Tony Harper

The World Cup has always been a coming-out party for a new generation of superstars, and the 2026 tournament looks set to be no different. From players like Lamine Yamal and Endrick – established young talents already starring for Europe’s biggest clubs –... See more

Mauricio Pochettino selected five specialist centre backs and two others who can play that role in his 26-man World Cup squad – yet after the United States’ promising 3-2 warm-up victory over Senegal, the position remains the biggest concern facing the to... See more

Ten-year-old football fanatic Cody Towne was in the orthotic department of Sydney’s Westmead Hospital, being treated for muscular dystrophy, when his mum Candice pointed out a poster on the wall advertising a ‘come and try day’ for powerchair football. “H... See more

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer put lippy American pundit Mike Grella in his place on the weekend when they discussed the relative merits of their national teams ahead of the World Cup. The well-natured banter on CBS Sports came after Grella, who had a de... See more

The United States team was hit with a double injury scare in the Premier League on Monday (AEST) with prospective squad members Brenden Aaronson and Chris Richards picking up injuries. Aaronson suffered a left leg injury during Leeds United’s 1-0 win over... See more