Pressure mounting on City in top-four battle
Thank God that Australia has a finals system, Melbourne City coach Michael Valkanis declared after his 10-man team had eventually capitulated to league leaders Sydney 3-1 on Friday night.
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Focused Sydney target a new benchmark and won't rest until mission accomplished
Graham Arnold and his Sydney team have ticked off their first box.
Wanderers apologise to Arnold for 'abhorrent' actions by the RBB
Western Sydney Wanderers have issued a public apology to Sydney's FC coach Graham Arnold after their supporters unveiled an offensive banner during last week's Sydney derby.
Leicester should name stadium after sacked Ranieri, says Mourinho
Leicester City should honour sacked title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri by naming their stadium after him, says Manchester United's Jose Mourinho.
Sydney back to winning ways as Bobo double helps sink 10-man City
When you fall off a horse the best way to regain confidence is to get straight back on.
Simulation – aka cheating – is a blight on the A-League
Enough is enough. Players milk penalties. And yet as the honour system in the A-League disintegrates week-by-week, who gets the blame? Not, mostly, the players. Rather those who are supposed to see it, in a split second. Am I missing something here?
Popovic backs Wanderers' hardline stance against RBB
The decision to ban several key members of the RBB has come with the blessing from coach Tony Popovic.
Ranieri and relegation: Reality demanded Leicester act
The greatest football story now has the most remarkable twist. Nine months after engineering the most incredible league triumph in living memory, the FIFA World Coach of the Year has been summarily dismissed.
FFA's action against Red and Black Bloc is pathetic
It's the height of naivety to think the Wanderers and the FFA have now solved the problem. What the FFA should've done is apply the blowtorch to this "supporters group" that's got much more in common with a disorganised crime gang on a rampage, in terms of violence, intimidation and disrespect for societal norms.
Muscat not fooled by ailing Adelaide
Second against last. A clean bill of health compared to a weak and wounded squad that's endured a midweek Asian Champions League mauling.
Always pay attention to the soothsayer as Ides of March approach
Steven Lowy, the under-pressure chairman of the FFA, would do well to heed the advice of the soothsayer in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, who warned the emperor to beware the Ides of March.
Even Chelsea are turning to Eddie Jones now
By Matt McGeehan
EPL title in May, out of a job by February: Leicester sack Ranieri
Premier League champions Leicester City have sacked Italian manager Claudio Ranieri, the club said in a statement on Friday morning.
City look to add to Sydney misery - and Cahill the man to inflict the damage
Big games demand big performances from big players.
Socceroos to play Brazil in MCG blockbuster
Australia will play soccer powerhouse Brazil at the MCG in June in the lead-up to the Confederations Cup.
Don't expect fresh faces in Socceroos squad, says Postecoglou
Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou will stick to the tried and tested rather than throw in any wildcards as he looks to guide his team through a series of difficult tests over the next five months.
FFA announce ruling on Wanderers banner
Football Federation Australia fined Western Sydney Wanderers $20,000 for an offensive banner raised by their fans, but will not penalise the club by docking competition points.
Victory's Berisha to answer Kosovo call in A-League run home
Striker Besart Berisha has stunned Melbourne Victory on the run-in to A-League finals by answering an international call from the country of his birth, Kosovo.
How much are taxpayers spending to bring Brazil, Argentina to the 'G?
Victorian taxpayers will see little change out of $10 million for the privilege of watching the SuperClasico between Argentina and Brazil at the MCG on June 9 and the match between the Socceroos and the Brazilians at the same ground on June 13.
Juventus, Sevilla seize Champions League advantage
Juventus edged closer to the Champions League quarter-finals after second half goals from substitutes Marko Pjaca and Dani Alves earned them a 2-0 away win at 10-man Porto in their last 16 first-leg tie on Wednesday.
Wanderers ban fans, threaten to shut down RBB zone
Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club have today suspended the membership of 14 individuals from the Red & Black Bloc (RBB) active supporter group following their role in the display of an unauthorised banner at the match on Saturday night at ANZ Stadium.
Tearful roly-poly goalie resigns in wake of Pie-gate
Sutton's roly-poly goalkeeper Wayne Shaw might have thought the meat pie he ate while on the bench during the FA Cup was 'bloody unreal' at the time, probably not so much now.
Not so invincible: Cahill fires Sydney FC broadside
Sydney FC's unbeaten A-League run is over and Tim Cahill senses vulnerability.
Dower believes Australia can become world leader in women's soccer
Canberra United coach Rae Dower believes the tide is finally turning for Australia's professional female athletes.
Arnold lifts the lid on personal cost to offensive banner
The lewd fan banner depicting Graham Arnold in a sex act has made the Sydney FC coach's daughters reluctant to attend any more A-League Sydney derbies.
Man City come back twice in 8-goal Champions League classic
It was a classic cup tie in every respect as Pep Guardiola's outfit side on a show of pure attacking class.
Roar cubs underline A-L expansion case
The emergence of Brisbane Roar's generation next has further underlined the pressing need for A-League expansion, coach John Aloisi says.
Mourinho says no guarantees Rooney will stay
Three weeks ago, manager said there was no chance his skipper would leave before the season is out. Now he's not so sure.
Horror opening as Wanderers given a thumping
Three days after their derby win, Wanderers were sent crashing down to earth after being thumped in the Asian Champions League.
Ellie Brush would reconsider AFLW future if W-League wages increase
Ellie Brush is juggling two football codes at the moment, but the chance to become professional would see her commit to one.