Bridge, 32, soccer player
A-League striker Mark Bridge on success with the Western Sydney Wanderers, lost opportunities with the Socceroos and his favourite goal.
soccer October 7, 2017
Winning ways: Graham Arnold, 54, soccer coach
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold on starting a new A-League season with a clean slate after last year’s triumphs.
soccer September 2, 2017
Career goals: Jamie Maclaren, 24, soccer player
As the Socceroos strive to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, striker Jamie Maclaren talks about putting in the hard work and never giving up.
soccer April 29, 2017
Victory’s secret: Kevin Muscat, 43, soccer coach
Coach Kevin Muscat on the respectful atmosphere and cultural diversity at A-League’s Melbourne Victory.
soccer December 17, 2016
Defence force: Laura Alleway, 27, soccer player
Matildas and Melbourne City defender Laura Alleway on the professionalism in women’s soccer.
soccer November 19, 2016
Jersey boy: Tarek Elrich, 29, soccer player
Tarek Elrich on the A-League’s growing strength and doing his bit for charity.
soccer November 12, 2016
FFA, FIFA, match-fixing and sports integrity
As a soccer player banned for match-fixing seeks to have Football Federation Australia permit him to rejoin the game, a former FIFA integrity official warns such a move would make a mockery of the fight against corruption in the sport.
