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Neymar faces call for two-year prison sentence

Neymar reacts during the La Liga match against Malaga.

Spain's public prosecutor has called for Barcelona soccer player Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the Liga champions in 2013, said a court filing on Wednesday.

Victory needed week's break, says Troisi

Melbourne Victory's James Troisi says his side has benefited from a short break.

Melbourne Victory needed a week off and will be fully recharged for Saturday night's home A-League clash with the injury-ravaged Newcastle Jets, star attacker James Troisi says.

Klinsmann sacked as US coach

Sacked: Jurgen Klinsmann.

Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the US national soccer team, fired after starting the final round of World Cup qualifying with losses to Mexico and Costa Rica.

A-League coach banned for grabbing referee

Amor remonstrates with the fourth official before he is ejected from the sidelines.

BRISBANE, Nov 21 AAP - Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor will be forced to watch Saturday's clash against Sydney FC from the grandstand after he was sanctioned by the A-League's match review panel for touching a referee.

Nordstrand snatches draw for Jets against the Mariners

Target practice: Andrew Hoole shoots for the Jets.

Danish striker Morten Nordstrand produced a clinical finish to help the Newcastle Jets snatch a 1-all draw with the Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday and stretch their unbeaten run in the F3 derby to six games.