After decades of domestic struggles, Napoli have dominated the 2022/23 Serie A season like never before and have finally sealed their long-awaited league triumph.
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The Premier League isn't a safe place for any manager with clubs not afraid to make changes after a few bad results.
The Sporting News wraps up how to watch the FA Cup Final 2023 in Australia.
Before the Matildas even take the pitch at this year's Women's World Cup, the team has been thrust into the spotlight courtesy of a new documentary series called 'Matildas: The World At Our Feet'.
As Tottenham once again failed to achieve silverware this season, there is every chance they may look to make a managerial change soon.
Tottenham have sacked Cristian Stellini as their interim manager, having temporarily handed him the reins after Antonio Conte left the club while they search for a new permanent boss.
Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer the best player to use in FIFA, but his goal celebrations mean he remains a strong draw card.
The 2023 Premier League title is down to a tight race between Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City, who face off in a final potentially decisive league showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
The Matildas will continue their preparations for the 2023 Women's World Cup with a friendly against Scotland in London on Friday.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will do battle once again this season as they face off in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi final.
Over three months after the original fixture was abandoned, Melbourne City's match against Melbourne Victory will soon resume.
Female footballers have been less than impressed by their portrayal in FIFA 23 after a recent update that added the USA's league NWSL to the game.
Chelsea's decision to sack manager Graham Potter after just over six months in charge has seen an unlikely figure take charge of the club on an interim basis.
For the second time this season, Chelsea have decided to sack their manager and the decision will be a costly on.
PSG return to action following the international break with a grudge Ligue 1 match against Lyon.
PSG will look to bounce back from defeat last time out when they host Lyon at Parc des Princes on Sunday, April 2.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been butting heads on and off the pitch for decades now.
As far as modern football rivalries go, few compare to that of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund, and that has meant that very few managers have ended up coaching both clubs.
A difficult 2022/23 season for Liverpool will have an emotional ending as Roberto Firmino bids farewell to Anfield.
Wellington Phoenix will be looking to cement their place in the A-League Men top six when they host bottom-side Melbourne Victory on Saturday.
The UEFA Women's Champions League is up to the knockout stages in 2022/23 as clubs across Europe chase glory.
The U-20 World Cup has rolled around for another year with the tournament giving the international stars of tomorrow an early chance to shine.
The first A-League Men match following the international break is set to be a blockbuster as Western Sydney Wanderers host Adelaide United at CommBank Stadium on Friday.
For the first time since the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, national teams around the world are back in action with many involved in friendlies to fill the void between qualifying and other competitions.
Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most goals scored in history by a men's player, but Lionel Messi's career might extend long enough for him to catch up to CR7.
Spain and Luis Enrique have gone hand in hand for the past three years, but that has all changed in 2023.
Spain's new manager Luis de la Fuente has been tasked with guiding the team to Euro 2024 glory after nearly a decade with their youth teams.
The Socceroos were beaten 2-1 by Ecuador on Tuesday night in a fiery friendly in Melbourne.
The Socceroos will take on Ecuador for the second time in four days when they face off in a friendly at Marvel Stadium.
Argentina will play another friendly on home soil on Tuesday night against Curacao with all eyes on whether Lionel Messi backs up as he closes in on another milestone.
The Copa Sudamericana 2023 group stage is set with 32 clubs hoping to succeed Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, who won the tournament last season.
The 2023 Copa Libertadores tournament proper is set to kick off after the group stage draw was held on March 27. The first round of matches begin on April 2.
The Sporting News takes a look at the youngest and oldest Australian players to have lined up for the Socceroos.
The Socceroos will take to the pitch for the first time since the 2022 World Cup when they host Ecuador in two friendlies on March 24 and 28 with a squad full of old and new players named.
An unlikely rivalry will be reignited during Euro 2024 qualifying with France and the Republic of Ireland drawn in the same group.
After setting a new record and claiming a brace last time out for Portugal, will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Luxembourg?
Do hosts Germany need to qualify for Euro 2024? The journey to Euro 2024 for most sides begins with a fairly long qualifying campaign.
Another FIFA men's World Cup is on the horizon as teams start plotting their routes to the tournament and title.
The Premier League is fast approaching the pointy end in 2022/23 as two teams battle it out for the title and several more fight to avoid relegation.
How old is Zlatan Ibrahimovic? The Swedish striker has had one whirlwind career to date and despite his advancing age, it doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon.
The Socceroos have won their first match since the 2022 World Cup beating Ecuador 3-1 on Friday night at CommBank Stadium.
The Socceroos return to the pitch for the first time since the 2022 World Cup when they play Ecuador in the first of two friendlies in Australia.
With Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway, players and fans will start dreaming of the tournament proper in Germany. Here is what you need to know about buying tickets.
Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo play their first match since the 2022 World Cup when they host Liechtenstein in a Euro 2024 qualifier under new manager Roberto Martinez.
Italy and England will reignite one of football's great international rivalries when they face off in qualifying for Euro 2024.
Euro 2024 is firmly on the horizon with qualifying taking place across Europe to determine the final list of 24 nations that will be part of the group stage draw for the event in Germany between June 14-July 14.
The next men's European Championships is just around the corner with Euro 2024 returning to a single host nation for all 51 matches that will be held from June 14 to July 14.
Germany will host the next men's Euros tournament and the cities and stadiums have already been selected as 24 teams will battle for the title of European champions.
Teams hoping to qualify for Euro 2024 will battle it out over the next year for a place at Europe's crowning tournament.
Another iconic footballer has hung up their boots with Mesut Ozil announcing his retirement on March 22, 2023.
Argentina will play their first match since lifting the 2022 World Cup when they host Panama in a friendly on Thursday.
The FA Cup quarterfinal draw saw both Manchester clubs kept apart, with both hosting matches in the final eight. Cinderella side Grimsby Town went to Brighton, while Sheffield United beat Blackburn Rovers.
For the second time this season, Barcelona will mark an El Clasico by wearing a special-edition kit.
Manchester City's quest for an elusive UEFA Champions League title remains on track in 2022/23 as they get set to learn their quarter-final opponents.
Despite a disappointing domestic season to date, Chelsea's dream of more European silverware remains very much alive in 2023.
Arsenal's main focus will now be on the Premier League after they suffered defeat to Sporting on penalties, failing to make the Europa League quarterfinals.
After a difficult few years, Arsenal are enjoying a resurgent season domestically and in Europe as they chase silverware on multiple fronts.
After over a year of waiting, season three of Ted Lasso has finally arrived with 12 new episodes to be released over the coming months.
The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 sent teams packing with only eight clubs that are left standing heading into the quarter finals.
A disappointing 2022/23 season for Liverpool is on the cusp of getting even worse.
The Ted Lasso TV show has struck a winning formula by combining comedy, drama and football with some fact and fiction mixed in throughout.
As far as TV shows go, few have been bigger or more successful than Ted Lasso in recent years.
Here's everything you need to know about when the third season of Ted Lasso will premiere on Apple TV and more
Ted Lasso has captured the world's attention like few TV shows ever have and its next season will be a must watch.
The A-League Men (ALM) is set to welcome more teams in the coming years as the competition tries to take significant steps forward.
After a long wait between seasons, Ted Lasso is finally back with some brand new episodes.
After a long wait, season three of Ted Lasso is finally here and the new episodes won't be short on star quality.
One of the most eagerly anticipated shows of 2023 is back as Ted Lasso enters its third season. Ahead of the latest series, some new characters are expected to join the fray as the hit show reaches a climatic end.
A turbulent 2022/23 season for Neymar took another unwanted twist in February as the Brazilian superstar went down with another injury.
A bad season for Paul Pogba keeps finding ways to get even worse.
Arsenal lineup vs Sporting CP: The Premier League leaders will be hoping to maintain their momentum when they face Sporting CP in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie on Thursday.
Can Ronaldo win Man United Europa League medal this season? Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United was far from a success but it could yet end with some silverware.
Antonio Conte has established himself as one of the most successful managers in Europe over the past decade, but his record in the Champions League leaves plenty to be desired.
The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League field will be halved over the coming days as 16 teams are whittled down to eight ahead of the quarter finals.
AC Milan have emerged from a recent slumber to become one of the best teams in Europe once again.
The 2023 Women's World Cup draw was held in Auckland on Saturday, October 22.
Tazuni has been revealed as the mascot for the 2023 Women's World Cup. So what is it and why was it picked?
A nightmare 7-0 loss against Liverpool only got worse for Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst after the game as footage emerged of him touching the Anfield sign.
Jude Bellingham is the latest young star that Borussia Dortmund has developed with an eye toward cashing in big over the coming months.
Chelsea's final chance of silverware this season relies on them turning around a 1-0 first leg defeat against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Chelsea are in danger of missing out on qualification for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League, which would come at a significant cost.
Real Madrid will look to keep pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona when they travel to in-form Real Betis in Spanish league action on Sunday.
Alvaro Rodriguez is the latest young star quickly making a name for himself at Real Madrid with hopes he could one day lead the line for the Spanish giants.
Barcelona will be hoping to end a slight dip in form when they take on arch rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals on Thursday night. Robert Lewandowski will not be involved.
Fresh from winning their first trophy in six years, Manchester United will be looking to book their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals when they face West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Yet another Premier League club could soon have new owners as rumours swirl surrounding the future of Tottenham.
Now into its fifth season on Netflix, the Formula 1 documentary series 'Drive to Survive' has delivered plenty of drama and characters over the years.
For nearly the past two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has starred like few footballers have and that includes when it comes to FIFA's The Best award.
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all-time and he'll be hoping to cap off a stellar 2022 by taking home a FIFA The Best award on February 27.
The Best awards start time: FIFA are set to hand out their annual The Best awards on February 27 with plenty of eyes set to be on their ceremony in Paris, France.
The top football players and coaches on the planet will be crowned by FIFA during The Best awards ceremony on Monday, February 27 in Paris. Here are all the details for how to watch it.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid athlete in sports and here's the group behind Al Nassr who are cutting his checks during his time in Saudi Arabia.
While the biggest deals are usually done during June to August, the January transfer window has seen some serious cash splashed and 2023 has been no different.
Ash Barty completed a fairytale triumph at the 2022 Australian Open as she won the women's singles title on home soil. But where is she in 2023?
Cristiano Ronaldo will get to don his favoured jersey number as he starts a new chapter in his career with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
The 2023 Australian Open is here but there have been fresh calls for the Grand Slam tournament to be rescheduled moving forward.
Tennis and Roger Federer have gone hand in hand for much of the past two decades, but he will once again be completely absent from the 2023 Australian Open.
Manchester City came from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-2 on Thursday night and avoid falling further behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race but manager Pep Guardiola wasn't happy.
Cristiano Ronaldo's first match in Saudi Arabia after his big-money move to Al Nassr didn't disappoint.
More than a month since his last match, Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to return to action on Thursday, captaining a Riyadh All-Star team against the French champions.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could well play against each other for a final time when PSG take on a combined Al Nassr and Al Hilal side in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Rafael Nadal's watches have never lacked class and his latest model being donned at the 2023 Australian Open is truly something special.
Rafael Nadal has dominated tennis for the past two decades, but could 2023 be his last year before retirement?
Erling Haaland may have revenge on his mind again as he and Manchester City head to Old Trafford, the scene of Roy Keane's horror tackle on his father in the 2001 derby against Manchester United.
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While Nick Kyrgios might not have a coach, the Australian does get plenty of help out on the court from his players' box.
Netflix is continuing to dabble in sport documentaries with tennis the next target in its sights.
Netflix are set to test the tennis waters with their new documentary series Break Point. The Sporting News breaks down when episodes will be released and what they'll cover.
Formula 1's popularity has surged in recent years with the Netflix documentary series 'Drive to Survive' playing a large part in the sport's rise.
With the 2023 Australian Open fast approaching, many more storylines look set to be written with the tournament draw poised to set the scene for what lies ahead in Melbourne.
Manchester United, Newcastle United, Southampton and Nottingham Forest progressed from the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Here's how they did it
Kylian Mbappe is fuming with French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet after disrespecting Zinedine Zidane.
Australian teenager Garang Kuol is close to locking in his next club as he searches for regular game time in Europe after signing for Newcastle United.
Melbourne Victory have been rocked by a serious injury to marquee signing Luis Nani as they struggle to keep their season alive.
Chelsea and Manchester City will play each other twice in the space of less than three days with their first fixture coming in the Premier League on January 5.
The new year is bringing with it a new Netflix tennis documentary series that's set to point a camera at some of the biggest names in the sport.
Barcelona were given an almighty fright in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 by third-division side Intercity.
Al Nassr fans will soon get their first glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo in their club's colours as he formally joins the team at training.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal won't be taking Australian Alex de Minaur lightly when the two face off in the United Cup on Monday night.
Pele's death was announced by his agent to the Associated Press on December 29 2022.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup concluded in dramatic style last weekend, and many fans are starting to turn their attention to the return of club football.
The 2022 World Cup forced the Premier League pause for a number of weeks, with a return date set for the end of December.
Liverpool return to competitive action after the 2022 World Cup break with an almighty bang, but which players that went to Qatar will be ready to play?
While Christmas is a season of cheer for many, the holiday period does have an unfortunate impact upon football with games played regularly during the time.
Despite still reeling from defeat in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, France forward Olivier Giroud hasn't missed the chance to fire back at Socceroos striker Jason Cummings.
Australian goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer proved to be the hero as Chartlon Athletic stunned Brighton in the Carabao Cup Round of 16 on Thursday morning.
Novak Djokovic has left a number of fans disappointed after pulling out of a match against Nick Kyrgios on Wednesday.
Manchester United return to competitive action after the World Cup break with a Carabao Cup Round of 16 match against Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday, December 21.
After a nightmare seven days for the A-League Men (ALM), 11 of the 12 active supporter groups have come together to outline a possible path forward for the competition.
Socceroos striker Jason Cummings has opened up on a brutal series of snubs he suffered at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
All eyes will be on Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup as he competes at the tournament for a final time and with brand new adidas boots on his feet too.
Which player was named the best player in Qatar and took home the 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball following Argentina's stunning win over France?
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Looking at the players in contention to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
Despite a hat trick from Kylian Mbappe that gave Argentina an almighty fright, the South Americans managed to defeat France in the 2022 World Cup final and they celebrated hard, including with a dig at Mbappe.
Football Australia have handed Melbourne Victory with a show cause notice following an ugly pitch invasion on Saturday night.
With his goals for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Olivier Giroud has taken the top spot in the list of his country's all-time list of top scorers.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has guided his side to World Cup glory in Qatar and has turned plenty of heads as a manager to date.
Lionel Messi is no stranger to starring big games, but how has he faired in finals of the past for club and country?
There was plenty of prize money on the line at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for both teams and players.
After 63 matches in Qatar, the 2022 FIFA World Cup final has arrived. Here's how to watch all of the action from Australia.
Gonzalo Higuain's miss in the 2014 World Cup final is hard to forget, but what happened to the Argentina striker?
It's time to set those alarms because the 2022 FIFA World Cup final is nearly here.
Paulo Dybala is a star at club level in Italy, but has barely featured for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Will he play in the final vs France?
FIFA have continued to pour funds towards World Cup prize money over the past few decades but the gap between the men's and women's tournament remains large.
The Sporting News breaks down when World Cup 2022 matches played in Qatar will start in each of Australia's time zones.
The Sporting News breaks down where to watch the 2022 World Cup from Australia with both TV and streaming options available.
The 2022 World Cup will be available via free live streams in Australia and The Sporting News details how to access them.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be televised on SBS and SBS VICELAND in Australia.
The Sporting News wraps up the biggest and smallest nations set to compete at the 2022 World Cup based on population size.
Kylian Mbappe has already picked up two Man of the Match awards at the 2022 World Cup, and in doing so, has turned more heads with a very subtle act.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup final is one of the biggest matches in sport and it's also one of the richest when it comes to the prize money on offer.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup final will see two superstars of the game go head-to-head, as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe look to fire their nations to glory.
Are five substitutes allowed at World Cup 2022? The Sporting News is on hand to explain the rules regarding changes at this year's Qatar tournament.
Defending champions France are bidding to become only the third side to complete back-to-back World Cup wins. Here's the players they are relying on at Qatar 2022.
The match everyone has been waiting for is here with the 2022 FIFA World Cup final set to take place in Qatar. Here's how to access a free live stream of the match in Australia.
France's quest to defend their World Cup crown in Qatar is being done without one of their brightest stars in the form of Paul Pogba. So where is the midfielder?
France's quest for back-to-back World Cups remains on course as they take on Argentina in the 2022 final. But Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will remain absent.
An ugly pitch invasion during the Melbourne Derby on Saturday night has gone global with Australian football left reeling.
An A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City was suspended on Saturday night after disgruntled fans stormed the pitch with flares.
One of Morocco's brightest stars in Achraf Hakimi could have been playing for Spain at the 2022 World Cup if things had gone differently.
Morocco has impressed on and off the pitch at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with renditions of their national anthem spine-tingling.
After falling painfully short of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, both Croatia and Morocco will be hoping to end their tournaments on a high in their third place match.
After becoming the first African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco have certainly made a name for themselves at Qatar 2022. But why are they known as the Atlas Lions?
What will happen if the World Cup third place match ends level after 90 minutes in Qatar?
The World Cup in Qatar is about to get under way with France, Argentina and Brazil among the leading contenders.
Lionel Messi confirmed that the Qatar 2022 final will be his last World Cup game for Argentina after starring in their semifinal win over Croatia.
As far as football friendships go, they don't come much more wholesome than that between Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi.
Morocco will become the first African team to play in a World Cup semifinal when they face reigning champions France in Qatar. So who are the players chasing more history in Qatar?
Looking to claim consecutive World Cup crowns, France remain on track for more glory at Qatar 2022 and are now just two wins away from another triumph.
A place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final awaits for the winner of France vs Morocco and these two nations are no strangers to each other.
Argentina and Croatia will face off for a place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. So how have games between the two gone in the past and which side is history on?
Argentina and Croatia are just one game away from the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
While the 2022 FIFA World Cup hasn't been short on drama, it has been strangely short on red cards as we get down to the business end of proceedings.
After losing the Euros final on penalties in 2021, England were hoping to end their silverware drought at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They didn't achieve it, but they came home with an extra member of the squad.
The latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement plans after Portugal were eliminated from the 2022 World Cup.
Was Qatar 2022 be Ronaldo's last chance at World Cup glory?
In what is likely to be Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup, Portugal were aiming to finally win the biggest global prize. How did they get one?
With a global audience set to watch them in Qatar, England's players have decided to take the knee as they look to make the most of their platform.
Morocco will look to continue their remarkable 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign when they take on Portugal in the quarterfinals.
The final squads for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are slowly trickling in with several more on their way in the coming days. We've got you covered with the official list of players for every national team as they're released.
One team that's really turned heads at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is Morocco, but why are they listed as MAR on scoreboards?
Brazilian Wilton Sampaio has been assigned to referee with World Cup quarterfinal match between England and France. So who is he and what's his record in Qatar like?
Argentine Facundo Tello has been confirmed as the referee for the 2022 World Cup quarterfinal between Morocco and Portugal. So who is he and what's his record in Qatar like?
The most successful nation in World Cup history, Brazil are aiming for a sixth title in Qatar, and Tite is the man charged with delivering that for the Selecao.
After missing out on the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands are playing at the 2022 tournament in Qatar eager to make up for lost time.
The first two quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup literally went down to the final kick, but Brazil and Argentina took a very different approach.
Have Holland ever won the World Cup? The Sporting News takes a look at their past record in major tournaments.
The Netherlands looked down and out in their 2022 World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, until Wout Weghorst came on to the field.
Panenka penalty kicks have been turning heads for decades, so what are they and what are some of the most famous examples of them.
A fixture fitting of the 2022 World Cup final itself, England and France will face off in the quarterfinals on Saturday, December 10.
Brazil are sweating on the fitness of PSG forward and national team talisman Neymar as their World Cup knockout stage campaign begins.
Brazil coach Tite announced his list of 26 players to represent the five-time world champions at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
After disappointing at the past two World Cups, Spain were hoping for greater success at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Spain will head to the 2022 World Cup with a notable goalkeeper absent and Luis Enrique is expected to start a less familiar name.
Spain will be hoping coach Luis Enrique can lead to glory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Brazil have never been short of firepower in attack and, in Richarlison, they have found another reliable route to goal. The Sporting News breaks down all you need to know about the forward.
Here's how to watch the action live as Japan face Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has seen some iconic jerseys worn, and we've ranked the 10 best kits set to hit the pitch.
