Sunshine Coast News

Australia, Japan football hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: Australia, Japan hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan late on Sunday, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Young Devils wanted in Oakleigh
OAKLEIGH Districts Football Club is on the hunt for junior footballers.

Egypt football federation resignations
The president of the Egyptian Football Association and his board of directors all resigned on Saturday.

Football: A-League scores first Asian owner in Bakrie
SYDNEY, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Indonesian company the Bakrie Group has become the first Asian owner of an Australian A-League club, acquiring 100 percent of the Brisbane Roar, Football Federation Australia said Monday.

New name, same jumpers for Tooronga Malvern
TOORONGA Malvern Football Club has changed its name.

Rugby in strong position
Rugby has put itself in a strong position to claim a first innings victory in their two-day Whitney Cup clash against Macquarie.

England coach Capello may be in trouble
Fabio Capello may face sanction after condemning the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.

Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt officials
FIFA are unhappy about government interference in Egyptian football, with president Sepp Blatter wanting officials reinstated.