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May 9, 2019 May 9, 2019

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Drama as Spurs stun Ajax

Ajax's Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana fails to catch the ball in front of Tottenham's Spanish forward Fernando Llorente and Tottenham's English midfielder Dele Alli (R) during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Tottenham Hotspur at the Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam, on May 8, 2019. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP)

Tottenham score in sixth minute of stoppage time to complete a Champions League miracle.

By Agencies
May 9, 2019

Football

No trophies, no job for Joyce

Coach Warren Joyce of Melbourne City is seen during the Round 27 A-League match between Melbourne City and the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, April 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Melbourne City have decided to part ways with coach Warren Joyce ending his two-year stint with the club.

By Ray Gatt
May 9, 2019

Football

Another Verbeek in line for Reds job

Fc Twente v FC Groningen - Dutch Eredivisie

Adelaide United appear on the verge of announcing a replacement coach for Marco Kurz.

By Ray Gatt
May 9, 2019

Football

Victory lapped in lamentable loss

Daegu v Melbourne Victory - AFC Champions League Group F

Melbourne Victory have suffered a predictable defeat to Daegu FC, locking in their Asian Champions League fate.

May 8, 2019 May 8, 2019

Football

Melbourne City dumps coach

Adelaide v Melbourne - A-League Elimination Final 2

Head coach Warren Joyce has been axed after “a challenging couple of seasons”.

By RAY GATT
May 8, 2019

Football

Liverpool’s stunning comeback

Liverpool's Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum (C) celebrates with Liverpool's English midfielder Jordan Henderson after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions league semi-final second leg football match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 7, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Liverpool have scored the greatest comeback in Champions League history to reach the final.

By Agencies
May 8, 2019

Football

Roar prodigy to snub Fowler reign

A-League Rd 26 - Brisbane v Newcastle

Rising Brisbane Roar star Zach Duncan is poised to leave the A-League club despite the signing of new coach Robbie Fowler.

By Ray Gatt
May 8, 2019

Football

Socceroo’s praise for Popovic

Jason Davidson of the Glory during the Round 27 A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix at HBF Park in Perth, Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

This time last year Jason Davidson had a thousand thoughts swirling through his mind as he mulled over the next move.

By Ray Gatt
May 7, 2019 May 7, 2019

Football

Wasteful Sydney FC exit ACL

Ulsan Hyundai v Sydney FC - AFC Champions League Group H

Australia will be without a representative in the Asian Champions League knockout stage for the third straight year.

By RAY GATT
May 7, 2019

The Times

Barcelona’s eyes on billion-dollar goal

TOPSHOT - Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2019. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)

The Spanish club has high aims on and off the soccer pitch.

By graham keeley

Sport Editor

Wally Mason has been a journalist for over 35 years. He grew up playing cricket and rugby league, but these days his sporting interests are much wider – reflecting the broad spectrum of sports covered by The Australian.

Sport Editor

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