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Shootout Drama In Beckham Showpiece

Shootout Drama In Beckham Showpiece

HARRY Kewell might have been a Melbourne Victory no show but fans still saw an action packed game with four goals and a penalty shoot-out - and almost a David Beckham classic from his own half. 6 Dec 2011
Sydney v Perth Glory Game Called Off

Sydney v Perth Glory Game Called Off

TOMORROW night's Sydney v Perth Glory game at Campbelltown has been called off after Glory were unable to fly east because of severe weather in Perth. 6 Dec 2011
Aussies Find Out Their Asian Opponents

Aussies Find Out Their Asian Opponents

AUSTRALIA'S three Asian Champions League representatives tonight discovered their upcoming rivals when the competition kicks off next year. 6 Dec 2011
Maradona Heading To Australia

Maradona Heading To Australia

HE BECAME a footballing superstar and a ‘God’ to millions because of the magic he could perform with his head and feet but these days Diego Maradona is as much a global icon because of the words that come out of his mouth. 4 Dec 2011
Lawrie McKinna Returns To China

Lawrie McKinna Returns To China

FORMER Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna is returning to China after signing a one-year deal to manage Chongqing Lifan FC in China’s League One. 2 Dec 2011
PFA: Scrap Any Salary Cap Freeze Talk

PFA: Scrap Any Salary Cap Freeze Talk

THE AUSTRALIAN players' union has blasted talked of freezing or cutting the salary cap and says the Government's Smith Review has got its sums wrong on local footballers' pay. 1 Dec 2011
Mariners Leave Money Worries Behind

Mariners Leave Money Worries Behind

GRAHAM Arnold insisted his squad were leaving the club's money worries in the boardroom as they flew out of Sydney for tomorrow night's clash with Adelaide United. 1 Dec 2011
FFA: We Never Said We Were Perfect

FFA: We Never Said We Were Perfect

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy today accepted the Government's new Smith Review into football - and admitted: We never said we were perfect. 1 Dec 2011
Smith Review's Five Key Ways To Fix Football

Smith Review's Five Key Ways To Fix Football

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED new Government report into football in Australia has been published and recommended five key ways to improve the game in this country. 1 Dec 2011
Celeski: The Victory Comeback Starts Now

Celeski: The Victory Comeback Starts Now

SUNDAY'S resilient 3-2 win over Gold Coast United was just the tonic Melbourne Victory needed to restore their fearless mentality, midfielder Billy Celeski says. 30 Nov 2011
Central Coast Mariners Cash Runs Out

Central Coast Mariners Cash Runs Out

CASH-STRAPPED Central Coast Mariners have today confirmed that talks are underway with potential new investors in the A-League club for an injection of lifesaving funds. 29 Nov 2011
Michael Baird's Joy At Malaysia Move

Michael Baird's Joy At Malaysia Move

FORMER Central Coast Mariner Michael Baird has revealed his delight at a fresh start with his new club in Malaysia after he was released from his A-League deal to move overseas. 29 Nov 2011
Chris Coyne Ruled Out For 3 Months

Chris Coyne Ruled Out For 3 Months

STRUGGLING Perth Glory have been delat a hammerblow with backline hardman Chris Coyne ruled out for at least three months with a torn achilles tendon. 29 Nov 2011
Another Scoreless Draw For Olyroos

Another Scoreless Draw For Olyroos

AUSTRALIA'S hopes of qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics have taken a hit after a goalless draw against Uzbekistan at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday. 27 Nov 2011
Cassio Out Indefinitely For Reds

Cassio Out Indefinitely For Reds

ADELAIDE United defender Cassio will be sidelined for at least two months after injuring a tendon in his left foot in last weekend's 1-1 away draw with Wellington Phoenix. 25 Nov 2011
Durakovic: I'm The Boss At Melbourne Victory

Durakovic: I'm The Boss At Melbourne Victory

UNDER-FIRE Melbourne Victory coach Mehmet Durakovic came out fighting this morning and insisted he was still in control, with the full support of the players, staff and board. 25 Nov 2011
Grand Final Spirit To Spur Roar Into Record Books

Grand Final Spirit To Spur Roar Into Record Books

BRISBANE Roar will try to channel the spirit of last season’s epic Grand Final into this Saturday’s record-breaking clash against Perth Glory, according to midfielder Erik Paartalu. 24 Nov 2011
Slory Quits Reds To Retire At Just 29

Slory Quits Reds To Retire At Just 29

THE ROW over Adelaide United midfielder Andy Slory finally came to an end today when the 29 year old said he'd decided to retire from professional football, effective immediately. 22 Nov 2011
Jonas Salley Signs For Gold Coast United

Jonas Salley Signs For Gold Coast United

MIRON Bleiberg has landed one of his long-time transfer targets with the announcement today that Ivorian midfield enforcer Jonas Salley will sign a short-term deal with Gold Coast United. 22 Nov 2011
Awaritefe Axed By Melbourne Victory

Awaritefe Axed By Melbourne Victory

FRANCIS Awaritefe has been axed by Melbourne Victory just four months after taking the job as the club's Director of Football in a blaze of publicity. 22 Nov 2011
Slory's Adelaide United Row Boils Over

Slory's Adelaide United Row Boils Over

THE future of winger Andwele Slory at Adelaide United is in doubt with the Dutch international expected to walk out on the Reds after a fiery clash with coach Rini Coolen. 21 Nov 2011