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Jets sign Danish striker Nordstrand
7:35 PM Struggling Newcastle have signed former Danish international striker Morten Nordstrand for the rest of the A-League season.
What's good enough for Mourinho is good enough for Sydney, says Tavares
Sebastian Hassett 3:23 PM Sydney FC defensive midfielder Mickael Tavares does not care how ugly his team plays - as long as it wins.
Ellyse Perry in hot demand
By Ben McKay 3:12 PM Dual international Ellyse Perry is a chance to turn out in crucial matches in two codes within 48 hours this weekend.
Top women meet in Melbourne to push union drive for W-League
Michael Lynch 1:13 PM More than 60 of Australian soccer's top female players will gather in Melbourne on Sunday for the first mass union meeting of W-League players.
Soccer is a broad church, with plenty of ways to pay respects
Michael Lynch 1:05 PM At the most basic level - the one which all of us who follow the game fell in love with it - soccer is just about playing. Running, kicking and having a good time with our mates.
Muscat wary of Perth's hot form
Michael Lynch 12:32 PM Melbourne Victory's record in Perth down the seasons has not been great, and the last time they played in Perth, in December, they went down 1-0
City midfielder De Bruyne out for 10 weeks
9:24 AM The Belgium international was carried off on a stretcher after suffering the injury late in the 3-1 second leg win that secured City's place in the final against Liverpool at Wembley on February 28.
Under-fire Van Gaal goes on the attack
8:19 AM If Manchester United went on the attack in games as much as its manager does in news conferences, England's biggest team may not be in such a rut.
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City – The Lowdown
Sebastian Hassett 12:59 AM Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City – The Lowdown
Olyroos have something to prove in A-League, says Arnold
Sebastian Hassett 6:11 PM Australia's shocking failure to qualify for the Rio Olympics should serve as a timely catalyst for those involved with the Olyroos to lift their game in the A-League, according to Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold.
Wanderers ready to extract revenge on City in table-topping clash
Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers boss Tony Popovic might privately still be seething at how his team was denied victory against Melbourne City when they last met but he's confident they can turn the tables on Friday night at Pirtek Stadium.
City face test of title credentials at Wanderers
Michael Lynch It's shaping as a milestone season for high-riding Melbourne City, and while every game is a test, Friday night's visit to top of the table Western Sydney Wanderers is the stiffest examination yet of the title credentials of John van 't Schip's side.
Aguero heads City into League Cup final
Manchester City reached the League Cup final after recovering from a shaky start as Sergio Aguero's brilliant header sealed a 3-1 win over Everton in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday to clinch a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Australian footballers making their mark in Malaysia
Jason Dasey The Malaysian minister warmly greeted us to the stadium. "Welcome to New South Wales against T-Team," he said, smiling broadly.
Furious Mariners demand apology from Fox Sports after tackle criticism
Sebastian Hassett The Central Coast Mariners are demanding a public apology from Fox Sports following on-air criticism of a tackle made by their captain, Nick Montgomery, that resulted in a red card.
Arnold stands by defensive tactics that nearly "stifled" Victory
Sebastian Hassett Boring, boring Arnie. The Sydney FC boss used to be the grumpiest man in the A-League - now he's been labelled as a defensive grinch. Is it fair?
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FFA admit W-League ref blunder cost Canberra
David Polkinghorne The referee who made the mistake which cost Canberra United in the W-League semi-final against Sydney will not officiate in the grand final as a result.
Craig Foster appointed as PFA interim chairman
Sebastian Hassett A spate of recent issues are expected to be thrashed out once and for all with former Socceroo and media identity Craig Foster appointed as PFA interim chairman.
Liverpool reach League Cup final
Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet proved the shootout hero as Liverpool reached the League Cup final on penalties after a gripping last-four second leg tie at Anfield ended 1-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.
Boy in the plastic Messi shirt identified
Danielle Rendina An image of a boy wearing a plastic bag with 'Messi 10' written across his back sparked a worldwide internet search which seems to have been solved.
Victory back on track as race for top spots tighten
Michael Lynch Just like the uneven Etihad Stadium surface that did neither team any favours, the game wasn't pretty. In fact it was downright scrappy.
Buffon to quit after 2018 World Cup
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is planning to retire after the 2018 World Cup, Italian media reported on Monday.
FIFA contender backs US to host 2022 WC
Graham Dunbar One of the front runners to take over the FIFA presidency next month is calling for the 2022 World Cup to be moved if the process of choosing the scheduled host is shown to have been corrupt.
Kevin Muscat sees justice in own-goal win for Melbourne Victory over Sydney
Michael Lynch "We were trying to win, they came trying not to lose. Of course it's justice."
Jurman own goal hands Victory 1-0 win over Sydney in dull Big Blue clash
Michael Lynch It was an Australia Day evening in which there were few fireworks to set racing the pulses of the 30,000-plus crowd.
Nichols: Wanderers haven't forgotten the decision that denied them
Sebastian Hassett Given their positions on the table, Friday's clash between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City would already big enough without controversy - but it's now a whole lot bigger.
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Canberra asks for please explain after ref blunder
Lee Gaskin Canberra United wants an explanation for the shocking decision that cost them a goal in their 1-0 W-League semi-final loss.
Living the Leicester City dream
Trevor Marshallsea Leicester City will start February atop the English Premier League. It can't last. Or maybe it can.
City women must learn from semi-final thriller
Michael Lynch Finals football is different. How different? Just ask Melbourne City's W-League coach, Joe Montemurro, and his players.
Melbourne City now a real title threat
Michael Lynch Ten weeks ago Melbourne City looked to be a team teetering on the edge. How quickly things can change in soccer.
