In Australia, the term "footy" doesn't refer to soccer as one might expect. In Sydney, it signifies rugby league, the dominant sport in New South Wales and Queensland. Meanwhile, in Melbourne, it ...

Football was a lot less organised before the stadium lights and television deals. British villages held disorderly seasonal games that encompassed the whole community. There were no clear boundaries, ...

And for a few glorious weeks, Australia considers that soccer may not be our biggest professional sport, but it might be our most Australian. That sounds strange in a country obsessed with AFL, rugby ...