Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal applauds after the English Premier League soccer match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Tuesday May 17, 2016. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Reports: LVG finally sacked by Man Utd

MANCHESTER United have sacked manager Louis van Gaal, according to reports, clearing the way for Jose Mourinho to be officially appointed.

Melbourne Victory Muscat could spring selection shock

MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat is pondering a selection shock for Tuesday night’s do-or-die Asian Champions League clash with Jeonbuk Motors in South Korea.

Adrian Leijer Tough ACL loss helped mould Victory outfit

TWO years ago, when I was still at Melbourne Victory, we came away from the Jeonju World Cup Stadium feeling as if we were robbed.

ACL clash Victory looking for better luck this time around

MELBOURNE Victory is aiming for better luck against Jeonbuk Motors on Tuesday night than they got against the Korean outfit two years ago.

Whittlesea Minnows make play for Archie

WHITTLESEA Ranges have been linked with an audacious play for Melbourne Victory legend Archie Thompson.

Euro Scout: England defend Vardy’s Roos absence

Euro Scout: England defend Vardy’s Roos absence

JAMIE Vardy caused a storm when he copped a second yellow against West Ham for diving. Did the striker, who won’t play Australia, do it again against Turkey?

How Jose will spend $400m war chest

How Jose will spend $400m war chest

JOSE Mourinho will reportedly be handed a $400m transfer war chest by Manchester United officials. A special edition of RUMOUR MILL looks at the early targets.

Kewell to England: Send out your best side

Kewell to England: Send out your best side

HARRY Kewell believes England could cause havoc at Euro 2016, but warned it should tread wearily against the Socceroos after the 2003 Upton Park fiasco.

Lustica joins Wanderers engine room

Lustica joins Wanderers engine room

MIDFIELDER Steven Lustica has become the latest entrant through Western Sydney’s annual revolving door, signing a two-year deal to replace Andreu.