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Preview: Victory v Wanderers

What a classic match up to kick off Hyundai A-League season 2014/15 and a fantastic first game for SBS ONE’s coverage of Australia’s elite domestic competition.

Iain Strachan

PFA Disgrace: Mariners on the attack over McGlinchey saga

Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth has aimed a stinging rebuke in the direction of Professional Footballers Australia over the Michael McGlinchey transfer saga.

Iain Strachan

FFA Cup: Victory and Mariners progress

Melbourne Victory joined four other Hyundai A-League teams in the round of 16 after easing to a 2-0 win away to Bayswater City at the WA Athletics Stadium on Wednesday night while Central Coast Mariners denied an impressive South Coast Wolves 1-0.

Iain Strachan

FFA Cup wrap: Brisbane Roar coast into last 16

Brisbane Roar FC eased into the last 16 of the Westfield FFA Cup while NPL Queensland's Palm Beach Sharks overcame a resilient Hakoah Sydney City.

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Aussies abroad: Jedinak unlucky

Skipper Mile Jedinak played the full game as managerless Crystal Palace led early but went down to 10 men and conceded in injury time to lose 2-1 away to Arsenal on the opening day of the Premier League season.

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Amini: Klopp says I'm a man now

Mustafa Amini hopes to finally break into the Borussia Dortmund first team and harbours ambitions of playing for Australia in the near future after beginning to impress club coach Jurgen Klopp.

Iain Strachan

Rules change scuppered Lampard loan

Melbourne City were prevented from signing Frank Lampard after Football Federation Australia decided loan payments must now be included within the salary cap.

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Langerak backs Shinji to shine, urges Hummels to stay

Mitch Langerak has backed 'world class' Shinji Kagawa to shine regardless of whether or not he stays at Manchester United, and hopes Mats Hummels will stay at Borussia Dortmund.

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Robert Koren: Goodbye England, hello Melbourne City

Robert Koren says he rejected offers to stay in English football to embark on an A-League adventure with Melbourne City.

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Koren rejected English offers

Robert Koren said he rejected offers to stay in English football to embark on an A-League adventure with Melbourne City.

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Aussies Abroad: Josh Brillante scores Fiorentina winner

Josh Brillante’s stunning start to his Fiorentina career has continued, scoring the winner in their 1-0 friendly win over Univeristario while we look at all the other Australians in action over the weekend as well.

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Brisbane confirm Franjic departure

Brisbane Roar confirmed the departure of Ivan Franjic on Monday, with the Australia international defender expected to join Torpedo Moscow.

Iain Strachan

Broxham: I will learn from Carl Valeri

Rather than fearing for his place in the Melbourne Victory first XI, Leigh Broxham has hailed the arrival of Carl Valeri as crucial to the team's lofty A-League ambitions.

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Milligan: We can win Asian Cup

Mark Milligan says the Socceroos will set themselves a target of winning the Asian Cup on home soil next year following the progress made so far under Ange Postecoglou.

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Milligan: Australia targeting Asian Cup

Mark Milligan said the Socceroos will target winning the Asian Cup on home soil after the progress made under Ange Postecoglou.

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Brad Jones to fight for Liverpool spot

Brad Jones is determined not to fall further down the pecking order at Liverpool following the return of Pepe Reina from Napoli.

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Postecoglou retracts Newcastle criticism

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has retracted comments criticising Newcastle United's handling of Curtis Good's injury problems.

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Aussie defender cleared of match fixing

Australian defender Bailey Wright is among five Preston North End players cleared of spot-fixing charges.

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Lowe denies Olympic accusations

Kenny Lowe has rejected Sydney Olympic's version of events after Perth Glory pulled the plug on a friendly at Belmore Sports Ground on Tuesday.

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A-League All Stars squad finalised

The 2014 A-League All Stars squad has been finalised, with Mark Birighitti, Youssouf Hersi, Nick Montgomery and Manny Muscat joining the group of players in contention to face Juventus.

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Berisha, Valeri impress Muscat

Melbourne Victory's trio of heavyweight signings have impressed Kevin Muscat during their first run-out, as the club prepares to welcome back another key player next week.

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Don't expect Phoenix miracles, says Merrick

Ernie Merrick says his star-struck Wellington Phoenix players must temper their expectations of upsetting Premier League opposition.

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Jedinak raring to go

Mile Jedinak says he is ready to throw himself into pre-season training with Crystal Palace after enjoying his longest break in two years.

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City spending spree far from over

Melbourne City CEO Scott Munn says the club are still on the hunt for new signings as they near the end of their pre-season camp in the UK.

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Revived Jedinak raring to go

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says he's ready to throw himself into pre-season training with Crystal Palace after enjoying his longest break in two years.

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Newcastle Jets poach Adelaide United star

Phil Stubbins has pulled off his first major transfer coup since taking over as coach at the Newcastle Jets, luring Jeronimo Neumann from Adelaide United to the Hunter Stadium.

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Swindon Town reject Massimo Luongo offer

Massimo Luongo appears unlikely to trade League One for the Championship next season, with Swindon Town standing firm in the face of interest from Rotherham.

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Jason Davidson a no-show for Heracles

Heracles claim Jason Davidson has failed to report for a pre-season training camp, with the Socceroo fullback reportedly seeking to force a transfer to a UK club.

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Sam Gallagher fires up the Jets

The Newcastle Jets have added to their defensive stocks by bringing Sam Gallagher back to Australia for the 2014-15 A-League season.

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Swindon reject Luongo offer

Massimo Luongo appears unlikely to trade League One for the Championship next season, with Swindon Town declining an offer from Rotherham.

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Davidson a no-show for Heracles

Heracles claim Jason Davidson failed to report for a pre-season training camp, with the Australian reportedly seeking a transfer to a UK club.

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Fiorentina swoop for Brillante

Josh Brillante appears set to become the next promising Newcastle Jets player to leave the club, with a move to Italian side Fiorentina reportedly imminent.

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Mensur Kurtisi tipped to join Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar could be set to replace Besart Berisha with another Balkan forward, as reports Mensur Kurtisi will arrive at Suncorp Stadium gather pace.

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Experienced defender joins Victory

Melbourne Victory have signed Bundesliga-winning defender Matthieu Delpierre as the club continues to reinforce ahead of the 2014-15 A-League season.

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Lampard? Not yet, says Melbourne City

Melbourne City chief executive Scott Munn has refused to buy into speculation surrounding the potential signing of Frank Lampard.

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Nichols joins Glory on loan

Perth Glory have signed Mitch Nichols on a season-long loan from Cerezo Osaka ahead of the 2014-15 A-League campaign.

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Socceroos can expose Spain's weaknesses

Ante Milicic says the Socceroos will be looking to follow the lead of the Netherlands and Chile as they attempt to finish off Spain's nightmare World Cup.

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Cahill Cracker: Super Tim’s greatest goal?

Tim Cahill says he was compelled to take a chance after scoring the most spectacular goal of the World Cup so far and has no regrets about picking up a suspension that will rule him out Australia's clash with Spain.

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World Cup Preview: Australia v Netherlands

Australia face arguably the toughest task of any team at the World Cup in their next match, when they go up against a Netherlands side fresh from humiliating the reigning champions.

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Socceroos brace themselves: Netherlands the real deal

Australia's assistant coach Aurelio Vidmar says Louis van Gaal's Netherlands side are the finished article as the teams prepare to clash in Porto Alegre.

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Ivan Franjic linked with Hajduk Split

Injured Socceroo fullback Ivan Franjic has been linked with a move away from A-League champions Brisbane Roar just days after being ruled out of the World Cup.

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Australia v Netherlands: Six key match-ups

Iain Strachan looks through the probable starting line-ups to determine where the game between the Socceroos and the Oranje will be won and lost.

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A-League fan fury for FFA?

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has risked incurring the wrath of A-League fan groups by introducing new measures to control access to active supporter areas.

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Ange laments slow start Socceroos

Ange Postecoglou was proud of his beaten players and felt Australia could have taken something from their 3-1 loss to Chile on Friday.

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Wilkinson: Bring on Sanchez

Alex Wilkinson is looking forward to the challenge of facing Alexis Sanchez but says the Socceroos can't afford to focus too much on individuals when they go up against Chile.

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Victory host Wanderers in A-League opener

The 2014-15 A-League season will kick off with a clash between Melbourne Victory and beaten grand finalists Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday October 10.

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Socceroos v Chile: A bluffer's guide

Want to impress your mates with your football knowledge ahead of Australia's opening World Cup clash with Chile? Then we have the answer.

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Ex-Fulham midfielder headed for Melbourne City

Damien Duff is the latest player to join the Melbourne City revolution, with the former Blackburn and Chelsea man signing a one-year deal at the A-League club.

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Chile star Arturo Vidal in doubt for Socceroos clash

The Socceroos could be set to receive a major boost for their World Cup opener against Chile on Friday, with Arturo Vidal seemingly unlikely to feature in the match.

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Vidal set to miss Australia clash

Chile's Arturo Vidal looks set to miss his country's FIFA World Cup opener against Australia after suffering a set-back with his knee.

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Hot Halloran wants to get Chile

Socceroos winger Ben Halloran is still hoping to start Australia's FIFA World Cup opener against Chile despite only coming off the bench against Croatia.

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Jedinak fit for Chile showdown

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says he came through the friendly loss to Croatia unscathed and will be fully fit for Australia's first game of the World Cup against Chile.

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Marquee Wars: Villa v Del Piero

Is David Villa the biggest marquee signing in A-League history. We think a certain Alessandro Del Piero may have something to say about that!

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Kovac wary of 'aggressive' Socceroos

Croatia coach Niko Kovac is looking forward to playing 'serious opponents' in the form of Australia and says an 'aggressive' Socceroos side can cause shocks at the World Cup.

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Villa to give 'everything' in Melbourne

David Villa says he will be 'giving everything' for Melbourne City during his guest stint at the club and claims Spain are expecting a tough game when they play the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.

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Melbourne Victory add Carl Valeri to squad

Melbourne Victory have confirmed the signing of Carl Valeri as they continue to rebuild ahead of the 2014-15 A-League season.

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Luongo: A Socceroos star in the making

Massimo Luongo says he is surprised to find himself in the Socceroos' final 23-man World Cup squad, as Ange Postecoglou's backs his youngsters to perform in Brazil.

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Luke Wilkshire a surprise Socceroos cut by Ange Postecoglou

Injury has cost Josh Kennedy and Tom Rogic a place in the Socceroos' 23-man World Cup squad, with fourth-choice goalkeeper Mark Birighitti and defender Luke Wilkshire the other players axed.

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Josh Kennedy fitness doubts, nerves grow in Socceroos camp

Injury doubt Josh Kennedy is being monitored by the Socceroos staff ahead of the cut to a final World Cup squad of 23, with Ben Halloran admitting the nerves are mounting among the players.

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Schwarzer: Chelsea may struggle

Mark Schwarzer expects Chelsea to have a tough fight on their hands to win the Premier League title next season and says he was surprised by Jose Mourinho's furious reaction to finishing third.

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Ange Postecoglou: Socceroos will be right for Chile

Ange Postecoglou has dismissed fears over the fitness of his Socceroos squad, insisting he's aiming to have every Australian player available for the Group B showdown with Chile on June 13.

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Which Socceroos will be on the plane home from Brazil?

Goal Australia's resident guru Iain Strachan predicts which four unfortunate players will be omitted from Ange Postecoglou's final 23-man Socceroos World Cup squad this week ahead of the tournament kicking off on June 12.

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Curtis Good switches focus to EPL

Curtis Good won't let the disappointment of sitting out the World Cup stop him from progressing in his career, with the young defender determined to make people sit up and take notice when he returns to fitness.

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Davidson out to seal spot, Bresciano hurt

Jason Davidson says he will leave nothing to chance in his bid to start for Australia against Chile at the FIFA World Cup.

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Perth Glory stepping it up

The turmoil at Perth Glory in recent times has left the club open to criticism bordering on ridicule but they appear determined to make amends in 2014-15, with striker Andy Keogh the latest eye-catching capture of a busy off-season transfer window.

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Sampaoli wary of Australia

Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli says his team's first match of the World Cup against Australia will be their hardest.

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Socceroos aim to surprise in Brazil

Matt McKay and Dario Vidosic say Australia are capable of surprising their heavyweight opponents after arriving in Brazil for the World Cup.

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Australia aim to surprise in Brazil

Matt McKay and Dario Vidosic say Australia are capable of surprising their heavyweight opponents after arriving in Brazil for the World Cup.

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Bresciano confirms Melbourne Heart approach

Mark Bresciano has confirmed Melbourne Heart have made contact to sound the veteran out about becoming the A-League club's new domestic marquee player, but it remains to be seen if they can prise him away from Qatar.

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Franjic: Croatians expect to win the World Cup

The Socceroos have arrived in Brazil with a tough task in front of them but at least they don't have to deal with the unrealistic expectations weighing down other nations, something Ivan Franjic is well acquainted with.

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5 Things the Wanderers owners need to get right

Iain Strachan looks at the things the new owners of Western Sydney Wanderers need to do now that they have taken one of the league's most successful off the FFA's hands.

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Oar: 'I feel free under Ange'

Socceroos attacker Tommy Oar says he is thriving after being reunited with head coach Ange Postecoglou ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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Tommy Oar: 'I fee free under Ange'

The Socceroos failed to fully convince some commentators against South Africa on Monday night, but no such criticism could be directed at Tommy Oar, who says he is thriving after being reunited with Ange Postecoglou.

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Newcomer Halloran refuses to relax

The last few weeks have been a dream introduction to international football for Ben Halloran, but the forward won't allow himself to relax just yet, with the potential heartache of being excluded from Australia's final World Cup squad still a possibility.

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Tim Cahill dismisses suggestion Aussies are not excited about World Cup

Keep calm and carry on is the mantra from Tim Cahill, who is confident the Socceroos will be in a position to perform strongly at the end of their intensive World Cup preparations.

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What did we learn from Australia 1-1 South Africa?

Iain Strachan outlines the five key points we learnt from the Socceroos' 1-1 draw with South Africa on Monday night.

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Damaged Good's importance highlights Socceroos' defensive worries

There were no surprises as Ange Postecoglou cut his provisional 30-man squad to a travelling party of 27 on Tuesday.

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Socceroos squad trimmed to 27

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says he simply couldn't take the risk of carrying players under injury clouds to Brazil after ending the World Cup dreams of three players on Tuesday.

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Australia squad trimmed to 27

Curtis Good, Adam Sarota and Josh Brillante are the three unfortunate players cut from Australia's provisional FIFA World Cup squad.

Iain Strachan

Ange: Judge us after the World Cup

A bullish Ange Postecoglou says it will take time for the Socceroos to perfect his new tactics after they struggled to a 1-1 draw against South Africa on Monday.

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Socceroos can worry 'predictable' Spain

The man who orchestrated one of the biggest upsets of international football in 2013 has given Australia hope of causing at least one surprise at the World Cup, with South Africa coach Gordon Igesund accusing Spain of having become 'very predictable'.

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'Socceroos can be World Cup favourites'

Ange Postecoglou continues to try and turn conventional wisdom surrounding the Socceroos on its head, predicting Australia will become genuine World Cup contenders in the future.

Iain Strachan

Tim Cahill to lead Socceroos against South Africa

Tim Cahill will captain the Socceroos against South Africa in their farewell friendly on Monday and handing the armband to the veteran in the absence of Mile Jedinak is a fitting reward for his dedication.

Iain Strachan

Postecoglou plays his hand

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou offered an indication of his possible World Cup starting XI on Saturday at opening training session ahead of Monday's friendly against South Africa.

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Milicic: South Africa friendly won't decide squad

Ante Milic has a message for the fringe Socceroos fretting over their chances of making the World Cup squad: It's out of your hands.

Iain Strachan

'Tough' Socceroos to blend steel and silk

Mathew Leckie says the Socceroos will still pride themselves on their toughness as they seek to play a more cultured style of football under Ange Postecoglou.

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Emerton: Socceroos can become household name

Set to watch the World Cup 'from the other side of the fence' for the since time since 2002, Brett Emerton says his young Socceroos successors have a chance to make themselves household names with their performances in Brazil.

Iain Strachan

Schwarzer wants to stay at Chelsea

Mark Schwarzer says he wants to stay at Chelsea and believes he could well be competing with Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge next season.

Iain Strachan

Milligan talks down marquee status

Mark Milligan says his status as Melbourne Victory's new domestic marquee player is not the only factor influencing his contract negotiations with the club, and has not dismissed the possibility of a move overseas.

Iain Strachan

Force strong in Socceroos Jedi

He doesn't command a room with his presence when he enters it and you can't imagine him channelling Winston Churchill to inspire his troops at half-time.

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Bozanic hoping versatility counts

Oliver Bozanic has talked up his chances of making the Socceroos' World Cup squad and says he'll be happy to perform any role assigned to him by Ange Postecoglou.

Iain Strachan

Ange keeps Bresciano's Brazil dream alive

Having gone from a four-month ban to being named vice-captain of the Socceroos, Mark Bresciano is grateful to Ange Postecoglou for keeping his World Cup hopes alive.

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No Socceroos sulking for Cahill

Ange Postecoglou's evangelical zeal appears to have rubbed off on Tim Cahill, with the veteran Socceroo dismissing suggestions he's disappointed to miss out on the captaincy to Mile Jedinak by launching into an impassioned speech about the future of football in Australia.

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Jedinak Australia's World Cup captain

Mile Jedinak says being named Australia skipper for the FIFA World Cup is the biggest honour he has received.

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Mooy signs for Melbourne Heart

One of the worst kept secrets in the A-League is official, with Melbourne Heart confirming the signing of Aaron Mooy.

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Mark Milligan becomes Melbourne Victory domestic marquee

Melbourne Victory will step up their efforts to keep skipper Mark Milligan by upgrading the Socceroos midfielder to become the club's Australian marquee.

Iain Strachan

Aussies Abroad: Blow for Borussia's Dortmund's Mitch Langerak

Goal Australia and Sportal gives us a rundown of how all the Australians performed across the world.

Iain Strachan

McKain walks out on Adelaide United

Jonathan McKain appears set to leave Adelaide United, with the experienced defender seemingly unable to agree a new contract at the Coopers Stadium club.

Iain Strachan

Postecoglou: No excuses for Socceroos

Ange Postecoglou says there will be no excuses if the Socceroos do not grow as a team after their daunting FIFA World Cup campaign.

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Wright's play-off heartache saves Ange's conscience

There's no worse feeling in English football for players, coaches and supporters than losing in the play-offs.

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World Cup could scar young Socceroos

Sasa Ognenovski has called time on his international career after being overlooked by Ange Postecoglou and is worried next month's World Cup could have a traumatic effect on his young successors.

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Tim Cahill ready to play unexpected role for Socceroos

Tim Cahill says he is desperate to help Ange Postecoglou and the Socceroos in any way he can at the World Cup in Brazil.

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Ange: Bresciano's done enough for World Cup

Ange Postecoglou claims Mark Bresciano has played enough football to warrant his inclusion in Australia's World Cup squad but did admit Tom Rogic's form and fitness has not be good enough.

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Australia World Cup Squad 2014

Preston North End defender Bailey Wright is the most surprising inclusion in Ange Postecoglou's provisional 30-man Socceroos squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Iain Strachan

Youssouf Hersi heads to Perth Glory

Perth Glory have confirmed the signing of Youssouf Hersi from Western Sydney Wanderers ahead of the 2014-15 A-League season.

Iain Strachan

Ange looks at Bailey Wright

Bailey Wright is expected to be named in the provisional Socceroos squad on Wednesday ahead of the World Cup in Brazil next month.

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Phoenix release Carlos Hernandez

Wellington Phoenix have surprisingly released Carlos Hernandez on the day the playmaker was selected for Costa Rica's provisional World Cup squad.

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ACL Preview: Wanderers v Sanfrecce

Western Sydney Wanderers host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 2014 AFC Champions League round-of-16 second leg at Pirtek Stadium on Wednesday May 14 at 7.30pm AEST.

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Jedinak confident of World Cup fitness

Socceroo midfielder Mile Jedinak is facing up to three weeks on the sidelines but should recover from a groin problem in time to play at the World Cup.

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Aussies Abroad: Daniel McBreen scores brace, cleansheet for Mat Ryan

Goal Australia and Sportal gives us a rundown of how all the Australians performed across the world.

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Losing Mile Jedinak could be a blessing in disguise

ANALYSIS: Iain Strachan looks beyond the surface of Mile Jedinak's impressive numbers this season to question just how big a blow his loss would be to the Socceroos

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Arnold: Real Madrid chasing Mat Ryan

Having made headlines domestically with his appointment as Sydney FC coach, Graham Arnold could be set to attract the attention of the wider football world after claiming young Australian goalkeeper Mat Ryan is the subject of interest from Real Madrid.

Iain Strachan

Who will be in Australia's World Cup squad

Spain, the Netherlands and Chile are surely all casting nervous glances in our direction as Ange Postecoglou prepares to name his 30-man squad for Australia's pre-World Cup training camp in Gosford.

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Ognenovski hits out at Ange treatment

Sasa Ognenovski has appeared to hit out at Ange Postecoglou's treatment of Australia's experienced players and says he remains in the dark over his chances of featuring at the World Cup.

Iain Strachan

Five things Arnold has to get right

With Graham Arnold confirmed as the new Sydney FC coach on a three-year deal, Iain Strachan examines the challenges facing the former Central Coast boss upon accepting the poisoned chalice.

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More pain for Wanderers

The Western Sydney Wanderers have it all to do if they are to progress from their AFC Champions League round-of-16 tie with Sanfrecce Hiroshima after losing the first leg in Japan 3-1 on Wednesday.

Iain Strachan

Wanderers focussed on ACL clash

Tony Popovic says morale is recovering in the Western Sydney camp as they prepare to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday night.

Iain Strachan

Adama Traore leaves Victory, heading to Europe

Melbourne Victory have suffered an early blow in their attempts to build a squad capable of challenging for the 2014-15 A-League title, with Adama Traore declining to sign a new contract.

Iain Strachan

ACL Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Western Sydney Wanderers

Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Western Sydney Wanderers in the 2014 AFC Champions League round-of-16 first leg at EDION Stadium on Wednesday May 7 at 8pm AEST.

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Stubbins the man for Jets

The Newcastle Jets have appointed ex-Adelaide United assistant Phil Stubbins as head coach on a two-year deal.

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Roar a victory for attractive football

Over in the football backwater that is Europe, teams are still getting success by playing 'negatively'. See Chelsea's bus parking par excellence at Anfield, Real Madrid's counterattacking assassination of Bayern Munich and the march to the UEFA Champions League final of an Atletico Madrid side playing one defensive striker in Diego Costa.

Iain Strachan

Aussies Abroad: Clean sheet for Schwarzer, Neill relegated

Goal Australia and Sportal gives us a rundown of how all the Australians performed across the world.

Iain Strachan

Spiranovic: Topor-Stanley loss hurt

Matthew Spiranovic has admitted Western Sydney failed to adjust to the loss of Nikolai Topor-Stanley in their A-League Grand Final loss to Brisbane Roar on Sunday.

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Broich: Roar the comeback kings

Surely as qualified as anyone to pass judgement, Thomas Broich says Brisbane Roar are hard-wired to stage comebacks late in crucial games.

Iain Strachan

Will Berisha taste glory again?

It was a tearful Besart Berisha who said farewell to the Suncorp Stadium crowd after helping Brisbane Roar to their third and his second A-League title on Sunday.

Iain Strachan

Fatal error costs Wanderers Grand Final

For a coach who prides himself on leaving nothing to chance, Tony Popovic made a fatal error by failing to name Michael Beauchamp on the bench for Sunday's A-League grand final.

Iain Strachan

Has Leijer proved his critics wrong?

Adrian Leijer has agreed to a new two-year deal with Melbourne Victory, which is both an endorsement of his improved form and a sign of the club's vulnerability.

Iain Strachan

A-League 2013-14 season report card: Central Coast Mariners

Last season's champions couldn't keep hold of their crown, but they deserve immense credit for staying in the race after losing so many important players

Iain Strachan

How the A-League Grand Final will be won & lost

Goal Australia examines the key individual battles to determine where Sunday's A-League grand final will be won and lost

Iain Strachan

Snatching Jeggo a coup for Adelaide and blow to Victory

Rewind to the start of the 2013-14 season, and little importance was being paid to the future of modest young Melbourne Victory midfielder James Jeggo, whose contract was due to expire at the end of the campaign.

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A-League 2013-14 season report card: Melbourne Victory

Iain Strachan runs the rule over Melbourne Victory's season. Kevin Muscat has done well since inheriting the hot-seat, but they again fell short when it mattered most

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Holman retires from Socceroos

Brett Holman has become the latest casualty of Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos clear-out, the attacking midfielder retiring from international football to pre-empt his likely omission from Australia's World Cup squad.

Iain Strachan

Phoenix Premier League coup an example

They might sometimes be considered the poor relation to the rest of the A-League, but Wellington Phoenix have got the jump on Australian clubs this time by securing matches against West Ham and Newcastle United.

Iain Strachan

Delovski: I got Victory penalty call wrong

Referee Strebe Delovski has admitted he got it wrong by failing to award Melbourne Victory a penalty in their 1-0 A-League semi-final defeat to Brisbane Roar.

Iain Strachan

Schwarzer signing boosts Chelsea's title bid

Chelsea have spent a combined 69 million pounds on Andre Schurrle, Willian and Nemanja Matic since Jose Mourinho rejoined the club, as well as bringing in Samuel Eto'o and Mohamed Salah on what are sure to be handsome wages.

Iain Strachan

Aussies Abroad: Schwarzer and Jedinak sway EPL title race

The two Australians in Premier League action were involved in matches that could prove decisive in determing the outcome of the title race.

Iain Strachan

Besart Berisha: Eliminating Victory a strange feeling

Brisbane Roar's stellar 2013-14 season won't be a success unless they win next weekend's grand final, according to departing star Besart Berisha.

Iain Strachan

Hutchinson lauds brave Mariners

John Hutchinson says no other team could have survived the turmoil experienced by Central Coast this season and gone on to reach the finals.

Iain Strachan

Atonement for Wanderers

Youssouf Hersi and Iacopo La Rocca plan on making up for collective and individual disappointment at the conclusion of last season after firing Western Sydney into the 2013-14 A-League Grand Final.

Iain Strachan

Muscat: Pressure is on Roar

Kevin Muscat says the pressure is on Brisbane Roar in Sunday's A-League semi-final, and believes Melbourne Victory's tough schedule may give his battle-hardened team the edge.

Iain Strachan

Victory won't be going easy on Berisha

Mark Milligan says Melbourne Victory will welcome departing Brisbane Roar star Besart Berisha with open arms next season, but when he arrives the striker could still be nursing a few bruises from Sunday's A-League semi-final.

Iain Strachan

A-League 2013-14 report card: Sydney FC

Another up-and-down campaign which has done little to win back lapsed supporters, attract new fans or appease the diehards.

Iain Strachan

Mariners bow out of AFC Champions League

The Central Coast Mariners were beaten 1-0 by Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday to exit the AFC Champions League in the group stage.

Iain Strachan

Frank Farina sacked by Sydney FC

Frank Farina has paid the price for Sydney FC's fifth-place finish in the A-League and early finals exit, with the club opting to terminate his contract.

Iain Strachan

A-League 2013-14 report card: Adelaide United

The Reds appear to have made significant progress under their new Catalan coach, and could be a genuine threat next term if they play their cards right

Iain Strachan

Victory bow out of ACL after Jeonbuk draw

Melbourne Victory have bowed out of the 2014 AFC Champions League on goal difference following a 0-0 draw away to Jeonbuk Motors on Tuesday.

Iain Strachan

History repeats as Lowe lands long-term gig with Glory

There is a strong sense of history repeating itself about Perth Glory's decision to hand Kenny Lowe the head coach's job on a long-term basis.

Iain Strachan

Preview: Jeonbuk Motors v Melbourne Victory

Jeonbuk Motors host Melbourne Victory on matchday six of the 2014 AFC Champions League at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday April 22 at 9.00pm AEST.

Iain Strachan

Australians Abroad: Emotional winner for Jedinak, Langerak extends streak

The Crystal Palace midfielder struck from the spot to claim all three points a day after Dylan Tombides passed away, while the Socceroo goalkeeper started for Borussia Dortmund

Iain Strachan

Uncertain futures for Alessandro Del Piero, Frank Farina

Frank Farina says a decision is yet to made on whether or not Alessandro Del Piero will remain at Sydney FC next season, with the coach's own future also the subject of conjecture.

Iain Strachan

Victory's less remarkable heroes

By definition, sudden-death football has a habit of turning players into heroes. More often than not, it's the obvious candidates who are canonised.

Iain Strachan

A-League 2013-14 report card: Newcastle Jets

Despite a late season flourish that had them knocking on the finals door it was ultimately a disappointing campaign for the side from the Hunter Valley.

Iain Strachan

Ryall: Alessandro Del Piero is our key

It's not often you hear a player admit they're just an appendage to a one-man team, but then it's also not often you play alongside a FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League winner, and chances to do so are running out.

Iain Strachan

Gombau inks new deal at Adelaide

Having struggled to achieve managerial stability - and on-field success - since the departure of Aurelio Vidmar in 2010, by now Adelaide United seem to recognise a good thing when they see one, securing the services of head coach Josep Gombau until 2017.

Iain Strachan

A-League 2013-14 report card: Wellington Phoenix

Perhaps fortunate not to finish last after an injury-hit second half of the season, Iain Strachan casts its judgement on Ernie Merrick's first campaign at the helm of the NZ side.

Iain Strachan

Victory focus for Troisi

With the World Cup on the horizon and his club future up in the air, James Troisi could be forgiven for occasionally letting his thoughts drift elsewhere, but the Melbourne Victory forward is a picture of focus ahead of Friday's A-League elimination final against Sydney FC.

Iain Strachan

Lippi: We must win our final game

Marcello Lippi says Guangzhou Evergrande don't deserve to advance in the AFC Champions League if they can't beat Yokohama F Marinos at home on the final matchday.

Iain Strachan

Victory shift focus to Sky Blues

Kevin Muscat wouldn't allow himself to dwell on the achievement on beating one World Cup winner on Tuesday night, as he prepares to take on a team containing another three days later.

Iain Strachan

Victory stun Guangzhou in ACL

An inspired performance from Nathan Coe helped Melbourne Victory to a memorable 2-0 win over Guangzhou Evergrande in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday night.

Iain Strachan

A-League 2013-14 report card: Melbourne Heart

Iain Strachan offers up his verdict on each team's efforts as 2013-14 draws to a close, with the wooden spoon 'winners' in red and white the first side under the spotlight

Iain Strachan

Reflective Lippi plots Victory's downfall

Reflecting on memories of a titanic struggle with the Socceroos at the 2006 World Cup was Marcello Lippi's only concession to sentiment as the Guangzhou Evergrande coach prepares to put Melbourne Victory to the sword on Tuesday night.

Iain Strachan

Kevin Muscat stands by Tom Rogic deal

Kevin Muscat has stood by his decision to recruit Tom Rogic as Melbourne Victory prepare to face Guangzhou Evergrande without the Socceroo due to a nagging groin injury.

Iain Strachan

ACL Preview: Melbourne Victory v Guangzhou

Melbourne Victory host Guangzhou Evergrande on matchday five of the 2014 AFC Champions League at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday April 15 at 7.30pm AEST.

Iain Strachan

Aussies Abroad: Disappointment for Ryan

Goal Australia and Sportal gives us a rundown of how all the Australians performed across the world.

Iain Strachan

Van 't Schip bemoans referee decisions

Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip says Western Sydney received plenty of help from the match officials in their 3-2 comeback win on Saturday night.

Iain Strachan

Wanderers gunning for grand final victory

Tony Popovic says Western Sydney Wanderers will settle for nothing less than a grand final victory after sealing second place in the A-League with a late rally against Melbourne Heart on Saturday.

Iain Strachan

Wanderers spoil Harry Kewell farewell

Western Sydney Wanderers came from behind to beat Melbourne Heart 3-2 at AAMI Park on Saturday, denying Harry Kewell a winning send-off and effectively securing second place on the table.

Iain Strachan

Victory put Phoenix to the sword

Melbourne Victory gave themselves a chance of finishing second in the A-League by thumping Wellington Phoenix 4-1 away from home on Saturday.

Iain Strachan

Say goodbye to Melbourne Heart as we know it

Saturday's match against Western Sydney Wanderers is more than just Harry Kewell's farewell and one of the final games of the 2013-14 regular season - it could also be a last glimpse of Melbourne Heart as we know it.

Iain Strachan

Melbourne Victory focused on final Phoenix hurdle

Kevin Muscat says there is no danger of complacency in the Melbourne Victory ranks as they prepare to face a Wellington Phoenix team with little to play for in the final round of the regular season.

Iain Strachan

Kewell will leave Heart legacy

A candid John van 't Schip says Harry Kewell's second spell in the A-League has not been a success on the field, but he believes the veteran will leave an important legacy within the Melbourne Heart dressing room.

Iain Strachan

Santalab cleared of Abbas abuse

Brendon Santalab will not face sanction after a Football Federation Australia disciplinary committee determined there was no proof the Western Sydney forward verbally abused Sydney FC's Ali Abbas.

Iain Strachan

Graham Arnold's doomed Japanese dream

Graham Arnold's brief tenure at Vegalta Sendai may have been doomed from the start after the Australian struggled to achieve consensus at the J-League outfit.

Iain Strachan

Graham Arnold to return to A-League: Not likely!

At least two A-League clubs, the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory, should be getting in touch with Graham Arnold after his departure from J-League side Vegalta Sendai.

Iain Strachan

Second spot up for grabs, Sydney set for sixth

As the final round of the 2013-14 regular season approaches, four teams are separated by just a point and can all claim second, while the Jets are likely to miss out on sixth spot to Sydney.

Iain Strachan

Gombau to coach All Stars

Josep Gombau will on Tuesday be announced as the coach of the A-League All Stars team to face Juventus in August and the appointment is a victory for entertainment - on and off the field.

Iain Strachan

Terry McFlynn calls it a day

Sydney FC face an off-season of key recruitment decisions following the news that veteran midfielder Terry McFlynn will retire at the end of the campaign.

Iain Strachan

When are the Socceroos playing at the World Cup in Brazil?

There's just under two months left before Australia's campaign at the biggest football show in the world - the 2014 FIFA World Cup - begins in South America.

Iain Strachan

End-to-End: Friday A-League news

We're bringing you all the news you may have missed from the A-League, the Socceroos and around the football world courtesy of Goal Australia.

Iain Strachan

Who will the coach the A-League All-Stars against Juventus?

Football fans, stop what you're doing. Right now. You only have four days to vote for who will be the next A-League All-Stars coach!

Iain Strachan

Melbourne Victory fall short in AFC Champions League

Melbourne Victory have it all to do if they are to progress in the AFC Champions League after giving up an early lead to lose 3-2 away to Yokohama F Marinos on Wednesday.

Iain Strachan

No Tim Cahill? No disaster for Socceroos

Australia held its collective breath early this week when Tim Cahill limped off for New York Red Bulls with a hamstring injury.

Iain Strachan

Wanderers blow lead in Japan

Western Sydney Wanderers' hopes of progressing in the AFC Champions League took a hit on Tuesday, as they surrendered an early lead to lose 2-1 away to Kawaski Frontale.

Iain Strachan

ACL Preview: Mariners v Beijing Guoan

Central Coast Mariners host Beijing Guoan on Matchday Four of the 2014 AFC Champions League at Bluetongue Stadium on Tuesday April 1 at 7.30pm AEDT.

Iain Strachan

Muscat: Rogic may miss ACL trip

Kevin Muscat says Tom Rogic may not travel with Melbourne Victory to Japan this week if his condition does not improve, with plenty of other tired bodies expected after an intense 1-1 draw at home to Sydney FC.

Iain Strachan

Farina unhappy with refereeing in Big Blue

Frank Farina believes referee Jarred Gillett should have awarded two penalties and sent off Pablo Contreras in Sydney FC's 1-1 draw away to Melbourne Victory on Saturday night.

Iain Strachan

Victory promise Sydney FC revenge

Kevin Muscat says Melbourne Victory owe their supporters a performance against Sydney FC after suffering a painful defeat to the Sky Blues on Australia Day.

Iain Strachan

End-to-End: Friday A-League news

We're bringing you all the news you may have missed from the A-League, the Socceroos and around the football world courtesy of Goal Australia.

Iain Strachan

Muscat: Finkler isn't leaving

Kevin Muscat has slammed a report claiming Guilherme Finkler is on the verge of leaving Melbourne Victory due to an impasse in negotiations over a contract extension.

Iain Strachan

Get set for Melbourne Heart v Manchester City friendly fizzer

COMMENT: Edin Dzeko is just one of several Manchester City frontliners that probably won't be making any trips to Melbourne's Etihad Stadium for a friendly clash with Melbourne Heart.

Iain Strachan

A-League Preview: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory host Sydney FC in Round 25 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Saturday March 29 at 7.45pm AEDT.

Iain Strachan

A-League Preview: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Heart

Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Heart in Round 25 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Suncorp Stadium on Friday March 28 at 8pm AEDT.

Iain Strachan

Desperate Lucas Neill still gunning for World Cup

COMMENT: You have the hand it to Lucas Neill, who is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to reach the World Cup.

Iain Strachan

Ange Postecoglou calls on support for Asian Cup

Ange Postecoglou wants Australian fans to get behind the Socceroos and drive them on to the final of the 2015 Asian Cup on home soil in January.

Iain Strachan

Asian Cup Draw Analysis

Iain Strachan analyses Australia's opponents for the 2015 Asian Cup.

Iain Strachan

Australia draw South Korea at 2015 Asian Cup

Australia have been handed a tough draw for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on home soil, with regional heavyweights South Korea, as well as Oman and Kuwait, to face the Socceroos in Group A.

Iain Strachan

What if? Harry Kewell reflects on injury-hit career

Harry Kewell has admitted he questions whether or not he fulfilled his true potential after calling time on a career blighted by injury.

Iain Strachan

Timeline: Harry Kewell's career

From his debut for Leeds in March 1996 to his retirement, we have all the highlights of his stellar career.

Iain Strachan

Mariners happy to fly under the radar

Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss hopes his team are being overlooked leading into the A-League finals series after registering a determined 2-1 win over Melbourne Heart on Sunday.

Iain Strachan

Heart to explore marquee options

John van 't Schip says Melbourne Heart have been in preliminary discussions with Manchester City over potential big-name players to succeed David Williams as the club's Australian marquee player.

Iain Strachan

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