Footballer in the dock for racism

Australian captain Sam Kerr who has Indian ancestry, has pleaded not guilty to one count of racially aggravated harassment.   IMAGE: Sam Kerr crawled out of the broken rear window of the cab......

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

IMAGE: Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after winning the AFC Asian Cup. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the......

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.   IMAGE: Seven-times Ballon d'Or wonner Lionel Messi led Argentina......

Women's World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish third

IMAGE: Sweden's players celebrate with their bronze medals after winning the third place play-off against Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday. Photograph: Dan......

Australian Captain's Indian Connection

IMAGE: Sam Kerr came off the bench in the 78th minute in the match against Denmark and soon bursting into the box with the ball at her feet to fire a shot over the bar. Photograph: Carl......