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Neill's change of heart

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JUNE 01:  Lucas Neill of Australia in action during the Australian Socceroos Training Session at Parken Stadium on June 1, 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart says it is happy to get the chance to take on Socceroos skipper.

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North Korean striker to play for South Korean club

Seoul North Korean international striker Jong Tae-Se is to join one of South Korea's top football clubs next week, a team official said on Thursday.

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What's left for Messi?

Lionel Messi.

Graham Hunter RIGHT, if we are all going to stride boldly into the general turmoil awaiting all of us in 2013, then I'd better set an example and launch boldly into print, too.

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Euro 2020 to take place across Europe

UEFA president Michel Platini.

Stephanie Pertuiset UEFA's executive committee has given the green light to holding the European championships in 2020 across the continent.

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Best in the world: Messi wins record fourth Ballon d'Or

Messi

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi won an unprecedented fourth Ballon d'Or as world football's best player at a FIFA gala awards ceremony in Zurich on Monday.

Messi record dispute

Lionel Messi

Zambian federation claims that Godfrey Chitalu scored 107 goals in 1972.

Corinthians defeat Chelsea to take Club World Cup title

Corinthians' goalkeeper Cassio and teammate Chicao (centre) scramble to stop a shot from Chelsea's Gary Cahill of Britain's Chelsea (second left).

Yokohama Brazil's Corinthians beat England's Chelsea 1-0 in the final of soccer's FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday to end a run of five straight titles for European teams.

Still hope for Chelsea: Benitez

Rafael Benitez consoles Chelsea defender Gary Cahill after he received a red card during the Club World Cup final.

Yokohama Interim coach insists Chelsea still has all to play for despite another debilitating defeat.

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Socceroos working on Asia

High point: Australia's Dino Djulbic wins the ball against Taiwan.

Michael Lynch Socceroos will be working overtime in four crucial months between March and July.

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New A-League boss targets growth

Michael-Lynch-sport-dinks

Michael Lynch Damien De Bohun, the new head of the A-League, has no doubts about the chief task facing the competition in the next few years as he gears up for his first season in charge of the premier domestic...

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Socceroos not taking Jordan lightly

Amman Sixty-two places separate Australia and Jordan in FIFA's world rankings, but a win for the Socceroos in Amman on Tuesday night is far from a formality, according to coach Holger Osieck.

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Osieck plans big changes

Holger Osieck.

Amman Holger Osieck hints at big changes after a disastrous loss to lowly ranked Jordan left Australia facing a 2014 World Cup qualification dogfight.

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Garcia out to push Socceroo claims

Richard Garcia.

Michael Lynch Richard Garcia has spent half his 30 years living and playing at high-level clubs in England, yet the midfielder remains perhaps one of the least-known players to have pulled on the Socceroo shirt in...

Matildas striker bows out

Sarah Walsh.

Pain in her knees for days after each match forces Sarah Walsh to announce her retirement from international soccer.

Becks brings sex appeal, but substance is key

David Beckham

Richard Hinds TV deal worth $160 million gives A-League a chance to consolidate, and grow.

Flu strikes star Ono

Wanderers star Shinji Ono.

Japanese star in doubt for Western Sydney's A-League match against Melbourne Victory.

Young Socceroos well placed in under-19 championship

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Young Socceroos need only a draw to reach the knockout stage of the AFC under-19 championship.

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Young Socceroos reach quarter-finals

Young Socceroos

The Young Socceroos are through to the quarter-finals of the Asian under-19s championship after staging a dramatic comeback to draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their final group match.

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Young Socceroos make U-20 World Cup

Young Socceroos

The Young Socceroos are celebrating after a hat-trick from striker Corey Gameiro fired them into next year's FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

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TV deal great fillip for code

A-League launch 2012-13

Roy Masters Football Federation Australia set to announce four-year, $160 million broadcasting deal.