Shakira's return to the FIFA World Cup stage has sparked a fierce debate among football fans after the Colombian superstar ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

Hello, soccer fans and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of the Group D clash between Australia and Turkey at BC Place ...

Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over ...

At tonight’s 2026 induction ceremony for the Australian Football Hall of Fame in Melbourne, Bill Walker, the only man in West ...

On average, 12-15 minutes are spent, during an FBS football practice, dedicated to special teams. Punts. Kicks. Holds. Long snap reps. Catching. Returning. Yet historically, these specific plays ...

At first, Mason Cox was sure the email that changed his life was a prank. Cox’s basketball career at Oklahoma State had just ended when a member of the school’s sports information department received ...

As the old saying goes, there's no "I" in team. And when Joel Selwood led the Geelong Cats to their first Australian Football League championship since 2011, he had one thought in mind. A team is much ...

Factions, in-fighting, and a bizarre appearance from Gianni Infantino. Football Australia's annual general meeting was tough ...

Does it sometimes seem that Australians are taking over the punting world in the United States? Well, it's not your imagination. The Aussies dominate punting in this country. It's all because of the ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — At first, Mason Cox was sure the email that changed his life was a prank. Cox’s basketball career at Oklahoma State had just ended when a member of the school’s sports ...

Before every Women’s World Cup game in Australia and New Zealand, the rhythmic tones of ancient songs rumble across the stadium to give thanks to the lands’ traditional owners. The co-hosts provided a ...