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Alexander Isak (l) grimaces after the challenge from Spurs' Micky van de Ven in their EPL match. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLiverpool suffer mighty blow ahead of festive period

The news is not good for defending champions Liverpool ahead of the busy Premier League festive period.

Staff Writers

Mohamed Salah has struck an added-time goal to down Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLate Salah strike spares Pharaohs' Africa Cup blushes

Mohamed Salah's Egypt have started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe, while South Africa won by the same score against Angola.

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Sports Minister Rita Saffioti.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumGAME OVER: Perth’s Serie A blockbuster gets red card

Perth has lost its bid to host a historic Serie A blockbuster between AC Milan and Como, with the State Government and sports officials blaming last-minute financial risks.

Jessica Page

Raul Jimenez slots home the only goal of the game against Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSpot kick sends Fulham into festive season with win

A first-half Raul Jimenez penalty has secured Fulham victory over Nottingham Forest in the final Premier League clash before Christmas.

Andy Sims

Napoli players enjoy a third Italian Super Cup triumph after seeing off Bologna in Saudi Arabia. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBologna no match for Neres, Napoli in Italian Super Cup

Napoli have been crowned Italian Super Cup champions for the first time in over a decade after beating Bologna 2-0 in the Riyadh decider.

Staff Writers

Adam Griffiths, Nat Fyfe and Mitch Marsh provided some of the biggest quotes of 2025.

SportCommentsThe 10 biggest WA sporting quotes of 2025

From the profound and emotional to the hilarious and downright bizarre, here are some of the words that defined a massive year in WA sport.

Chris Robinson

Perth had hoped to stage a regular league match between Italian soccer clubs AC Milan and Como. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerItalian soccer league match lined up for Perth scrapped

The proposed hosting in Perth of a Serie A soccer match between European giants Milan and Italian league rivals Como has been cancelled.

Glenn Moore

Stephen Peters (fourth from right) addresses his team following Perth Glory’s 1-0 win over Adelaide.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPerth’s possession problems fixable as Peters eyes progress

Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters is confident improvements in possession will come, but is hoping they occur sooner rather than later as they prepare for a bout with heavyweights Melbourne City.

Ben Smith

Morocco's Brahim D?az celebrates after scoring first in a nervy win over Comoros. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumJittery hosts open Africa Cup of Nations with a win

Morocco ​extended their record-breaking run of successive wins by a national soccer team ​to 19 when they beat Comoros in the Africa Cup of nations opener.

Mark Gleeson

He can't stop scoring: Harry Kane strikes for Bayern against Heidenheim. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumUnstoppable Kane bags Bayern goal No.30 before break

Bayern Munich will take a nine-point lead into the Bundesliga break, with Harry Kane boasting 30 goals in 25 games for them in all competitions this season.

Staff Writers

Cammy Devlin has been instrumental in pushing Hearts to the top of the Scottish Premiership. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumHearts pumping as Socceroo Devlin leads historic push

Cammy Devlin has Hearts dreaming as they're top of the tree in Scotland at Christmas -- and the Socceroos' midfielder is at the centre of their historic quest.

Ian Chadband

Liverpool's Alexander Isak looked distressed as he suffered a 'significant' injury against Spurs. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumReds fear 'significant' injury for record-breaker Isak

Alexander Isak has sustained what champions Liverpool fear could prove a significant injury after he hobbled off in the win over Tottenham.

Carl Markham

Chelsea's Sam Kerr on the left edge of the celebrating huddle after scoring against Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSam Kerr at the double in Chelsea's goal-crazy Cup tie

A double from Matildas captain Sam Kerr has set holders Chelsea on the way to a thumping 9-1 win at Liverpool in the Women's League Cup quarter-final.

Ian Chadband

Rola Badawiya's goal proved the difference as Perth beat Adelaide 1-0 in the ALW. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumGlory down lowly Reds to kickstart ALW finals push

Perth Glory have leaped into the A-League Women top six after Rola Badawiya scored the decisive goal to snare victory over a struggling Adelaide United outfit.

Joanna Guelas

It was not pretty for the second straight week, but Perth Glory have triumphed 1-0 over Adelaide United.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory hold off Adelaide to move into top six

It was not pretty for the second straight week, but Perth Glory have triumphed 1-0 over Adelaide United at Sam Kerr Football Centre to leap into the A-League Women top six.

Ben Smith

Adam Griffiths looks on ahead of Glory’s loss to Adelaide.

SoccerCommentsPremiumDeja vu all over again for Glory ahead of Vic trip

Perth Glory coach Adam Griffiths has lamented his side’s wastefulness in front of goal and stressed an immediate need for improvement in the final third ahead of a tricky two-game stretch in Melbourne.

Ben Smith

Wellington have won for the third time this season, condemning the Mariners to bottom of the table. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumPhoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners

Wellington are back to winning ways in the ALM after claiming a comprehensive 3-1 victory over the struggling Central Coast Mariners.

Anna Harrington

Socceroo Riley McGree has suffered another injury blow on the road to the World Cup. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback

Middlesbrough dynamo Riley McGree has suffered another injury and the Socceroos will hope his latest setback isn't serious.

Anna Harrington

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe had reason to smile after scoring from the penalty spot against Sevilla. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMbappe delighted to share a Real Ronaldo record

Kylian Mbappe has hit the scoreboard again for Real Madrid, bringing him equal with his former idol for scoring the most goals in a year for the club.

Joseph Wilson

Former WSW striker Zac Sapsford has honoured Bondi tragedy victims in a Scottish Premiership match. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAussie honours Bondi victims in Scottish league game

A rising Australian player in Scotland has paid tribute to victims of the Bondi tragedy on an afternoon when Socceroo Martin Boyle shone again.

Ian Chadband

Erling Haaland reacts after missing a chance, but he still ended up with two goals for Man City. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumHaaland doubles up again but Arsenal on top of things

Arsenal will spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League standings, but with Erling Haaland and Manchester City breathing down their neck.

Steve Douglas

Melbourne Victory enjoy their derby win over City at AAMI Park and are now determined to kick on. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'We should be No.1': Victory want more after derby win

Melbourne Victory are back in form with back-to-back wins but matchwinner Matt Grimaldi and coach Arthur Diles want more.

Anna Harrington

Adelaide's Dylan Pierias being taken off on a stretcher during their win at Perth Glory. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumPierias taken to hospital as 10-man Reds beat Glory

Craig Goodwin has helped 10-man Adelaide snap a three-match losing streak with a gutsy 1-0 win over Perth Glory, but it came at a big cost.

Justin Chadwick

Scott Wootton reacts to a miss.

SoccerCommentsPremiumAll guts, no Glory for second week running

For the second week in a row, Perth Glory’s goal-scoring woes have haunted them as they went down 1-0 to Adelaide United at HBF Park.

Ben Smith