Football
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.
Wrap Watch every overnight Premier League goal
EPL WRAP: Sunderland have been relegated from the EPL as Jamie Vardy scored and Hull’s goalkeeper made a late penalty save to edge them closer to safety.
‘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.
Report Ronaldo’s latest feat, misses penalty in Real win
VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo has become the all-time top scorer in Europe’s top five leagues with his 367th goal before he MISSED a penalty in a dramatic late Real Madrid win.
Report It’s official: first team relegated from PL
SUNDERLAND’S 10-year stay in the EPL is over. Having fallen at home to a late Bournemouth goal, the Black Cats are the first club to have their relegation confirmed.
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 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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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.
A-League News
A-League Sydney FC smash Perth to reach decider
NOTHING can stop Sydney FC’s progress into the grand final, and the Sky Blues are now just 90 minutes from claiming the A-League championship.
Best and fairest Kilkenny takes out top City award
NEIL Kilkenny won Melbourne City’s best and fairest award on Saturday night, capping an impressive debut A-League season by the 14-time Socceroo.
‘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.
Sydney FC smash Perth to reach decider
Tom Smithies NOTHING can stop Sydney FC’s progress into the grand final, and the Sky Blues are now just 90 minutes from claiming the A-League championship.
Best and fairest Kilkenny takes out top City award
NEIL Kilkenny won Melbourne City’s best and fairest award on Saturday night, capping an impressive debut A-League season by the 14-time Socceroo.
‘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.
A-League Finals 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.
John Kosmina Consistency pays for the top teams
AND then there were two … well, there will be on Sunday night. There’s a saying, “the table doesn’t lie” and in the case of the A-League, history certainly proves that, writes John Kosmina.
It’s official: first team relegated from PL
SUNDERLAND’S 10-year stay in the EPL is over. Having fallen at home to a late Bournemouth goal, the Black Cats are the first club to have their relegation confirmed.
Conte’s Spurs proposal, fears over Hazard future
THERE are few more crucial players for Chelsea than Eden Hazard, but Antonio Conte delivered a press conference Blues fans will not enjoy.
22-year Premier League drought on line on Sunday
TOTTENHAM Hotspur can end 22 years of mockery from the supporters of arch rivals Arsenal on Sunday, but for their ambitious manager Mauricio Pochettino it is a minor concern.