No coach is under more pressure this A-League season than Arnold ... just as he likes it

Enner Valencia escaped the clutches of Ecuadorean police seeking to question the Everton forward over unpaid alimony to his ex-wife.

The last Canberra player to go through the Mariners system is not only a Socceroo, but "a world class player".

An A-League record crowd of 60,000-plus is expected to watch on as the Western Sydney Wanderers do battle with cross-town rivals Sydney FC.

'This is a war and I feel it in my veins'.

Sydney Derby Preview

Could the Western Sydney Wanderers become the entertainers of the A-League? Coach Tony Popovic believes as much is on the cards

Melbourne City is about to embark on its third season as a fully owned subsidiary of the fabulously wealth Premier League club Manchester City, and nobody is under any illusions about the expectations coach John Van't Schip, his marquee man Tim Cahill and the club's management team are working under.

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The away draw to Saudi Arabia is not disastrous but does, however, ensure a tense Tuesday night in Melbourne.

Hotaru Yamaguchi goal five minutes into stoppage time secures 2-1 win as they head to Melbourne.

Late goal helps Saudi Arabia salvage a 2-all draw with the Socceroos in a thrilling World Cup qualifier in Jeddah.

Sport's enduring appeal is its unpredictability. Money obviously talks, but thankfully the athletes still have to walk the walk.

The tension between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC continues to grow ahead of Saturday night's derby after Brendon Santalab escalated a war of words with a swipe at Alex Brosque.

How your A-League team could win the title, and where it could go horribly wrong this season.

Wanderers skipper Nikolai Topor-Stanley says he won't get bogged down in contract speculation and backed Canberra Olympic to succeed in the FFA Cup.

Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat is confident that mercurial midfielder James Troisi is in the sort of zone that can make him a matchwinner when the A-League powerhouse travels north to face Brisbane Roar on Friday night.

The A-League season kicks off on Friday night when Melbourne Victory travel to Brisbane Roar for the opening game.

GLASGOW, Oct 4 - Celtic have vowed not to rush the development of 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele after handing the gifted young playmaker a debut for their under-20s.

Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with a breach of betting rules for placing 44 bets on football matches this year, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) said on Wednesday.

Canberra United coach Rae Dower says cross-sport collaboration will be the key to the rise of multiple women's competitions, backing former skipper Ellie Brush to excel in her AFL career.

Western Sydney Wanderers player Steven Lustica has joined a chorus of Canberrans hoping for an A-League team to be established in Canberra.

Canberra United have invested in a Japan soccer champion to boost their hopes of winning a third W-League title, with World Cup-winner Yukari Kinga set to bolster their attacking prowess.

A-League Derby tensions reach boiling point as Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque reveals hatred of Western Sydney Wanderers

Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy confirmed the governing body's aim to expand the A-League to up to 16 teams, but ruled out the possibility of allowing an independent body to govern the competition.   

A heaving crowd, steamy conditions and a determined opponent await the Socceroos in Saudi Arabia but coach Ange Postecoglou is more confident than ever his methods will deliver another positive result.

Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro says the coming A-League season, the last under the existing broadcasting deal, is a major fork in the road for Australia's elite soccer competition.

Sparta Prague have told two of their players to train with the club's women's team after making "unacceptable" comments about a female match official at the weekend.

Melbourne's rival skippers keen to get on the park in new A-League season.

Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri says the arrival of Tim Cahill at cross-town rivals Melbourne City is one of a number of signings that have boosted the A-League and ensured its continued growth.