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Panned: Many fans took issue with the ABC's wacky coverage.

FFA 'disappointed' with ABC's game coverage

SYDNEY, May 25 AAP - Football Federation Australia has joined the backlash over the ABC's "cringey" TV broadcast of Sydney FC's friendly with English Premier League giants Liverpool, telling the network's management its pre-game, half-time and post- game coverage was below par.

We are all very sad - but have a job to do: Mourinho

United manager Jose Mourinho walks on to the pitch at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday.

Jose Mourinho told his Manchester United players they "have a job to do" in Thursday morning's Europa League final as the usual excitement and anticipation of a season-defining game deferred to professional compulsion.

Superstar Neymar a no-show in Australia

Brazil star Neymar won't play in Australia.

Neymar and several other top Brazilian players have been left out of the national squad for friendlies next month against the Socceroos and Argentina in Melbourne.