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Aloisi: VAR isn't getting it right

"Is the ref in charge?" Merrick slams VAR

Mulvey downplays Bolt contract offer rumours

Glory v Wanderers Player Ratings

Roar v Mariners Player Ratings
Phoenix vs Jets Player Ratings

Bumper Sunday A-League gallery

FTBL's bumper derby gallery

Rogic & Boyle score as Maclaren returns

Joyce: McGree is one of our best

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Muscat: It wasn't even a foul

Muscat: It wasn't even a foul

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat refuses to enter into the video assistant referee debate but claimed City's penalty award wasn't even a foul in Saturday night's derby.

Melbourne Victory v City Player Ratings

Melbourne Victory v City Player Ratings

On the first Saturday night of the new A-League season, the first Melbourne Derby of the season saw Melbourne City take the bragging rights over reigning champions Melbourne Victory, coming from behind to win 2-1.

Keisuke Honda scores on Victory debut

Keisuke Honda scores on Victory debut

Melbourne Victory's new marquee signing Keisuke Honda has marked his debut for the club with the opening goal in Saturday night's derby against rivals City.

Melbourne derby pic bonanza

Melbourne derby pic bonanza

Keisuke Honda took centre stage as the Melbourne Derby took place at Marvel Stadium between Victory and City. Pics by Getty Images.

Rudan declares Phoenix are 'ready'

Rudan declares Phoenix are 'ready'

New Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan says the time for talk is over and has declared his side ready for the new A-League season.

FTBL.Life

Sydney's new stadium a real crowd pleaser

It's now East Sydney vs Western Sydney for the best stadium, looks like the race is on.

PUMA reveals new 'Stun Pack'

PUMA launches the new stun pack, bringing chrome-like finishes back into the game.

New Balance's Limited Edition Furon

New Balance's Limited Edition Furon

Meet the new look, limited edition Furon 4.0 from the Horizon Pack.

Newcastle Jets release epic, spine-tingling ad

Newcastle Jets release epic, spine-tingling ad

Newcastle Jets' brilliant new ad released on Thursday has fans excited.

The irresistible Mizuno Rebula 2 "Black/Gold"

The irresistible Mizuno Rebula 2 "Black/Gold"

Mizuno's latest drop, the Rebula 2, is classy in every way.

News

The baby Jets set to take off

The Hunter region has long punched above its weight in producing top footballers.

Topor-Stanley: We've moved on from the grand final

Newcastle defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley insists the Jets have moved on from last season's grand final and the club can do one better this campaign.

Ramy revives Young Socceroos in AFC opener

Ramy revives Young Socceroos in AFC opener

A special late goal from super-sub Ramy Najjarine has rescued a point for the Young Socceroos against the Korea Republic in the AFC Under-19 Championships.

Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Player Ratings

Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Player Ratings

Brilliant goals were sprinkled between a cagey opening night affair as Adelaide and Sydney shared the points.

Corica: We deserved the win

Corica: We deserved the win

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica believes his side should've taken all three points in Friday night's 1-1 draw away to Adelaide United.

Analysis

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Okay, Kuwait seemed about as interested in the game as their crowd, but you can only play what’s in front of you. Playing in stifling heat on an over-grassed pitch, the Arnie Era got off to a very solid start.

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

We all want another Western Sydney Wanderers, but how can A-League expansion clubs get it right? The answer may be hidden within one of Europe’s most unusual teams.

How to fix penalty decisions?

How to fix penalty decisions?

I have a crazy suggestion for a new rule that might improve the game.

The Extra Mile - McKinna on Jedinak

The Extra Mile - McKinna on Jedinak

Lawrie McKinna was the coach who gave Mile Jedinak his first big chance in professional football. The following is an extract from Lawrie's biography (published in 2016) in which he discusses Mile's development and impact on the Mariners before going overseas...

Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

FFA’s war with FIFA. FFA’s war with its own stakeholders. The prospect of a normalisation committee and being turfed out of the Asian Cup. The Socceroos starting life under a coach who divides the fans. Expansion about to delight two and disaffect the rest. And pop music at goal kicks and corners? Some would suggest that Australian football’s traditional death wish is simply ratcheting up a notch, but I reckon this could be the best season ever.

Galleries

Bumper Sunday A-League gallery

Wellington Phoenix hosted Newcastle Jets, Brisbane Roar faced Central Coast and Perth Glory welcomed Western Sydney on a huge Sunday in Round One of the 2018/19 A-League season. Pics by Getty Images.

FTBL's bumper Melbourne derby gallery

FTBL's bumper Melbourne derby gallery

FTBL's Sam Anfield was pitch-side at Marvel Stadium capturing all the action as Victory and City faced off in front of 40,000 fans. Pics by Sam Anfield.

Melbourne derby pic bonanza

Melbourne derby pic bonanza

Keisuke Honda took centre stage as the Melbourne Derby took place at Marvel Stadium between Victory and City. Pics by Getty Images.

Melbourne Derby coaches special

Melbourne Derby coaches special

Kevin Muscat and Warren Joyce spoke to the Melbourne media on the Yarra River ahead of Saturday's Melbourne derby. They also had a nice stroll together! Pics by Getty Images.

Videos

Watch: Usain Bolt prepares for maiden start

Central Coast Mariners coach Mike Mulvey says he's "quietly pleased" with the progress of star recruit Usain Bolt and now football fans will have a chance to judge for themselves.

WATCH! New season TV ad

Football Federation Australia today launched its new season ad for the A-League and W-League with the “Where Heroes Are Made” campaign

WATCH! Now it's Usain Bolt, football analyst...

WATCH! Now it's Usain Bolt, football analyst...

One minute, you're a world record holding 100m sprint superstar. The next you're trialling for the worst A-League club in Australia. And then suddenly you're on TV as a football analyst, assessing Manchester United's progress in Europe. Of course.

WATCH! The A-League bloopers 2017/18

WATCH! The A-League bloopers 2017/18

It's the new season tradition we can all get behind - JayFC's annual A-League blooper tape. Sit back and enjoy the worst of last season...

Watch! Massimo Luongo scores his first of the season

Watch! Massimo Luongo scores his first of the season

After being kept on the bench at the World Cup despite shining for the Socceroos in the pre-tournament warm ups, Massimo Luongo has bounced back for his club QPR and opened his account for the season with this looping header in their 2-0 win over Millwall this morning.