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True blue: Christian Vieri celebrates scoring for Italy against Ecuador in the 2002 World Cup.

Comeback could bring Vieri to Sydney

Depending on what Chinese club he decides to join, Christian Vieri's proposed comeback could mean a return to his football roots in western Sydney.

Ronaldinho could start for Wollongong

Shopping for A-League contract: former Brazil star Ronaldinho.

Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is chasing an A-League contract and the Wollongong Wolves FFA Cup match with Sydney FC could provide him the platform to get one.

Schweinsteiger shown 'no respect' by Mourinho

No respect? Bastian Schweinsteiger has been told he is no longer part of the first team's plans at Manchester United.

The brother of Bastian Schweinsteiger appeared to accuse Jose Mourinho of a lack of respect after it emerged the World Cup-winning Germany midfielder had been banished from Manchester United's first-team dressing room by the club's new manager.

Godin strike seals ICC win for Atletico

Diego Godin of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring the only goal of the match.

Tottenham Hotspur will leave Australia winless after succumbing to an Atletico Madrid sucker punch in their International Champions Cup meeting on Friday night, losing 1-0 to Diego Simeone's side.

Cech trusts Wenger to buy right players

"I've been here since last season and you can see that every time we bring in a player, it's a player we need": Petr Cech.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech expects manager Arsene Wenger to bring in the right players necessary to improve Arsenal's bid to win a first Premier League title since 2004 without wasting money on panic buys.

Sensational 70m goal sparks goalfest

Far-sighted: Blacktown City;'s man-of-the-moment Danny Choi (right).

Blacktown striker Danny Choi's sensational goal from inside his own half was the pick of an eight-goal FFA Cup thriller at Lily's Football Centre on Wednesday night.

Juventus down Tottenham at MCG

Paulo Dybala shoots for goal as Anton Walkes defends.

An early Juventus blitz has given the Italian champions a winning end to their tour of Australia, defeating Tottenham 2-1 at the MCG.

Clubs call for betting ban over match-fix fears

National Premier Leagues.

Football clubs in the National Premier League NSW have urged Football Federation Australia to suspend betting on state league games after alleging serious incidents of potential match-fixing taking place in the semi-professional competition.