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Jets beat Reds despite goalkeeper howler

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Newcastle Jets celebrate a goal during the round 11 A-League match between the ...

Danish attacker Morten Nordstrand has spared Jack Duncan's blushes after his disastrous own goal, scoring in the dying seconds to defeat Adelaide 2-1 and thrust Newcastle into the A-League's top six.

Wanderers midfielder ponders move to Europe

Mitch Nichols is yet to sit down with the Wanderers and discuss his future.

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Mitch Nichols is pondering a move to Europe at the end of the season, citing his former teammate Scott Jamieson as inspiration for making a big leap abroad as an experienced player A-League player.

Lallana's double fires Liverpool into second

Liverpool's Adam Lallana celebrates a goal against Middlesbrough.

Adam Lallana scored twice as Liverpool returned to second on the table with a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough while West Ham United beat Burnley 1-0 to move away from the Premier League relegation zone.

A-League expansion club chasing Arnie

Wanted: The services of Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold are in demand.

The new entrants into the A-League remain unknown but already A-League expansion is posing a threat to the recruitment of existing clubs with the Tasmanian bidding team in talks to sign Sydney FC coach, Graham Arnold.

O'Neill looking for glory on return home

Perth boy: But Brandon O'Neill's "heart and head" are at Sydney FC.

They'll be reacquainted in Perth this weekend but Sydney FC midfielder Brandon O'Neill insists that's the most contact he's had with former A-League coach Kenny Lowe.

Scott pushing for another Wanderers start

Lachlan Scott has been throwing himself into training and playing for the Wanderers to secure a regular place in the ...

Youngster Lachlan Scott is pushing hard for inclusion in Western Sydney's squad to face Wellington as speculation over the future of fellow striker Kerem Bulut heightens.

Messi meets boy in the plastic bag jersey

Famous meeting: Murtaza Ahmadi, left, with his plastic bag jumper and with Lionel Messi.

A six-year-old Afghan boy, who shot to Internet fame this year by sporting a Lionel Messi shirt made out of a plastic bag, fulfilled his dreams on Tuesday by meeting the Argentine soccer great.

Victory not giving up Melbourne crown

Melbourne Victory's Leigh Broxham.

Long-time Melbourne Victory lieutenant Leigh Broxham says the A-League powerhouse club will be doing it for their fans in Saturday night's Melbourne derby.

Everton beat Arsenal late, Leicester lose to Bournemouth

Ashley Williams celebrates after scoring the winner.

Ashley Williams powered home a towering header in the 86th minute as Everton fought back to claim a 2-1 win over title-chasing Arsenal on Tuesday while champions Leicester City failed to continue their mini-revival in a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.

Teetotal soccer star fined record £54,000 for drink-driving

Manchester City's Yaya Toure.

Yaya Toure, the Manchester City footballer who in observance of his religion does not drink alcohol, has been given what is believed to be the biggest ever fine for drink-driving after he unwittingly drank brandy that had been mixed with Coke at a party.

O'Neill signs with Sky Blues to 2019

One of many: ECU Joondalup graduate Brandon O'Neill.

Brandon O'Neill has signed a new two year deal with the Sky Blues, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2018/19 A-league season.