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Iranian women's footballers train without a hijab: Two remaining stars sport huge smiles as they join Australian club after seeking asylum - while five team-mates rejected offer following threats to their families

17/03/26 01:38

Fatemeh Pasandideh, 21, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 33, sported wide smiles as they trained with Brisbane Roar without the mandatory neck to ankle uniforms and head coverings that are enforced by the Islamic Republic....read

Iranian footballers who escaped the clutches of their team get a stunning offer to make a new home in Australia
11/03/26 06:04
The footballers who made headlines around the world this week have had their introduction to Australian life made a little easier.
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Why Sydney FC star Apostolos Stamatelopoulos isn't worried about his lack of goals in the A-League ahead of Big Blue against Melbourne Victory
06/03/26 04:05
Strikers are often measured by the number of goals they score - but try telling that to a recent Sydney FC recruit.
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Shannon Noll doesn't look like this anymore! Australian Idol star shows off freshly shorn head as he entertains A-League fans in Newcastle
23/02/26 02:07
Shannon Noll flaunted a freshly shorn head on Sunday when he entertained soccer fans in Newcastle.
Footy star goes viral for one of the worst blunders Aussie sport has seen in years - then his coach quits just minutes later
22/02/26 04:19
The team boss admitted he 'lost my s**t' at the side after the mind-boggling mistake played a role in him falling on his sword straight after the match.
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Disgraced former A-League captain Ulises Davila learns his fate as the 'ringleader' of betting scandal
19/02/26 06:45
Disgraced former A-League captain Ulises Davila has learnt his fate in court after he was the 'ringleader' of a betting scandal which rocked the code.
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Former Melbourne Victory Academy star Damian Bozinovski rushed to hospital after collapsing mid-match
17/02/26 23:47
The rising football star previously on the books of Melbourne Victory suffered a medical episode on the pitch.
Remember the name! Sydney FC star Willa Pearson breaks Sam Kerr's long-standing goal-scoring record in the A-League women's competition
14/02/26 03:32
Sydney FC young gun Willa Pearson is in dreamland after breaking a 17-year-old record in the A-League Women's competition previously held by Sam Kerr.
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Aussie soccer team introduces a controversial BAN that has fans with a multi-cultural background furious
13/02/26 04:23
Western Sydney confirmed the club-led initiative on Thursday via their social media channels - and supporters were quick to condemn the decision.
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A-League rising star learns his fate after being investigated by Football Australia for on-field racism claim
30/01/26 23:32
Football Australia has reached a decision surrounding Brisbane Roar striker Justin Vidic's claim that he was racially abused by Melbourne City's Medin Memeti.
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Star of Australia's most under-performing sport gives his blisteringly honest take on what's been going wrong for 20 years - and how to fix it
29/01/26 01:51
The veteran Sydney star has a radical solution to fix the dire state of the game in Australia.
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Team-mate of gay football star who branded his club homophobic reveals the 'REAL reason' he couldn't make the team
15/01/26 09:42
Socceroo Craig Goodwin has hit back at former Adelaide United team-mate Josh Cavallo after he sensationally claimed that 'internal homophobia' existed at the club.
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Aussie footy star Josh Cavallo who made history by coming out as gay accuses 'homophobic' club of forcing him out over his sexuality
12/01/26 23:13
Josh Cavallo has sensationally claimed the reason he was frozen out at Adelaide United had nothing to do with football.
Why Melbourne City star is free to keep playing in the A-League amid ongoing racism probe
09/01/26 04:34
A rising star will remain available for selection in the A-League while Football Australia investigates allegations he racially abused a rival player in a recent fixture.
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Football coach goes nuclear at opposition team after ugly scenes erupted during a match that forced police to step in
31/12/25 17:32
Central Coast interim coach Warren Moon has labelled the conduct of Brisbane's staff an embarrassment and a disgrace.
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Disgraced A-League star Ulises Davila to be sentenced for corrupt conduct in 2026 - as Football Australia issues its own bans for spot-fixing from three other tarnished players
20/12/25 00:54
Disgraced A-League star Ulises Davila will be sentenced for corrupt conduct next year after bail was continued in Sydney's Downing Centre on December 19.
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Matildas boss compares Australian soccer to 'two seagulls fighting over a hot chip'
02/12/25 05:14
The Matildas boss is sick and tired of an aspect of Australian soccer - and he has made a passionate plea to fans.
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Footy star reveals how his parents' huge sacrifice changed his life - and how he recovered after his team's shocking A-League collapse
27/11/25 00:20
Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Angus Thurgate has revealed why he stayed in the A-League following the collapse of Western United in August.
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Aussie footballer opens up about car tyres getting slashed and being bombarded with coins by some of the world's most ruthless fans
20/11/25 00:04
Sydney FC star Harrison Devenish-Meares has opened up about the ruthless mentality of professional football in Romania - and how much his game has rapidly improved in the A-League.
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Revealed: The shocking number of women's footy stars who are abusing alcohol and suffering from ongoing eating disorders
12/11/25 02:24
If you thought Australia's male footy stars were the only ones with drinking problems, a new report will make for sobering reading.
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Why Sydney FC star Pat Wood 'can't believe' he is about to chalk up 100 appearances in the A-League
07/11/25 22:00
Sydney FC striker Pat Wood is only 23, but he is on the verge of an achievement many professional footballers would love to have on their CV. He told the Daily Mail it 'means everything.'
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Australia's top football league is struggling BADLY. Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer reveals what's gone wrong - and the moves that must be made to fix it
06/11/25 05:03
The A-League is fading into obscurity with an alarming drop-off in crowds. Now one of Australia's biggest soccer stars has revealed how he'd fix things if he was in charge.
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The interim coach who now wants the top job at a struggling A-League club
01/11/25 05:09
Interim Perth coach Adam Griffiths thinks he can now become the club's permanent head coach.
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Struggling A-League club brutally show coach the door - and the season only kicked-off TWO rounds ago
29/10/25 00:56
Perth Glory have sacked head coach David Zdrilic after just two rounds of the A-League season. The club released a statement confirming Zdrilic had been 'relieved of his duties with immediate effect.'
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Why Young Socceroos star Rhys Youlley rejected offers from rival A-League clubs and considerable interest abroad to sign with Sydney FC
24/10/25 23:57
Young Socceroos midfielder Rhys Youlley was spoilt for choice when it came to his football future - but ultimately, the chance to return to Sydney FC made the decision an easy one.
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Footy star reveals the sliding doors moment that rescued him from a hellish life - 'pure luck that we ended up in Australia'
15/10/25 06:25
A-League star Al Hassan Toure and his family arrived in Australia in 2004, but life could have been very different for the Sydney FC recruit.
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Socceroos star faces BRUTAL World Cup warming the bench - as former A-League journeyman impresses in hard-fought win over Canada
11/10/25 06:10
Paul Izzo is charging towards the once-unlikely scenario of dethroning captain Mat Ryan as the Socceroos' starting goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup after a standout game against Canada.
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Will the launch of the Australian Championship help revive the embattled A-League? Or bury it?
11/10/25 01:29
The Australian Championship launched on Friday night at Lakeside Stadium when South Melbourne lined up against Sydney Olympic FC - and a passionate crowd of over 6000 fans told the story.
Football star previously named the league's MVP makes bombshell move as he faces court over betting scandal
09/10/25 06:17
The former player of the year faced a Sydney court on Thursday after being charged with facilitating and engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event.
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Why giant-slaying run from state league football side could prove to be an international embarrassment for the embattled A-League
04/10/25 02:16
Heidelberg United's run to the Australia Cup final has been impressive - but if the part-time footballers from Victoria hoist the silverware on Saturday night, it will be an own goal for the A-League.
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Disgraced A-League stars learn their fate in court after role in yellow card betting scandal
24/09/25 06:52
Two former A-League stars who deliberately received yellow cards in exchange for $10,000 each have learnt their fate in a Sydney court. They were charged following a game in December 2023.
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Remember the name! Melbourne City hand professional contract to winger Akeem Gerald - and you won't believe how old the rising star is
20/09/25 06:00
A-League club Melbourne City has rewarded winger Akeem Gerald with his first professional contract aged just 15. The young gun has signed a three year contract with last season's Grand Final winners.
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Aussie football star tipped to be the 'next Tim Cahill' is jailed for four years over bizarre robbery
18/09/25 06:32
Onetime A-League cult hero Kerem Bulut has been in and out of prison since January 2022 after descending into a crippling drug addiction and life of petty crime.
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Ex-Man United star and World Cup winner signs for Melbourne Victory in A-League after suffering fall from grace last season
16/09/25 09:54
A former Manchester United star has bid to revive his career with a move to A-League side Melbourne Victory have endured a tough campaign last season.
Aussie soccer hero is sensationally accused of an AFFAIR with a married woman while his wife was PREGNANT with their second child - as shattered husband breaks his silence
30/08/25 14:41
Former A-League star Jack Hingert has been accused of having an affair with a married woman for the past 18 months. The defender made over 300 appearances for Brisbane Roar in the A-League.
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A-League club confirm signing of defender after he 'faced challenges and setbacks' off the field
15/08/25 07:46
Former Socceroos defender Ruon Tongyik has been thrown an A-League lifeline by the Western Sydney Wanderers just months after he was acquitted of rape.
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A-League club fighting for survival after being stripped of men's and women's licences following FIFA ban
08/08/25 21:21
Defiant Western United have vowed to fight the stripping of their A-Leagues licence as the embattled club stands on the brink of folding
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One of Australia's greatest sporting heroes is just a week away from disaster thanks to a bombshell decision
08/08/25 05:24
He became an Aussie legend in unforgettable scenes in 2005 - but now one of the nation's sporting icons is staring down the barrel of a situation nobody wants to find themselves in.
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How fallen A-League star admitted his role in shameful betting scandal - 'earn a little bit of coin'
12/07/25 05:17
A former Macarthur Bulls A-League player admitted to deliberately earning a yellow card 'to earn a little bit of coin' during a covertly recorded conversation in a police cell, a court has heard.
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Aussie who made soccer history when he came out as gay reveals his huge life change - with a touch of mystery
08/07/25 00:35
A-League star Josh Cavallo made headlines around the world and received support from legends of the game when he opened up about his sexuality in 2021.
Football Australia to face integrity investigation after two match-fixing scandals in the space of 12 months
06/06/25 23:13
Football Australia is under official scrutiny following a second A-League match-fixing scandal in just 12 months
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Aussie Olympic cult hero Raygun dazzles as she makes surprise appearance at glamorous sports ball
04/06/25 14:54
Australian breaking cult hero made a surprise appearance at the event in Sydney on Wednesday evening.
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Premier League legend Robbie Fowler wants to start a new career in Australia despite bitter legal fallout from his last stint Down Under
04/06/25 07:19
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has declared an interest in reigniting his managerial career in Australia - despite a bitter falling out with Brisbane five years ago, where FIFA had to intervene.
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Sam Kerr's fiancee posts the first video of their adorable baby boy Jagger
03/06/25 11:19
It's been a busy few weeks for new parents Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis, who announced the arrival of their baby boy, Jagger, on May 8.
Socceroos star Rhyan Grant lists his gorgeous $1.65million beachside pad in Bondi on the market
03/06/25 02:10
Socceroo Rhyan Grant is set to put his gorgeous Sydney beachside flat under the hammer later this month with hopes of a $1.65 million sale.
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One of Ange Postecoglou's former clubs is hit with winding up application by the Australian Tax Office over 'unpaid debt'
01/06/25 13:07
The winding-up application was made on Wednesday, but the club, who are owned by Indonesian-based Bakrie Group, are confident that the matter can be settled quickly.
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Melbourne descends into chaos as thousands of wild A-League fans set off flares and heavily armed police are called in
31/05/25 13:50
Soccer fans were ushered towards AAMI Park in an attempt to avoid rowdy behaviour at an infamous derby.
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Revealed: Why police will be out in force at A-League Grand Final in Melbourne - as 30,000 fans head to AAMI Park for historic derby
31/05/25 02:49
Football fans will be closely monitored by police at Saturday's A-League Grand Final in Melbourne, as the code looks to avoid a repeat of the shocking scenes from a previous derby in 2022.
Revealed: The big problem with the A-League grand final that NOBODY is talking about
30/05/25 03:23
It should be one of the showpiece sporting events on the Australian calendar with plenty of buzz and excitement - but chances are you don't know what we're referring to.
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Man charged after allegedly grabbing boy, 11, by the NECK at a junior soccer match - 'very serious matter'
27/05/25 03:28
A 46-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly grabbed a young child by the neck at a junior soccer match in Perth's north on May 25. The man is due to appear in court on June 6.
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See the shocking injury boy, 11, suffered when he was IMPALED on a metal pole while celebrating his brother's birthday at footy final
26/05/25 23:44
A young Auckland FC supporter has suffered a shocking injury after being impaled on a metal pole while leaving the A-League semifinal on Saturday evening.
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Cybercrime cops land a crushing blow on Aussie 'hacker' who allegedly stole $150m in Bitcoin
18/05/25 08:41
A 32-year-old convicted hacker from Queensland has had $4.5million worth of luxury assets seized following an investigation into stolen cryptocurrency and cyber hacking.
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How the Western Sydney Wanderers boldly aim to be a BIGGER sporting club than four-time NRL premiership-winning Penrith Panthers
10/05/25 02:32
The resurgent Western Sydney Wanderers have boldly declared their eventual aim to be the leading sporting team in their region. Penrith Panthers NRL fans may have a different view.
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Aussie sporting team receives record $100million investment to secure its future - but is for the right reasons?
03/05/25 05:00
Western United have been rescued by billionaire US property tycoons Maciek and Mikhail Kaminski, with the father-son duo agreeing to invest $100 million into the embattled A-League club.
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Robert De Niro's daughter Airyn does first ever interview about coming out as a trans woman
29/04/25 13:36
Today, Them released an exclusive interview with Airyn De Niro, daughter of award-winning actor Robert De Niro. She talked her coming out journey.
Western Sydney Wanderers offer Spanish superstar Juan Mata contract extension - despite BENCHING the World Cup winner for most of the A-League season
25/04/25 06:30
Western Sydney Wanderers have offered Juan Mata a one-year contract extension - despite the midfielder warming the bench for large parts of the A-League season.
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Rhyan Grant's message to eager footy fans who are craving a live sporting fix in Sydney: 'give it a crack, anything can happen'
12/04/25 03:46
Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant has a message for footy fans craving a live sporting fix in the Harbour City with no NRL and AFL fixtures this weekend - why not give the A-League a crack.
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Aussie football fan reveals gruesome injuries and is now set to undergo surgery after an alleged crowd assault at an A-League match
07/04/25 08:27
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: The New Zealand Herald reports that two individuals were arrested while eight other spectators were evicted from the Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.
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How an Aussie football icon could solve the Matildas' biggest problem heading into the Asian Cup next year on home soil
03/04/25 04:28
John Aloisi is an Australian football icon following his penalty shootout heroics ahead of the 2006 World Cup - and now he could be the man to revive the fortunes of the Matildas as their new head coach.
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A-League star Angel Torres gives his side of events after being accused of raping a woman, laughing at her and calling her 'sick in the head'
01/04/25 04:45
The star is fronting court after pleading not guilty to aggravated sexual intercourse without consent involving deprivation of liberty over an alleged incident in March last year.
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Vile illegal dumping ground turns Melbourne suburb into an eyesore - and the way council is dealing with it is a disgrace
21/03/25 14:42
Selfish residents are turning one of Australia's fastest growing suburbs into an illegal landfill site despite being home to one of the nation's biggest rubbish dumps.
Revealed: What facing trial for rape cost Socceroos star Ruon Tonkyik - as he sends an emotional message to his pregnant partner after being found not guilty
20/03/25 23:09
After being acquitted of rape in a Sydney court, former Socceroos defender Ruon Tongyik detailed the effect the accusations and trial had on his career.
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Football star Ruon Tongyik learns his fate after being accused of teaming up with a mate to rape a woman following a drinking game
20/03/25 05:14
Former Socceroo and A-League star Ruon Tongyik has learnt his fate in a Sydney court after he and a friend were accused of raping a woman at his home in Sydney's west back in 2018.
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See the moment footy star's coach rushes over to tell him he's had a hilarious and VERY embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on live TV
17/03/25 04:44
A-League star Hiroshi Ibusuki and his teammates were thrashing their opponents 5-0 on the weekend when his coach was forced to save him from further embarrassment.
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A-League: Footy fans lash out over grim photos of match featuring two of Australia's biggest teams
13/03/25 02:09
Disgruntled fans have questioned the relevance of the A-League after seeing photos of the recent clash between the Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City.
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Premier League legend Gus Poyet reveals why he turned down chance to play in the A-League - and the reason will warm the hearts of football fans
12/03/25 06:27
Premier League legend Gus Poyet has revealed he could have signed with Melbourne Victory in 2005 - but turned down a bold approach from the club when holidaying in Australia.
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Sydney FC star Anthony Caceres reveals what it meant to play for the Socceroos - and why Sky Blues can win in Asia this season
11/03/25 20:11
Sydney FC midfielder Anthony Caceres has revealed the pure joy he felt when informed by a Socceroos staff member he was in the squad to play Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier.
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Why Adelaide United coach Carl Veart won't change his attacking mindset in the A-League - despite conceding four goals last start
08/03/25 00:43
Adelaide United A-League coach Carl Veart won't mind if his attack-minded team concede four goals on Saturday against cellar dwellers Brisbane Roar - but there's a catch for his playing group.
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Ruon Tongyik A-League: Footy star raped woman after getting her blackout drunk in sexually charged game of truth or dare, court hears
05/03/25 22:04
The footballer - who was picked to represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics - appeared in Sydney's Downing Centre Court at the start of a trial that is expected to last as long as four weeks.
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Soccer mum slammed after publicly calling out Sydney FC star Douglas Costa for not TALKING to her son - despite the youngster already being gifted the Brazilian's jersey
25/02/25 04:02
Bemused soccer fans have slammed a highly entitled mother on social media after she called out Sydney FC marquee signing Douglas Costa for not talking to her son after a recent match.
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The tell-tale sign that injured striker Sam Kerr is NOT ready to give up the Matildas captaincy - as former coach makes a big call on her playing future
25/02/25 01:14
Sam Kerr was sorely missed by the Matildas in their 2-1 defeat against the USWNT at the SheBelieves Cup - and if her Instagram story is any guide, she has no plans to relinquish the captaincy.
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Sensational reason why A-League superstar captain Valere Germain QUIT his club on the eve of finals
17/02/25 22:12
Macarthur's bid for an A-League Men finals berth has been dealt a hammer blow, with captain Valere Germain citing Australian refereeing standards as reason to terminate his contract
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SPOILER ALERT: Married At First Sight couple Adrian Araouzou and Awhina Rutene spotted together on Valentine's Day
15/02/25 01:57
Married At First Sight couple Adrian Araouzou and Awhina Rutene have given a very strong hint that they are still together.
Dino Arslanagic: Footy star learns his fate after threatening to kill a cop by shooting him in the head during drunken rampage
23/01/25 04:52
The top-flight player - who has represented his country and starred for European clubs - admitted to drinking heavily before the shocking incident at a trendy Sydney bar in December.
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Troy Hearfield: Premiership-winning footy star who was jailed over crime spree including stealing from a sex shop is locked behind bars AGAIN
14/01/25 23:45
A-League star Troy Hearfield has been jailed for a second time after he was first put behind bars in November 2023. He won a grand final with the Newcastle Jets and played at the Olympics.
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Ex-Man United star scores FIRST goal for his new club following a mixed start to life with the team - which included a spat between his agent and coach
02/01/25 13:16
It is two years since the 36-year-old left Manchester United, and in the time since, the Spanish World Cup winner has gone on to enjoy spells with Galatasaray and Vissel Kobe.
New Year's Eve grass fire rips through busy park after A-League match sending revellers running for safety
31/12/24 12:25
Thousands of revellers have had to run for safety after an A-League football game on Tuesday night as a grass fire ripped through a busy park.
Aussie football club raided by police after alleged match-fixing - as official also faces drug charges
14/12/24 01:53
A semi-professional football club in Victoria one level under the A-League faces an uncertain future following allegations of match-fixing. A club official was also charged with drug offences.
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Why rock royalty Jack White from the White Stripes was serenaded by adoring football fans in Melbourne
10/12/24 00:13
White Stripes frontman Jack White was all smiles on Sunday after he was serenaded by Melbourne Victory football fans at AAMI Park, who can't get enough of the band's hit track Seven Nation Army.
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Melbourne Victory coach Patrick Kisnorbo has a VERY close brush with wayward ball as A-League official looks on in shock
02/12/24 02:20
Selection headaches were almost the least of Melbourne Victory coach Patrick Kisnorbo's concerns on the weekend after a near miss with a football that came within centimetres of his head

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