Fans compare Marcus Rashford to Ronaldo’s famous goal against Portsmouth
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Zlatan becomes A-League’s latest ‘fake news’ victim
Remember driving past a Maccas after school, asking mum if she can…
Key takeaways from the World Cup opening weekend
The first weekend of the 2018 World Cup is in the books.…
Iniesta madness another example of the FFA’s short-sighted focus
In the curious case of Andres Iniesta, where he will land following…
VAR stuff-up decides A-League Grand Final
Last night in Newcastle, a packed Hunter Stadium saw Melbourne Victory crowned…
The Socceroos; the men who changed a countries perspective on football
What I consider my biggest ever strike of good fortune, I think…
England’s radical evolution from the dark days of the 80s to the Premier League era
Things have changed drastically in England since the 80s. Yes, England has…
Tell us how you really feel Leo 🤐
He’s not happy. And he’s made sure everyone knows about it. Lionel…
Winners and Losers from Fantasy Premier League Week 1
Round one of the Premier League has brought all the twists and…
Who you DO & DO NOT need in your Fantasy Premier League team
As a Fantasy Premier League nut, you’re either doing one of two…
Paris’ most underground football league | Le Ballon Finale in pictures
Paris’s most underground football league | Le Ballon Finale in pictures Dj’s…
Coutinho exclusive: World Cup aspirations, Liverpool FC and Socceroos
Philippe Coutinho didn’t get the chance to represent Brazil during their 2014…
The curse that continues to haunt Gonzalo Higuain
Let’s flash back to where it all started: July 13, 2014. Close…
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Cinderella Story | The Turf x Chris Hughton
Brighton & Hove Albion clinch promotion to Premier League! After a four…
Tango League lights up Sydney
After hitting up several major cities across the globe; Berlin, London, Paris, New…
One x One with Luke Gallo
We’re in the thick of another cracking Victorian NPL season with competition…
Leeds United dare to dream of a Premier League return
It’s been a long 12 year road for Leeds, but a return…
The curse of the Geordies
Only a handful of fans were alive to witness Newcastle United’s (fourth) first…
Why can’t Sebastian Giovinco get a game for Italy?
He’s the Italian maestro tearing up the MLS, but somehow Sebastian Giovinco…
The journey of A-League starboy Yoshi
He may only be 10 years old, but Yoshi could be a revolution…
On this day: Alessandro Del Piero makes Juventus league debut
On this day 23 years ago, a vibrant young 18 year old…
Zinedine Zidane scores brace on France debut
On this day 22 years ago, Zinedine Zidane announced himself on the…
Premier League fans furious at Optus first week failure
Optus’ English Premier League coverage needed a flawless first weekend to silence…
Olympics 2016: Brazil on the brink of facing another embarrassing early tournament exit
Olympic hosts Brazil must win against Denmark tomorrow, to avoid a repeat of…
PS4 Player Pathway, ‘Ones to Watch’ Teeboy Kamara
The first episode of PS4 Player Pathway Ones to Watch’ kicked off this…
Filipe Luís says he wants to retire at Atlético Madrid
Brazilian left back Filipe Luís says its his dream to finish his…
Wanyama settling in well at Tottenham, says Ledley King
Tottenham legend Ledley King says Victor Wanyama is bonding well with his Tottenham…
David Trezeguet: ‘Juventus means everything to me’
10 years on from the biggest match-fixing scandal in Italy: Juventus legend…
Ugly winners, but winners all the same
It wasn’t the prettiest, but it was good tournament football. That’s why…
Le Ballon FC is revolutionising football culture
If you’re in Paris for the Euros, make sure you don’t miss…
Interview with Fernando Torres: ‘Atleti is home’
Fernando Torres has signed a new one-year contract extension to stay at…
The day Messi took Argentina off his shoulders
At the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey; Lionel Messi stepped…
Q&A with new Tottenham Hotspur signing Victor Wanyama
Victor Wanyama says that former manager Mauricio Pochettino was a major reason for…
Harry Kane’s vision of English success
Whilst many pundits were damning of England’s first game with Russia, the second…
Gabor Kiraly and his lucky grey ‘Joggers’ | EURO 2016
Hungarian goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly won the hearts of football fans all around…
JOSH BARRESI x THE TURF
THE TURF’s very own photographer Aleksandar Jason caught up with F.C Bulleen Lions midfielder Josh Barresi in Melbourne last week. A footballer who challenges himself on and off the pitch to be the best at all costs, eyes Zidane as inspiration and is working hard alongside his new team mates at Bulleen Lions.
Never write off the Azzurri! | EURO 2016
If no-one was talking about the Italian’s before, we bet your bottom…
The tale of the Lukaku brothers
One brother starts up front for Belgium, while the other will sit…
Ireland held to a draw by Sweden | EURO 2016
Ireland have drawn with Sweden 1-1, after Wes Hoolahan’s stunner second half…
Pique clinches victory for Spain in dying seconds
It’s funny how football works, not so long ago Gerard Pique was…
UEFA could disqualify Russia from Euro 2016 after Marseille violence
UEFA are set to come down hard on the Football Union of…
History repeats itself as England fall short at the death
England have done it again, after looking certain winners from Eric Diers…
Euro 2016 opener provides electric atmosphere
Last night I witnessed one of the most electric atmospheres at a…
Brazilian streets beckon for Sydney’s Neymar Jr Fives AUS Champs
Some of Australia’s best 5-a-side footballers took part in the Australian final…
Why is nobody talking about Spain at this years Euros?
Until Spain beat South Korea by five goals on Thursday, nobody seemed…
Pablo Escobar’s Colombian football legacy
Pablo Escobar may have been the most notorious drug lord in history, but…
MASSIMO MURDOCCA X THE TURF
THE TURF’s very own photographer Aleksandar Jason caught up with former…
Football saving the lives of Child Soldiers
A football league in Uganda is transforming the lives of former…
Copa America Centenario dream for United States
The Copa America Centenario kicks off this Friday with the hosts United…
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…
Arsenal move to sign Tom Rogic for £7 million
Arsenal is close to signing Socceroo and Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic on a £7…
Story of the Champions League Anthem
*THE CHAMPIONSSSS* It’s a famous tune that’s become iconic to each Champions…
The tale of a fallen star: Mario Balotelli
‘Super’ Mario Ballotelli was supposed to be Italy’s next big thing. No…
Buffon’s missing piece to his puzzle
There’s a reason why Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is nicknamed superman, it’s because…
Cheering Chagos: How football gave an island a voice
No matter how high the mountain, when football is involved anything is…
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,…
England’s rise of the underdogs
The climax of the footballs greatest ever underdog story from Leicester City…
The Championship’s Cinderella Story – Exclusive with Chris Hughton
Untold to many, the story of Brighton & Hove Albion is a…
Sergio Aguero’s brother début’s for Independiente
Gaston del Castillo has big shoes to fill…. The 18 year old…
Welcome to THE TURF
The past few months at THE TURF have been pretty big for our team.
We released TURF Quarterly, our first attempt at a print publication, which we’ve been astounded how well it’s been accepted.
Grealish must relocate or risk being left behind
How does one go from being one of England’s brightest young international prospects, to disappearing into the abyss?
Just ask Jack Grealish.
The remarkable revival of The Reds
Everybody loves a good underdog story in football. It’s these ‘rocky’ like comebacks…
Why everybody lost their minds over a pair of yellow shorts
It’s a rare thing to see an organisation go from universal praise to…
Ansell ready to take his game to the next level
Nick Ansell is loving every minute of football with his childhood club…
Roma’s decision on Totti could make or break them
Tread carefully A.S Roma, as your next move could work wonders or…
The FFA have lost the fans
Marketed as the ‘Beautiful Game’, the A-League and the FFA have demonstrated…
Darlington Nagbe: Out of this World, but Down to Earth
Let’s start on a miserably rainy, spring morning at a McDonald’s somewhere between…
Call It How You See It
“I thought it was a brilliant challenge.” That’s how former axe-wielding…
Manchester City’s favourite child; a look inside the growth of New York City FC
Across the ditch (or across many large ditches) from Melbourne City FC’s…
The brilliance that is Massimo Luongo
For so long, and to largely positive effect, Australian football has been…
Socceroos win the battle whilst the war goes on
The ground separating the FFA and the PFA is craggy, and littered…
Sterling steers City in ICC cracker
It has been suggested by many Australian sporting fans that football is…
CITY x ROMA — ICC Preview
Manchester City will face off against AS Roma tonight at the MCG…
“This is it” – The Matilda’s
A huge smile plastered on her face, Katrina Gorry, screaming, ran half the pitch, to…
MATILDAS STUN BRAZIL 1-0
The Matildas defeated Brazil 1-0 this morning, causing the greatest upset in…
MELBOURNE X #WHEREISFOOTBALL
Earlier this week, we were finally able to reveal whereisfootball.com, a project…
Could Germany fall to the Socceroos? — Inter. Match Day
Australia’s national team return to the international stage tomorrow morning, through a…
Time to reflect for frustrated Socceroos
The Socceroos were left irritated after going down 1-0 down to a…