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Pentz saves late penalty as Brondby survive Vejle scare to seal progress in Danish Cup

Austrian international goalkeeper Patrik Pentz saved a penalty as Brondby came back from a goal down against Vejle to seal their progress to the Round of 16 in the Danish Cup tournament thanks to a 2-1 win.

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Dortmund's Sabitzer to take break from international duty with Austria

Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will take a break from the national team ⁠and not be available for this year’s Nations League group matches, the country's football association (OFB) said ‌on Sunday.

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Women's Champions League qualifying: Austria Wien and Inter Milan make first-ever group phase

The UEFA Women's Champions League qualifiers came to a close on Tuesday and Wednesday as nine teams secured their spot in Friday's league phase draw. Two sides are will play in the group phase of the competition for the first time.

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Sunderland announce Kevin Danso loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Austria international Kevin Danso on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

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Nottingham Forest sign Daniel Munoz as Colombian reunites with Oliver Glasner

Colombian right back Daniel Munoz said having the chance to ⁠work again with Oliver Glasner was one of the key reasons for following the Austrian ‌coach to Nottingham Forest, after his signing from Crystal Palace ‌was confirmed on Monday.

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Can Liverpool stop Nottingham Forest from making it three wins in a row at Anfield?

It's not been the best of starts for Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest, the Austrian not only seeing his team beaten at the City Ground in the Premier League by Leeds United on the opening day, but then having to suffer the ignominy of watching the same club beat them three days later in the Carabao Cup.

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Celtic throw away 4-0 lead & lose to LASK in remarkable Champions League play-off

Celtic suffered an historic collapse as they lost 5-1 to LASK in Linz after extra time, therefore losing 5-4 on aggregate and succumbing to the Austrian champions for a spot in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) League Phase, while they will play in the competition’s main draw for the first time.

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Late heartbreak for Mjallby makes Red Bull Salzburg favourites for Europa League

An own goal from Tom Pettersson with seconds to play handed Mjallby a painful 1-0 home defeat to Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) play-off tie, meaning the Austrian side need just a draw at home to reach the League Phase.

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Fenerbahce beat Sturm Graz again to ease into the Champions League play-offs

Fenerbahce are through to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) play-off round 3-0 on aggregate, after a 1-0 win over Sturm Graz at the Merkur-Arena – their third H2H success in four (D1) clashes against the Austrians.

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Brondby beat competition from Bundesliga clubs to sign young Stuttgart midfielder

Brondby IF have signed Austrian midfielder Christopher Olivier from VfB Stuttgart on a four-year deal effective until the summer of 2030.

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Women's Champions League qualifying: Leuven progress in shootout as Austrian duo triumph

Friday and Saturday saw the UEFA Women's Champions League second qualifying round come to a close as 11 teams prevailed to go one step closer to qualifying for the league phase.

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Bournemouth's Julian ⁠Araujo undergoes surgery after picking up thigh injury

Bournemouth defender Julian ⁠Araujo has had surgery on a left ‌thigh injury sustained during the ‌club's pre-season ‌tour of Austria, the ‌Premier League side said ‌on Thursday.

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Greenwood opens account as Fenerbahce claim dominant first-leg win vs Sturm Graz

Fenerbahce will take a significant advantage to Austria next week, following a 2-0 UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round first-leg success over Sturm Graz in Istanbul.

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Mamelodi Sundowns ready to fight on all fronts, says coach Miguel Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns have arrived back from their pre-season camp in Austria having been given permission to sit out the first week of Betway Premiership action.

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Nottingham Forest sign Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on two-year deal

Nottingham Forest have signed ⁠Austria midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on ‌a two-year deal, the Premier ‌League club said ‌on Thursday.

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Champions League club accused of bullying after expelling three players from senior squad

Champions League club SK Sturm Graz has been accused of bullying by the Austrian players' union after management excluded three players from the main squad, allegedly in an effort to force contract terminations

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'The champions are back' - Spain find their groove heading into Portugal duel

Spain's commanding 3-0 win over Austria has ⁠restored belief around the European champions after a slow start to the World Cup, sending ‌Luis de la Fuente's side into their last-16 clash with ‌Portugal with confidence renewed and expectations rising ‌again.

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Three things Portugal will have to improve on despite knocking out Croatia

The final game at Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint, as Portugal came from a goal down to defeat Croatia 2-1. They will move on to face Spain, who topped Austria 3-0 earlier in the day. But what are some things Roberto Martinez's men will have to improve on?

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World Cup highlights: Spain impress as Ronaldo & Ramos send Portugal to Round of 16

Spain stood out with an attractive, attacking style of play against Austria, beating them 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal’s comeback against Croatia to win 2-1. Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.

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De la Fuente feels Spain can sill improve despite classy win over Austria

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente refused to ⁠get carried away after his side's commanding 3-0 victory over Austria sent them into the World ‌Cup last 16 on Thursday, insisting there was still plenty of ‌room for improvement and warning that "satisfaction can kill".

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Oyarzabal at the double as imperious Spain swat aside Austria to seal last-16 spot

Spain showed their quality in a 3-0 win over Austria, advancing to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having still not conceded a goal. Mikel Oyarzabal set them on their way with his 23rd and 24th goal involvements in his last 16 internationals.

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'Yamal will be excellent for the next 12-14 years, maybe longer': Austria coach Rangnick

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said football fans around the ⁠world love watching Lamine Yamal play, but stopping the Spain winger from showcasing his talent will be one ‌of his side's top priorities in the World Cup round of 32 ‌on Thursday.

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Spain declares Yamal, Munoz and Pino fit to face Austria

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said ⁠his talent-rich squad was ready to face Austria in their World Cup last-32 match on Thursday ‌with Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino all available ‌for selection.

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Drama at the death as Austria and Algeria claim last knockout places with six-goal draw

Algeria and Austria played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, with both sides netting in stoppage time, ensuring both nations advanced from Group J into the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32, with Das Nationalteam qualifying from the group stage for the first time since the 1954 finals.