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Five quick hits — Türkiye provides fastest knockout goal and save of the Euros, Georgia returns home to hero's welcome

Türkiye bring the excitement with the fastest-ever goal at the Euros knockout stages, and the save of the tournament, while a Dutch super-sub bags a double and the Georgian team returns home to a hero's welcome. 
A group of Türkiye and Austria footballers stand around, as the ball hits the top of the net - the goalscorer sits on the turf.

Five quick hits — Ronaldo's tears turn to triumph as keeper's penalty heroics save Portugal, England star under investigation over celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo's tears turn to triumph as Portugal's goalkeeper turns in an all-time penalty shootout performance, while Belgium's golden generation's heartache continues after losing to France and an England star is under investigation.
Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by Diogo Dalot

Are these the 'First Matildas?' Football Australia rewrites history with 1975 caps

In 1975, a women's club team represented Australia in the first Women's Asian Cup in Hong Kong, but they've never been acknowledged as official Matildas. Until now.
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A black and white photo of a women's soccer team wearing an Australian uniform

Five quick hits — An all-time great goal keeps England alive at the Euros as 16-year-old Spanish wonderkid equals Ronaldo record

A miraculous goal from Jude Bellingham saves England's Euros campaign, while 16-year-old Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal helps the tournament favourite survive a huge scare against Georgia. Here are the five quick hits from Monday morning's action at Euro 2024. 
Jude Bellingham's overhead kick against Slovakia

Euro 2024 five quick hits — Italy labelled worst in a 'lifetime', Germany conquers Danes, thunder and hail

Italy is out after going down to Switzerland, as the pundits sink the boot into the defending champions, while Germany progresses to the quarterfinals. Here are the five quick hits from the latest Euro 2024 action. 
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Alessandro Bastoni of Italy lies on the ground after loss to Switzerland at Euro 2024.

How the Matildas effect has inspired Australia’s women's blind and Deaf footballers

The Matildas have redefined women’s football in Australia, and it has led to Australia’s blind and Deaf women’s football teams flourishing like never before. But a lack of funding means that breaking new ground has proven to be anything but straightforward.
A white woman wearing sunglasses holds her polo shirt which has a soccer ball logo, she's standing in front of a soccer pitch

Socceroos learn 2026 World Cup qualifying fate

Australia will face the likes of Japan in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 men's World Cup as they chase a sixth straight appearance at the tournament.
Socceroos

Five quick hits — England star leaves camp for 'family matter', minnows pull off huge upset, and tears for Ukraine

An English star leaves camp for a family matter, a minnow pulls off one of the great upsets, and Ukrainians gather to support their team. Here's the five quick hits from Euro 2024 overnight.
Ukrainian child

Five quick hits — England does little to douse ongoing criticism and coaches play down speculation of 'convenient draw'

A dour England tops its group but fails to impress against Slovenia, coaches hit back at claims they'll chase a convenient draw, and Novak Djokovic tries to inspire Serbia at Euro 2024.
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John Stones

Departing Perth Glory coach says players, officials faced 'existential concerns' throughout disastrous season

Perth Glory are on the hunt for their sixth senior men's coach in six years after confirming the departure of Alen Stajcic.
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A man in a black t-shirts points from the sidelines of a sporting field.