Roberto Di Matteo is picking up the pieces of Chelsea’s season after Andre Villas-Boas became the latest managerial casualty of the Roman Abramovich era. Assistant boss Di Matteo was handed …

The Socceroos will face Scotland in a friendly international match in Edinburgh in August as part of their preparations during the next phase of 2014 World Cup qualifying. Football Federation …

The Brisbane Roar are daring to dream of sharing the FIFA Club World Cup stage with the best of Europe as they kick off their “exciting Asian adventure” on Tuesday …

The Brisbane Roar are daring to dream of sharing the FIFA Club World Cup stage with the best of Europe as they kick off their “exciting Asian adventure” on Tuesday …

Dumped Sydney FC chief executive Dirk Melton has strongly denied allegations of unacceptable behaviour when managing staff and is considering legal action after being sacked by the A-League club. In …

Veteran Gold Coast defender Kristian Rees has taken a job as player relations officer with mining magnate Clive Palmer’s new Football Australia (FA) body. Rees accepted the job after declining …

Sydney FC have sacked chief executive Dirk Melton citing a number of “serious” complaints from the A-League club’s staff. The club said in a statement on Monday that Melton’s contract …

Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has implored his players to forget their home worries and treat their Asian Champions League (ACL) opener as a fresh start. Kosmina said composure would …

Brisbane Roar have ruled attacking midfielder Mitch Nichols out of Tuesday night’s ACL Champions League soccer clash with FC Tokyo at Suncorp Stadium. Olyroos playmaker Nichols suffered a groin injury …

Ronaldinho converted a late penalty to give Flamengo a 2-1 win over Duque de Caxias in a match in which goalkeeper Felipe had to leave the field in an ambulance …

The AFC Champions League kicks off this week with the best of Asian football set to reclaim attention from continuing drama off the pitch. The continental showpiece returns with 16 …

Sir Alex Ferguson believes the destiny of the English Premier League title race will be decided by the outcome of Manchester United’s trip to face leaders Manchester City at Eastlands …

Roman Abramovich could be set to make his peace with Jose Mourinho after the former Chelsea boss was installed among the favourites to take charge at Stamford Bridge next season …

Manchester United kept the pressure on English Premier League leaders Manchester City as Ashley Young’s superb double inspired a 3-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. On the day Andre …

Claudio Ranieri’s grip on his Inter Milan job appeared even more precarious on Sunday after his side had to fight back from two goals down to squeeze out a 2-2 …

Real Madrid brushed aside Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday to march on toward their first Spanish league title in four seasons with their 10th consecutive win. Madrid dominated throughout, barely breaking …

AC Milan and defending champions Barcelona are both well placed to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League as the first four of this season’s last-16 ties conclude this …

Boca Juniors claimed a share of first place in the Argentine league and extended their unbeaten run to 36 matches with a 2-0 victory over San Lorenzo in a Buenos …