Ronaldo wins FIFA player of the year award
Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA's player of the year award, beating off his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona.
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Michelle Heyman a story about self-confidence and inspiration
Michelle Heyman doesn't try to cover up who she is because she has always been so comfortable in her own skin.
Excitement building at Wanderers ahead of Sydney derby
Excitement is building within the Western Sydney Wanderers camp ahead of this week's A-League clash with Sydney FC.
Messi scores a last-gasp screamer against Villarreal
Barcelona's Lionel Messi has scored an early contender for goal of the year.
Liverpool held by fourth-tier team at Anfield
Fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle shut up shop and kept the door firmly closed to earn a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool's youngest ever starting XI in their FA Cup third round tie at Anfield while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur both won.
Sydney FC target emergency European recruit to avoid defensive crisis
Sydney FC will be looking to fast-track a European central defender into their squad this week in the wake of a looming defensive crisis as a result of a costly win over Central Coast Mariners.
James Troisi the standout as Victory power on
For James Troisi to function at his most effective, he has to play with a smile on his face.Â
Serious injury to Ryall plunges Sydney FC into defensive crisis
A freak injury to Seb Ryall just two minutes into Sydney FC's clash with the Mariners has reduced their defence to bare bones ahead of next week's derby against the Wanderers.
Sydney slip up as City snatch point
W-League leaders Sydney FC have drawn for the first time this season, held 1-1 by Melbourne City at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Football failing to take advantage of the African revolution
What's happened to the African revolution? Two decades after the first tide of African migration lapped our shores, we were expecting, and hoping, to see the fruits by now.
Rooney equals record as EPL sides shocked in FA Cup
Wayne Rooney stands one goal away from becoming Manchester United's outright record goal-scorer after equalling club great Sir Bobby Charlton's mark of 249 against Reading in the FA Cup.
Troisi brilliance has Victory within four of Sydney
If Melbourne Victory are smart, they will have already made James Troisi the sort of offer he can't refuse to persuade him to stay for a second consecutive A-League season.
Brown makes airport dash as Jets seal win
Wayne Brown might have missed the end of Newcastle's thrilling 3-2 A-League victory over Brisbane Roar but it's unlikely the English midfielder will mind too much.
Jets stun Roar with comeback cracker
A late strike from Morten Nordstrand has sealed the Newcastle Jets a 3-2 upset A-League victory over Brisbane Roar.
Record crowd beckons for derby double
A record crowd is set to descend on the Moore Park sporting precinct next weekend for two Sydney derbies.
A-League derby a season-defining match for Wanderers
After slumping to another defeat, Western Sydney Wanderers are putting all their hopes on a comeback this season on Saturday night's A-League derby.
The youngster Sydney FC want to replace Matt Jurman
The day Sydney FC saw defensive stalwart Matt Jurman head for the departure lounge at the international airport, they welcomed back a man long regarded as the future of their backline.
Socceroos' defender seals transfer to English Championship club
Australian international defender Bailey Wright has left Preston North End for English Championship rivals Bristol City, signing a two-and-a-half year deal with The Robins.
Choices abound for City Football Group as Valkanis tries to make his case
Its been a whirlwind half year for Michael Valkanis.Â
City demolish woeful West Ham in FA Cup
Manchester City have crushed West Ham United 5-0 to give manager Pep Guardiola the perfect introduction to the FA Cup as they cruised into the fourth round with a thumping victory at the London Stadium.
'Overwhelming support': World Cup overhaul imminent
FIFA is set to ignore the old adage about not messing with a winning formula by approving president Gianni Infantino's plans to expand the World Cup.
Valkanis off to a winning start
Melbourne City's new era under caretaker coach Michael Valkanis began with their first win in nearly six weeks when they saw off 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 at AAMI Park.
From champions to outcasts: Adelaide at risk of losing bulk of championship squad
A season that began with so much promise is threatening to end in a whimper for Adelaide United.
Valeri says 'scary' illness a 'distant memory' as he leads Victory's title charge
Former Socceroo reflects on how his life has turned around in the last 12 months.
Victory face derby-like fight with Reds
This isn't a derby, but Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory is in some ways more fiercely contested than any other fixture in the A-League.
The Balkan football crisis playing into the hands of Sydney FC
With a war chest equivalent to $450,000 in annual earnings, Sydney FC are looking to pounce on the Serbian Super League payment crisis to find a bargain signing previously unattainable for an A-League club.
It was a game of two halves for van 't Schip as Heart morphed into City
It is difficult to overstate the role John Van 't Schip played in the history of the team that started out as Melbourne Heart and then became Melbourne City.
Glory bounce back to beat 10-man Phoenix
Perth Glory overcame a lacklustre first half to end their six-game winless run, beating a 10-man Wellington Phoenix 2-1 at nib Stadium.
Kahlia Hogg returns to where it all began at Canberra United
Kahlia Hogg has returned to Canberra United for the rest of the W-League season.
Revolving door behind the Wanderers struggles
Has a high squad overhaul resulted in the Wanderers' inconsistent form? Coach Tony Popovic does not think so.