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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic maintains young players have an opportunity to represent Australia at the highest level despite losing a younger player to a European rival.

The Matildas aren't daunted by Japan's ominous form ahead of what shapes up as a blockbuster Asian Cup final.

Iran has no intention of boycotting the FIFA World Cup, but is seeking to have its group stage matches moved out of the United States.

Galatasaray forward Noa Lang suffered a freak hand injury when he caught his thumb on an advertising hoarding in his team's 4-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League.

The Senegalese Football Federation plans to appeal the decision that gave its Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, with Senegal's government calling for an investigation into alleged corruption of African football's governing body.

Ultimate control, goals from everywhere and an eccentric coach from Greenland. This is what we learned from Japan's supremely impressive semifinal victory over South Korea.

The delegation of players and staff included five people who initially accepted Australia's offer of asylum but later changed their minds.

Japan has produced a frighteningly good display to overpower South Korea 4-1, booking a spot in the Women's Asian Cup final against the Matildas. 

Senegal's 1-0 win in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been overturned by an appeals board and a 3-0 victory awarded to Morocco after Senegalese players left the pitch in protest during the controversial January clash.

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro explains why star winger Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semifinal win over China.