Australia faces the ultimate test as the Matildas prepare to break a major trophy drought when they face off against Japan in Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup final.
Euan Kennedy
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic appears disappointed Adrian Segecic didn't fight harder for a national start after the midfielder switched allegiances to Croatia.
Darren Walton
Australian coach Mark Torcaso has guided the Philippines back to the World Cup, beating Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup play-in qualifier on the Gold Coast.
Murray Wenzel
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up an 18-year-old defender for the first time while also giving World Cup auditions to two other uncapped players.
Steve Larkin
An 18-year-old defender who moved to Major League Soccer in January has been chosen in the latest Socceroos squad.
Marco Monteverde
Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.
Annabelle Banfield
Lionel Messi has scored his 900th career goal, netting for Inter Miami in their CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 match against Nashville.
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Senegal were stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title, with Morocco awarded it, but the matter appears set to remain controversial with an appeal expected.
Mark Gleeson
The Champions League last eight are set with Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich joining Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon.
Graham Dunbar
Mary Fowler's admirers stretch beyond Australia, with even Japan coach Nils Nielsen admitting there's a special place in his heart for the Matildas star.
George Clarke
Japan has sent an ominous warning after booking their place alongside the Matildas in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea
On-field, Sam Kerr is back to her best and once more spurring on the Matildas to new heights - and according to the Matildas captain’s father, her return to form is a by-product of off-field happiness.
Ben Smith
Perth Glory are set to be without Trent Ostler for the remainder of the A-League Men season after the versatile full-back and winger broke his jaw last weekend.
He was born in Sydney and is an Aussie rules fan, but Newcastle Jets midfielder Lachlan Bayliss is looking to make his mark for New Zealand at the World Cup.
Ian Ransom
After ending their eight-year wait for a major tournament final, the Matildas have set off for Sydney after departing Perth on a positive note. SEE THE PICS
Teen Lucas Herrington could be a surprise Socceroos call-up and ex-England sensation Theo Walcott believes national teams can reap the rewards of testing youth.
Anna Harrington
An A-League Men's golden boot contender will lead the line for Newcastle Jets' championship quest before joining up with Dundee United at the end of the season.
Marc De Paoli
Runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal continue putting themselves into position to win four competitions.
Steve Douglas
Matildas captain Sam Kerr still believes her best is yet to come after once again proving the difference for Australia as they punched their ticket for the Women’s Asian Cup final.
Morocco have been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF appeals judges who overturned Senegal's victory in the final in January.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has already scored four goals for the tournament, and she hopes more will come in Saturday night's Women's Asian Cup final.
Justin Chadwick
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon have locked in Champions league quarter-final spots while little Bodo-Glimt's run was halted.
The Matildas are into the Women's Asian Cup final, but eyebrows were raised when Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semi-final win over China.
South Korea held the Matildas to a draw to top Group A at the Women's Asian Cup. But a semi-final showdown with Japan shapes as their biggest obstacle.
