Sport
Soccer
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
The French capital was prepared for a riot when Israeli athletes competed for the first time in Paris. Then a soccer match broke out.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
Latest
‘No-brainer’ that Catley starts in Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany
Australia’s captain has revealed that the mystery ‘lower leg injury’ that sidelined her for the warm-up loss to Canada 12 days ago was a calf niggle.
- by Emma Kemp
Argentina ‘equaliser’ ruled out by VAR hours after Morocco match suspended
The match ended in utter chaos when the game was suspended for two hours after supporters of Morocco stormed the pitch.
- by Jeremy Wilson
Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal? We answer the burning questions
We dive into Australia’s tough group, the players to watch and injury concerns as Tony Gustavsson’s side strives for a medal.
- by Emma Kemp
Canada head coach withdraws, two sent home amid Olympics spy drone scandal
Canadian Olympic chiefs apologised after a member of team staff was detained by French authorities over allegations they used a drone to record New Zealand training on two occasions.
- by Jeremy Wilson
Analysis
FIFA
Money and power: Why Europe’s top leagues have declared war on FIFA
The game’s governing body is the subject of legal action by players and leagues who say the international calendar is at breaking point. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Vince Rugari
For her coach, Mary Fowler is an unsolved riddle. And she may be the Matildas’ most important player
The challenge, as is the case with many ethereal shape-shifters who require freedom to make their magic, will be how to get the best out of the 21-year-old.
- by Emma Kemp and Vince Rugari
Argentine fans singing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Argentine fans singing Es un Sentimiento, no Puedo Parar at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, December 3 2022 at the FIFA World Cup
Why Matilda Michelle Heyman is Australia’s best comeback story in Paris
After being forced into international retirement in 2019, the veteran striker wants to make the most of her Paris campaign.
- by Andrew Webster
‘I was just cooked’: The four weeks that shaped Catley’s Matildas captaincy
The team’s mature thinker and eloquent speaker will take some key lessons into Paris 2024, and is adamant that, at this point, she will play in their opening match.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
EPL
Ange Postecoglou would be perfect for England. Thank god it won’t happen
He’s reportedly on the Football Association’s shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate. As he should be: Ange Postecoglou would be an ideal fit for England.
- by Vince Rugari