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Riley McGree and George Blackwood of United celebrate a goal during the Round 19 A-League match between Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Friday, February 14, 2020. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Massive move for scorpion king

Star Adelaide midfielder Riley McGree put the world on alert with his “scorpion” goal, and MLS expansion club Charlotte liked what they saw.

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The Matildas at their first training session in France at the Stade Municipal St. Amand Les Eaux ahead of the Fifa World Cup.

Swede choice for Matildas

Tony Gustavsson, who has tasted women’s World Cup success as United States assistant coach, has won the battle to guide the Matildas.

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Liverpool's Scottish defender Andrew Robertson (L) crosses the ball past Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 28, 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Liverpool remain EPL benchmark

This is Liverpool. This is why they are champions. This is why they are deservedly favourites to achieve back-to-back titles. It’s in their hearts, their minds, their utter desire to win.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27:  Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates with teammate Timothy Castagne after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Leicester hit Man City for five

Jamie Vardy’s hat-trick dealt an early blow to Manchester City’s hopes of wrestling back the English Premier League title as they conceded three penalties in a 5-2 defeat to Leicester.

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Chelsea's Australian striker Sam Kerr (C) vies for the ball against Manchester City's English defender Steph Houghton (R) during the English FA Women's Community Shield football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 29, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW COULDRIDGE / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Sam Kerr lights it up again for Chelsea

It was a good weekend for Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord in the English FA Women’s Super League, but it was the opposite for their Matildas teammates Mackenzie Arnold and Emily van Egmond.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Patrick Kisnorbo interim coach of Melbourne City looks on during the round 24 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City at Central Coast Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Melbourne City appoint Kisnorbo

Melbourne City have fast-tracked their coaching succession plan, installing former club captain Patrick Kisnorbo as Erick Mombaerts’ replacement.

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