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𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! Sporting agree deal to sign Aussie fan fav Nestory Irankunda as new winger from Watford

Fee worth €15m plus add-ons for potential package in excess of €18m for the Australian talented winger, five year deal

Bayern and Watford also sorted sell-on clause details as it’s prepared to proceed with travel, medical tests, signature

 

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Confirmation of the men’s first-team squad numbers for the 26/27 season

 

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Confirmation of the men’s first-team squad numbers for the 26/27 season
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Come on you Hammers

 

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An Aussie lands at Swindon Town!​

League Two outfit Swindon Town have announced the signing of Australian defender Kaelan Majekodunmi on a one-year deal, following a successful trial at the club.

Majekodunmi, who made 15 appearances in the A-League for Perth Glory, has been with Swindon since the start of pre-season and ‘impressed during friendlies against Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Leyton Orient, and Forest Green Rovers’.

Most recently the 22-year-old defender was playing in NPL Western Australia with Olympic Kingsway.

“The games have been good; it’s been a different environment for me, but I’ve felt really good, and it’s been a really good test,” he told the club’s official website.

“I think I’ve done well so far and I’m excited to keep going; it’s been a lot of hard work, so I’m really excited for the season to come.

 

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Aussie young gun signs new deal with EPL club​

Aussie goalkeeper Steven Hall has signed a new two-year deal with Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 21-year-old joined the Seagulls from Adelaide United in 2024 and is yet to make his first team debut, but has been featured in the club’s pre-season friendlies in recent weeks after starring for their youth sides.

“Steven played a big part in the team that won Premier League 2 last season and also had some valuable experiences with our first team squad in the second half of the year,” Brighton’s U21 head coach Shannon Ruth said.

“He has shown an excellent level of professionalism both with us and Australia at youth level and we have been impressed with his progress since joining us. We’re delighted to continue to work with him.”

Hall will hope to one day challenge Patrick Beach for the Socceroos’ No. 1 spot, having featured prominently for the Olyroos.

 

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Brisbane Roar bring back former captain Tom Aldred​

Brisbane Roar have confirmed the return of former captain Tom Aldred on a one-year deal.

The 35-year-old returns to the Roar after two seasons in India with Mohun Bagan, where he won the ISL Shield and ISL Cup, becoming a fan favourite in the process.

Aldred became an Australian citizen in 2024 and will not take up a visa spot for the A-League side.

“When the opportunity came up to return to the Roar, the decision was an easy one,” Aldred said.

“My family loved living in Brisbane and it was a privilege to wear the orange shirt for as long as I did during my five years here.

 

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WOW!!
Overnight West Ham defeated Portsmouth 3-1 in the Carabao Cup, first round, with Castellanos and Bowen on the score sheet.

But that's not the half of it.

This team, now relegated to the Championship, drew a home crowd of 53,369.
Amazing.

 

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Socceroo Mohamed Toure starting the 2026/27 season on fire, helping Norwich City to a 4-1 win in the first round of the EFL Cup

 

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SPURS v CHARLTON — A MEETING 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING!

Tottenham have been drawn at home to Charlton Athletic in the second round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup.
It’s a fixture with a little bit of history behind it — because Spurs and Charlton haven’t met since 9 January 2011!
That last meeting came in the FA Cup third round at White Hart Lane, when
Spurs ran out 3–0 winners.

Andros Townsend 49'

Jermain Defoe 58'

Jermain Defoe 60'
It was a particularly memorable afternoon for Townsend, who scored on his Spurs debut with a 25-yard strike. Defoe then added two goals in quick succession against the club where he had started his career.
And now, 15 years later, the two clubs meet again.
This will be a first-ever Carabao Cup/League Cup meeting between Tottenham and Charlton.
So, after all those years, it’s Spurs v Charlton once again — and this time in the Carabao Cup!
COYS!

 

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More Australians played in the opening match of the Scottish Premiership season than Scots!
Dundee United drew 1-1 with Rangers - and former A-League striker Lachie Rose opened his account.

Lachie Rose handed Dundee United the lead against powerhouse Rangers in a match that actually saw more Aussies take the field than Scottish players.

Rose was joined in the Dundee starting XI by Zac Sapsford and Josh Rawlins, while Daniel Bennie came off the bench, while Cammy Devlin started for Rangers and played 82 minutes in midfield as the game ended 1-1.

Elsewhere, Aussie goalkeeper Jacob Chapman made a strong debut for St Mirren, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Falkirk, who had Ryan Strain put in a big shift at right-back, headlined by 10 recoveries and four clearances.

Motherwell beat Hibernian 2-1 in their opener, with Socceroos winger Martin Boyle scoring from the penalty spot for Hibs, who also had Ante Suto come off the bench.

Socceroo stars in stunning upset win v Serie A giants after WC snub, Aussies abroad outnumber locals in season opener

This is the latest news from our Aussies abroad, with Socceroos and Matildas featuring all over the world of football.

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Yobbo Haaland was lucky to score. Had a first touch like a boys school priest.