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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · 2d

Babe, wake up...

... the new Streets album just dropped.

Dr Mark E Hauber @thecowbirdlab.bsky.social · 2d

Reading it now!

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Samuel Marsden @samuelmarsden.bsky.social · 2d

After losing last season’s UWCL final, and with headlines about cost cutting perhaps painting a slightly misleading picture this summer, Barcelona wanted to start their European campaign with a bang. They did just that, Bayern the victims of a seven goal battering

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Beaten in the final last season, Barça begin UWCL with a bang

Barcelona played like they had something to prove in their 7-1 rout of Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending out an ominous warning to their UWCL title rivals

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 3d

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

Hunters and Trophy Collectors: The Importance of the Jets' #Australia Cup.

🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Newcastle Jets revival: Milligan bringing pride back to the Hunter

Does the Australia Cup represent the dawn of a new era for the Jets? Maybe. But the trophy is just reward for a fan base and region subjected to years of existential dread.

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ESPN Australia @espnaustralia.bsky.social · 3d

Your new home for the UEFA Women’s Champions League!!! ⚽

Don't miss the likes of Sam Kerr, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord (and many more!) as our Matildas superstars take part in the world's premier women's competition.

Every match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League live on ESPN on D+ 📺

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Marissa Lordanic @marissalordanic.bsky.social · 7d

Guys. We're celebrating a very special birthday today. Happy 101st birthday to my beloved Olimpico featuring the history, the correct spelling, and some of my favourites 🥳

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Celebrating the Olimpico, one of soccer's most audacious goals

Oct. 2 is an auspicious date in soccer history: in 1924, the first goal direct from a corner was scored. Known forever as an Olimpico, here are some of the very best.

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Sam Tighe @stighefootball.bsky.social · 7d

Champions League talking points for @espn.com

—Mbappé covering Madrid cracks?
—What's eating Liverpool?
—Julian Álvarez: Underrated?
—What did PSG teach us in beating Barça?
—Højlund "back"?

UCL talking points: Liverpool in trouble? Mbappé rescuing Real? Are PSG, Barça the best?

The Champions League gave us plenty to break down in Matchday 2, from Liverpool's latest defeat to Kylian Mbappe rescuing Real Madrid. Our experts tell you what to make of the games.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · 8d

The Beautiful Game

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A Funny Old Game @sidlambert.bsky.social · 8d

It’s John Sheridan’s birthday today. You remember him.

Midfielder. Playmaker. And scorer of one of the sauciest set pieces you could ever wish to see.

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Alyssa Long @measuredandslow.bsky.social · 17d

Hey a thing I really don’t want to get lost here is that while Tylenol doesn’t cause autism, IT’S FINE TO BE AUTISTIC. Let’s not grant them the premise that autism should be eradicated in our way to correct the science, okay? Okay.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · 17d

Wait. So he *wasn't* the guy who invented Kirks soft drinks?!?

Then why is everyone so mad?

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 24d

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

Listening to him speak, there’s a feeling that Juan Mata feels he has unfinished business in the A-Liga Men.

After two straight Grand Final defeats, Victory definitely has unfinished business.

But will they help each other?

🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...

More minutes? Why Melbourne Victory took a punt on Juan Mata

Juan Mata barely featured for the Wanderers last season. So why have Melbourne Victory snapped up the 37-year-old World Cup winner?

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Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 27d

Time to break out the chart

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 29d

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

If you had even the slightest bit of connection to Australian football, it was almost impossible not to get swept up in all the excitement; I have seen the future, and the future involves golazos. But what’s next for da yoof?

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What Irankunda and Co. need to do to stay in Popovic's plans

Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure shone for Australia against New Zealand. So what do they need to do now to ensure they start for the Socceroos at the World Cup?

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · 29d

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

The Championship is nearly upon us, so here’s your catch-up, or refresh, on it all.

Insight into broadcast, vision, subsidies, prize money, two years tops (?), and more, with words from Football Australia’s Nathan Godfrey.

🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .

Australian Championship: Clubs, season start, all you need to know

The Australian Championship begins on Friday, Oct. 10. But which clubs are participating? And where will you be able to watch it? Joey Lynch answers some national second-tier FAQs.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Sep 8

War and a temporary ceasefire

Sophie Lawson @lawsonsv.bsky.social · Sep 8

Slightly diminish a book

James and the pretty big peach

@LamelaWithYou @lamelawithyou.bsky.social · Sep 8

Slightly diminish a book

Low Expectations

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ESPN Australia @espnaustralia.bsky.social · Sep 4

Australia has seen a sharp increase in ⚽ exports recently.

So where are the Aussies Abroad plying their trade?

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Australia has seen a sharp increase in ⚽ exports recently.

So where are the Aussies Abroad plying their trade?

READ MORE 📝 : https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/46140237/aussies-abroad-where-every-socceroos-star-playing-2025

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Sep 4

This made my jaw drop. Bi is unhinged.

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Joey Lynch @joeylynchy.bsky.social · Sep 4

In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;

Alessandro Circati talent gave him a choice at the international level: the #Socceroos or Italy.

And in a twist, Australia might just have an Azzuri legend in Gianluigi Buffon to thank for securing the defender’s services.

🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .

Buffon inspired Circati to pick Australia over Italy

Alessandro Circati has revealed that Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon played a key role in helping him choose to play for Australia over the Azzurri.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Sep 2

HERE WE GO! Looks like Thomas Partey has signed with #LAFC.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Sep 3

Nope. But you can take Villarreal off the Christmas list.

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Sep 2

HERE WE GO! Looks like Thomas Partey has signed with #LAFC.

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Tom Studans @maximumwelfare.bsky.social · Aug 28

I don't think Bob Katter should come out as Lebanese until he's ready

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Sam Lewis (she/they) 🌈 @battledinosaur.bsky.social · Aug 28

here’s the written version of tonight’s 7:30 Report about The Flying Bats and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport 🏳️‍⚧️

if you’d like to turn your support into action, sign our petition calling for protections for ALL women and gender-diverse people in football! #footballforall

www.theflyingbats.com/petition

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Mike Wise @wisey9.bsky.social · Aug 28

Things be Grim at Man United...

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Sam Lewis (she/they) 🌈 @battledinosaur.bsky.social · Aug 26

tonight my club The Flying Bats, the biggest LGBTQIA+ football club in Aus, will be on ABC’s 7:30 Report.

the story follows the harassment we’ve faced by anti-trans campaigners over the past 2 years, as told by our players.

we’d love you all to watch, share & support! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🦇⚽️ #footballforall

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