Fit Smeltz to wreck Victory's party

Perth Glory striker Shane Smeltz has declared himself available for Friday night's A-League elimination final against Melbourne Victory, but he's still in the dark as to whether he'll get a starting...

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Honesty always a winning move in this game

Ange Postecoglou I sat down at the cafe across from the ground and opposite me sat one of the most talented players this country has ever produced.

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Tevez avoids jail sentence

Carlos Tevez must complete 250 hours of community service after admitting to driving with his licence suspended and without insurance.

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Glory not to be taken too lightly

Michael Lynch Teams usually get a fillip after sacking a manager and appointing a replacement, but often the effect is short-lived.

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Soccer giants Real Madrid in EU sights

Brussels The European Commission says Champions League giants Real Madrid are among a clutch of football clubs facing a "preliminary" probe over the possible receipt of illegal state aid.

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I don't support fascism: Sunderland boss

London New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has addressed controversy over his political beliefs by declaring he is not a racist and "does not support the ideology of fascism".

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Brighton soccer fans report on homophobia

London Fans of English second-tier club Brighton and Hove Albion have published a dossier that they sent to the Football Association listing incidents of homophobic abuse from rivals.

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Palacio double as Inter down Sampdoria

Milan Rodrigo Palacio scored a brace as Inter Milan inched closer to Serie A's Champions League qualification places on Wednesday with a precious 2-0 win away to Sampdoria.

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City, Chelsea US friendly sells out

London Manchester City says their end-of-season friendly against Chelsea in the United States has sold out.

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Rangers sack player after phone hoax

Glasgow Scottish soccer club Rangers have sacked Spanish striker Francisco Sandaza following an investigation into a hoax phone call made by a man claiming to be an agent.

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Barton faces rap for Silva slurs

Paris Paris Saint-Germain and gay rights campaigners have criticised controversial English midfielder Joey Barton after he insulted Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil captain Thiago Silva on Twitter.

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Victory ace eyes glory

Michael Lynch When Melbourne Victory crashed 3-2 at home to Perth Glory on March 23, coach Ange Postecoglou bristled when it was put to him in the post-match press conference that his team badly missed the...

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A-League role with Liverpool thrills Reds fan Postecoglou

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory boss might have his focus on the A-League finals, particularly Friday night's clash with Perth Glory, but he is still enough of a fan to treasure the opportunity to go up against...

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FFA trumpets success by the numbers

Sebastian Hassett After all the hype that greeted the arrival of three elite marquee players, the most successful debut season of any expansion club and a nationwide buzz that enveloped the game, it was no surprise on...

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Remarkable rise to top

From day one, Lyall Gorman knew he was on to a good thing. But just how good the Western Sydney Wanderers would prove to be has far exceeded his expectations.

Match to honour Pope

Italy's football federation has announced plans for an August friendly in Rome against Argentina, in honour of Argentinian Pope Francis, who was elected head of the Catholic Church last month.

GoalControl wins FIFA contract

FIFA has selected its goal-line technology system for next year's World Cup in Brazil. GoalControl, a German camera-based, ball-tracking system, was the last of four contenders to join the race to...

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Man City's Tevez admits driving offences

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and driving without insurance at a court appearance on Wednesday.

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Heskey re-signs with Newcastle Jets

ormer England striker Emile Heskey has agreed to play another A-League season with the Newcastle Jets.