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A-League round 27 preview

We preview the remaining four games of round 27 in the countdown to the finals.

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Federation rejects breaks in local season for Socceroos

Sebastian Hassett Though the A-League may supply as many players for the Socceroos as any other, an international break won't be coming any time soon.

Michael Lynch

Plenty to mull over

Michael Lynch Daniel Mullen says Victory owes it to the fans to lift with finals coming up.

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Ageing Socceroos struggling, so give youth a go

Michael Lynch It seems that most of Australia is revelling in the war-time mantra of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'.

With Holger's Heroes, we see nothing

Leaping Larry After a draw with Oman, it would be so easy to criticise the the national soccer team and coach.

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Another record for Messi as Barca draws

Kieran Canning Lionel Messi celebrated another goal-scoring record Saturday - but Barcelona's cruise towards a 22nd title was halted when Borja Oubina hit a late equaliser which handed Celta Vigo a deserved 2-2...

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City cruises, Chelsea slips, United closes on title

Tom Williams Manchester City pounced on a stumble from Chelsea to tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League on Saturday, after Manchester United took another stride towards the title.

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Week off could ruin Wanderers

Mariners coach Graham Arnold feels break for top two sides could spell doom for Western Sydney.

Victory limps into finals

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will face Perth Glory in the first of this season's A-League finals.

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Postecoglou predicting a form revival

Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou is confident his listless side can find the form and winning momentum it needs to challenge in the looming A-League finals.

Man Utd's Giggs set for 1000th game

London Ageless Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is poised to reach another milestone in his extraordinary career this weekend as he stands to make his 1000th appearance in senior football.

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Fairytale finish puts Wanderers on top

Dominic Bossi, Gosford Western Sydney Wanderers move to the top of the A-League table after a fairytale finish.

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Defeated Barcelona rages over Real calls

Kieran Canning Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has claimed that Real Madrid tend to get the big decisions from referees after his side were denied a last-minute penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Stopping Ronaldo is United's focus

Graham Chase, Manchester Real Madrid looms large but Manchester United is still looking after business at home.

Away-game heartbreak continues

Dunedin Wellington Phoenix ends tumultuous week with win over Melbourne Heart.

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Exultant Victory smashes sloppy Jets 5-0

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory brings to an end in scintillating style its run of three successive losses.

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Bale inflicts more pain on Arsenal

London Gareth Bale stole the spotlight yet again as the Tottenham star inspired his side to a crucial 2-1 win over Arsenal that piled on the misery for its north London rival on Sunday.