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8 years ago

Friendlies wrap: Keogh, Krishna on target as Glory and Phoenix notch wins

Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix are both back to winning form in pre-season after clean sheets secured confidence-boosting friendly victories. Tony Popovic’s side enjoyed a particularly pleasing run out on Wednesday night as they eased past WA State League Division 1...

8 years ago

When does the Hyundai A-League start?

The Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season is drawing closer with clubs finalising preparations for their tilt at the title. It’s set to be a stellar seven months in the top flight with big-name foreign marquees, quality domestic signings and a catalogue of...

8 years ago

Legends unite in Ireland to honour Liam Miller

Some of UK football’s biggest names converged in Cork, Ireland overnight in memory of former Hyundai A-League star Liam Miller. A star-studded Manchester United XI featuring the likes of Dennis Irwin, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Nicky Butt played a...

8 years ago

How self-reflection and opportunity left Phoenix boss Rudan feeling more complete

New York, Barcelona, Milan, Southern France – it sounds more like a Contiki tour than a football trip. However, for new Wellington Phoenix FC boss Mark Rudan, it was an experience that provided something far more fulfilling. It’s where he...

8 years ago

Newcastle bolster goalkeeping ranks with former Phoenix custodian

Newcastle Jets have announced the signing of goalkeeper Lewis Italiano on a one-year deal following a successful trial period. The former Wellington Phoenix gloveman joins from NPL WA club Stirling Lions, where the 27-year-old played six games in the middle...

8 years ago

Bolt Watch: Jamaican plays 45 minutes in behind-closed-doors friendly

Usain Bolt has made another stride forward in his footballing journey, completing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against North Shore Mariners. It’s the second match the 32-year-old has featured for Mike Mulvey’s side since beginning his indefinite trial with...

8 years ago

‘They’re really combining well’: Aloisi excited by new-look Brisbane front line after City draw

Brisbane coach John Aloisi says his newly-assembled front four are growing in stature after Roar’s 1-1 draw against Melbourne City earlier today. Roar continued their pre-season in a behind closed doors friendly against their Hyundai A-League rivals in Melbourne, where Henrique...

8 years ago

Every Hyundai A-League club’s best XI on FIFA 19

Gamers around the world are celebrating today’s release of FIFA 19 Champions edition. To help celebrate, we’ve scoured through the stats to put together the best possible starting XI for each team. Based on overall rating, and without squeezing too...

8 years ago

McGree’s scorpion stunner falls short as Salah wins FIFA Puskas Award

He’ll forever be the ‘Scorpion King’ but Riley McGree missed out at The Best FIFA Football Awards as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah claimed the Puskas Award for 2018. Salah was announced as the recipient of the prestigious honour, which was voted on by...

8 years ago

Schwarzer proud of McGree’s ‘phenomenal’ Puskas Award contender

A highly impressed Mark Schwarzer has thrown his support behind Riley McGree to claim the Puskas Award when The Best FIFA Football Awards are held early Tuesday morning (AEST). McGree is in the running to join Neymar and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as players...

8 years ago

Last chance: how to vote for McGree to win the Puskas Award

It’s your last chance to vote for Riley McGree to win the 2018 Puskas Award! The winning goal is set to be announced tomorrow morning at The Best FIFA Football Awards show in London. McGree’s jaw-dropping ‘scorpion kick’ goal has been...

8 years ago

Keeping them out: who will boast the meanest defences of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season?

The objective of football is to score more goals than the opposition, but it helps when you’ve got a defence that can help keep them out. Sydney demonstrated just how important this is last season, conceding at a rate of...