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Cahill picked not for commercial reasons: Gallop
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Cahill picked not for commercial reasons: Gallop

The head of the Australia's football body says Tim Cahill's track record as a Socceroo makes him an easy choice for the World Cup in Russia.

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Petrol station deal fuels conspiracy theory over Cahill selection
Socceroos

Petrol station deal fuels conspiracy theory over Cahill selection

FFA chief David Gallop has denied commercial incentives influenced the inclusion of the veteran in Australia's 26-man World Cup squad on Tuesday.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero to miss World Cup
FIFA World Cup

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero to miss World Cup

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will miss the World Cup in Russia after his doping ban, which had just expired, was increased from six to 14 months.

  • by Brian Homewood
Fulham take a step closer to EPL promotion

Fulham take a step closer to EPL promotion

Fulham have defeated Derby County 2-0 at Craven Cottage to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory and move into the final of the Championship playoffs.

Maclaren, Wright, Langerak axed as Cahill, Arzani make World Cup cut
Socceroos

Maclaren, Wright, Langerak axed as Cahill, Arzani make World Cup cut

Tim Cahill's inclusion in the World Cup 26 will create controversy, as his wonderful track record is balanced against his lack of recent game time.

  • by Michael Lynch
City lose Jakobsen to Adelaide
Melbourne City

City lose Jakobsen to Adelaide

Melbourne City have made their first major move of the A-League off-season, releasing skipper Michael Jakobsen to join rivals Adelaide United.

  • by Ben McKay
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Melbourne A-League expansion bid secures training base and funding
A-League

Melbourne A-League expansion bid secures training base and funding

The case for a third A-League team in Melbourne is solidifying, with a multi-million dollar City of Casey Council training base commitment.

  • by Ben McKay
Van Marwijk keeps cards close to chest month out from World Cup
FIFA World Cup

Van Marwijk keeps cards close to chest month out from World Cup

Van Marwijk already is a world champion in a complex game of deep-thinking tactics - not at football, but a card game.

  • by Steve Larkin
Jerusalem football club changes name to honour Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Jerusalem football club changes name to honour Donald Trump

The Beitar Trump Jerusalem football club - formerly known as Beitar Jerusalem - made the addition to mark the US's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

  • by Alisa Odenheimer
World Cup ref facing corruption probe after alleged payment request
FIFA World Cup

World Cup ref facing corruption probe after alleged payment request

There are allegations the 32-year-old referee had contacted the head of one of the two finalists in the King's Cup and requested money.

Premier League wrap: Liverpool pip Chelsea for Champions League spot
EPL

Premier League wrap: Liverpool pip Chelsea for Champions League spot

Liverpool qualified for Europe, City eclipsed 100 points, Arsene Wenger and Michael Carrick said goodbye. Here 's a wrap of all the last day's action.