Halal certifier accused rival of Islamic extremism links – then signed contract to replace them, court hears

Accusations were false and primary cause of major meat supplier ‘panicking’ and cancelling contract, Victorian judge finds on balance of probabilities Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A halal certifier wrongly accused a rival of being connected to Islamic extremism to secure the business of a major meat supplier, a Victorian court has found. The Victorian county court ruled that the Islamic Co-ordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) suffered from malicious or injurious falsehood when Midfield Meats cancelled a lucrative halal certification contract primarily becau

Matildas make room for bigger questions over future after Asian Cup escape | Joey Lynch

A narrow win over North Korea shows the Matildas aren’t done yet. Even if the balance of play suggests they should be In the aftermath of the Matildas’ lightning-in-a-bottle 2023 Women’s World Cup, Football Australia adopted a new tagline, one to capture and retain the newly enraptured believers: ‘Til It’s Done. It was meant to convey momentum, to signify that 2023 didn’t represent the final destination, but just one step on a larger story. And while 2024’s calamitous Paris Olympics campaign meant that the footballing mortality of the group has increasingly hung over them like a growing black

Mayer signs with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions

Three-division world champion Mikaela Mayer has signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

Six Nations braced for 'Super Saturday' like no other

The 2026 Six Nations has kept everyone guessing, ripping up pre‑tournament scripts and making anyone who dared to predict anything look foolish. One final instalment awaits on a decisive ‘Super Saturday’, where history can be made…

Guardiola defends Madrid team selection - 'Can't play same XI every three days'

Pep Guardiola has admitted he got his team selection wrong in defeat against Real Madrid in midweek, but the Manchester City boss stood by the decision to field the side that lost 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Jason Tindall - the most misunderstood man in football?

Newcastle United assistant Jason Tindall has stood alongside head coach Eddie Howe for the best part of two decades and is more than a wind-up merchant.

Haaland starts for Man City at West Ham LIVE!

Röhl: Rangers ready for nine cup finals in title race

Rangers head coach Danny Röhl understands "it's all about winning" as his side face "nine cup finals" in the Scottish Premiership title race - ahead of Sunday's visit to St Mirren live on Sky Sports.

Fleetwood admits return of family to England from Dubai is 'a relief'

Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has spoken of his relief after his family were able to return to England from Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.

Matildas survive North Korea scare to book spot in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final

Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in Perth Goals from Kennedy and Kerr secure 2027 World Cup qualification The Matildas have avoided an early exit from their home Women’s Asian Cup and qualified for their ninth straight Women’s World Cup after a nervous 2-1 win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday night. An early goal to midfielder Alanna Kennedy was doubled by a Sam Kerr screamer early in the second half, though a relentless North Korea side – who clawed a goal back in the 64th minute and registered almost five times as many shots over the course of the gam

Owen 'can't believe' some pundits aren't backing Carrick

Michael Owen has said he "can't believe people are questioning" whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.

Iraola 'definitely' closer to decision on future

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola says a decision on his future is "definitely" closer to being made.