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Shanghai SIPG's Huan Fu challenges Jai Ingham for the ball in the ACL at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

ACL Preview: Shanghai SIPG v Melbourne Victory

Asian football expert @JohnnyDuerden assesses Victory's opponents Shanghai SIPG, and he says Sven Goran-Eriksson's star-studded CSL outfit are on the improve since they last met in Melbourne.

Liverpool defender Brad Smith tries to win the ball from Bournemouth's Matt Ritchie.

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Aussies abroad: Smith starts for Liverpool in EPL

A couple of key Caltex Socceroos were in action in the English Premier League including a starting XI spot for defender Brad Smith as Liverpool won again.

Adelaide United playmaker Stefan Mauk has received some huge praise from former Socceroo Harry Kewell.

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Kewell: 'Mauk reminds me of Totti'

Caltex Socceroo legend Harry Kewell says he's reminded of the Roma and Italy great Francesco Totti when watching Adelaide United star Stefan Mauk, who he hopes will move to a European club soon.

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Heartbreak for Rogic in Old Firm classic

Socceroo Tom Rogic scored an extra-time equaliser but blazed his penalty in the shootout over the crossbar as Celtic were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup by Rangers on Sunday.

Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornaroli celebrates one his two goals against Perth Glory on Sunday.

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Analysis: Fornaroli a highpoint in Hyundai A-League history

It may seem outlandish to label Melbourne City star Bruno Fornaroli as the Hyundai A-League’s best-ever import after just one season in the competition. But Sunday proved that if he stays in the league, he could prove to be spoken of in the same breath as Berisha and Broich.

Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornaroli celebrates scoring against Perth Glory at AAMI Park.

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Fornaroli breaks Glory hearts as City progress

A stunning brace from Bruno Fornaroli sent Melbourne City into the Hyundai A-League semi-finals for the second straight season as they defeated Perth Glory 2-0 on Sunday.

Defender Ryan McGowan celebrates scoring in the Chinese Super League.

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Aussies abroad: McGowan scores against ACL champions

There were plenty of Aussie goal scorers across Asia over the weekend. Here's the wrap of how our overseas contingent fared for their clubs.

Brisbane Roar players celebrate scoring at Suncorp Stadium.

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Analysis: Broich delivered when it mattered most for Roar

It has felt like Brisbane Roar have been waiting for playmaker Thomas Broich to step up all season but the veteran timed his run perfectly on Friday night to knock off Melbourne Victory in an exciting start to the Hyundai A-League Finals Series.

Brisbane Roar's Thomas Broich heads home the winner in stoppage time at Suncorp Stadium.

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Roar march on after stunning late comeback

Brisbane Roar are through to the Hyundai A-League Semi-Finals after recording a stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

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Women’s Football Development Guide

This guide has been created for community football clubs to develop women’s football and increase the number of females participating in the game at all levels. It contains examples of strategies, initiatives and real life situations to assist clubs in developing programs aimed

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Women’s Football

Female Football Week 8-19 March 2017 Female Football Week is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the immense growth of women’s football at all levels of the game and acknowledge and promote the important role women play in developing football. The objective of Female Footbal

Matildas boss Alen Stajcic celebrates a goal during the 2015 FIFA World Cup.

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Matildas coach delighted with funding boost

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic is delighted with the funding boost from the Australian Sports Commission as he plots medal glory at the Rio Games this August.

Matildas players celebrate a goal during the Olympic qualifiers in Japan.

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Meet the Matildas opponents at the Games

The Matildas' draw for the Rio Games was made on Thursday night. Here are some key points on Germany, Zimbabwe and Canada, who'll meet Australia in the group stage.

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Westfield Matildas learn opponents for Rio Games

The Westfield Matildas have been drawn in Group F for the Rio Games alongside Germany, Canada and Zimbabwe.

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Socceroos v Japan: great moments in the rivalry

As the Caltex Socceroos prepare to face Japan in Melbourne on Tuesday night we look at the history of one of Asia’s biggest rivalries.

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Caltex Socceroos v Japan: epic moments in the rivalry

August 31 looms as another gripping chapter in the rivalry between the Caltex Socceroos and Japan. We look at the history of one of Asia’s biggest rivalries.

ABC Radio commentators Shannon Byrne and Ned Hall.

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Listen to ABC for Hyundai A-League semi finals

Listen to both Hyundai A-League semi finals live and uninterrupted on the ABC Radio Mobile App, Grandstand Digital Radio & Online.

Football fans pack ANZ Stadium during the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

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FFA praises Baird Government for NSW Stadia Strategy outcome

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has praised the Baird NSW Government for the decision announced today on the allocation of $1.6 billion in infrastructure spending on Sydney’s major event stadia.

Sydney FC's Amy Harrison is one of the nominees for the Westfield W-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year.

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Meet NAB Young Footballer nominees: W-League

It's time to vote in the NAB Young Footballer of the Year for the Westfield W-League. Meet the nominees here.

Melbourne Victory star Besart Berisha willl return from suspension to face Brisbane Roar on Friday night.

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Hyundai A-League Elimination Finals - Ins and outs

Some huge inclusions headline week one of the Hyundai A-League Finals Series. See all the squads for both Elimination Finals right here.

Japan's Shinji Okazaki unleashes a shot on goal during a friendly against the Socceroos in 2014.

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Leicester City's Japanese star eyes Socceroos clashes

Leicester City's Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki says he's spoken with his Foxes teammate and former Socceroo Mark Schwarzer about meeting Australia again in World Cup qualifiers for Russia 2018.

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Strong demand for Semi Final tickets at Coopers Stadium

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that 14,000 tickets have been sold for the Hyundai A-League 2016 Semi Final at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide, on Friday 22 April with no more tickets available for sale until next week.

Brisbane Roar striker Henrique looms as a key player in Friday night's Elimination Final against Melbourne Victory.

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Hyundai A-League Finals Series X Factors: Henrique

There's a Sao Paolo-born Brisbane striker looming as Roar's X Factor when the Hyundai A-League Finals Series kicks off on Friday night at Suncorp. .

Thailand pose for a team photo prior to a 2014 Asian Cup Qualifier against Lebanon.

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Thais' note to Socceroos: 'we have good players too'

Asian football expert @JohnnyDuerden caught up with Thailand's national team representatives after the south-east Asian nation drew the Socceroos in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.