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Thomas rallies Victory troops
3:34 PM Goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas has put his hand up to help get Melbourne Victory's championship defence back on course.
Rogic riding high after Celtic stunner
Lee Gaskin 3:15 PM Socceroos midfielder Tom Rogic is ready to make an impact on the international stage after scoring what he's described as the best goal of his career.
Greek Giannou could cap off long journey with new Australian adventure
Michael Lynch 2:46 PM For any immigrant kid arriving in Australia, not knowing the language or the culture makes it tough, especially in those first few weeks attending a new school.
Kruse raring to make up for lost time
Michael Lynch 12:20 PM If there is one man in the Socceroos squad who wants to make up for lost time, it is German-based striker Robbie Kruse.
A fit and firing Rogic a ''massive bonus" for Socceroos, says Ange
Michael Lynch 8:33 AM He's been the player that everyone in Australia has always hoped can become the nation's playmaker and creative fulcrum.
Authorities on high alert ahead of Euro16
8:11 AM With Europe on high alert, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve says the deadly explosions in Brussels are a reminder that a "very high security level" will be required during this year's European Championship in France.
Newcastle Jets search for a new owner set to continue
James Gardiner 11:26 PM Newcastle Jets are set to end the A-League season as they started it – in search of a new owner.
'A crime against humanity'
Michael Lynch 8:24 PM The Socceroos will debut a new strip on Thursday night in a World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan – and look to prove that all that glitters is indeed gold.
New Socceroos kit gets rough reception
Michael Lynch 8:23 PM The Socceroos will debut a new strip on Thursday night in a World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan - and look to prove that all that glitters is indeed gold.
Sydney Olympic to open pathway to Bundesliga
Dominic Bossi 6:07 PM Promising young footballers are to be given a pathway to the Bundesliga, with Sydney Olympic on the cusp of a historic youth development deal with German giants Schalke.
Postecoglou wants Australian fans to intimidate opponents
Michael Lynch 5:55 PM Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou and his senior players know all about the difficulties of playing away games in World and Asian Cup qualifiers. Now the national team boss has urged fans all over the country to make things as difficult for Australia's opponents here as they do for the Socceroos overseas.
Victory trip holds no fears after last display: Wanderers' Neville
Sebastian Hassett 5:32 PM They might have come away from their last trip to Melbourne with just a solitary point, but Western Sydney Wanderers' defender Scott Neville believes that 1-1 draw will give his side enormous confidence heading into Friday night's return bout at AAMI Park.
Sky Blues get physical as Blackwood bemoans lack of fight when it matters
Dominic Bossi 5:21 PM A lack of fight has led to Sydney FC's downfall this season, but if Tuesday's training session was anything to go by the Sky Blues have rediscovered their mongrel.
Mooy keeps his focus on Socceroos
Michael Lynch Aaron Mooy is focused on fulfilling his World Cup dreams with the Socceroos this week but the Melbourne City midfielder will be keeping a close watch – from a distance – on his teammates as they push to try to land the club's first title.
Socceroos should aim to be like Leicester: Jedinak
Michael Lynch Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak felt the full force of the Leicester City whirlwind on Saturday when his Crystal Palce side went down 1-0 at home to this season's Premier League shocktroopers.
Qatar may house World Cup fans in Bedouin-style tents
Qatar may house thousands of soccer fans in Bedouin-style tents in desert areas close to stadiums during the 2022 World Cup.
Sydney FC players reeling from agent's death
Dominic Bossi The core of Sydney FC's squad is reeling from the tragic loss of one of the most successful and respected player agents after 37-year-old Dragan Jevtic passed away due to a stroke on Friday night.
McKay in for Antonis as Socceroos group
Michael Lynch Ange Postecglou is wary of slipping on an unexpected banana skin in World Cup qualifiers in Adelaide and Sydney.
Antonis withdraws from Socceroos squad
Dominic Bossi The injury-plagued career of Terry Antonis has forced the former Sydney FC midfielder to withdraw from another national team with the young star a late scratching for the Socceroos upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
McKay to replace injured Socceroo Antonis
Emma Kemp Terry Antonis has been ruled out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers against Tajikistan and Jordan with a back injury, opening the door for Matt McKay to return.
Is Asian football as good as we think?
Dominic Bossi The financial gap may be widening, but ACL performances of Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory show A-League sides can still more than hold their own.
Victory's big name disappointments
Michael Lynch Victory spent the entire second half playing against a Newcastle side reduced to 10 men on Sunday. But unless you were told Kevin Muscat's team had a man advantage you would have been hard pressed to notice.
Valeri hopes to return to boost Victory
Michael Lynch The man who makes Melbourne Victory's midfield tick could make a shock return to rescue the troubled champions' season, which is in danger of imploding.
Buffon sets record as Juve win again
Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon set a record for the longest run without conceding a goal as the Serie A leaders won 4-1 at neighbours Torino on Sunday.
Real Madrid close the gap as Barca, Atletico stall
Richard Martin Real Madrid closed the gap on Barcelona and Atletico Madrid after a 4-0 victory against Sevilla, while Barcelona drew with Villarreal and Atletico suffered a shock loss.
Tottenham edge closer to Leicester as United beat rivals City
Martyn Herman Tottenham have closed the gap on leaders Leicester with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, while Manchester City's outside hopes were effectively ended with a 1-0 home defeat by Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho has signed 'pre-contract' to manage Manchester United: reports
Martyn Herman Manchester United have refused to respond to reports that Jose Mourinho has signed a 'pre-contract' to take over from Louis van Gaal at the end of the Premier League season.
Wanderers' attack stalls: 16 shots only nets one gials
Matt Encarnacion and Adrian Warre The A-League Plate is theirs to lose, so long as they keep setting up goals on a platter. That's the simple equation Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic laid out for his men, who returned to the A-League summit despite firing blanks in a scoreless draw with Adelaide United on Saturday night.
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Celtic manager will remember Rogic wonder goal for the rest of his life
David Polkinghorne Canberra product Tom Rogic scores amazing match-winner to keep Celtic on track for SPL title.
