Reaction to fan violence 'over the top': Poljak
DOMINIC BOSSI Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Mateo Poljak says there has been a widespread overreaction to fan violence in the A-League and insists fans behaviour in Australia is a minor issue.
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Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay
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Wanderers, Victory accept FFA sanctions
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Double standards at play over football violence
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Fears Alex Ferguson could be jinxing Manchester United
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Socceroos star Mark Bresciano cleared to play in World Cup
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Theo Walcott to miss World Cup with knee injury
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Portugal bids farewell to Eusebio
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Roar coach facing tough selection call
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Sydney FC re-sign Matt Thompson
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A-League: When transfer deals turn sour
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Troublemakers 'irrelevant' says Popovic
James MacSmith Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic says he is confident of a trouble-free Sydney A-League derby.
Fijian striker signs with Wellington
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Kaka surpasses century as Milan rout Atalanta
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Arsenal's Theo Walcott out of World Cup for England
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Ronaldo double keeps Madrid in title hunt
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Europe mourns death of its best soccer player, Eusebio
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Manchester United manager David Moyes vows to soldier on after shock FA Cup loss to Swansea City
Manchester United has already fallen 11 points off the pace in the Premier League.
A-League: Sydney FC closing in on deal for Milos Dimitrijevic
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John Terry threatened to break my legs, reveals Sydney FC's Corey Gameiro
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David Moyes tries to lift Manchester United after shock loss to Swansea in FA Cup
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