Multi-club ownership is on the rise in Australia and around the world. But as the Manchester City case shows, belonging to a global football empire can come with risks beyond a single club’s control.
The Sydney FC coach has launched a stinging attack on critics of the A-League club’s controversial decision not to release Akol Akon for next month’s tournament.
Sydney FC have blocked young gun Akol Akon from going to next month’s under-17s World Cup. It’s tempting to frame the Sky Blues as the villain, but that would be wrong.
An injury has reportedly ruled Ben Simmons out of the NBA season before it even begins. Meanwhile, nine other Aussies are taking part – we look at their paths forward.
The possibility of the tournament being postponed until 2028 has massive implications for the Socceroos – and out-of-contract coach Tony Popovic.
Akol Akon plays like Nestory Irankunda but thinks and acts like Lucas Herrington, whose exact footsteps he is about to retrace. Catch him in the A-League while you still can.
The A-League’s 26-match season is the longest of any Australian football code, and yet too short by global standards, undermining the ability of clubs to properly develop and sell players.
South Melbourne’s stunning penalty shootout win over Melbourne Victory on Saturday night was marred by the actions of some fans during the ceremony.
With all respect to new coach Ufuk Talay, he is not the most important appointment made by the Western Sydney Wanderers this season.
After Saturday night’s stirring Australia Cup final at AAMI Park, soccer in this country will never be the same again.
