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Mohamed Salah was back for Liverpool - and feeling the love from the Anfield faithful. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSalah slots back in with a bang as Liverpool win

Mohamed Salah is back in business at Liverpool, returning to the champions' side after his outspoken rant and leading them to a 2-0 win over Brighton.

Steve Douglas

Victory, enjoying the win over Adelaide, have been told they must deliver in the Melbourne derby. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumTime for Victory to back up on derby stage: coach

Coach Arthur Diles has warned Melbourne Victory's win over Adelaide will mean nothing if they don't back it up in their derby against Melbourne City.

Anna Harrington

Caitlin Foord thought she'd scored for Arsenal at Everton - but it was awarded to a teammate. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'We can share': Arsenal scorer's message to Matilda

Caitlin Foord thought she'd scored her second goal of the season in Arsenal's WSL win at Everton but it was credited to her teammate Alessia Russo.

Ian Chadband

Abel Walatee has proved Sydney FC's matchwinner -- and Perth fans' public enemy number one. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSky Blues beat Perth 1-0 but cop flak for time-wasting

Perth Glory's three-match winning run under interim coach Adam Griffiths has come to an end with a 1-0 defeat to Sydney FC.

Justin Chadwick

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Adam Taggart of the Glory is substituted out of the game with an injury during the round eight A-League Men match between Perth Glory and Sydney FC at HBF Park, on December 13, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

SoccerPremiumWin streak over as Glory count the cost of injury toll

Perth will be sweating on the scans of co-captain Adam Taggart and Jaiden Kucharski after both were hurt during the 1-0 loss to ladder-leaders Sydney FC at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

A Nikos Vergos double has broken his goalscoring drought and ended the Victory's winless streak. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMaligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Melbourne Victory have snapped a four-game winless run with a 2-1 triumph over fierce rivals Adelaide United, relieving pressure on coach Arthur Diles.

Anna Harrington

Canberra United have inflicted a first loss of the season on Melbourne City and gone top of the ALW. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCanberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women

Canberra United have stunned Melbourne City to go top of the A-League Women, while Melbourne Victory and Newcastle also enjoyed wins.

Anna Harrington

The Wanderers' Aidan Simmons rose to the occasion but the clash with Brisbane failed to soar. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumWanderers left frustrated after dull draw with Roar

Brisbane Roar have extended their unbeaten run to six matches, but it wasn't a pretty sight as they struggled to fire in a 0-0 draw with Western Sydney.

Justin Chadwick

Mischa Anderson (middle) of the Glory celebrates the win.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPeters hails defensive trio as four-game slide halted

After conceding 11 goals across their previous four A-League Women’s games, Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters has hailed his side’s defensive steel in their 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Ben Smith

Tony Popovic can expect plenty of support next year in an early show of love for the national team. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAustralia among countries for most Cup ticket requests

Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year's World Cup, despite an outcry about high prices and concerns over visas.

Anna Harrington

Sam Kerr had a frustrating Champions League night when she couldn't join Chelsea's goal fest. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremium'I'm not worried': Chelsea boss says Sam's on track

Matildas ace Sam Kerr may not have yet regained her predatory best in front of goal but her boss at Chelsea believes she's heading in the right direction.

Ian Chadband

The proposed Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth in February could still happen. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumWhy AC Milan Perth game still has a chance

BREAKING: Italian soccer boss reveals what needs to be done for blockbuster AC Milan game to be played in Perth.

Staff Writers

Tijan Mckenna of the Glory pushes Manaia Elliott of the Phoenix to the ground during their round seven A-League Women win.

SoccerCommentsPremiumInglorious streak over as ‘Olimpico’ proves the difference

A Susan Phonsongkham ‘Olimpico’ goal has helped Perth Glory snap a four-game losing streak and a three-game goalscoring drought with a win over Wellington Phoenix at Sam Kerr Football Centre.

Ben Smith

Perth Glory forward Jaiden Kucharski.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGriffiths’ pedal to the metal approach driving Perth forward

Perth Glory forward Jaiden Kucharski says interim coach Adam Griffiths has not taken his foot off the accelerator since taking over in a caretaker capacity — and it is reaping rewards.

Ben Smith

Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles believes his side can win their next two crunch matches. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumDefiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival

Two blockbusters against fierce rivals are the perfect opportunity for battling Melbourne Victory to stand and deliver, says under-pressure coach Arthur Diles.

Anna Harrington

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop has been booked in for hamstring surgery. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumInjury heartbreak for Matildas veteran before Asian Cup

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop will require surgery on a serious hamstring injury, all but ending her hopes of playing at the Women's Asian Cup.

Anna Harrington and Zac de Silva

Chloe Logarzo Berryhill is hoping to impress locally and win back her spot in the Matildas squad. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAsian Cup crack behind Matilda's A-League Women move

Chloe Logarzo Berryhill is back in the A-League Women with a point to prove and the Women's Asian Cup in her sights.

Anna Harrington

Aston Villa's Eyann Guessand celebrates his Europa League goal against Basel in Switzerland. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumVilla go top, heartbreak for Socceroo Bos in thriller

Aston Villa have beaten Basel 2-1 to go joint-top of the Europa League standings, while there was some good news for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.

Staff Writers

High ticket prices for the World Cup in North America have been slammed by a fans group. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFIFA slammed over 'laughable' World Cup ticket prices

European soccer fans are leading protests over "laughable" high prices for World Cup finals tickets.

Jamie Gardner

Brazilian Andre seems to sum up the misery at Wolves after their most recent loss to Man Utd. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFans are howling as toothless Wolves threaten new low

Storied English club Wolverhampton Wanderers are in danger of suffering the worst season in Premier League annals.

James Robson

Perth Glory forward Ella Lincoln.

SoccerCommentsPremiumUnder-performing Glory’s non-negotiable for Phoenix clash

Perth Glory forward Ella Lincoln says coach Stephen Peters has urged them to dig in and not let Wellington Phoenix outwork them as they prepare for a crucial, potentially season-shaping clash.

Ben Smith

Perth Glory interim head coach Adam Griffiths.

SoccerCommentsGriffiths ‘excited’ as full-time Glory role beckons

Adam Griffiths has confirmed he is in negotiations to become Perth’s Glory’s full-time coach but does not have an exact timeline on his impending promotion.

Ben Smith

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic shouldn't expect a Xmas card from Landon Donovan this festive season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroo's perceived 'smugness' irks USA soccer great

USA soccer great Landon Donovan has taken exception to Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's evaluation of Australia's World Cup group.

Anna Harrington

Matildas teammates Sam Kerr and Wini Heatley fight for possession during a big Blues win in London. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSuperstar Kerr comes up short in Chelsea scoring romp

Two Matildas teammates have slugged it out in the Champions League with Chelsea leaving opponents Roma feeling blue at Stamford Bridge.

Staff Writers