Scott McIntyre on Iran’s World Cup limbo

To Asia broadly, where four of what Scott McIntyre labels ‘the big five’ have reached the semi-finals. In addition, Scott also speaks on the uncertainty of Iran’s place at the Men’s World Cup, Melbourne City’s missed opportunity in the Champions League Elite, and John Aloisi’s strong start and favo…

Andy Harper as Matildas prepare for China

The Matildas have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, but still have work to do if they’re to win the Asian Cup on home soil. Andy Harper will again be in the expert’s chair for 10/Paramount+ for tomorrow’s semi-final against China; he here speaks on public expectations, Joe Montemurro, and A…

Joey Lynch as Matildas face defining North Korea quarter-final - Box2Box

The Matildas will have to go the long way around to win the Women’s Asian Cup after Sunday’s 3-3 draw with South Korea meant they were unable to overhaul their opponent’s goal difference, and must now face the highest-ranked winner of China and North Korea. Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) returns a…

Arseblog's Andrew Mangan on Arsenal’s quadruple dream remains alive - Box2Box

Arsenal battled their way past Mansfield Town on Saturday to progress to the FA Cup quarter finals - which is, remarkably, likely third or even fourth on their present list of priorities. With a potentially legendary season coming to the boil - but still with plenty to do domestically and in Europe…

Martin Tyler on Carrick's Manchester United, and Tuchel's England as summer nears - Box2Box

The venerable Martin Tyler was behind the mic as Manchester United earned a sixth win in seven under Michael Carrick to move to third on Sunday, further progressing the cause of the favourite son to take over permanently. Martin provides his wise counsel on United, Arsenal, and also England as it a…

Tracey Holmes on political backdrop facing Iran while at Women's Asian Cup - Box2Box

The Matildas play their second game of the Women's Asian Cup this week and while they're under pressure to perform, they are facing nothing like that of their next opponents, Iran. With war having broken out in their nation and across the Middle East, The Sports Ambassador's Tracey Holmes returns f…

Former Matildas and Filipinas manager Alen Stajcic previews Asian Cup opener - Box2Box

Alen Stajcic managed both Australia and the Philippines to and at Asian Cups and World Cups. He considers where expectations should lie for the two sides, set to meet in Sunday's Women's Asian Cup opener, and reflects on his time with the Filipinas, which he recalls as his fondest coaching job in f…

Michael Lynch on Premier League sacking carnage as Spurs & Forest try again - Box2Box

Tottenham and Nottingham Forest sacked their managers this week - again - with the relegation battle starting to take shape. Former The Age chief football writer Michael Lynch returns to pick through the entrails of Thomas Frank's very unhappy time at Spurs. 

Daniel Garb as Socceroos World Cup squad race intensifies - Box2Box

The most even A-League Men’s season on record continues with Sydney FC & Auckland to meet in a crucial clash on Tuesday, while Brisbane find themselves off the pace after a stirring start to the season. Daniel Garb returns with football narrative aplenty - including Melbourne City’s form in Asia - …

Rob Tanner as Leicester’s latest points deduction has them battling the League One drop - Box2Box

Leicester City have had a six-point deduction imposed for breaching PSR rules and are now in major danger of relegation from the Championship. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner returns with the club now facing its starkest contrast yet to its title winning year, which is soon rising a decade.