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Chelsea brushed aside by Juventus

Barcelona and Bayern Munich qualified for the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday but Chelsea were in danger of picking up the dubious honour of becoming the first titleholders to crash out in the...

Soccer

Serie A call up for Canberra's Carl Valeri

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02:  Carl Valeri of the Socceroos kicks during the Asian Qualifying 2014 FIFA World Cup match between the Australian Socceroos and Thailand at Suncorp Stadium on September 2, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Carl Valeri will fulfill his life-long dream of playing in one of the world’s premier leagues after securing a promotion to the Serie A.

Football

Chelsea snatch last-gasp Europa win

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic sits on a goalpost after they defeated Benfica in their Europa League final.

Tom Williams A stoppage-time goal by Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Benfica on Wednesday in the final of the Europa League in Amsterdam.

Football

Mariners front up to the emerging monsters of Asia

Marcello Lippi

Sebastian Hassett The motto of Guangzhou Evergrande simply sums up the Chinese club's extraordinary ambition: ''Be the best forever.''

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Schroder aims high

Lee Gaskin Not only would an elusive championship be the pinnacle of Robbie Schroder's 14 seasons in the ACT top flight, it would also be the perfect swansong for the Canberra Olympic veteran.

Football

A-League must look abroad for coaches, says Cannavaro

Cannavaro

Dominic Bossi Former world player of the year Fabio Cannavaro says foreign coaches are essential for transforming the A-League into one of Asia's best competitions, and revealed he would be interested in beginning...

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Football

Late strike earns PSG draw with Barcelona

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi runs with the ball during the Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013.   AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

PARIS: Blaise Matuidi's goal deep in stoppage time earned Paris Saint Germain a deserved 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona at Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

Football

Giggs ready for another adventure

Giggs

Henry Winter Fans' tribute at Bernabeu nothing new for a global role model who is poised to make more history tonight.

Cannavaro on the way

Dominic Bossi The list of high-profile footballers heading to Sydney continues to grow, with Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro confirming a three-day tour of the city in May as part of a...

Soccer

Taking the high road to Scotland

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15:  Tom Rogic of Australia and the Central Coast Mariners shares a joke with fellow players during a Nike and FFA media announcement at Carriageworks on October 15, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) Tom Rogic headshot

Chris Wilson The deal is complete, he's finally in Glasgow with Scottish giant Celtic, but Canberra soccer sensation Tom Rogic says he remains committed to representing Australia at every opportunity as he aims...

Soccer

Celtic manager backs Rogic to follow in Keane's footsteps

Rogic relishing getting start

Ronnie Esplin CELTIC manager Neil Lennon is confident Canberra's Tom Rogic can continue his meteoric rise, comparing the 20-year-old's development to that of Irish star Roy Keane.

A-League

Sydney set to drop Culina after Farina row

Sydney FC midfielder mid Jason Culina speaks with coach Frank Farina

Sebastian Hassett Sydney FC midfielder Jason Culina will almost certainly be dropped for Sunday's match against Brisbane Roar at Allianz Stadium after engaging in a row with coach Frank Farina at training on Friday...

Soccer

Rogic to join Celtic as clubs agree terms

Tomas Rogic of the Mariners controls the ball during the round 20 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Stadium on February 18, 2012 in Gosford, Australia.

Russell Jackson Young Canberra playmaker Tomas Rogic is poised to follow in Mark Viduka's footsteps by joining Celtic in Scotland after A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners agreed terms for his transfer.

Football

Rogic set for move to Celtic

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Shinji Ono of Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Emile Heskey of Newcastle Jets,  Tom Rogic of Central Coast Mariners and Alessandro Del Piero of Sydney FC  pose during a 2012/13 A-League player portrait session at Parramatta Stadium on October 2, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne, Dominic Bossi Canberra's Tom Rogic is set to become a Celtic player with the deal to go through on Wednesday.

States at war over who hosts Liverpool

Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch IN HIS previous role in charge of the NRL, David Gallop knew all about state versus state.

Drogba still our player, says Shanghai

Shanghai Shenhua's Didier Drogba

Star striker Didier Drogba's Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua have expressed outrage over his move to Turkish side Galatasaray, saying it breaches his current contract and he is still their player.

Football

Rogic sees red as FC strike late in boilover

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27:  Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners players jostle after a strong challenge between Rhyan Grant of Sydney and Tom Rogic of the Mariners during the round 13 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Angela Habashy Canberra junior Tomas Rogic was sent off as a resurgent Sydney FC stunned A-League leaders Central Coast 1-0 at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.

Football

Canberra teen Rogic tipped to join Celtic

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03:  Tomas Rogic of the Mariners competes with Trent McClenahan of Sydney during the round five A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC at Bluetongue Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Gosford, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Celtic has emerged as the favourite to sign Central Coast Mariners sensation Tom Rogic, with the Canberra product set to link with the Scottish giants on Thursday.

Soccer

Scottish giants offer Canberra star a crack at the big time

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Shinji Ono of Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Tom Rogic of Central Coast Mariners pose during a 2012/13 A-League player portrait session at Parramatta Stadium on October 2, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin, Dominic Bossi Canberra wunderkind Tomas Rogic will showcase his immense talent to the European club that launched Mark Viduka's career.

Soccer

Four more clubs hot on Rogic's trail

Tom Rogic at the Socceroos camp training session prior to the East Asian Cup in Hong Kong next month.
Photography Brendan Esposito
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Lee Gaskin The odds of Tom Rogic returning to the A-League are lengthening by the day.