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Passion and stability behind Sydney FC's derby dominance

Passion and stability behind Sydney FC's derby dominance

Sydney FC have used 64 players throughout their five seasons of derby dominance. By contrast, the Wanderers have churned through 89.

  • by Dominic Bossi

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City strike force has improvement to come: Joyce
Melbourne City

City strike force has improvement to come: Joyce

Melbourne City goes into its high-stakes meeting with Adelaide United with a fitness cloud hanging over key central defender Bart Schenkeveld.

  • by Michael Lynch
'I reached my dream': Valeri to sign off
Melbourne Victory

'I reached my dream': Valeri to sign off

Carl Valeri will sign off on a decorated career at the end of the season. But, he stresses, there is work to be done before then.

  • by Michael Lynch
Victory captain Valeri to retire at season's end
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A-League

Victory captain Valeri to retire at season's end

A-League championship-winning captain Carl Valeri will retire at the end of Melbourne Victory's season.

Chelsea strike late in Prague, Arsenal too good for Napoli
Europa League

Chelsea strike late in Prague, Arsenal too good for Napoli

Chelsea have struck late with a header by defender Marcos Alonso to beat a stubborn Slavia Prague side, while cross-town rivals Arsenal outclassed Napoli.

FFA backing fresh push to find the lost 'Soccer Ashes'
A-League

FFA backing fresh push to find the lost 'Soccer Ashes'

The 'Soccer Ashes' vanished seemingly into thin air the last time they were contested in 1954. Now Football Federation Australia wants to find them again.

  • by Dominic Bossi and Vince Rugari
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Shanghai lesson gives Sydney FC blueprint for derby triumph
Sydney FC

Shanghai lesson gives Sydney FC blueprint for derby triumph

There was no hiding Sydney FC's disappointment after their Champions League draw with Shanghai but it showed them how to beat the Wanderers on Saturday.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Wanderers driven to end Sydney FC's title hopes in derby
Western Sydney Wanderers

Wanderers driven to end Sydney FC's title hopes in derby

With nothing to play for, Western Sydney Wanderers are determined to ensure Sydney FC have nothing to celebrate this season.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Own goal from Manchester United gives Barcelona the win
UEFA Champions League

Own goal from Manchester United gives Barcelona the win

Luke Shaw nudged Luis Suarez's header over his own line after 12 minutes to give Barcelona the advantage.

Guangzhou Evergrande hit Melbourne Victory for four in ACL drubbing
ACL

Guangzhou Evergrande hit Melbourne Victory for four in ACL drubbing

Guangzhou Evergrande have hammered Melbourne Victory 4-0 in another Asian Champions League away day destruction.

  • by Ben McKay
Dramatic late goal denies Sydney FC shock win over Shanghai SIPG
Sydney FC 3 Shanghai SIPG 3
ACL

Dramatic late goal denies Sydney FC shock win over Shanghai SIPG

Sydney FC came close to pulling off one the shocks of the ACL, held to a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Oscar's Shanghai SIPG

  • by Dominic Bossi