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Simon: City were patient with me

Brattan on Bruno: We've moved on

The boom on the A-League’s doorstep

'Nabbout wanted to come back, we said no'

Hegerberg: 'It didn’t ruin it'
Where are they now?

Smith ruptures ACL

Europe calling for Brandon

Australia to host Cup of Nations

Football's ugly underbelly: 'We’ll break your legs'

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City fans group quit over club, cops and FFA

City fans group quit over club, cops and FFA

Melbourne City’s active group ‘the Melburnians’ are set to disband after Saturday’s derby due to the lack of numbers and participation at AAMI Park’s south end.

Jets to take on China

Jets to take on China

The Newcastle Jets are set to spend their week off from the W-League at the Gold Coast as they face China in two friendlies.

A-League pic special: It's been...emotional

A-League pic special: It's been...emotional

Recap the action from Round 8 and relive the atmosphere from the Sydney derby

Wagner: We're not hiding anything from FFA

Wagner: We're not hiding anything from FFA

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner has no problem with the FFA getting a second opinion on Aaron Mooy's injury, but says the midfielder is "no chance" of making the Asian Cup.

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

As the final group stage match day in European competition came to an end, our Aussies in the Europa League rejoiced while those in the Champions League head back to the drawing board. Elsewhere our Aussies in India stole the show while there are some more worries for Robbie Kruse in Germany.

FTBL.Life

Watch! Musica Copa 2018

The 5-a-side charity tournament featured stars of Australian football and music

Further anti-Semitic chants from Chelsea fans reported

Another incident in a series of reported racism from Chelsea supporters

Blackout: Liverpool and New Balance drop all-black kit

Blackout: Liverpool and New Balance drop all-black kit

It’s the club’s second all-black kit in two years

Puma unveil all-gold tribute to Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg

Puma unveil all-gold tribute to Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg

Golden boots for football's golden girl

Must read: Your First Football Shirt

Must read: Your First Football Shirt

A compilation of global stories from footballers and fans about their first football shirts

News

Melbourne City vs Adelaide United player ratings

Ex Socceroo and Aussie football legend Robbie Cornthwaite gives his verdict on how the players fared in Melbourne City's 2-0 win over Adelaide United.

Jakobsen: 'We're not happy'

Former Melbourne City stalwart Michael Jakobsen wasn't amused after his ex-club nullified Adelaide United in the City of Churches, waltzing out 2-0 winners.

Newcastle Jets 0 Perth Glory 2: Player Ratings

Newcastle Jets 0 Perth Glory 2: Player Ratings

Perth Glory have returned to the summit of the A-League, nullifying a blunt Newcastle Jets side in front of a weather-effected crowd at the McDonald Jones Stadium.

Kilkenny: 'Pretty football isn't the only way'

Kilkenny: 'Pretty football isn't the only way'

It was far from vintage, but it doesn't need to be for Perth Glory.

Wet and windy match ends Victory's streak

Wet and windy match ends Victory's streak

Two own goals saw Melbourne Victory go down 4-3 to Brisbane Roar in wet conditions on Sunday afternoon.

Analysis

Corica, Rudan and the battle for NPL coaches

What do Australia's best NPL coaches have to do to be taken seriously by the A-League? Surely it's not punditry...

Arnie's Army for the UAE

Looking towards the Asian Cup, there is little further opportunity to impress, except at club level. Who will make the final cut?

Change - but is it the change we wanted?

Change - but is it the change we wanted?

The upper levels of Australian football at yesterday’s FFA AGM could not be further away from the gritty beer-soaked stands and chip-strewn terraces they try to fill.

Only Football Can Do This...

Only Football Can Do This...

Wow! What a game! Only football with its tiny margins governing failure or success can generate that kind of white knuckle ride.

Arzani set for dream Hoops debut?

Arzani set for dream Hoops debut?

The word is that Daniel Arzani was hooked from the Reserves match this week and sent to train with the Celtic first team. He won’t be part of their Europa League game tomorrow, but he might feature against Hearts in the League Cup on Monday.

Galleries

A-League pic special: It's been...emotional

Recap the action from Round 8 and relive the atmosphere from the Sydney derby

Sydney Derby pic special: When goalkeepers go rogue

Sydney Derby pic special: When goalkeepers go rogue

The Sydney Derby is never dull and the storm-delayed 20th edition at ANZ Stadium proved no exception. Western Sydney Wanderers were on top early until goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic had a brain snap and handled the ball outside the area. The game ended 3-1 in favour of Sydney FC, continuing their dominance of the crosstown rivalry.

Pic Special: W-League Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar

Pic Special: W-League Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar

Sydney walk away with a 5-1 win after a sublime hat-trick by Caitlin Foord (Stephanie Meek from @stephaniemeekphotography was on hand to capture the game)

W-League pic special: Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar

W-League pic special: Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar

Cameron Lilley (@behindtheimagestudios) captured all the action in Sutherland Shire as Sydney FC defeated Brisbane Roar 5-1.

Videos

Watch! Eli's amazing Superclasico doco

Our mates over at Copa 90 have produced this incredible doco on the now notorious Copa Libertadores Superclasico final - and Aussie film-maker Eli Mengem has created something special. Savour this slice of football history...

Watch! The genius of Aaron Mooy in action

The tactical genius and vision of Socceroo Aaron Mooy has been celebrated in a new clip by UK coaching analysts Football DNA - sit back and enjoy the pasty Pirlo's amazing talent.

Socceroo Awer Mabil wins global award

Socceroo Awer Mabil wins global award

Socceroo Awer Mabil has been awarded the 2018 FIFPro Merit Award in global recognition for his work supporting refugees in Kenya.

WATCH: We are the West

WATCH: We are the West

Western Sydney Wanderers today launched their season campaign to mark the lead up to their first home game in Sydney for the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season.

Degenek's living his Red Star dream

Degenek's living his Red Star dream

Socceroo Milos Degenek's Red Star Belgrade smashed Liverpool 2-0 at home this morning – and he cheekily says: "The atmosphere at Anfield is... nice. But [Belgrade] is a real football atmosphere."