Australia coach hopes Trump attends World Cup match against US

May 4, 2026 1:43 PM

Australia coach hopes Trump attends World Cup match against US

Australia coach Tony Popovic said it would be "wonderful" if Donald Trump were to watch their World Cup match against the United States in Seattle, saying the U.S. President's presence would motivate his team. Trump is expected to attend the co-hosts' matches, which include a group stage game against Popovic's Socceroos at the 72,000-seat Seattle Stadium on June 19. "I don't know if he wants to come and watch the U.S. play, I'm sure I'd expect him to come and watch them at the World Cup," Popo...

Australia coach McDonald backs stuttering Labuschagne

June 16, 2025 12:32 PM

Australia coach McDonald backs stuttering Labuschagne

Batter Marnus Labuschagne is still a key part of Australia's future in test cricket despite failing to impress in their five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, coach Andrew McDonald said. Labuschagne opened alongside Khawaja, scoring 17 runs off 56 balls in the first innings and 22 off 64 in the second, with South Africa completing a remarkable turnaround on Saturday after successfully chasing down an imposing 282-run target. The 30-year-old has scored one hund...