Graham Arnold is demanding Sydney FC regain some lost momentum for the finals before they collect the Premiers Plate at Saturday's A-League home clash with the Newcastle Jets.

• Michael Lynch

It is win at all costs as the pressure is on to secure a spot in the A-League play-offs.

• James Ducker

Paul Pogba has accused his critics of overburdening him with unrealistic expectations but dismissed suggestions that his off-field antics have undermined his form and focus.

• Matt Law

Didier Drogba has become football's first-ever player-owner at American club Phoenix Rising.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), ending the German side's tournament record of 16 straight wins at home.

Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel said his team felt ignored by the authorities after being made to play AS Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after an attack on their bus.

Brisbane Roar have revived their Asian Champions League hopes with a 2-1 victory over Japanese champions Kashima Antlers.

• Michael Lynch

Thinking too much? It's not all that it's cracked up to be - especially if you are a goalkeeper who relies on instinct and reactions as much as carefully thought-out strategic planning to do your job.

• Dominic Bossi

Western Sydney face an early exit from the Asian Champions League after a home loss to FC Seoul.

Juventus thrashed Barcelona 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

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• Ben Rumsby

The first leg of Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final against Monaco was called off on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning AEST) after the team's bus was involved in a suspected bomb attack that left a player in hospital.

• Dominic Bossi

Sydney FC could come close to breaking even financially next season for the first time in its history, but that won't mean the club will be able to sign a high-profile like Alessandro Del Piero

• Jason Burt

Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four suffered a massive blow as Arsene Wenger's side suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Tuesday morning.

The United States, Mexico and Canada will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup, top soccer officials from the three nations announced on Monday.

• James Ducker

Claudio Ranieri has finally broken his silence on his controversial sacking at Leicester City by suggesting he had been betrayed by "someone behind me" and denying that the players ousted him at the King Power Stadium.

• James Ducker

Merseyside Police have launched an investigation after video footage emerged of the Everton midfielder Ross Barkley being punched in a bar in Liverpool city centre hours after playing in his side's 4-2 home win over Leicester City.

Liverpool FC will travel to Sydney following the conclusion of the 2016/17 Premier League season to take on Sydney FC.

Manchester United put a spate of recent draws behind them with a routine 3-0 win at bottom club Sunderland to move fifth in the Premier League on Sunday.

Chelsea strengthen their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-1 win on Saturday.

• Dominic Bossi

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.

• Dominic Bossi

One of the form players for Western Sydney Wanderers this season has rejected the chance to represent his country of birth, South Africa.

• Michael Cockerill

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?

• Matt Bungard

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.

• Dominic Bossi

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.

A late Michael McGlinchey header has earned Wellington Phoenix an unlikely 1-1 draw with A-League leaders Sydney FC at Westpac Stadium.

• Michael Lynch

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.

• Michael Lynch

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.

• Michael Lynch

Marquee man makes the difference as Melbourne City claim the spoils against Adelaide at AAMI Park.

• Dominic Bossi

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