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News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Craig Goodwin set for foot surgery ahead of Adelaide United's 2025-26 campaign
Returning Adelaide United star Craig Goodwin will have foot surgery next week to ensure he gives himself the best chance of being selected in Australia's squad for next year's FIFA World Cup. Goodwin, 33, is back for a fourth stint with the Reds after spending two seasons in Saudi Arabia with Al-Wehda. '(It) feels like I never left … I'm really looking forward to pre-season and linking up with the boys again,' the veteran winger said. However, before that, Goodwin will have a neuroma removed from his foot, with the recovery set to sideline him until the end of next month. 'It's an inflamed nerve in my left foot that I've been managing for the last three or four years, and the cortisone's no longer working, so I need to remove the lump, and it's a six-week recovery,' he said. The injury prevented him for being selected in Tony Popovic's Socceroos' squad for wins over Japan and Saudi Arabia in the past week that secured Australia World Cup qualification. 'It was somewhat disappointing to not be able to be involved … but now mentally I've got that focus on the 2026 World Cup and to try to get myself there,' Goodwin said. 'I know that international football doesn't come unless you're playing well at club level. 'He (Popovic) has made it very clear to any player that it's about playing regularly and playing your best football, 'He has shown by picking multiple A-League players that it doesn't matter whether you're playing here or abroad. 'I made the (Socceroos squad for the 2022) World Cup playing for Adelaide. I had a really good World Cup there (in Qatar) and a lot of my best football has come at Adelaide United, so I look forward to the challenge.' Goodwin was 'looking forward' to working under new Reds coach Airton Andrioli, the club's former youth team boss who has taken over the top job for Carl Veart, who wasn't offered a new deal. 'I've known (Andrioli) for a number of years. He coached me back when I was 13, 14 years old. He's done a great job with the youth team, he knows a lot of the boys, so it's an exciting time in this new phase to be able to link up with those younger players, and try to help them bring the best out of their performance. 'A change of coach has happened, and it's a little bit of a fresh start, not necessarily a full reset, but a transition phase in trying to go to that next level, develop those young players and really try to improve that mentality to believe that we're winners, and that we can win something. 'I'm here to win something with the Reds.'
News.com.au
28-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Goodwin signs 3-year deal with Adelaide
A-League: Craig Goodwin returns home to Adelaide on a three-year contract following a two-season stint with Al-Wehda in the Saudi Professional League.
Saudi Gazette
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Al Hilal secure AFC Champions League Elite spot with third-place league finish
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Hilal have officially booked their place in next season's AFC Champions League Elite after sealing third place in the Saudi Pro League with 75 points on the final matchday. Despite a season marked by setbacks — including missing out on both the league title and King's Cup — the Riyadh giants ensured continued continental presence by securing the final direct qualification spot for Asia's premier club competition. The team had technically clinched qualification in the previous round with a draw against Al Wehda. However, the Saudi Sports Arbitration Center's ruling in favor of Al Nassr's protest over Al Orobah goalkeeper Rafea Al-Ruwaili reignited the race, pushing the battle for Elite spots to the season's final day. Al Hilal's ability to withstand the pressure and deliver in the decisive round reflects the club's pedigree in Asian competitions. The Blues remain one of the continent's most consistent and decorated sides — a reputation they will carry once again into the revamped AFC Champions League Elite.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
See the Teagan Myers goal that won Fossil Ridge its first Colorado soccer state title
Former Man United striker scores opener with brilliant move in SPL The Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo scored the opening goal with style for Al-Wehda during their clash against Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi Pro League. 1:05 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Arab News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Three clubs fighting relegation in SPL Roshn League's final round
RIYADH: Three clubs — Al-Wehda, Al-Akhdood and Al-Orobah — will be fighting relegation during the Saudi Pro League (Roshn League) final round on Monday with matches being played simultaneously. Two out of the three clubs will join Al-Raed, who have already been relegated to the first division. As things stand, Al-Wehda is in 15th place with 33 points, Al-Akhdood is in 16th place with 31 points and Al-Orobah is in 17th place with 30 points. Al-Wehda will stay in the league if they win or draw against Al-Ettifaq in Dammam. A loss means they will need both Al-Akhdood and Al-Orobah to also lose or draw. Al-Akhdood must beat Al-Khaleej and hope that Al-Wehda lose, as that would keep Al-Akhdood in the SPL for another new season. Al-Orobah has the most difficult task. They need to beat Al-Taawoun in Al-Jouf and then hope that both Al-Wehda and Al-Akhdood lose. If that happens, Al-Orobah will move above Al-Akhdood in points and tie with Al-Wehda. In that case, Al-Orobah would survive because they have a better head-to-head record against Al-Wehda — losing the first match 2–1 but winning the second 4–2.
