Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory search for coach as Tony Popovic exits
The former Socceroos defender spent three seasons at Victory, leading the club to an Australia Cup title as well as an A-League Men semi-final and grand final.
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‘He’s got the quality – now it’s time for him to show it’: Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda
The most hyped young talent in the Australian game is in line to make his long-awaited debut next week as part of Graham Arnold’s new-look squad.
- by Vince Rugari
Mariners fans celebrate fairytale treble after beating Victory in thrilling grand final
Central Coast were a goal down in injury time – but a late equaliser and two strikes in extra time completed a remarkable turnaround to cap a stellar season.
- by Vince Rugari
Melbourne Victory’s unsung shot-stopper and how he has inspired his side to the verge of a title
Paul Izzo has overcome injury and disappointment to lead Melbourne Victory to the verge of an improbable A-League Men’s championship trophy but they will have to overcome his former club Central Coast Mariners to claim the title on Saturday night.
- by Roy Ward
How a rare chat with Ange turned Broxham into a legend
Melbourne Victory legend Leigh Broxham is preparing for what will likely be his last game at AAMI Park on Sunday, as he recalled how now Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou changed his career.
- by Roy Ward
The battle of Melbourne: Victory advance as Izzo breaks City hearts
Melbourne Victory rode four penalty saves from keeper Paul Izzo and some timely substitutes from coach Tony Popovic to win a thrilling A-League Men’s elimination final over Melbourne City on Sunday night.
- by Roy Ward
‘I did want to go’: Teen sensation on Olyroos snub after Olympic qualifiers disaster
Nestory Irankunda has addressed his exclusion from Australia’s squad for this month’s Paris 2024 qualifiers, saying he would have liked the call-up.
- by Marnie Vinall
How one of the world’s best-known rock songs started at a Melbourne pub and went viral 22 years later
A stunning re-imagining of the White Stripes rock classic Seven Nation Army sent soccer fans into a frenzy at the Melbourne A-League derby at the weekend. Did you know the song originated just a few hundred metres down the road?
- by Marnie Vinall
‘They don’t want to see me sad any more’: Why Alex Chidiac’s family is happy to see her back with the Victory
While many Matildas are making their names in the Women’s Super League overseas, Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac knows the best version of herself, on and off the pitch, is back in Melbourne.
- by Marnie Vinall
From cancer treatment to captaincy and a World Cup in between: Stott is proud of how far she’s come
Getting to put on the captain’s armband is a special achievement for Melbourne City’s Rebekah Stott, who’s journey to this point in her career included a tough period with cancer treatment.
- by Marnie Vinall
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How A-League’s biggest investor got a $140m get out of jail free card
The A-Leagues could be forced to buyout its largest shareholder by 2029 in a move that would require the cash-strapped sport to find money it doesn’t have.
- by Ben Schneiders
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