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Erin Smith is a sports reporter for the National Sports Network and CODE Sports. She is die-hard sports fan with a passion for football, women’s sports and Olympics.

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Will Ferdinand Cvek is in Barcelona's junior system

The Melbourne-born teen who has world football giants circling

Melbourne-born teenager Will Ferdinand Cvek has emerged as one of world football’s brightest talents, with the Socceroos to battle giants including England for his international allegiance.

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Gold Coast tennis player Emerson Jones competing at the Wimbledon juniors tournament and celebrating her 17th birthday with another win Picture Instagram @tennisaustralia

‘Very lonely mission’: The price of being a teen tennis star

Rising teenage tennis star Emerson Jones has opened up on the biggest challenges of being on the pro circuit and how her Olympian mum has helped her.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Alana Jancevski of Melbourne Victory in action during the round six A-League Women match between Melbourne Victory and Canberra United at Home of the Matildas, on December 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Victory ‘bleeds success’: This star knows that better than most

She’s been a fan, an opponent and is now a star for her beloved Melbourne Victory. So when it comes to facing the club’s traditional rival, Alana Jancevski knows just how much it means.

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Chloe Logarzo-Berryhill returns for the Wanderers

From Italy to Sydney: Logarzo makes last-ditch Matildas bid

Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo-Berryhill has made the move from Italy to the A-League’s in a bid to earn selection in the Asian Cup squad.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Tameka Yallop of Brisbane Roar suffers an injury during the round six A-League Women match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)

Yallop headed for surgery, Asian Cup dream all but over

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop’s Asian Cup hopes are all but dashed with the veteran headed to surgery on her injured hamstring.

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Stuart Ritchie and his son Jack at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Photo: supplied Stuart Ritchie

FIFA slammed as Aussie fan’s bill hits $35k to attend World Cup

Socceroos fan Stuart Ritchie has attended every FIFA World Cup since ‘06, but the Aussie says he’s forking out ‘triple’ the price to attend in 2026, dropping $35,000 to attend with his son.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in action during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Last chance’: Western United’s lifeline amid Pendlebury court battle

Struggling A-League team Western United has been thrown a lifeline, as the court saga between Pies’ star Scott Pendlebury and former mate Jason Sourasis continues.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Melissa Taranto of Adelaide United and Mackenzie Hawkesby of Sydney FC during the round two A-League Women match between Adelaide United and Sydney FC at ServiceFM Stadium, on November 08, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Jobs quit, no place to live: Impact of ‘scary’ Western United collapse

It took a heavy toll on not only herself, but her family and friends as well, now Melissa Taranto has found a silver lining to the ‘scary’ Western United collapse.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Kaitlyn Torpey of the Matildas during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and New Zealand Football Ferns at Coopers Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Insider reveals where clubless Matilda could land

One of three Matildas who remain without a club just months out from the Asia Cup has a decision to make after fielding offers from across Europe. ERIN SMITH with the details.

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Winners and losers of FIFA World Cup Draw

FIFA World Cup: Winners and losers of the draw

Despite all the rules and regulations around the draw process for the FIFA World Cup, there is still a lot of luck involved when it comes to the group stage. Look at the winners and losers of the draw.

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