Ryan leaves RC Lens

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Ryan leaves RC Lens

Paris: Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has confirmed his departure from French club RC Lens after a five-month spell with the team.

The 33-year-old, who earlier this month earned his 100th international cap as the Socceroos defeated Saudi Arabia to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, made the announcement on social media.

Laba spurs Al Ain to winning end

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Laba spurs Al Ain to winning end

Washington D.C.: Kodjo Laba scored one and had a hand in another as Al Ain FC came from a goal down to finish their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Wydad AC.

Though both sides had already been ruled out of the Round of 16 running, pride and a piece of Club World Cup history proved more than sufficient motivation to produce a compelling, keenly-contested clash in the USA capital.

Real sail past Salzburg to finish top

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Real sail past Salzburg to finish top

Philadelphia: Vinicius Junior scored one goal and made another with a touch of class as Real Madrid sealed their place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a 3-0 win over Salzburg on Thursday.

The Brazil star opened the scoring after a superb defence-splitting pass by Jude Bellingham on 40 minutes and then set up Federico Valverde for the all-important second goal in first-half stoppage time.

Gonzalo Garcia wrapped up the win late on with his second goal of the tournament, and the result means Xabi Alonso's team end the first round of FIFA's new tournament unbeaten.

They go through to the knockout stage as Group H winners on seven points, setting up a last-16 tie against Juventus in Miami on Tuesday.

Impressive Man City turn on the power against Juventus

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Impressive Man City turn on the power against Juventus

Orlando: Manchester City turned on the style to seal top spot in Group G at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus on Thursday.

The third straight victory for Pep Guardiola's side increases the chances of City avoiding a meeting with Real Madrid in the last 16 - a fate that may now await Juventus. City and Juve will not know their opponent until the final pair of games in Group H conclude later on Friday.

Qualifiers - Group B: Timor-Leste 0-4 Thailand

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Timor-Leste 0-4 Thailand

Chiang Mai: Saowalak Pengngam starred with a hat-trick as Thailand kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 Qualifiers Group B campaign with a 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste on Thursday.

Thailand next face Iraq on Sunday while Timor-Leste will aim to bounce back when they take on India.

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 5-2 Mongolia

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 5-2 Mongolia

Chiang Mai: Iraq turned on the power to defeat Mongolia 5-2 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B match on Thursday.

With four points in the bag, the win sets Iraq up nicely for a crunch match against Thailand on Sunday with Mongolia only in action again on Wednesday when they face the group hosts.