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Neill urges A-League finals move

Floating an idea: Socceroos captain Lucas Neill in warm-up mode.

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

Ian Rush at the MCG this week.

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

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

Luis Suarez

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

Richard Garcia.

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...

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Bayern blast four past Barcelona

Thomas Mueller.

Bayern Munich are on the verge of their third Champions League final in four years after routing Barcelona 4-0 in Tuesday's semi-final, first leg.

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RVP hat-trick seals Man U title

Robin van Persie

Henry Winter, Manchester Manchester United wins its 20th title race at a canter, even able to ease up in second half.

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FFA hit by fraud claim

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner resigned as Trinidad and Tobago's national security minister on Sunday.

Football Federation Australia must wait to find out the fate of its six-figure donation.

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Suarez adds bite to MCG game

Liverpool legend Ian Rush with Victory skipper Adrian Leijer.

Michael Lynch Liverpool great Ian Rush confident striker will be key drawcard in clash with Victory.

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Man United find another way to win EPL

Manchester Relentless, but often ragged; record-breaking, but seldom ruthless - there have been two quite distinct faces to Manchester United's 2012-13 Premier League championship success.

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Sun shines on A-League

Graham Arnold

Michael Lynch Richly deserved victory by side that has been the most consistent club for years.

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Suarez sorry for biting Chelsea defender

Luis Suarez.

London Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on Sunday apologised for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the sides' 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield.

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The Mariners fulfil their destiny, at last

Daniel McBreen of the Mariners shows his joy after converting a penalty to give his team a 2-0 lead.

Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners deprive Western Sydney Wanderers of the perfect finish to a fairytale first season.

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United closer to title as Spurs downs City

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale (right) celebrates with teammate Jermain Defoe after scoring against Manchester City.

London Tottenham Hotspur plunders three late goals to stun defending champions Manchester City.

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Arsenal go third, QPR, Reading on brink of relegation

Per Mertesacker.

Tom Williams Arsenal returned to third place in the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at 10-man Fulham on Saturday, while Reading and Queens Park Rangers slipped ever closer to relegation.

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Savour the day in this match-up

Craig Foster dinkus

Craig Foster Predicting the outcome of any contest between well-matched teams is a mug's game.

Postecoglou ditches four

Michael Lynch Victory boss rebuilds his squad for a tilt at the 2013-14 championship.

Red (and black) letter days

Richard-Hinds-sport-dinks

Richard Hinds The media have often been accused of sensationalising behaviour of A-League fans.

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Revolving door a hurdle for title-winning sides in player stakes

Brent Griffiths and Mile Sterjovski of the Mariners during a training session earlier in the week.

Michael Lynch After grand final success, clubs can find it hard to retain players.

The big one who nearly got away

Western Sydney Wanderers player Shinji Ono.

Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers went within a whisker of never calling Shinji Ono one of their own.