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Gungahlin United’s collapse – row over sportsground fees

Gungahlin United Football Club's collapse has reignited debate about sportsground fees and government support for football.

Fans come out to play for sold-out Canberra Matildas match

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn became an honorary Matilda at the professional women’s soccer team’s match on Monday.

The Matildas are returning to Canberra!

Football Australia has announced that Australia’s women's national football (soccer) team the Matildas will play a match in Canberra later this year.

The game is afoot: More ACT Government funding for football

The ACT Government will provide more funding for Canberra Football and Capital Football, and the DA for Throsby Home of Football is approved.

Canberra Raiders mascot a well-oiled green machine

Victor the Viking is celebrating his 40th year as the Raiders’ mascot but he didn’t want to make a fuss - so Queanbeyan’s Mayor and the people’s pub – Hotel Queanbeyan –...

Aussie Ange confirmed as new Tottenham boss on four-year deal

Ange Postecoglou has broken new ground for Australian football, becoming the first coach to take a Premier League job by clinching a four-year deal with Spurs.

Socceroo Harry Souttar joins Leicester in Australian record transfer

Socceroos central defender Harry Souttar has broken the transfer record for an Australian, signing for Premier League Leicester City for a fee of $26m.

The Power of a Football: How community sport can change lives

A few decades ago, on the streets of St Kilda, a young man popped up with an alternative to what was being offered to those seeking solace from the ‘dark side’. 

Super striker Michelle Heyman re-signs with Canberra United

Liberty A-League all-time leading scorer Michelle Heyman has agreed a two-year marquee deal with Canberra United which will keep her in green up until the conclusion of the 2023/2024 season.

Liberals pledge $4.5 million for Canberra football

 A re-elected Liberal Government would deliver $4.5 million towards Capital Football’s Home of Football, Senator Zed Seselja has promised.

Former United star Hayley Raso signs for Manchester City

Hayley Raso's dashing forays down the Olympics has not gone unnoticed with the Matilda earning a two-year deal with Manchester City.

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona, club says

Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is to leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract.

Eleven arrested over England soccer racial abuse

Police investigating the online racial abuse of England players after the Euro 2020 final have made 11 arrests.

Italy beat England in Euro final shootout

Italy have won the European Championship for the first time since 1968 as Gianluigi Donnarumma saved two England penalties en route to a 3-2 shootout win after the teams had fought out a 1-1 extra-time draw at a raucous Wembley.

Research shows high-tempo tunes inspire team success

Australian Catholic University research has found - for the first time in team sport - that high-tempo music can influence footballers’ mindsets to unlock sporting success.

Canberra United records crucial 1-0 win on the road

A match-winning goal from Michelle Heyman in her 100th game in green has kept Canberra United in the running for finals football and delivered them their first away win for the season, a tough 1-0 victory over Newcastle Jets on Saturday 20 March.

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