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@ ESPN FC; With the last international window before the Socceroos head to the United States in the books, a look at three of the biggest questions still hovering over the 26-player squad.
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Three questions hanging over the Socceroos ahead of the World Cup
With just over two months until the Socceroos play their first game of the World Cup, Joey Lynch takes a look at the three most pressing issues facing Tony Popovic's squad.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/48435335/three-questions-hanging-socceroos-ahead-world-cup
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6 days ago
Something on each of the four
#UCL
games this week, for
@espn.com
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Stick or sack? Slot's Liverpool future dominates UCL talking points
Was Wednesday's 2-0 loss Liverpool's worst performance under Arne Slot? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Julien Laurens, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on that and all the other moments that mattered from the UCL quarterfinal first legs.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48431246/stick-sack-slots-liverpool-future-dominates-ucl-talking-points
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A quarter-by-quarter analysis of Carlton's game-plan.
6 days ago
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8 days ago
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Heidelberg United may soon find itself representing Australia on the Asian stage, after FA confirmed that the Australia Cup runners-up will receive priority for a slot in the ACL2 should Newcastle secure Australia’s spot in the ACLE 🔗:
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Heidelberg in priority position for ACL2 berth: FA
Heidelberg United may find itself on the Asian stage, after Football Australia confirmed that the Australia Cup runners-up will receive priority for Australia's slot in the ACL2 should Cup winners New...
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48416092/heidelberg-united-priority-position-acl2-berth-football-australia
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Marissa Lordanic
12 days ago
Still unsure how to compute the latest Tillies squad 🤷♀️
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Continuity key for Joe Montemurro and Matildas
Continuity is key for Joe Montemurro and the Matildas but should a different kind of squad have been selected for this April international window?
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/48382426/continuity-key-joe-montemurro-matildas
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Bill Connelly
14 days ago
Mauricio Pochettino and the
#USMNT
tried really, really hard to get Christian Pulisic going against Portugal on Tuesday night. It didn't happen. (Poch also has a LOT of decisions to make between now and late-May.)
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Should the USMNT be concerned about Pulisic's goal drought?
Roberto Martinez may think that it is "worthless" to read into any results ahead of the World Cup, but alarm bells must surely be ringing in the USMNT camp over Christian Pulisic's 14-match goal droug...
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48363170/should-usmnt-concerned-pulisics-goal-drought
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ESPN Australia
14 days ago
Led by Graham Arnold, Iraq have beaten Bolivia to clinch the final spot at the 2026 World Cup! ⚽
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In ESPN FC; Given the way things have all played out, Iraq probably couldn’t have asked for someone better to have in the dugout than Graham Arnold as they broke a four-decade absence from the FIFA World Cup. 🔗:
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Against all odds, Arnold and Iraq clinch the final 2026 World Cup spot
For the first time in 40 years, Iraq have secured a place at the FIFA World Cup. Under the guidance of Graham Arnold, it's a remarkable achievement considering the obstacles this squad has faced.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/48365204/against-all-odds-arnold-iraq-clinch-final-2026-world-cup-spot
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Joey Lynch
14 days ago
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; On the King of Pop, indivdual brilliance, the risk and reward of grinding down opponents, and moonwalking with the one who brought you.
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How Australia plans to use Irankunda & Co. to surprise Group D
If you want an insight on how Australia will play at the World Cup, Tuesday's late smash-and-grab 5-1 win over Curacao was telling.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48362119/how-australia-plans-use-irankunda-co-surprise-group-d
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Absolute shame that Italy isn't heading to the World Cup...
14 days ago
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What on Earth is going on in the
#NBL
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16 days ago
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17 days ago
The
#usmnt
was given a rough lesson on what is needed to compete at a World Cup level. It's not time to panic just yet, but Mauricio Pochettino and his players have a lot of work to do. That starts in the coming days with Tuesday's match against Portugal.
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USMNT handed reality check by Doku, Belgium ahead of World Cup
Belgium provided a sobering assessment of where the USMNT currently stands, doling out a heavy 5-2 defeat that will leave Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48333176/usmnt-handed-reality-check-doku-belgium-ahead-world-cup
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John
18 days ago
I hope recent events don’t ruin Tiger Woods chances of receiving the FIFA Best Driver award.
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Joey Lynch
24 days ago
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; Consistency. That's what Matildas boss Joe Montemurro feels is needed for new heights in 2027 WWC and beyond. More consistent top-level opposition, more consistent pathways and structures, and a consistent Aussie football identity 🔗:
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Matildas need 'consistency' to hit new heights
Looking ahead to the next major tournament, Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is clear on what his side needs to reach new heights.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48267867/matildas-need-consistency-hit-new-heights
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Joey Lynch
26 days ago
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; No Clare Hunt in the bit of
#Matildas
training media was allowed to observe Sam Kerr, after subbing out of the pre-match press conference, a full participant On the game, Joe Montemurro feels his side’s adaptability bodes well 🔗:
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Montemurro confident Matildas can adapt to Japan test
Joe Montemurro is confident the Matildas have grown since their last meeting with Japan as the pair write a new chapter in one of Asia's best rivalries.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48254733/montemurro-confident-matildas-adapt-japan-test
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Joey Lynch
28 days ago
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; And lo, did the march of Japan continue, logging a 4-1 win to defeat South Korea at Stadium Australia and book a place in Saturday's AFC Women's Asian Cup final against the Matildas. 🔗:
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Japan continue to look unstoppable as they set up Asian Cup finale with Matildas
Facing their biggest test yet at the Women's Asian Cup, Japan simply brushed aside South Korea to reach Saturday's final.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48236176/japan-continue-look-unstoppable-set-asian-cup-finale-matildas?referrer=scribe
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Fox Footy laying it on thick with the Izak Rankine redemption arc. What trash 🚮
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Marissa Lordanic
about 1 month ago
Four incredible quarterfinals means new talking points!
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WAC talking points: Torpey, Shao the surprise standouts
The quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup dished up some wonderful football with Australia, China, South Korea, and Japan progressing to the semifinals. ESPN's writers break down all the big talking ...
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48214174/wac-talking-points-torpey-shao-surprise-standouts
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Marissa Lordanic
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The simplest way I can describe the Matildas win over North Korea is that the answer was right but the working out felt very, very off.
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"That's tournament football": Montemurro's Matildas through to semis
The pressures of tournament football meant the Matildas didn't play the Montemurro way. But they got the result they needed to book a place in the semifinals and at next year's Women's World Cup.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48181075/joe-montemurro-matildas-semis-tournament-football
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ESPN Australia
about 1 month ago
MATILDAS ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS! 🙌 🙌 Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr the goal scorers in the 2-1 win!
#WAC2026
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Joey Lynch
about 1 month ago
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; Martin Kugeler is the new CEO of Football Australia. We spoke on the federation, national teams, the A-Liga, facilities, supporting the NSD, the NPL and grassroots, and more. Hopefully, something for all Aussie football fans.
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New Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler 1-on-1 | Socceroos, Matildas, A-Leagues and grassroots
YouTube video by ESPN Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_xn_ah_mL4
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Joey Lynch
about 1 month ago
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; What does Mauricio Pochettino have for breakfast? Socceroos boss Tony Popovic isn't sure, but he's not opposed to finding out, as he and his staff try to dive into the
#USMNT
and the rest of their World Cup group-stage opponents. 🔗:
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Socceroos compiling dossier on Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic is trying to learn everything there is to know about the USMNT and the rest of their group-stage opponents ahead of this year's World Cup.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48167997/socceroos-compiling-dossier-mauricio-pochettino-usmnt
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Marissa Lordanic
about 1 month ago
The group stage of the Women's Asian Cup has drawn to a close, and Matchday 3 was the best of the lot. Talking points from me and two of the best in Joey and Gabe.
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Women's Asian Cup: Quarterfinal favourites, put your hand up!
Matchday three of the group stage produced some great games and the quartertfinals are now set. ESPN's writers break down all the big talking points from the final round of matches.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48167693/womens-asian-cup-quarterfinal-favourites-put-your-hand-up
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Marissa Lordanic
about 1 month ago
As we enter the knockout stages of
#WAC2026
we also enter the World Cup qualification stage. How does it all work? What paths to qualification are there? How many spots are available? I've got all the answers
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Women's World Cup qualification via Women's Asian Cup: How does it work?
The Women's Asian Cup is more than just a tournament to crown Asia's best, it doubles as Women's World Cup qualification. But how does it work?
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/47959938/womens-world-cup-qualification-via-womens-asian-cup-how-does-work
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ESPN Australia
about 1 month ago
Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler discusses the latest developments involving Iranian women's team players who have been granted asylym by the Australian government.
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As recently as last month, Tony Popovic thought Jackson Irvine wouldn't be available to play the World Cup Updates from the
#Socceroos
coach on Irvine’s ongoing management of his troublesome foot, as well as Harry Souttar’s status 🔗:
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Jackson Irvine was in danger of missing World Cup - Tony Popovic
As recently as last month, Tony Popovic thought Socceroos captain Jackson Irvine wouldn't be available to play the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/48159694/jackson-irvine-was-danger-missing-world-cup-tony-popovic
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about 1 month ago
There's always a little hiccup along the way. Are the Matildas up to the challenge?
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Can Matildas overcome hiccups to keep progressing at the Asian Cup?
It was a 3-3 draw that felt like a loss. And now Joe Montemurro and the Matildas need to bounce back ahead of an Asian Cup quarterfinal.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48138935/can-matildas-overcome-hiccups-keep-progressing-asian-cup
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Joey Lynch
about 1 month ago
In ESPN FC After Iraq coach Graham Arnold pushed FIFA to postpone his nation’s World Cup playoff later this month, FIFPRO has said the governing body needs to have an “incredibly conservative approach” to the fixture, with player safety paramount. 🔗:
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Iraq coach Arnold begs FIFA to reschedule its WC playoff
Graham Arnold is asking FIFA to come to Iraq's aid as the conflict between neighboring Iran and the United States threatens to derail his plans to help his team to its first World Cup in 40 years.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48148224/iraq-coach-arnold-begs-fifa-reschedule-wc-playoff
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about 1 month ago
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; Global players' union FIFPRO says it expects FIFA, the AFC, and the Australian government to exert the leverage it has to ensure the safety of Iran's women's national team players. 🔗:
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FIFPRO calls on FIFA, AFC to guarantee safety of Iran women's national team
FIFPRO says it expects FIFA, the AFC, and the Australian government to exert the leverage it has to ensure the safety of Iran's women's national team players.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/48149706/fifpro-calls-fifa-afc-guarantee-safety-iran-womens-national-team
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Marissa Lordanic
about 1 month ago
The Matildas had to win big. And they did.
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Joe Montemurro's 'messy' Matildas could just be Australia at their best
After failing to dominate on the scoreboard against the Philippines, the Matildas flexed their muscle against Iran.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/48106104/joe-montemurro-messy-matildas-australia-best
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Jeff Kassouf
about 1 month ago
The
#USWNT's
1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday was imperfect yet relatively comfortable. More than anything, it was a sign of depth and maturation in real time for a team moving on from experimentation and toward refinement for the World Cup.
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Emma Hayes' USWNT vision for 2027 World Cup is becoming clear
After so much experimentation, how the USWNT will look under Emma Hayes at the 2027 Women's World Cup is becoming evident.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48106232/emma-hayes-uswnt-vision-2027-world-cup-becoming-clear
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Maaaaaan that flag should be a 🇦🇺
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
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Marissa Lordanic
about 1 month ago
It wasn't the best
#Matildas
game I've ever watched but Kerr scored a vintage goal in her hometown, they played against a team whose game plan was not to play, and after the preparation they had, they believe they're going to grow into the Asian Cup
#WAC2026
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Inevitable Sam Kerr goal leads Matildas to victory
An inevitable Sam Kerr goal gave Australia a win in their opening match of the Women's Asian Cup against a compact Philippines side.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/48029020/women-asian-cup-inevitable-sam-kerr-goal-leads-matildas-victory-philippines
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Theo Lloyd-Hughes
about 1 month ago
🌏The Women’s Asian Cup is underway!!! Make sure you are following great journos at the tourney and PLEASEE share more I need to follow too! ➡️
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Sam Tighe
about 2 months ago
The
#UCL
talking points: —Brilliant Bodø/Glimt, again —Madrid & PSG: Definitely bad —Gala came close to an all-time fumble —What's next?
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UCL talking points: Madrid, PSG or Italian football -- who is worse off?
And then there were 16. Two Italian giants are out, and Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain only eked through their playoffs. So who has what it takes to win the Champions League?
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48035109/champions-league-talking-points-madrid-psg-italian-football-worse-off
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Mike Wise
Kara Schlegl
about 2 months ago
Just clarifying that when I described Albo in one word as "loser", I meant he's led a loser life. He's had to deal with so much loserness in his life.
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ESPN Australia
about 2 months ago
As the NRL heads off to Las Vegas, it's only fitting to throw back to when Aussie rules football ventured to Canada and the US in the 1960s and 1980s. Shannon Gill looks at the wild (and at times, turbulent) history of footy in North America. READ 📝:
https://bit.ly/4b6xNCp
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David Milner
about 2 months ago
Contrary to Albanese’s word association games with the Murdoch press, I don't think Grace Tame is "difficult". She just doesn’t like dickheads and pedophiles, it's really quite simple.
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about 2 months ago
Ya boi is back for
@espnaustralia.bsky.social
's A-Liga Men's stonks watch. This week: 📈 Max Burgess for Sokkahroos? 📈 ACL2 qualification 🍔👀? 📈 City in Asia 📉 The Roos' right-back stocks 📉 Hit and miss Visa signings 📉 Half-measures that please nobody 🔗:
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A-League stocks up, stocks down: Could the Jets hand Heidelberg a spot in Asia?
Newcastle's stunning A-League success may have left Football Australia in a bind, while Sydney FC's visa spots continue to be wasted. That and more in this week's A-League Stocks.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/page/TAB46FY26/aleague-stocks-stocks-jets-hand-heidelberg-spot-asia
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Frank and Dyche in the space of 24 hours...
2 months ago
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#BringBackAnge
2 months ago
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2 months ago
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Joey Lynch
2 months ago
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; Ya boi is back on A-Liga Men’s stonks watch. 📈 Strikers scoring goals 📈 Winning ugly 📈 Holding players to contracts 📉 Cracks in siege mentalities 📉 Goalkeeping mishaps 📉 Injuries to key men 🔗:
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A-League stocks up, stocks down: Brisbane's siege mentality in danger of turning sour
Clayton Taylor's stocks soared with a fine hat trick for the Jets, but it's Michael Valkanis' post-game outburst that has the Roar in the firing line.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/page/TAB43FY26/aleague-stocks-stocks-brisbanes-siege-mentality-danger-turning-sour
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2 months ago
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; Something new for the Sokkahroos Depth Chart; not predicting next month's team but, instead, gazing into the crystal ball and trying to forecast June's World Cup squad The bolters, the injury returners, the stalwarts, and more 🔗:
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Socceroos Depth Chart: Australia's likely World Cup squad, four months out
Locks? Bolters? Fitness concerns? Joey Lynch takes a look at which Socceroos are firming as favorites to go to the World Cup, and who has work to do.
https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/47805144/socceroos-depth-chart-australias-likely-world-cup-squad-four-months-out
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The Melania movie sounds *so* disastrously bad that I want to watch it.
2 months ago
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I don't usually get so vulnerable on social media, but I just wanted to say that the Frozen 2 soundtrack is better than the original movie.
#sorrynotsorry
2 months ago
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Joey Lynch
3 months ago
New from me; Wrote this as the introduction for a broader ALW piece.
@espnaustralia.bsky.social
has been kind enough to run it standalone. Some words on Rado Vidošić; Australian football richer for having had him and poorer now that he’s departed. 🔗:
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Rado Vidošić will leave an indelible mark on Australian football
Rado Vidošić will be remembered not just as a font of footballing wisdom, but also as a kind man, with a warm presence and a sense of care for, and belief, in others.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/47761802/rado-vido%C5%A1i%C4%87-leave-indelible-mark-australian-football
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3 months ago
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; Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, whilst confirming more than a dozen formal registers of interest in purchasing the Central Coast Mariners. 🔗:
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A-League chief reveals high interest in Mariners license
Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out the prospect of a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, while interest to purchase the Mariners builds.
https://espn.com.au/football/story/_/page/TAB38FY26/aleague-chief-reveals-high-interest-central-coast-mariners-license
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Marissa Lordanic
4 months ago
Another round of dub stocks in the pot
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A-League Women stocks up, stocks down: Phoenix in seventh heaven
The Phoenix put seven past Sydney FC, giving Wellington their best ever win and the Sky Blues their worst ever defeat.
https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/page/TAB27FY26/aleague-women-stocks-stocks-phoenix-seventh-heaven
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