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There will be blood on the Congress floor

Interesting times: Ange Postecoglou finally fielded some questions on his future plans.

When Ange Postecoglou suggested his surprise revelation he probably wouldn't be coaching the Socceroos at the next World Cup should they qualify had done FFA boss David Gallop a backhanded favour, he wasn't completely wrong.

Bling is back for Sydney FC with record sponsorship

Star power: The Star's front of shirt sponsorship deal with Sydney FC is reportedly worth nearly $900,000 per season.

It's been a long time coming but the bling is back for Sydney FC who are set to receive well over $1 million from their front of shirt sponsorship deals this season after signing a club-record partnership with The Star.

Tottenham draw with Real, Liverpool win big

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring in his club's big win over Maribor.

Holders Real Madrid have been held to a 1-1 draw at home in the Champions League by Tottenham Hotspur, while Manchester City showed their credentials by downing Serie A leaders Napoli 2-1 and Liverpool hammered Maribor 7-0.

Wanderers, City dominate Young Socceroos squad

The Young Socceroos will travel to Vietnam.

If the product of a club's junior academy is an indicator of its development programme and its ability to generate a production line of players for its senior team in years to come, then Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City have a jump on their A-League rivals.

Socceroos decide on Honduran base for qualifier

Next stop Central America: Australia's Tim Cahill (centre) and Tomas Rogic acknowledge the crowd after their win over ...

The Socceroos will throw themselves into the fire ahead of their World Cup play-off with Honduras, opting to spend the lead-up week to their away match in the Central American nation.

Postecoglou exit talk not ideal: Gallop

Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou has yet to address reports that he is leaving the national side.

The Ange Postecoglou imbroglio looks set to fester after Football Federation Australia boss David Gallop failed to end speculation about the Socceroo coach's future.

Defence the priority for Joyce

Defensively-minded: Melbourne City have conceded just one A-League goal since coach Warren Joyce took charge.

Warren Joyce is tempering valour with discretion and has curbed City's hubristic tendencies in favour of a more solid approach in defence.