Melbourne Victory announced on Tuesday that Juan Mata would undergo surgery for an elbow fracture sustained in Sunday's loss to the Wellington Phoenix. No timeline was given for a return date, with Arthur Diles saying the club remain hopeful of him rejoining the team this season.
A brilliant second half from the Socceroos ensures Tony Popovic has some thinking to do ahead of World Cup selection 👀
Who were your standouts?
Ufuk Talay will lead the Western Sydney Wanderers A-League Men side for the next two seasons, with the former Sydney FC coach saying that Wanderers fans can expect to see a side that plays with intensity, presses with purpose and shows courage on the ball.
An absolutely MASSIVE shake up at the Sky Blues ahead of finals 😯
The kits the Socceroos will wear at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup have been revealed, featuring a 'traditional' home kit with a 'modern' away kit.
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Auckland slip further behind league leaders Newcastle despite a second half comeback.
Have you ever seen this before!? 🤔
DPR Korea just made a double substitution in the final seconds of the first period, only for the half-time whistle to be blown!
They could have had a free substitute window at half time. Regardless, they're sitting pretty, at 3-0!
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After a 15 year absence from senior women's tournament football, North Korea return to the Asian Cup for the first time since losing to Australia in 2010. With success at the U-17 and U-20 level in 2024, can they replicate it at a senior level?
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Phoenix have a first half penalty overturned as Sydney earn a crucial away win!
Where did that come from? 😳
Just 5 points now separate 6th and 12th! 🤯
Brisbane are without a win their last 6 matches as the spoils are shared.
🚨Mariners snap the Jets’ 8-game win streak!
👉 First goalless F3 Derby since July 2020
👉 First time in 11 matches that the Jets have failed to score
👉 Mariners now 2 points behind 6th-placed Macarthur
👉 Jets move 2 points clear of Auckland
Another clinical display helps Auckland keep within touching distance of league leaders Newcastle.
The Jets mean business this season 😤
“MAGIC, HE MOST CERTAINLY IS!” 🙇♂️👏
🇪🇸 Juan Mata: 2 goals, 1 assist.
A much-needed win for the Sky Blues!
Poletti and Burke are back to take a look at Joe Montemurro's Women's Asian Cup squad. The two look at the big ins, outs, whether the side selected can actually win the tournament, and more #WAC2026
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Joe Montemurro has named his 26-player Matildas squad for the Women's Asian Cup, with a couple of surprises in the mix, and Michelle Heyman and Holly McNamara being the only two current #ALW players selected. #WAC2026 #woso
D’Agostino returns to haunt his old club 👻
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This week on The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke talk about Melbourne City's statement win over the Roar, the Phoenix flying high after their Distance Derby win, and more.
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And just like that… the Mariners are 2 points behind the Roar with a game in hand 😳
Statement made.
GLORY SNATCH AN EQUALISER AT THE DEATH 🍿
A simply CRAZY game in Wellington!
On The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat Ante Juric's departure from Sydney FC as the Wanderers win the Derby for the first time in over six years. They also chat Wellington's dominant display against the Jets, player transfers, and more.
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After nearly a decade in charge and 6 trophies - Ante Juric is no longer the coach of Sydney FC.
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#ALW #woso
Despite a player advantage for almost 40 minutes, 67 per cent possession, 24 shots (10 on target), and 15 corners, Melbourne Victory left Gosford with a 1-0 loss, and Arthur Diles was blunt in his assessment.
After a 10-player Mariners side held on for most of the second half to complete a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory, Warren Moon didn't have any arguments against the referees decision to hand Nathan Paull a red card.
The Jets move top of the table (temporarily) 😮