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Sculptor defends Ronaldo statue

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stands next to the dubious statue.

The sculptor behind the controversial Cristiano Ronaldo statue has defended his work and insisted the Real Madrid forward is happy with the final product.

Dump the salary cap: Ange's A-League fix

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.

Ange Postecoglou has called for the abolition of the A-League salary cap, saying it is affecting the development of young Australian players by forcing them to move overseas too early.

Socceroos fail to silence critics

Crucial win: Mathew Leckie celebrates his goal with Socceroos teammates.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou believes he wouldn't be scrutinised over his tactics if he was a foreign coach after putting Australia's hopes of reaching a fourth consecutive World Cup on track with an uninspiring win over the UAE.

Why expansion risks damaging a 'super' A-League

Big decision: Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop.

Given the problems rugby union faces in contracting the number of teams in the SANZAAR competition and the ambitions of the football dreamers for an increase in the A-League, we're entitled to ask: haven't they heard of the Super League war?