The Football Association of Malaysia has demanded that FIFA’s security chief explain his recent allegation that Malaysian soccer officials had been linked to match-fixing. FIFA’s head of security Chris Eaton …

Out-of-form and low on morale, Chelsea heads to Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday aiming to maintain English interest in the competition. With Manchester United and Manchester City shunted …

England Under-20 international Matt Phillips was on Monday named in Scotland’s squad for next week’s international friendly in Slovenia. Phillips, 20, was born in Aylesbury and has represented England at …

Alex Ferguson believes that he will stay on at Manchester United even after he steps down as manager, he said in an interview to be broadcast on Monday. “I will …

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is standing by his decision to take a break from international football but hopes his self-imposed exile will enable him to come back “bigger and mentally …

Sacking a coach was the least of Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer’s priorities on Monday after his latest tirade prompted an ominous warning from Football Federation Australia (FFA). Coach …

Harry Kewell is set to head a Socceroos squad blending overseas and A-League players for next week’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Melbourne. With nothing hinging on the …

Having waited patiently for his A-League call-up, Sydney FC goalkeeper Ivan Necevski isn’t going to give up his spot without a fight. Necevski turned in a brilliant man-of-the-match performance between …

Football Federation Australia say they won’t rush any decision over the future of troubled A-League club Gold Coast United but admit they must re-evaluate it in the wake of owner …

Australia’s wafer-thin hopes of Olympic soccer qualification hinge on victory, goals and luck – or they’ll vanish entirely in the Middle East this week. The Olyroos’ clash with the United …

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka hasn’t ruled out starting both A-League young guns Joel Chianese and Mitchell Mallia against Wellington on Saturday. The speedy pair have breathed life into the …

Outspoken Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer presents Football Federation Australia with a problem that needs fixing, but not the one everyone thinks. Deriding soccer as a “hopeless game”, declaring …

Gold Coast United have officially sacked coach Miron Bleiberg after falling out with the A-League club following the appointment of teenager Mitch Cooper as captain. The future of United’s foundation …

English Premier League high-flyers Tottenham Hotspur were held to a shock goalless draw away to third-tier Stevenage in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday and face a replay to …

Last year’s grand final hero Erik Paartalu says he’s thinking more about Brisbane’s A-League title defence rather than earning Socceroos selection for this month’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. …

Lionel Messi’s sublime chip capped a four-goal performance as the three-time Ballon d’Or winner moved past the 40-goal mark for a third straight season in mesmerising fashion to lead Barcelona’s …

Sydney FC youngster Joel Chianese says the Sky Blues are buzzing after scoring consecutive A-League wins but admits they must improve in front of goal if they are to give …

AC Milan stormed back to the top of Serie A with a 3-0 win at lowly Cesena on Sunday as they made light of the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. In …