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Full of fight: Paul Pogba in action for France during Euro 2016.

From Paris hotbed to the Premier League

Paul Pogba might be an uncommon talent, but you only need to spend a day in his home town to know that he had the sort of solid start in life every great footballer would wish for.

Can Leicester repeat the fairytale?

Can Leicester continue the party this season?

Leicester City begin their English Premier League title defence at Hull City this weekend knowing they will have their work cut out to upstage the big clubs again following a summer of big spending.

Tim Cahill signs with Melbourne City

Tim Cahill will play for Melbourne City next season.

Tim Cahill will finally play in the A-League, with Melbourne City confirming the Socceroos' leading goal scorer has signed a two-year playing contract.

Sydney FC into final 16 of FFA Cup

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10:  Matthew Simon of Sydney FC celebrates his first goal during the FFA Cup round of 32 ...

Wollongong Wolves lost no admirers, but they were eliminated from the FFA Cup in a 3-0 loss to A-League heavyweights Sydney FC on Wednesday night.

England star seals $81 million Man City transfer

New teammates: John Stones (in action for Everton in January) and Raheem Sterling.

John Stones has predicted a "special" future for Manchester City after finally completing a protracted £47.5 million ($80.6 million) move from Everton on Tuesday to become the second most expensive defender in history.

'It's time for trophies': Arnold

Trophy time: Sydney coach Graham Arnold.

Graham Arnold says it's time to deliver some overdue silverware to Sydney FC fans and he's putting his faith in his Australian players.

Manchester United seal world record signing

Heading to the EPL: Paul Pogba.

British media said United splashed out a world record fee of €105 million ($152.4 million) on the 23-year-old, eclipsing the €100 million ($110.84 million) Real Madrid paid for Welshman Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.

Pogba completes United's dream transfer window

Strength and poise: Paul Pogba in action for France in the Euro 2016 final.

Jose Mourinho will turn his attention to clearing out unwanted players and slimming down his squad at Manchester United now the club have announced the signing of Paul Pogba for a world-record fee.

Mata's time running out at Old Trafford

Being nice doesn't matter:  Juan Mata of Manchester United.

Ask anybody who has worked with him who their top three nicest footballers are and Juan Mata will feature on just about every list, and that, perhaps, is the Spaniard's biggest problem in the eyes of Jose Mourinho.

Mariners sack coach Tony Walmsley

Gone: Mariners coach Tony Walmsley.

Central Coast Mariners' preparations for the upcoming A-League season have been thrown into turmoil after the club sacked coach Tony Walmsley on Monday. 

Late Ibra strike gives Mourinho first United trophy

Dare to Zlatan: The Swedish maestro scored the winner for Manchester United in the Community Shield against Leicester City.

Manchester United's new striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's struck late to ensure Jose Mourinho's reign got off to a winning start as the FA Cup holders beat champions Leicester City 2-1 in the Community Shield at Wembley.

Matildas blow their chance to beat Germany

Heartbreaker: Kyah Simon competes with German captain Saskia Bartusiak, who drove home the equaliser

A last-gasp goal to Germany has denied the Matildas a crucial Rio Olympics group win, holding Australia's women to a 2-2 draw in Sao Paulo and leaving their hopes of progression in the balance.