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This is the highest-scoring team the world has seen. And they’re coached by an Aussie

This is the highest-scoring team the world has seen. And they’re coached by an Aussie

Kevin Muscat’s first season at Shanghai Port is on track to break all sorts of records – and elevate his standing as Australia’s best coaching export since Ange Postecoglou.

  • by Vince Rugari

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Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize

Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize

The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.

  • by Vince Rugari
After Asian triumph, the Mariners are one trophy away from Australia’s GOAT conversation

After Asian triumph, the Mariners are one trophy away from Australia’s GOAT conversation

Ten years after the Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, the Gosford-based Mariners have sealed another remarkable achievement. Now an unprecedented treble beckons.

  • by Vince Rugari
‘It’s going to grow’: Australia mulls bid to host new-look Club World Cup

‘It’s going to grow’: Australia mulls bid to host new-look Club World Cup

Imagine an A-League team playing the UEFA Champions League winners on Australian soil – in a competitive match, for a real trophy. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

  • by Vince Rugari
Football Australia in discussions over Asian Super League concept

Football Australia in discussions over Asian Super League concept

Football Australia says it will take an open mind into talks over the creation of an Asian Super League barely 12 months since a similar idea pushed by Europe’s top clubs was crushed by an avalanche of fan anger.

  • by Vince Rugari
Sydney FC thrash Kaya to set up ACL showdown with Muscat

Sydney FC thrash Kaya to set up ACL showdown with Muscat

Sydney FC beat Philippines side Kaya FC 5-0 to reach the Asian Champions League, where they will face Kevin Muscat’s Yokohama F. Marinos.

  • by Dominic Bossi
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Corica gambles by resting high-profile duo for ACL qualifier

Corica gambles by resting high-profile duo for ACL qualifier

Sydney FC’s two highest profile players have been left out of the squad for their Asian Champions League qualifier against Kaya FC on Tuesday night.

  • by Dominic Bossi
NSW government talks revive Socceroos’ homecoming hopes

NSW government talks revive Socceroos’ homecoming hopes

Australia’s men’s national team is in the midst of its longest period of inactivity in almost 50 years.

  • by Vince Rugari
Australia mulls bid to host ACL hub as Sky Blues discover group rivals

Australia mulls bid to host ACL hub as Sky Blues discover group rivals

As many as 19 of Asia’s best football teams could fly into the country if ambitious plans to bring the AFC Champions League’s group stage to Australia come off.

  • by Vince Rugari
Ulsan in striking distance of Asian Champions League record

Ulsan in striking distance of Asian Champions League record

The longest Asian Champions League tournament in history ends on Saturday — more than 11 months after the first ball was kicked.

  • by John Duerden
Australian clubs fall short on creative spark in Champions League

Australian clubs fall short on creative spark in Champions League

Melbourne Victory’s overnight loss to Ulsan Hyundai is the latest in a long list of Australian failures in the Asian Champions League and it’s becoming an embarrassment for the A-League. 

  • by Michael Lynch

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