Key takeaways from the World Cup opening weekend
The first weekend of the 2018 World Cup is in the books.…
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South Melbourne produce huge upset against Chinese Super League club
South Melbourne defeat Guangzhou R&F 3-0. South Melbourne has stunned Chinese Super…
Why the Socceroos need to cap Arzani before it’s too late
It’s now or never for the Socceroos. When a youngster comes along…
Man United run riot, Messi finally scores against Buffon & Chelsea’s goal-rush in Champions League opening night
The spoils of opening day Champions League success has been bestowed on…
Bring back the old school with new adidas originals ‘London to Manchester’ pack
Size? is bringing back the underground with this sick adidas collab. At…
WATCH: Besiktas with the best/worst signing announcement of all time
It’s so bad it’s good! 😂 Whoever orchestrated the creation of this video…
WATCH: Claudio Bravo hat-trick penalty saves taking Chile to Confed Cup finals
BRAVO! Claudio Bravo is a penalty specialist. The guy has won two…
Manchester United make monster bid for James Rodriguez
No slowing down for the Red Devils! Manchester United are playing ball…
WATCH: The worst dive in football history
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO! What you’re about to see next takes…
Paris’ most underground football league | Le Ballon Finale in pictures
Paris’s most underground football league | Le Ballon Finale in pictures Dj’s…
Former Chelsea star Oscar suspended for eight games after sparking brawl
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO! WELL OSCAR 😂 China Football Association has handed…
Mario Balotelli puts football before fame at Nice
Who would have thought! Against all odds, Mario Balotelli has come good.…
WATCH: Paul Pogba features in Desiigner’s fresh new music video
Footballer by day, superstar by night. Desiigner is spitting absolute fire right…
WATCH: Ronaldinho can play football but can he sing?
Yeah you heard that right. Our boy Ronaldinho has taken a step…
WATCH: Paul Pogba unstoppable against England
Paul Pogba was on fire against England this week. The French international…
WATCH: Neymar scores goal from Hollywood Boulevard high rise building
While Brazil battle it out against Argentina and Australia down under, Neymar…
Argentina triumph over rivals Brazil in Melbourne
Argentina has won bragging rights with a 1-0 victory over their neighboring…
WATCH: Saudi Arabia players refuse to take part in minute silence for London terror victims
Saudi Arabia football team are being slammed on social media for failing…
Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou expects Saudi Arabia to play negative football in World Cup Qualifier
Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou expects Saudi Arabia to park the bus in…
Australian football to strive under new Channel 10 free to air deal
It’s took 12 seasons but we finally got there! The A-League has…
A-League to introduce world first video technology this weekend
Australia will be the one of the first countries in the world…
WATCH: Gigi Donnarumma makes horror mistake for AC Milan
For an 18 year old goalkeeper who has already played over 50…
Brazilian stars Hulk and Oscar combine to score beautiful goal
Shanghai SIPG are earning their moneys worth for Brazilian stars Hulk and…
Adidas COPA 17.1 pays tribute to original Copa Mundial
This boot definitely takes the cake for the most slick cleats released this…
The real reason behind Ronaldo’s horror World Cup 2002 haircut
It’s been 15 years since Brazilian Ronaldo dominated the 2002 World Cup…
WATCH: Boca Juniors training bust up caught on camera
Boca Juniors team training session this week looked more like a UFC…
ULTRAS TAKE NOTE: Danish FA produce “harmless” flare
Brøndby IF and the Danish FA have successfully developed a ‘safe flare’…
Physicality; the difference between good and great players
Each week, footballers are forced to make hundreds of split-second decisions that can define their team’s success or failure. Many a coach will tell you that it’s often these moments that define games. A single moment of complete focus can permit a forward to deliver the perfect cross and allow defenders to hold strong under intense pressure.
Finding your Tactical Edge
Each week, footballers are forced to make hundreds of split-second decisions that can define their team’s success or failure. Many a coach will tell you that it’s often these moments that define games. A single moment of complete focus can permit a forward to deliver the perfect cross and allow defenders to hold strong under intense pressure.
Mind over Matter, the key to improve your game
Each week, footballers are forced to make hundreds of split-second decisions that can define their team’s success or failure. Many a coach will tell you that it’s often these moments that define games. A single moment of complete focus can permit a forward to deliver the perfect cross and allow defenders to hold strong under intense pressure.
WATCH: Dutch winger Quincy Promes scores incredible triple nutmeg goal
Netherlands winger Quincy Promes scored his first two international goals against Belarus…
Celtic FC play 13 year old prodigy Karamoko Dembele in U-20 game
Scottish champions Celtic FC broke the internet after subbing on 13 year old Karamoko…
FIFA 17 best version yet
Christmas came early for The Turf after we received an early release…
Mario Balotelli scores twice on Nice debut, says Liverpool was “worst decision of my life”
Mario Balotelli is now super again, scoring a brace on his debut…
Landon Donovan comes out of retirement after LA Galaxy injury pandemic
Landon Donovan has rejoined LA Galaxy after hanging up the boots more…
Referee suspends Serbian match due to crowd racism
Referees were forced to suspend play for 20 minutes during a Serbian…
Bacca scores AC Milan hat-trick after promising son match ball
Carlos Bacca scored a hat-trick in AC Milan’s 3-2 thriller over Torino…
Crystal Palace fans call for Alan Pardew’s resignation after Mile Jedinak departure
Crystal Palace fans are calling for Alan Pardew’s head, after Captain and…
Pogba agent Mino Raiola uses transfer earnings to buy Al Capone’s mansion
Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola is laughing all the way to the bank.…
Fernando Torres breaks silence on Liverpool betrayal
Fernando Torres has finally opened up about Liverpool and the controversial transfer…
Steaua Bucharest trolled by rival fans in Champions League play-off
Romanian club Dinamo Bucharest pulled off the ultimate prank when their rivals Steaua…
VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo back training for early Real Madrid return
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has uploaded a video of himself training after…
FFA face Brisbane Roar financial crossroads
Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Officer David Gallop has hammered Brisbane Roar…
Guatemalan player goes ‘loco’ in attack on referee
Guatemalan football player Daniel Pedrosa was captured violently attacking a referee after receiving a red card. …
Bruno Fornaroli signs three year extension with Melbourne City
Uruguayan striker Bruno Fornaroli has agreed to a three year contract extension at…
The Pogba brothers you don’t know about
Paul Pogba is one of the worlds most captivating footballers in the modern era.…
James Troisi secures return move to Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory have announced James Troisi as their latest signing for the 2016/17…
GALLERY: adidas x Juventus Melbourne Speed of Light Event
Juventus and Adidas lit up the streets of Melbourne this week to celebrate the new Speed of Light pack in style. Imagery shot by Aleks Jason.
Poggy in the middle
For the last two weeks, Paul Pogba transfer talks have dominated the football…
Le Ballon FC is revolutionising football culture
If you’re in Paris for the Euros, make sure you don’t miss…
EA Sports unveil new FIFA 17 set piece feature
EA Sports have aired FIFA 17’s new and improved Set Piece innovation, featuring Real…
UEFA could disqualify Russia from Euro 2016 after Marseille violence
UEFA are set to come down hard on the Football Union of…
Ronaldo ‘inspired’ porn film to hit Portugal
This had to be the weirdest thing we have seen in a…
Football’s tribute to ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali
Footballers around the globe have paid their tributes to boxing legend Muhammad…
Why is nobody talking about Spain at this years Euros?
Until Spain beat South Korea by five goals on Thursday, nobody seemed…
Copa América kicks-off! GOOD WEEKENDS
This weekend, we are treated to a spicy assembly of fixtures in…
MASSIMO MURDOCCA X THE TURF
THE TURF’s very own photographer Aleksandar Jason caught up with former…
Cristiano Ronaldo gives away all of his Champions League winnings to charity
He’s arrogant they said. He only only cares about himself they said.…
Football freestyler breaks insane world record
Football freestyler John Farnworth has broken the Guiness World Record for the ‘Highest…
Benzema blames racism for Euro 2016 absence
French striker Karim Benzema has accused French coach Didier Deschamps of being racially…
FIFA 16 Wonderkids who were predicted to shine this season
Every year EA Sports predicts the next football superstar in their annual release of…
From Syria to Spain |Osama Abdul Mohsen’s football journey
Despite all the media attention Osama Abdul Mohsen may receive, his goal…
Can France get the right mix of youth and experience?
Kingsley Coman was only four years old when France won their last…
Ronaldo’s penalty clinches Champions League Final for Real Madrid
Real Madrid are the CHAMPIONS of Europe in dramatic fashion after defeating…
The tale of a fallen star: Mario Balotelli
‘Super’ Mario Ballotelli was supposed to be Italy’s next big thing. No…
England Euro 2016 squad- The good, the bad and the ugly
Roy Hodgson announced England’s Euro 2016 26 man provisional squad last night which included…
Cheering Chagos: How football gave an island a voice
No matter how high the mountain, when football is involved anything is…
Turkish fans torch home stadium into ring of fire after relegation
Eskişehirspor fans lit their stadium on fire after being relegated from the…
In Conversation with David Trezeguet
What makes Juventus such a special club? Just ask club legend…
‘This Could Be Our Year’ – Why Euro 2016 Will Be Different For The UK
The United Kingdom has a storied relationship with football and football culture,…
Does A.S Roma legend Totti deserve a contract extension?
Ever heard of the saying “Never dare sell your soul for money, because no…
ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE CITY – SEMI FINAL
ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE CITY – SEMI FINAL #CAPTUREDTUESDAYS | Photography by Aleks…
A-League Finals Begin
In the A-League, the finals are set; Adelaide United and Western Sydney…
China’s football plan for global domination
China is aiming to become a football superpower by 2050. A plan…
| GOOD WEEKENDS | EASTER EDITION
This weekend, as European league games take the Easter weekend off, we…
Leaked: Real Madrid 2016/17 kit!
Real Madrid’s kit seems to have been leaked by Footy Headlines and…
‘Ones to watch’ Adam Peacock’s search for Australia’s next football star
The PS4 Player Pathway Award is an opportunity of a lifetime for…
The untold derby- Argentina’s Clásico Rosarino | MUNDIAL MORNINGS
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2016 The rivalry better known as ‘Clásico Rosarino’ between…
Football’s ULTIMATE transformation in the Far East
Football changed forever last month. Things happened so fast it almost seemed…
One x One with Anthony Caceres
Late last year, we put THE TURF’s ace photographer Aleks Jason on…
NB ‘FIREBALL & LAVA’ COLLECTION
TURF x NEW BALANCE COLLABORATION. To launch the brand new Lava Visaro…
Call It How You See It
“I thought it was a brilliant challenge.” That’s how former axe-wielding…
Rooney’s relief after rescuing Red Devils | MUNDIAL MORNINGS
WEDNESDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2015 Wayne Rooney has finally put the ball into…
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The best Melbourne Derby yet
Australian fans may have just witnessed the most thrilling Melbourne Derby yet.…
New Kids on the Block: A Look Back at Orlando City Soccer Club
In Major League Soccer, a team is likelier than not to make…
THOUGHTS WITH THEO MARKELIS
The local game is alive and well in Australia. Since the inception…
Barcelona’s Mission Impossible
Four-nil. Four-nil isn’t a score line that teams routinely overturn after the…