Looking back at five of the best Champions League finals
Before the big game between Real Madrid and Juventus on Sunday morning, we take a look at the best five Champions League finals.
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Soccer a cultural bridge builder says Victorian Premier
At a time of increasing community tensions, the rise of identity politics and fear of "the other", could soccer play a stronger role in bridging the gaps that are now appearing in society.
Brazil at Lakeside means South men and women on the move
Neymar – and several of his big name team-mates – may be no-shows for the MCG blockbuster with Argentina next week.
Socceroos' new style is a weapon, says Leckie
The Socceroos are only scraping the surface of a new system which can worry the world, winger Mathew Leckie says.
Why Burns' Socceroos snub hit me where it hurts
We all have our favourites. For the best part of a decade, mine has been Nathan Burns.
Its ONE up for Soccer as it shifts to Ten
So, the FFA has got its wish and gets the A-League on to a free to air commercial network for the first time in a deal which sees Network Ten become soccer's terrestrial television partner.
Griezmann deal off as United seek target man
Manchester United's transfer plans have taken a twist with the club cooling their long-standing interest in France striker Antoine Griezmann to focus their efforts on signing a target man to replace the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
A-League moves to Network Ten in new FTA deal
The FFA has finally achieved its aim and the A-League will be shown on a free-to-air commercial network for the first time after Network Ten and Fox Sports brokered a deal for the terrestrial channel to become the sport's FTA partner.
A-League star's four-game ban for cocaine charge
​Mitch Nichols has been handed a four-match ban after admitting to cocaine possession last month.
Muscat part of coaching trio joining Socceroos staff
Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has recruited three of the A-League's brightest young coaching prospects to join an expanded coaching staff for the Confederations Cup.
Roar settles feud with ex-coach Mulvey
Former Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey's lawsuit against the A-League club has ended, with the parties settling the matter outside court.
New faces in Socceroos squad, but Mooy and Rogic the new benchmark
Twenty-year-old winger Ajdin Hrustic is among three uncapped players included in the Socceroos' 23-man squad for their massive month of June.
Roar to appeal AFC 'lobster' meal fine
Brisbane Roar will appeal a hefty fine from the Asian Football Confederation for not providing "international buffet style" meals for a group of travelling Champions League match officials.
Wenger in: Arsenal give under-fire manager two more years
Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract to remain Arsenal manager until at least 2019, extending his tenure at the club into an unprecedented 23rd season.
City to spend big on Guardiola project
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak said Manchester City had no cause to celebrate Pep Guardiola's "disappointing" first season as manager but expressed "high confidence" that the manager will deliver.
Maclaren set to make cut for Socceroos qualifier
Germany-bound ex-Brisbane striker has avoided the chop and is set to be named in the final Socceroos squad for next month's must-win World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Golec returns to A-League with Mariners
​Central Coast have continued to bolster their defence after the club added Asian Champions League winner Antony Golec to a backline also boasting A-League grand finalist Alan Baro.
Socceroos star Mooy slots penalty as Huddersfield win promotion
Socceroos star Aaron Mooy has played a key role as Huddersfield Town have won promotion to the English Premier League for the first time ever.
WA Socceroo Sainsbury makes Inter Milan debut
Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury has been yellow carded in his debut for Inter Milan almost four months after signing for the Serie A giants.
Aaron Mooy's long and winding road to the English Premier League
No prizes for guessing which Socceroo star will have the biggest grin on his face when he joins his teammates in Adelaide for next week's World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Zidane was top, but Ronaldo, was something else: Carlos
Roberto Carlos - proably the most famous left-back in the world - is in Melbourne and tells Fairfax Media what has brought him to Australia.
South serious about Carlos pursuit
South Melbourne director Bill Papastergiadis knows the cynics will dismiss the club's links with Brazil star Roberto Carlos as a public relations stunt.
Will Wenger be in charge when Gunners get to Sydney?
For most fans, finishing fifth in the Premiership and winning the FA Cup would be seen as a season where dreams went a long way towards coming true.
Emotions high as Totti's era at Roma ends after 25 years
Even Daniele De Rossi, one of the hardest men in soccer, was reduced to tears as AS Roma talisman Francesco Totti brought down the curtain on a remarkable 25 years at his only professional club on Sunday.
Mooy aims for Premier League dream
Aaron Mooy is set to play a key role for his club, Huddersfield Town, when the Terriers take on Reading in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Rogic heroics prove need to widen football pathways
Socceroos great-in-waiting was missed by the 'system' - highlighting the need to improve development paths in football.
Socceroo Tom Rogic clinches Scottish treble for Celtic
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Messi leads Barca to third Copa Del Rey win in row
Lionel Messi and Neymar showed their class as Barcelona beat a determined Alaves side 3-1 in the King's Cup final on Saturday to win the competition for the third year in a row and bid farewell to coach Luis Enrique on a high.
Wenger leads Arsenal to FA Cup glory for record seventh time
The long league campaigns, the Champions League's dreaded barrier of the round of 16 - these are the challenges that Arsene Wenger has found ever harder to negotiate over the years but there is only one king of the FA Cup, the 67-year-old Frenchman who has now won it a record seven times.
Cashed-up EPL clubs prepare for billion-dollar transfer bonanza
Europe rubs its hands with glee as moneyed elite prepare to come calling again.