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Wales held by Georgia as Italy, Spain win

Missed opportunity: Gareth Bale wasn't able to inspire Wales to a win over Georgia.

Gareth Bale scored again but 137th-ranked Georgia left Wales floundering in third position in Group D with a 1-1 draw in Cardiff, while Italy and Spain both won away.

Ange urges Asian go-slows to grow up

Ready for Japan: Massimo Luongo.

Massimo Luongo has declared himself ready to take on Japan as the Socceroos seek a return to winning ways in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.

Jets grind out draw with Adelaide

Dream debut: Wayne Brown scored the Jets' first of the season.

The Newcastle Jets launched a new era with a gritty 1-all draw against A-League champions Adelaide at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday night.

Cahill set for Socceroo homecoming

Great record: Tim Cahill is prepared to play any role required against Japan.

Socceroos great Tim Cahill is ready for whatever role Ange Postecoglou has planned for him as he prepares to face the team he's produced some of his biggest moments against.

Ex-football chief pleads guilty to bribery

Pleaded guilty: Former Costa Rica football boss Eduardo Li, seen here in 2008, has pleaded guilty and admitted to taking ...

A former Costa Rican soccer federation president who was arrested last year in FIFA's corruption scandal has pleaded guilty, admitting he took hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.

Victory forced to settle for draw

 Luke DeVere of the Roar competes for the ball against Besart Berisha and James Donache of the Victory.

A sensational 96th-minute Luke DeVere equaliser has saved Matt McKay's blushes to earn Brisbane a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory on the A-League's opening night.