The man that racially abused Paul Ifill during Adelaide United’s 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix has been banned by Football Federation Australia for two years.

David Beckham is to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month's MLS Cup - with speculation surrounding his next move already gathering pace.

Former England midfielder David Beckham is to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month’s MLS Cup.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has dismissed suggestions he is set to make a short-term move to the A-League.

David Beckham’s representatives insist the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder has “absolutely no plans to play in Australia” despite an insistence from Down Under that the former England captain has been in preliminary talks with A-League clubs.

A friend tells me that he was at a sports function the other night when a minor war of words erupted over someone using the term ‘soccer’.

AUSTRALIAN Rugby Union boss John O’Neill will step aside when his current contract expires in two years’ time.

Australian Rugby Union boss John O’Neill has announced he will step aside when his current contract expires in two years’ time.

Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has welcomed Sepp Blatter’s pledge to reform the way World Cups are allocated.

SERBIA coach Radomir Antic is backing his players to make history tonight – but claims they are under no pressure.

Australia have pulled out of their bid to host the 2018 World Cup to concentrate on a challenge for the tournament in 2022, it was announced today.

Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit has said he would consider taking up the role as Australia coach when Pim Verbeek leaves the post after the World Cup finals in South Africa.

Scott McDonald was one of three players axed from Australia’s World Cup squad today.

Robbie Fowler has signed on as Perth Glory’s marquee player for next season after resisting overtures from A-League champions Sydney FC.

Russia’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 has now been backed by the required guarantees from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

The leaders of Australia’s bid for the 2018 World Cup believe the growing number of European rivals for the tournament could work in their favour.

Australia’s chances of hosting the 2018 World Cup have been boosted after Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy was appointed to the World Cup organising committee.

Australian football supremo Frank Lowy is determined to press ahead with a bid to host the 2018 World Cup despite FIFA president Sepp Blatter suggesting the country would be better served bidding for the 2022 tournament.

FIFA WILL examine the Premier League’s controversial plan to hold some matches overseas, the world governing body’s president, Sepp Blatter, announced yesterday.

Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has confirmed his country intends to bid for the 2018 World Cup.

Former West Ham and Birmingham winger Stan Lazaridis has tested positive for a banned substance, his club Perth Glory confirmed today.

Injury-plagued Liverpool attacking midfielder Harry Kewell has been advised to take a three month break to recover from a career-threatening groin injury.