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The Socceroos are just days away from their World Cup opener against Türkiye in Vancouver! Melbourne-born Ersan Gülüm played for Australia’s U23s and seven times for Turkiye’s senior side; also formerly of Beshiktas and the current Hume City president, Ersan faces the classic Aussie conundrum of split allegiance this World Cup.
Then to the USA, where Joey Lynch (ESPN) is travelling with the Socceroos team, Joey looks at the tournament vibe in North America and looks into the crystal ball to how the tournament will play out for Australia.
Also on the agenda: Arnie’s Iraq secure Spain draw, Matildas fall to Mexico and Iraola joins Liverpool…
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Tony Popovic has locked in his World Cup 26, with Lucas Herrington and Cristian Volpato among the seventeen first-time names that make up a largely young Socceroos squad. Daniel Garb (10/Paramount+) returns with Volpato’s availability and Martin Boyle’s exclusion among the key headlines.
Attention then turns to Argentina, who head north in the hope of defending the World Cup for the first time since Brazil in 1962. The Guardian’s Marcela Mora y Auraujo returns; will the weight lifted in 2022 see Lionel Messi & co. excel, or lack the punch the weight of expectation provided?
Also on the agenda: PSG retain European Cup at expense of Arsenal, hit Bosnia tune re-emerges just in time for the World Cup, Tim Payne rises to global stardom and loads more!
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Auckland FC have won their maiden A-League Championship, the first time a New Zealand side has won an Australian national league title. Sky Sports NZ’s Jason Pine returns to reflect on the success of Steve Corica’s side; simultaneously All Whites’ preparations are underway, with the squad locked in for their World Cup return.
Then to England where Arsenal last week secured their drought-breaking League title, spent the weekend celebrating, and now head into a Champions League final. Arseblog’s Andrew Mangan has covered the club for 25 years, and returns to toast their feat.
Also on the agenda: Football Australia finances laid bare, Hull City back into the Premier League, Socceroos squad update and loads more…

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Auckland and Sydney will meet in an A-League Men’s Grand Final for the first time on Saturday, in what will also be the first Australian national league grand final to be played in New Zealand. Robbie Thomson will call the action for 10/Paramount+, and returns to mull the state of the play on the pitch, and in the league, broadly.
Then to England, where Arsenal are inside 24 hours from a chance to win the Premier League, and Manchester City have scooped a second trophy of the season. Henry Winter casts his esteemed eye over these clubs and plenty more - including Celtic & the Three Lions - as the British football season arrives at the finish.
Also on the agenda: Melbourne City win A-League Women’s Championship, Hearts break at the final hurdle, and a look at the All Whites’ World Cup squad.
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Formed in 2023, Football Supporters Association Australia have sought to provide an independent and unified voice for all fans of the wide church that is Australian football. Here, chair Patrick Clancy discusses their recent securing of MoU's with the APL, PFA & FCA, amid further topical issues such as the state of the A-League, screenings at Federation Square, and ballooning costs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

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Sydney FC are potentially just 90 minutes away from another A-League Grand Final, locked at 1-1 as they head to Newcastle for the second leg of their semi-final. Academy product Tiago Quintal has enjoyed a breakout season featuring in all but two matches, and is dreaming of a Championship with his boyhood club.
In Germany, Jackson Irvine & Connor Metcalfe are staring down the barrel of relegation, while Die Mannschaft are getting themselves in order for an assault at the World Cup. The Athletic’s Kit Holden, English-speaking authority on German football, returns.
Also on the agenda: Wellington Phoenix into the A-League Women’s Grand Final, Socceroos to air at Fed Square, Lou Sticca Suited & Booted interview, and Arsenal escape with three points…
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The A-League Men’s hotly-contested regular season came up trumps for Adelaide United, who enter Saturday’s first leg semi-final against Auckland rested and full of optimism. First year manager Airton Andrioli has waited a long time for an opportunity at the level, and has a chance to make it all worth it over the next three weeks.
Then to England, where The Athletic’s Gregg Evans was at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Liverpool to seal a Champions League return. Spurs also took a step away from relegation, while there’s also a European trophy still up for grabs at the club Evans knows better than any, Aston Villa.
Also on the agenda: Football Australia in need of structural reform, Tony Popovic’s pre-World Cup camp presser & more!
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Melbourne Victory will host Sydney FC in a Big Blue elimination final at Aami Park on Saturday night, as they look to return to the Grand Final and go one better than last season. Arthur Diles managed the side to underdog wins in Western Sydney and Auckland in last season’s finals; what can they achieve this time around?
Then to England’s Midlands, where Leicester City’s season from hell has seen them consigned to League One. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner has chronicled every up and down at the club over the past decade, and returns at their lowest ebb yet.
Also on the agenda: public transport costs in New Jersey spark outrage, Manchester City eye an unlikely treble and Harry Souttar returns to the pitch…
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The Newcastle Jets are A-League Men’s Premiers for the first time, winning a second trophy of the season and now eying an unprecedented domestic treble. James Gardiner of the Newcastle Herald returns to ponder the future for the club beyond this season, with Mark Milligan and numerous players likely to attract offers.
Then to the UK, where Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 in a riveting, error-strewn clash that could go a long way to deciding the title. The BBC’s chief football writer Phil McNulty returns to digest the fixture, as well as storylines surrounding Tottenham, Forest & Thomas Tuchel’s England.
Also on the agenda: Ryan Fraser reportedly in talks with Sydney, Coventry City return to the Premier League and Champions League quarter-finals deliver…
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Arsenal’s surprise 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth has blown the Premier League title race back open, with Manchester City finding form at the wrong time for those of a Gunners persuasion. The Athletic’s James McNicholas feels Arteta’s side must lift once again if they’re to finally go one better than their recent trio of second-placed finishes.
Then to the A-League Men’s, where the weekly jostling of positions has seen Sydney FC back into third place, now under Patrick Kisnorbo. Erik Paartalu (10/Paramount+) returns with twelve matches left to shake out the finals positions, but plenty of enduring questions still to be answered.
Also on the agenda: Spurs officially in the relegation zone, Souttar makes a tentative return at Leicester and Derek’s thoughts on England’s squad…
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