Texi Smith
@texismith.com
Author. FIFA-accredited journalist. Photographer. Aussie. Sydney FC member Cove Heights, West Ryde Rovers 45s player, NWSFRA ref. NUFC. MC Solaar disciple. Come visit texismith.com, check out my books at https://www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/
Whilst, yes, it was good to be back, this was a meek performance from @sydneyfc.bsky.social when we needed to assert our authority to conquer our biggest rivals. A night where nothing went right, we would have missed the pen anyway. Read all about it here...
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Timid Sydney beaten in big blew
Sydney FC 0 Melbourne Victory 2 Sydney FC crumbled to a horrible defeat at home to their arch rivals Melbourne Victory on Wednesday night, beaten by the their opponents, a whistle-shy referee and a…
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September 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Whilst, yes, it was good to be back, this was a meek performance from @sydneyfc.bsky.social when we needed to assert our authority to conquer our biggest rivals. A night where nothing went right, we would have missed the pen anyway. Read all about it here...
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Lovely touch by the Epping FC player on the mic at the 30W Div 1 final trophy presentation - “Flying Bats we love playing you, please stay.” Exciting finish to the game, Bats reducing the arrears with 10 to go and making a real contest of it. Season over. Congrats to Epping on the win. #football
August 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Lovely touch by the Epping FC player on the mic at the 30W Div 1 final trophy presentation - “Flying Bats we love playing you, please stay.” Exciting finish to the game, Bats reducing the arrears with 10 to go and making a real contest of it. Season over. Congrats to Epping on the win. #football
A bumper crowd at Fairfield Showground to see the SD Raiders' run in the Australia Cup come to an end against @sydneyfc.bsky.social. The perfect night for football. Have a read of what was an entertaining evening in the city's west.
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Sekine smashes Sydney FC into semis
SD Raiders 0 Sydney FC 1 A superb strike from silky Japanese import Takahiro Sekine guided Sydney FC past the stumbling block of NPL side SD Raiders at Fairfield Showground on Wednesday night. On a…
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August 18, 2026 at 11:23 PM
A bumper crowd at Fairfield Showground to see the SD Raiders' run in the Australia Cup come to an end against @sydneyfc.bsky.social. The perfect night for football. Have a read of what was an entertaining evening in the city's west.
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Love this. Bring on the EFL.
August 13, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Love this. Bring on the EFL.
Hey, did you go to Allianz Stadium last night to see the @aleagues.bsky.social All-Stars take on Chelsea? Here's how it looked from the stands, as the visiting superstars put the A-League's best to the sword in a commanding performance.
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All stars get the Blues
Chelsea 3 A-League All Stars 0 The A-League All Stars were swept aside by a silky Chelsea women’s team on Wednesday night as the Sydney Cup concluded in a low-key manner at Allianz Stadium. T…
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August 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Hey, did you go to Allianz Stadium last night to see the @aleagues.bsky.social All-Stars take on Chelsea? Here's how it looked from the stands, as the visiting superstars put the A-League's best to the sword in a commanding performance.
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Look, you've probably read loads of accounts of the @fifawc26.bsky.social. Here's mine. Blessed with accreditation, partying with seasoned travellers and broadening my football experience. France 1998, Qatar 2022 and North America 2026. Many more to come. Click in the comments to read.
July 31, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Look, you've probably read loads of accounts of the @fifawc26.bsky.social. Here's mine. Blessed with accreditation, partying with seasoned travellers and broadening my football experience. France 1998, Qatar 2022 and North America 2026. Many more to come. Click in the comments to read.
So, did you head to Allianz Stadium last night in the hope of seeing @tottenhamhotspur.com humbled by @sydneyfc.bsky.social? Did you watch it on telly? The new
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
July 30, 2026 at 6:37 AM
So, did you head to Allianz Stadium last night in the hope of seeing @tottenhamhotspur.com humbled by @sydneyfc.bsky.social? Did you watch it on telly? The new
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
Today's the day. Spent half my life living in Aus. To say that I've embraced my opportunity to live in this wonderful diverse, multicultural country would be an understatement. Fiercely proud of my country, Aussie citizen, Australian kids and an Aussie partner. I am, you are, we are Australian!
July 27, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Today's the day. Spent half my life living in Aus. To say that I've embraced my opportunity to live in this wonderful diverse, multicultural country would be an understatement. Fiercely proud of my country, Aussie citizen, Australian kids and an Aussie partner. I am, you are, we are Australian!
We were going home anyway! But how much better it would have been to be celebrating instead of commiserating. North America has been wonderful. The @fifaworldcup-x.bsky.social vibe has been outstanding, the round of 32 encounter with Egypt was a thriller. Read me now!
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Missed opportunity as Socceroos crash out
Australia 1 Egypt 1 (2-4 penalties) Australian football missed a once-in-a-generation chance on Friday, falling once more at the first knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a penalty shoot-…
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July 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
We were going home anyway! But how much better it would have been to be celebrating instead of commiserating. North America has been wonderful. The @fifaworldcup-x.bsky.social vibe has been outstanding, the round of 32 encounter with Egypt was a thriller. Read me now!
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Thanks Football 360 for the opportunity to share my World Cup thoughts. See you all at Texas Live! at 7am, As was the case in Qatar, I’m heading to my final game as a fan, even though the press box has beers on tap. Carn you @socceroos.bsky.social !
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Welcome to Texas! How Socceroos fans will enjoy the big World Cup clash, starting with 7am breakfast beers
Australian fans are gathering in Dallas for a huge Round of 32 clash in Dallas. TEXI SMITH got a little taste when Norway edged Ivory Coast.
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July 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Thanks Football 360 for the opportunity to share my World Cup thoughts. See you all at Texas Live! at 7am, As was the case in Qatar, I’m heading to my final game as a fan, even though the press box has beers on tap. Carn you @socceroos.bsky.social !
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Another exciting FIFA World Cup game in an amazing venue. This time everyone was here to see Erling Haaland score, and whilst it wasn't the pick of the bunch, his goal was certainly crucial. What an afternoon in Dallas, hope you're all enjoying the action!
#worldcup
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It had to be you. Haaland the difference.
Cote d’Ivoire 1 Norway 2 Norway survived a fantastic open second half in Dallas to advance to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, shutting out Cote d’Ivoire thanks to Orjan Nyland’s incred…
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July 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Another exciting FIFA World Cup game in an amazing venue. This time everyone was here to see Erling Haaland score, and whilst it wasn't the pick of the bunch, his goal was certainly crucial. What an afternoon in Dallas, hope you're all enjoying the action!
#worldcup
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#worldcup
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Come and read some fiction. Surprise yourself!
Just 1 in 10 young men read on any given day. Our author P.J. Laverty reckons football fiction can be the gateway, and his new novel RIPPA II Young Pilgrim is out now. This week: Football Fiction in the Reading Room. 📚⚽ buff.ly/UeFtY3Y
June 29, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Come and read some fiction. Surprise yourself!
The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup is underway, and forgive me for gushing about it, but Los Angeles Stadium is one beautiful venue to watch football. Danny Rojas in the crowd, this truly was a Ted Lasso moment for Canada, leaving it to the very last.
#worldcup
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The round of 32 experience : late joy
South Africa 0 Canada 1 Stephen Eustaquio fired Canada into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a goal in added time to break a tense and unimpressive deadlock in Los Angeles. The incredible…
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June 29, 2026 at 2:57 AM
The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup is underway, and forgive me for gushing about it, but Los Angeles Stadium is one beautiful venue to watch football. Danny Rojas in the crowd, this truly was a Ted Lasso moment for Canada, leaving it to the very last.
#worldcup
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#worldcup
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We're going to Dallas! Mission accomplished as Tony Popovic's green and gold army did enough and sent the @socceroos.bsky.social through to the knockout stages for the second successive FIFA World Cup. You could tell it meant so much to the Aussie coach! #worldcup
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Popa’s progress : the grind is real
Paraguay 0 Australia 0 Australia marched into the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup with a battling draw in Santa Clara confirming second spot in Group D and an exciting trip to Dallas. A game…
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June 26, 2026 at 10:04 AM
We're going to Dallas! Mission accomplished as Tony Popovic's green and gold army did enough and sent the @socceroos.bsky.social through to the knockout stages for the second successive FIFA World Cup. You could tell it meant so much to the Aussie coach! #worldcup
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Party atmosphere in Seattle ends with qualification secured for the @usmnt.ussoccer.com for the round of 32 in their home FIFA World Cup. On the contrary, worrying signs as the Socceroos endure an error-laden first half to go down 2-0 with a whimper. Onwards we go!
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Popa’s Juneteenth nightmare ends in limp defeat
USA 2 Australia 0 Master tactician Tony Popovic was left contemplating his selections as the USA romped to a two-goal half-time lead against a hesitant Socceroos team, and there was no magical anti…
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June 20, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Party atmosphere in Seattle ends with qualification secured for the @usmnt.ussoccer.com for the round of 32 in their home FIFA World Cup. On the contrary, worrying signs as the Socceroos endure an error-laden first half to go down 2-0 with a whimper. Onwards we go!
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A proud soccer nation, Canada pumped their fans with belief in a dismantling of Qatar in their second group stage game of the FIFA World Cup. This was a sporting occasion not to be missed, and for those in the stadium, football may have changed forever...
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A seminal moment in Canadian soccer history
Canada 6 Qatar 0 Vancouver’s unbelievable FIFA summer continued on Thursday with the host nation Canada welcoming previous hosts Qatar to BC Place for a crucial second pool game. The home team were…
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June 19, 2026 at 2:52 AM
A proud soccer nation, Canada pumped their fans with belief in a dismantling of Qatar in their second group stage game of the FIFA World Cup. This was a sporting occasion not to be missed, and for those in the stadium, football may have changed forever...
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The warm-up game for Friday's blockbuster World Cup fixture between hosts @usmnt.ussoccer.com and the @socceroos.bsky.social. Arguably the biggest football game in Seattle, ever; I have a feeling it will be eclipsed by the weekend. Thoughts from Seattle Stadium...
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Red Devils and Pharoahs light up Seattle
Belgium 1 Egypt 1 Belgium rescued their opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup with Egypt, playing their joker midway through the second half to bring instant dividends. A bullet of a finish from Em…
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June 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The warm-up game for Friday's blockbuster World Cup fixture between hosts @usmnt.ussoccer.com and the @socceroos.bsky.social. Arguably the biggest football game in Seattle, ever; I have a feeling it will be eclipsed by the weekend. Thoughts from Seattle Stadium...
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On the ground in Vancouver. The joy and celebration that brings football fans together every four years cannot be underestimated. This is the FIFA World Cup and the @socceroos.bsky.social were brilliant, on the streets, in the stadium, on the field. Next stop Seattle!
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And that’s why we go to World Cups
Australia 2 Turkiye 0 The Australian invasion of Vancouver brought Granville Street to a standstill as thousands of football fans bedecked in green and gold showed the locals just what the FIFA Wor…
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June 14, 2026 at 11:17 AM
On the ground in Vancouver. The joy and celebration that brings football fans together every four years cannot be underestimated. This is the FIFA World Cup and the @socceroos.bsky.social were brilliant, on the streets, in the stadium, on the field. Next stop Seattle!
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A bit more like it. @thematildas.bsky.social shrugged off their no show in Newcastle to exact revenge against Mexico, but not without a fight. The same fragility in defence was on show, but decisive action from coach Joe Montemurro put that right. A win is a win...
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Imperfect Matildas get the job done
Australia 3 Mexico 1 A generous Matildas defence weathered a rocky first half and an early second-half scare at Commbank Stadium to finally put Mexico to the sword with a direct attacking finish to…
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June 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
A bit more like it. @thematildas.bsky.social shrugged off their no show in Newcastle to exact revenge against Mexico, but not without a fight. The same fragility in defence was on show, but decisive action from coach Joe Montemurro put that right. A win is a win...
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Uh oh, we're in trouble. A trip to Newy to see @the-matildas.bsky.social beaten by Mexico on a night where little went right. Our nation's favourite sporting team with a performance to forget; luckily we have Tuesday night to repair the damage right away. #australia
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Something’s come along and it’s burst our bubble
Australia 0 Mexico 1 The Matildas showed just how much work there is to come to transition from the old guard to the new wave in an unimpressive one-goal reverse at one of their favourite venues, M…
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June 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Uh oh, we're in trouble. A trip to Newy to see @the-matildas.bsky.social beaten by Mexico on a night where little went right. Our nation's favourite sporting team with a performance to forget; luckily we have Tuesday night to repair the damage right away. #australia
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Hey, it's Grand Final day, the A-League's big day out. Get on board, celebrate everything positive about football in Australia and let's enjoy the pinnacle of our sport as The Roar's tips and predictions comes to an exciting end at it's temporary home. Read on...
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A-League tipping : the Grand finale
Welcome to the final A-League tips and predictions for the 2025/26 season. What a season it has been, and based upon the season’s results and form coming into the finals, the least likely of …
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May 22, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Hey, it's Grand Final day, the A-League's big day out. Get on board, celebrate everything positive about football in Australia and let's enjoy the pinnacle of our sport as The Roar's tips and predictions comes to an exciting end at it's temporary home. Read on...
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Tales of the unexpected. If you'd told me @sydneyfc.bsky.social would make the Grand Final just a few short weeks ago I would have laughed in your face. What a transformation! What a thriller in Newcastle, a sold out stadium, raucous fans, superb entertainment.
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The ultimate fantasy away day
Newcastle Jets 1 Sydney FC 1 (2-4 penalties) If football fans could choose a single away day experience as the blueprint for every away game, this would be very close to the top. Sydney FC supporte…
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May 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Tales of the unexpected. If you'd told me @sydneyfc.bsky.social would make the Grand Final just a few short weeks ago I would have laughed in your face. What a transformation! What a thriller in Newcastle, a sold out stadium, raucous fans, superb entertainment.
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Is this the season where Jets win everything? Already proven to be the best this season, is there an historic treble in the making? @sydneyfc.bsky.social fans with no room for sentiment while @adelaideunited.bsky.social entertain Auckland FC. What a weekend!
#Aleague
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A-League tipping – semi-finals second leg : Now or never
The A-League is reaching its pinnacle, both semi-final ties poised beautifully for maximum second-leg drama, and it’s down to the away teams to remain steadfast to stop the home crowds carryi…
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May 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Is this the season where Jets win everything? Already proven to be the best this season, is there an historic treble in the making? @sydneyfc.bsky.social fans with no room for sentiment while @adelaideunited.bsky.social entertain Auckland FC. What a weekend!
#Aleague
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#Aleague
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That was really entertaining last night at Allianz Stadium, the Sky Blues giving the newly-crowned premiers a run for their money. Not sure why Campuzano was penalised right at the end for exactly the same tackle that Wilmering had made on Arslan. But hey!
#finals
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Perfectly poised after Allianz scrap
Sydney FC 1 Newcastle Jets 1 Sydney FC’s reward for their endeavours in Melbourne last weekend was a home first-leg semi-final against newly crowned premiers Newcastle Jets. What followed gav…
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May 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
That was really entertaining last night at Allianz Stadium, the Sky Blues giving the newly-crowned premiers a run for their money. Not sure why Campuzano was penalised right at the end for exactly the same tackle that Wilmering had made on Arslan. But hey!
#finals
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#finals
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A super Saturday awaits as the @aleagues.bsky.social men's reaches the semi-final stage. Two absolute humdingers in Auckland and Sydney. And The Roar's tips and predictions ladder has our tipsters dead level. You simply have to watch, cancel all other plans!
#football
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#football
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A-League tipping – semi-finals first leg : all to play for
Super Saturday is back again! Last week we had a feast of football as Auckland FC and Sydney FC both squeezed into the semi-final stage, and we now have guaranteed excitement over two weekends as t…
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May 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
A super Saturday awaits as the @aleagues.bsky.social men's reaches the semi-final stage. Two absolute humdingers in Auckland and Sydney. And The Roar's tips and predictions ladder has our tipsters dead level. You simply have to watch, cancel all other plans!
#football
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#football
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