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Is Fergie about to depart?

Alex Ferguson could be about to sensationally retire as manager of English Premier League giants Manchester United, according to British media reports on Tuesday.

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Del Piero bypasses All-Stars for Japan

Sebastian Hassett Row looming over star forward's availability for match between All-Stars and United.

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Asian Cup seeks to grab interest

Michael Lynch Asian Cup chief Michael Brown plans to ramp up interest in the competition.

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Juventus secure 29th Italian soccer title

Ischia, Italy Juventus cemented a 29th Italian soccer title triumph on Sunday after another near-flawless campaign but, for coach Antonio Conte, hoisting the club back among European football's giants will be...

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Gunners on a roll for top-four finish: Wenger

London Manager believes maximum points from remaining games will ensure top-four finish.

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Wigan gains hope, Arsenal third in EPL

Theo Walcott scored the fastest goal of the Premier League season as Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 to climb into third place on Saturday, while Wigan boosted their hopes of survival with a...

Chelsea in Europa final

London Interim manager Rafael Benitez hopes fans would show him some appreciation.

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Australia's Kruse set to join Leverkusen

Socceroos star reveals he has agreed to join Bayer Leverkusen from their Bundesliga rivals Fortuna Duesseldorf.

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Aussie goalie in Champions League final

Michael Lynch But will Mitchell Langerak be stuck on the bench?

Fans appeased as Villa hits Sunderland for six

Soccer Henry Winter Aston Villa punished a perceived slight by Paolo Di Canio in spectacular style, hitting his Sunderland team for six with a 6-1 win on a remarkable, reverberating night at Villa Park.

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Kruse to join Bayer Leverkusen: report

London Socceroos star reportedly set for a switch to Champions League-bound German heavyweight.

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Lampard helps Chelsea cement top four spot

London Frank Lampard moved to within one goal of Bobby Tambling's Chelsea record with the penalty that sealed his team's 2-0 victory over Swansea on Sunday.

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Woe for Wigan as Liverpool crushes Newcastle

Wigan Athletic remains in the Premier League relegation zone after Emmerson Boyce's last-minute own goal gifted Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw on Saturday.

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Neill urges A-League finals move

Daniel Lane, Sydney Socceroos captain wants next season's domestic competition to finish in May.

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Melbourne mecca will 'G up Liverpool

Michael Lynch Reds legend Ian Rush says Liverpool will find the MCG to its liking.

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Chelsea sneak Europa win over Basel

David Luiz scored with the very last kick of the game to earn Chelsea a dramatic 2-1 win at FC Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

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FA bans Suarez for 10 matches for biting

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez suspended for 10 matches for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in last weekend's English Premier League match at Anfield.

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Garcia scoops awards for his whole-hearted performances

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart is anxious to re-sign former Socceroo midfielder Richard Garcia, and if the West Australian needed any persuading about how popular he is with the hierarchy and fans of the...