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Postecoglou ready to shake up Socceroos

Mitchell Langerak is likely to return for the Socceroos.

Ange Postecoglou has left the door open for a serious selection shake-up as he seeks safe passage for the Socceroos to the Confederations Cup semi-finals.

Sydney FC star in FIFA 17's rest of world team

Milos Ninkovic efforts for Sydney FC have been recognised.

A-League Johnny Warren Medallist Milos Ninkovic has received yet more recognition of his stellar Sydney FC campaign with inclusion in FIFA 17's rest of world team of the season.

Cahill, Ange back Socceroos bounce back

Tim Cahill prepares to come on during the FIFA Confederations Cup match against Germany.

Tim Cahill saw nothing in the Socceroos' first-up loss to Germany to suggest their Confederations Cup is over, backing Australia to still reach the semi- finals.

City appoint Manchester United's Joyce as coach

New Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce was previously the reserve grade and youth team manager of Manchester United.

Warren Joyce may not be the glamorous name many were hoping for, but the man who will take charge of Melbourne City next season has a long track record in developing players and years of experience at one of the world's most glamorous clubs – Manchester United.

Ange plans to beat Germans at own game

Ange Postecoglou greeted by Joachim Loew of Germany during an international friendly in 2015.

Midfield superiority. Attacking from wide. Pace across the park. Ange Postecoglou on Australia's plan to beat Germany in their Confederations Cup opener.

Ronaldo determined to leave Spain: reports

Wants out: Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to leave Real Madrid after he has been accused of committing tax fraud.

​Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and Spain after being accused of committing tax fraud in the country, according to a report in Portuguese sports daily A Bola.

Mat Ryan joins new boys Brighton on record fee

EPL bound: Brighton and Hove Albion have announced they have signed Socceroo Mat Ryan.

​Brighton and Hove Albion have signed Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan on a five- year deal from Valencia for a club record fee, the newly-promoted Premier League club has announced.

Saved and damned in the same instant

Illustration Jim Pavlidis

It is injury time in Arena Conda in Chapeco seven months ago and the goal that would surely break this Brazilian provincial town's heart is about crash into the net when goalkeeper Danilo somehow gets his outflung right foot in the way. Chapocoense, which as recently as 2009 was in the lowest division in Brazil, is through to the final of the prestigious Cope Sudamericana. As they celebrate ebulliently and deep into the night, they drink many toasts to Danilo and his miracle save.