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Football Australia speak out for locally-based referee after controversial Asian Cup red card triggers horrendous online abuse

Football Australia is supporting Alireza Faghani after the referee was targeted online following his officiating of Iraq’s dramatic Asian Cup loss to Jordan. Meanwhile a group of journalists that angrily confronted Iraq coach Jesus Casas in the post-match press conference have had their accreditations revoked… Read More »Football Australia speak out for locally-based referee after controversial Asian Cup red card triggers horrendous online abuse

The ‘Kiwi Messi’ makes a surprise A-League return, while ‘Nix snag Costa Rican World Cup international for the run home

Battling Brisbane Roar have signed former Johnny Warren Medallist and New Zealand international Marco Rojas in a bid to spark their attack and turn their season around. Tricky winger Rojas, who had multiple stellar stints with Melbourne Victory, has signed until the end of the… Read More »The ‘Kiwi Messi’ makes a surprise A-League return, while ‘Nix snag Costa Rican World Cup international for the run home

Simmons scorches his way down comeback trail in return from injury: ‘Took a lot of effort and patience to get back’

Ben Simmons has come up just short of a triple-double on return to the NBA in a performance the Australian felt vindicated his determination to recover from a long-term back injury. Brooklyn guard Simmons had missed 12 weeks and 38 games with a nerve impingement,… Read More »Simmons scorches his way down comeback trail in return from injury: ‘Took a lot of effort and patience to get back’