Brosque: We need to play the whistle, not rely on video referees
Players need to learn not to rely on the support of video referees and are susceptible to switching off from the flow of the game, according to Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque.
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Wanderers midfielder rejects international call-up.
One of the form players for Western Sydney Wanderers this season has rejected the chance to play international football. Kearyn Baccus turned down an opportunity to represent his country of birth, South Africa.
Is goalscoring a skill Socceroos can afford to overlook?
The robust debate about whether the A-League's top-scoring Australian, Jamie Maclaren, is good enough for the Socceroos tells us everything about what's wrong with player development. Who sees the wood for the trees?
World-first as Sydney FC given penalty by video referee
Sydney FC have become the first side in world domestic football to benefit from the use of a groundbreaking new video review system, after the VAR granted them a penalty in the second half of their win over Wellington Phoenix.
Chelsea ease past Bournemouth to re-establish title lead
Chelsea re-established their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Wanderers' A-League home finals hopes dashed
Western Sydney Wanderers' hopes of clinching a home final have been dashed, after they succumbed to a goalless draw against a 10-man Melbourne Victory on Saturday night.
Sky Blues drop points in spite of video intervention
A late Michael McGlinchey header has earned Wellington Phoenix an unlikely 1-1 draw with A-League leaders Sydney FC at Westpac Stadium.
De Vanna signs as South Melbourne crank up push
One of the best known names in the Australian women's game, Matildas captain and multiple Olympian and World Cup player Lisa De Vanna, has returned to Victoria to sign for South Melbourne in the NPL Victoria Women's competition this winter.
Cahill's goals proving critical as finals loom for City
Debate about the wisdom of signing Tim Cahill on a multi-million dollar, multi-year deal has been ongoing, but the truth is his value and impact on Melbourne City cannot be properly judged until the club's season is over.
Cahill nods home to lift City over Reds
Marquee man makes the difference as Melbourne City claim the spoils against Adelaide at AAMI Park.
Poppa rules out replacing Ange as Socceroos boss
The timing would be perfect for Tony Popovic to take the top job in Australian football but the Western Sydney Wanderers coach has no intention of replacing out-bound Ange Postecoglou
Sydney FC set to offer Brazilian import Bobo new marquee deal
Sydney FC are confident of keeping marquee Bobo despite looming interest from overseas for the striker.
It's grim up north – and has been for years
Newcastle Jets are in freefall ahead of this weekend's F3 derby. From potential finalists to possible wooden spooners. Out of finals contention for the seventh season in a row. No club in the history of the A-League has managed such sustained mediocrity.
Can Sydney FC go on with job and take place among greats?
A championship to Sydney FC would be a fitting testament to their domination of this A-League season.
Does the arrival of video assisted referees signal death of the villain?
Maradona wouldn't have scored the 'Hand of God' and as the A-League introduces video referees, we'll learn whether it kills the role of the villain in football.
Postecoglou confirms his plans to go at end of World Cup cycle
Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has said in a public forum what he has been saying in private for some time now - that he will quit his job as coach of the national team at the end of the current World Cup cycle.
Hodgson offers advice while Jakobsen adds steel to City's finals push
Former England boss Roy Hodgson will assist Melbourne City in an advisory role, and key defender Michael Jakobsen is ready to return from injury.
Momentum? Don't worry about that, says Broxham
Victory veteran Leigh Broxham isn't buying the perceived wisdom on momentum.
Mooy keeps Huddersfield promotion hopes alive
Socceroo Aaron Mooy starred with a crucial goal for Huddersfield Town in the English Championship as they maintained their push for promotion with a win over Norwich City.
Chelsea win but Tottenham keep EPL title race alive
Chelsea ticked off three more points but Tottenham's Houdini-like 3-1 win at Swansea means the race is far from over.
UEFA tells elite clubs ''money does not rule''
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has reiterated to Europe's top soccer clubs that he will never allow the creation of a closed Super League, telling them in a speech that "money does not rule."
Rodgers tips Our Tom to become one of Europe's best
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expects big things from Canberra product Tom Rogic.
Manchester United slip up in top-four race
Manchester United suffered another blow to their hopes of finishing in the top four in the English Premier League when they were held 1-1 at home by Everton.
I want Wenger to stay at Arsenal, says Sol Campbell
Sol Campbell outlines his blue-print for Arsenal's return to titles, and Arsene Wenger is at the centre of it.
Glory star Diego Castro coy on future with Perth
Perth Glory veteran Richard Garcia is adamant the uncertainty surrounding the future of star duo Diego Castro and Rhys Williams won't distract the team from their title quest.
World first for A-League on Friday
The A-League will become the first top-tier competition in the world to trial the Video Assistant Referee System in a league match.
Arsenal ready for ugly Sanchez summer saga
Alexis Sanchez has put Chelsea at the top of the list of clubs he wants to join but faces a battle with Arsenal to make the move happen.
Victory's finals scare
A bad day at the office? Just one of those things that sometimes happens to even the best teams?
Battle for A-League finals spots down to the wire
Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory are home and hosed at the top of the A-League ladder, but other spots are up for grabs.
Arnold tells players to get yellow cards
Sydney FC boss Graham Arnold instructed two players to deliberately get yellow cards so they would serve bans before the A-League finals.