American club owner Bill Foley is spending some of his billions developing Auckland FC alongside his support for US presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Ben McKay
Cristiano Ronaldo was clearly unimpressed after being scoreless as Portugal lost their perfect record in the Nations League with a 0-0 draw against Scotland.
Tales Azzoni
Veteran midfielder Luke Brattan had a difficult debut for the Socceroos against Japan but still relished his moment on the international stage.
Anna Harrington
South Korea, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and China have gained victories in Asian World Cup qualifying with Asian Cup holders Qatar among the losers.
Staff Writers
German Thomas Tuchel is set to become England's third foreign manager after agreeing to a deal to coach the national soccer team, according to British media.
Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola have claimed places at next year's African Cup of Nations finals but Ghana are set to miss out.
The Socceroos had just 10 minutes to warm up before their World Cup qualifier against Japan after their bus was stuck in traffic, but still drew 1-1.
The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
A late mistake in defence has denied Australia a history-making win in Japan, a dour contest at Saitama Stadium ending 1-1.
Aaron Kirby
Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson's role as an ambassador for the Premier League club is to end as it cuts costs.
Jamie Gardner
Arsenal Women manager Jonas Eidevall has quit less than a month into the new season
The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
Perth Glory captain and Socceroos striker Adam Taggart has joined The West Australian this season.
Jackson Barrett
Perth Glory's star goalkeeping recruit Casey Dumont is still tied up on AFLW duties and is set to miss the first four games of the A-League Women season.
Justin Chadwick
Adam Taggart has been named Glory captain for a second consecutive season, and he's confident the new-look squad can bounce back strongly from the wooden spoon.
Corey Hollman says off-season recruit Douglas Costa is ready to hit the ground running for Sydney FC when the A-League Men competition kicks off.
George Clarke
Perth Glory veteran Adam Taggart will captain the club again this season, but two women’s stars, including one that only just signed with the club, will share the role.
After 18 years at Sydney FC, new Auckland FC coach Steve Corica returned to start-up life as he helped to build New Zealand's second A-League club.
Randal Kolo Muani scored a double as France beat Belgium 2-1 in their Nations League clash in Brussels, and Germany beat the Netherlands 1-0 in Munich.
Steve Douglas
Cameroon and Algeria have secured places in the Africa Cup of Nations finals, but Nigeria's game with Libya appears off with the Super Eagles returning home.
Socceroos great John Aloisi believes Australia can frustrate their way to a win over Japan and says Tony Popovic is just the man for the job.
Jason Geria and Thomas Deng have both played right-back for Melbourne Victory and are happy to compete against each other for a Socceroos berth against Japan.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will face his former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Tony Popovic on the touchline in a huge World Cup qualifier against Australia.
