Pre-made plans falter as England labours again
By Simon Smale

England came into the World Cup with a side it thought was capable of beating the best teams in the world. If it can't beat the little guys, it may never get a chance to prove its theory right.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-28/england-world-cup-qualify-win-against-panama/106852072

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New Mariners owner snubs women's side, coach told services not needed
By Sarah Forster and Emma Simkin

A new owner has been confirmed for struggling A-League club the Central Coast Mariners, but it has only bought the men's team and the club's academy, leaving the future of the women's team in doubt.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/mariners-new-owner-but-future-of-women-team-in-doubt/106832738

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Emotional ex-Royal Marine commando, 53, shakes his head as court hears he ‘used car as a weapon to deliberately mow down’ 79 football fans: https://newscats.org/emotional-ex-royal-marine-commando-53-shakes-his-head-as-court-hears-he-used-car-as-a-weapon-to-deliberately-mow-down-79-football-fans

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