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Victory return to summit

Melbourne Victory replaced Adelaide United at the top of the A-League ladder on the back of a Nick Ward header at Telstra Dome.

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Neill looks to step up bid

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill was in Dubai to look for funding for his West Sydney A-League bid and not to link up with Italian club AC Milan, as has been reported.

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Pim looking towards 2010

Eighteen months out from the 2010 World Cup finals, Pim Verbeek's Socceroos find themselves within touching distance of a second consecutive finals campaign.

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AFC wants Gulf Cup revamp

Asian Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam has called for the Gulf Cup to be held every four years in order for the competition to receive official recognition.

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Beckham in action for Milan

David Beckham has made his long-awaited AC Milan debut as the Serie A giants beat Hamburg 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Dubai.

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Defoe to make Spurs return

Jermain Defoe will undergo a medical before rejoining Tottenham after a fee was agreed with Portsmouth for the England striker.

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Rovers survive Blyth scare

Chilean midfielder Carlos Villanueva saved Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce further misery in the north-east as Blyth's latest FA Cup fairytale very nearly lived on.

More English FA Cup headlines (27) | Go to English FA Cup site

Aguirre confident at home

Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre insists his side will be favourites in their Copa del Rey match against Barcelona, despite being humiliated 6-1 at the hands of the Catalan giants in October.

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Killen wants Hoops exit

Celtic striker Chris Killen is ready to quit Celtic in a bid to secure regular first-team football.

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Bianchi returns to Boca

Carlos Bianchi will be presented today as the new manager of Boca Juniors after the club's executive board approved his contract last night (local time) in a unanimous decision.

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Title-hunting ... Mile Sterjovski (centre) and Jason Culina (right) could be reunited at Gold Coast United

Double swoop for Gold Coast

7 January 2009 | 08:00

Gold Coast United are set to unveil not one, but two, Socceroos next Wednesday when owner Clive Palmer drops into Skilled Park to reveal that Jason Culina and Mile Sterjovski will be a part of a title-hunting squad in the club's debut A-League season.

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Braga 2-0 Belenenses

06 Jan 09 | 01:54

Gorosito Signs River Plate Contract

06 Jan 09 | 01:48

Henrik Larsson football future

06 Jan 09 | 00:44

FA Cup - Blyth Spartans 0-1 Blackburn

06 Jan 09 | 00:46

HIDDEN STORY - Colombianitos

06 Jan 09 | 04:24

Primera Liga wrap

05 Jan 09 | 02:58

Maradona's Argentine selection

05 Jan 09 | 02:27

TWG 2008 Player of the Year Poll

05 Jan 09 | 12:26

Aston Villa and Man United come up trumps

05 Jan 09 | 01:56

Overnight Football Wrap

04 Jan 09 | 02:15

Americas year in review

04 Jan 09 | 04:30

Europe in review

04 Jan 09 | 06:30

Football transfer news

04 Jan 09 | 02:53

EPL Asian influence

04 Jan 09 | 02:16

Tottenham in FA Cup fourth round

03 Jan 09 | 01:56

Paulo Wanchope 'La Cobra'

02 Jan 09 | 03:08

Spain 2018 World Cup bid

02 Jan 09 | 00:53

David Suazo to stay

02 Jan 09 | 00:42

Chile street football

30 Dec 08 | 03:16

HIDDEN STORY - The Future is Feminine

30 Dec 08 | 05:00

Euro 2008 Review

28 Dec 08 | 07:27

Asia 2008 Review

28 Dec 08 | 06:07

2008 Global Review Pt1

28 Dec 08 | 05:31

2008 Global Review Pt2

28 Dec 08 | 08:19

HIDDEN STORY - Women Referees

23 Dec 08 | 03:55

Exclusive - Sepp Blatter

21 Dec 08 | 08:10

Champions League Draw

20 Dec 08 | 02:21

Coming up on SBS Sport in 2009

17 Dec 08 | 01:54

CWC Exclusive - Aurelio Vidmar

14 Dec 08 | 07:05

South America Wrap

14 Dec 08 | 02:01

Homeless World Cup Review

14 Dec 08 | 03:04

Adriano vilified

05 Jan 09 | 01:44

02 Jan 09 | 01:49

Beckham longevity

31 Dec 08 | 01:08

Serie A Top 10 Goals of 2008

29 Dec 08 | 02:55

PREVIEW - INTERNAZIONALE

02 Sep 08 | 07:40

PREVIEW - INTER PT 2

02 Sep 08 | 04:42

PREVIEW - ROMA Pt1

02 Sep 08 | 06:57

PREVIEW - ROMA Pt2

02 Sep 08 | 05:51

PREVIEW - JUVENTUS Pt1

02 Sep 08 | 07:08

PREVIEW - JUVENTUS Pt2

02 Sep 08 | 08:39

PREVIEW - AC MILAN Pt1

02 Sep 08 | 06:40

PREVIEW - AC MILAN Pt2

02 Sep 08 | 06:24

PREVIEW - FIORENTINA Pt1

02 Sep 08 | 07:38

PREVIEW - FIORENTINA Pt2

02 Sep 08 | 07:29

PREVIEW - NAPOLI

02 Sep 08 | 04:23

PREVIEW - REGGINA

02 Sep 08 | 04:15

PREVIEW - SIENA

02 Sep 08 | 04:31

PREVIEW - ATALANTA

02 Sep 08 | 05:39

PREVIEW - GENOA

02 Sep 08 | 03:22

PREVIEW - SAMPDORIA

02 Sep 08 | 03:28

PREVIEW - CHIEVO

02 Sep 08 | 04:12

PREVIEW - CATANIA

02 Sep 08 | 03:56

PREVIEW - BOLOGNA

02 Sep 08 | 04:12

PREVIEW - LAZIO

02 Sep 08 | 04:33

PREVIEW - PALERMO

02 Sep 08 | 04:48

PREVIEW - UDINESE

02 Sep 08 | 03:32

PREVIEW - LECCE

02 Sep 08 | 02:19

PREVIEW - TORINO

02 Sep 08 | 06:24

PREVIEW - CAGLIARI

02 Sep 08 | 02:09

Melbourne 1-0 Adelaide

07 Jan 09 | 01:00

Wellington 3-0 Newcastle

04 Jan 09 | 01:45

A-League year in review

04 Jan 09 | 05:53

04 Jan 09 | 09:55

Adelaide 2-0 Sydney

04 Jan 09 | 01:19

Post Match - Travis Dodd

04 Jan 09 | 01:18

Post Match - Aurelio Vidmar

04 Jan 09 | 01:24

Post Match - Steve Corica

04 Jan 09 | 01:19

Exclusive - Joel Griffiths

28 Dec 08 | 02:45

On the spot - Joel Griffiths

28 Dec 08 | 01:55

Mariners Reptile Park

21 Dec 08 | 03:12

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TWG Player of the Year Poll

TWG Player of the Year Poll

The TWG team have come up with a list of nominees for the 2008 Player of the Year Award, with the final decision left to you. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Mile Jedinak

EXCLUSIVE: Mile Jedinak

The fringe Socceroos midfielder explains that the opportunity to join Genclerbirligi was simply one he couldn't pass up. Play Video

STOPPAGE TIME Leaving mid-deal

STOPPAGE TIME Leaving mid-deal

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A-League Year in Review

A-League Year in Review

In 2008 a host of imports graced the A-League, both good and bad, while Newcastle Jets have had a mixed time of it. Play Video

Europe Year in Review

Europe Year in Review

Manchester United took out domestic and continental glory while Spain ended a 44-year drought at Euro 2008. Play Video

Best goals of 2008

Best goals of 2008

A selection of top quality strikes from across the globe including a few brilliant efforts from some unlikely Socceroos. Play Video

SHOOTOUT: Rising stars

SHOOTOUT: Rising stars

Les and Fozz are encouraged by the number of teenagers making a big impression in the A-League this season. Play Video

ON THE SPOT: Joel Griffiths

ON THE SPOT: Joel Griffiths

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IOSS: Jose's favourite episode

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