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Aloisi challenges Roar to go trophy hunting

BRISBANE Roar’s reliability has never been doubted, but coach John Aloisi says the time has come for the club to turn consistency into another run of trophies.

A-League Finals Berisha’s selfish gene part of Victory’s DNA

BESART Berisha’s thirst for goals once saw him fail to celebrate a team-mate’s strike he thought should have been his. Victory wouldn’t have it any other way.

Good news Roar relief as stars fit to take on Victory

Roar relief as stars fit to take on Victory

ROAR stars Jamie Young and Matt McKay have both been declared fit for Brisbane’s A-League semi-final clash with Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday.

Manchester Fellaini’s crazy brain explosion in deadlocked derby

Fellaini’s crazy brain explosion in deadlocked derby

THE race for the top four remains as unpredictable as ever after both of Manchester’s giants couldn’t be split in a game headlined by Marouane Fellaini’s red mist.

Brett Holman of the Brisbane Roar celebrates scoring a goal during their round 27 A-League game against Wellington Phoenix at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, April 16, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Buzzing’ Roar culture sparks in-form Holman

HEARING about Brisbane Roar’s A-League culture was one thing, but being part of it this season has taken Brett Holman’s admiration for the three-time A-League champions to another level.

FIFA FIFA’s ground-breaking change for 2018 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed a new technology that will be used at next year’s World Cup in Russia for the first time.

Injury Video: ‘Gashed Jamie Young’s arm like a machete’

JAMIE Young had to be substituted in Brisbane Roar’s vital Asian Champions League clash after a broken hoop on the inside of the goalpost caused a nasty gash on his arm.

Wrap Watch: Every Thursday morning Premier League goal

CHRISTIAN Eriksen’s superb long-range winner has earned Tottenham Hotspur a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace to keep open the Premier League title race.

La Liga Watch: Messi’s ridiculous brace, but Real keep pace

AN under-strength Real Madrid crushed Deportivo La Coruna 6-2 to pull level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after they won 7-1 earlier in the day.

Roar defender Papadopoulos: I want to stay

Papadopoulos: I want to stay

AVRAAM Papadopoulos makes a long awaited homecoming to Melbourne this weekend, but it’s Brisbane where the Roar defender wants to make his permanent base.

Crackdown Newcastle Utd boss arrested in tax raids

Newcastle Utd boss arrested in tax raids

THE managing director of newly-promoted Newcastle United was arrested as his club and Premier League outfit West Ham were raided in an anti tax fraud operation on Wednesday.

Adelaide United Adelaide United bleeding cash in Asia

Adelaide United bleeding cash in Asia

ADELAIDE United chairman Greg Griffin has revealed the cost of playing in the AFC Champions League has forced his club and Brisbane Roar to consider withdrawing from the tournament.

Future cloud Football talent factory to close doors

Football talent factory to close doors

THE Centre of Excellence that produced the likes of John Aloisi, Mark Viduka, Vince Grella, Mark Bresciano and Lucas Neill is set to shut down.

EPL jerseys Leaked: Premier League’s 2017-18 EPL kits

Leaked: Premier League’s 2017-18 EPL kits

LIVERPOOL’S new kit for the 2017-18 season will be released this week. But why wait? The design may already have been leaked — and so too Arsenal’s and both Manchester clubs.

Transfer market Rumour Mill: ‘Enemy’ conspiracy to foil record deal

Rumour Mill: ‘Enemy’ conspiracy to foil record deal

RUMOUR MILL: Dele Alli’s link with a stunning world record move to Manchester City has sparked a war of words between Mauricio Pochettino and a Barca legend.

EPL Wenger’s message for Mourinho and Guardiola

Wenger’s message for Mourinho and Guardiola

ARSENE Wenger’s own future is up in the air but don’t expect the Gunners boss to do Arsenal’s Premier League rivals any favours.

Paper Talk How Hollywood star trolled Sergio Ramos

How Hollywood star trolled Sergio Ramos

PAPER TALK: Sergio Ramos was the villain in El Clasico. To make matters worse, the Real Madrid captain got trolled by a Hollywood star after the match.