'Where to next?' market for Archie raises eyebrows

Michael Lynch   The bookies are always quick to spot a marketing opportunity, even if the market they are framing is not likely to generate an awful lot of activity.

Victory crash out of Asia in Jeonju

​Brazilian forward Leonardo has dished out another piece of Asian Champions heartache for Melbourne Victory and put Jeonbuk Motors into Asia's last eight.

Thompson looks to play on, will NPL Victoria be best option?

Michael Lynch   There was tears and laughter, joy and sadness. Hardened supporters had lumps in their throats, and the man at the centre of the attention, Archie Thompson, found it hard to hold it all together.

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Berisha ponders Albania, Australia tie-up

He still holds out hope of representing Albania at this year's European Championships, but it's the possibility of Besart Berisha's switch of allegiances that has his A-League club Melbourne Victory excited.

All change in the A-League

Michael Lynch   Putting together a Championship-winning team always looks easier than keeping one together – as Adelaide United have found less than a week after attaining the ultimate in Australian soccer.

Victory to face Korea's Jeonbuk in ACL

Melbourne Victory have been handed a chance for Asian Champions League revenge in their round-of-16 tie.

Long farewell is fitting for Archie: CEO

Archie Thompson's last two games for Melbourne Victory will function as a prolonged farewell reminiscent of Australian music icon John Farnham, the club's chief executive says.

Muscat elated by team's performance

Michael Lynch   Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat was trying to keep a lid on things after his history-making side reached the last 16 of the Asian Champions League for the first time, but even his hard-nosed professionalism had to give way to the sheer pleasure of the moment.

Victory must put Archie emotion aside in quest for history

Michael Lynch   Melbourne Victory are looking to make their own Asian Champions League history in what will be an emotional final group game against a Gamba Osaka side missing 10 first-teamers at AAMI Park on Tuesday night.

'Peter Pan' Thompson should play on

Michael Lynch   Archie Thompson's tearful goodbye from Melbourne Victory and his insistence that the moments he treasured most were with the fans and the youngsters who support the club rather than the trophies he won ensured his farewell press conference was an emotional affair, one laced with both joy and sadness, happiness and regret.

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Thompson to leave Victory

Michael Lynch   Melbourne Victory superstar Archie Thompson sobbed, choked and struggled to speak while the tears rolled down his cheeks as he announced on Saturday morning that his time at the A-League's biggest club had come

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Victory's Delpierre retires from A-League

Melbourne Victory has a giant hole to fill in their A-League defence with Matthieu Delpierre announcing his retirement from football.

Victory make Gamba game a grand final

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory's ACL future is in their hands despite a loss to Shanghai SIPG on Tuesday night.

Victory lose to Shanghai in ACL

Melbourne Victory's Asian Champions League dreams will come down to the last day after a 3-1 loss to group leaders Shanghai SIPG.

Victory must recover for ACL: Muscat

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory's heart-breaking exit from the A League finals will be no excuse not to be ready for this week's crucial ACL clash in China, says Kevin Muscat.

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Broich goal sends Melbourne Victory packing

Brisbane Roar have done it again, clawing back from a goal down with just minutes remaining to beat Melbourne Victory 2-1 and keep their A-League finals hopes alive.

Live: Roar v Victory

Daniel Cherny   Live coverage as Melbourne Victory's season goes on the line in the elimination final at Suncorp Stadium.

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Victory furious with FFA over finals schedule

Dominic Bossi   Melbourne Victory are furious with 32-hour turnaround before a potential away semi-final against Adelaide United.

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Victory can handle pressure, says Muscat

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has backed his reigning premiers to stand up to the pressure of Friday night's elimination final, despite being on the road against Brisbane Roar.

Berisha dodges ban to boost Victory

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory's Kosta Barbarouses says Besart Berisha's return from suspension is a massive boost.

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Berisha a liar, says Durante

Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante has labelled Besart Berisha a liar after the Melbourne Victory striker successfully appealed his two-game ban.

Roar's Spanish ace confident of glory

Midfielder says Brisbane was unlucky not to get result last week.

Victory striker Berisha beats ban, free to play in the elimination final

Roy Ward    Melbourne Victory striker Besart Berisha is free to play against Brisbane Roar in the A League elimination finals on Friday night.

A-League boss defends rest policy

Roy Ward   Head of the A-League Damien de Bohun has defended the player rest policy after being challenged by Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat.

Berisha appeal result on Tuesday night

Roy Ward   The Victory will find out on Tuesday night if they have their star striker for their elimination final.

Victory confident of defending A-League crown

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory are the lowest seed in the A-League finals but they fear no one.

Victory wanted to defend home ground: coach

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat said his players were determined to stop Brisbane Roar from raising the Premier's Plate at their home ground.

Victory hold off Roar, deny visitors Premier's Plate

Roy Ward   Melbourne Victory rested their stars but mustered every bit of their champion's pride to gain a finals-changing draw against Brisbane Roar on Saturday night.

Victory to take conservative approach on starting 11

Jason Phelan   Travel-weary Melbourne Victory look set to be without a host of first-choice players for Saturday night's A-League clash with Brisbane at AAMI Park.