Football

From Texas to Melbourne, the 2026 World Cup is revealing genuine human connection alongside persistent structural gaps. But what matters now is whether these lessons become permanent

An ABC article highlighting the racism experienced by former St Kilda player Robert Muir shows how far the league still has to grapple with its own history as it travels towards reconciliation

Australia’s lack of engagement with its Asian neighbours is glaringly obvious in the world of football, but indifference and poor coverage aren’t helping to change attitudes here

Australian Rules football is a grassroots sport, but the AFL’s increasing corporatisation is distancing the game from the fans

The brutal death of an Indonesian football supporter at the hands of a rival club’s fans has attracted international attention, but is anything being done to prevent further violence?