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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Luke DeVere of the Phoenix celebrates with Callum McCowatt of the Phoenix after he assisted Gary Hooper of the Phoenix to score his teams first goal during the round 21 A-League match between Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix at Bankwest Stadium on July 22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Phoenix win to delay Sydney’s party

Sydney FC’s A-League Premier’s Plate celebrations remain on hold after Wellington Phoenix’s 2-1 win over Perth Glory.

Marco Monteverde

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Trezeguet of Aston Villa celebrates after he scores his sides 1st goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on July 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Villa thriller sets up great escape

Aston Villa have climbed out of the drop zone with a priceless win over Arsenal that sets up final-day drama | WATCH

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Kosta Petratos of the Jets celebrates with his team mates after scoring a goal during the round 28 A-League match between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on July 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Injury-time winner denies Sydney FC

The champagne will stay on ice for Sydney FC after Newcastle Jets burst their premiership bubble.

Joe Barton

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Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Officer James Johnson speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Johnson wants ‘best in world’ for Matildas

With Ante Milicic gone, the next Matildas coach needs to turn Australia into World Cup contenders.

Marco Monteverde

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Matildas head coach Ante Milicic speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Thursday, February 6, 2020. The Matildas will play Chinese Taipei in their first Olympic qualifying match on February 7. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Milicic chooses club over country

Macarthur FC boss Gino Marra was never in doubt that Ante Milicic would remain loyal to the new A-League club.

Marco Monteverde

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Kristian Popovic of Perth Glory reacts to a missed penalty during the round 29 A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Central Coast Mariners at Central Coast Stadium on July 18, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

A-League’s ratings disaster

The A-League has been dealt a harsh reminder of the challenges it faces in the Australian sporting landscape.

Joe Barton

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: United coach Carl Veart during the round 29 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United at Cbus Super Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Veart Adelaide’s lucky charm again

Carl Veart’s knack for winning games for Adelaide United on debut – this time as the interim coach – has now struck three times.

Val Migliaccio

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Mitchell Duke of the Wanderers smiles during a Western Sydney Wanderers training session at the Wanderers Centre of Football on July 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Wanderers star may be forced out

He’s one of the A-League’s hottest strikers, but Wanderers star Mitchell Duke could be forced out of the competition.

Owen Roberts

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal jumps for the ball whilst Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City attempts to block during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal stun City to set FA Cup record

Rookie manager Mikel Arteta outwitted his former boss, Pep Guardiola, with a tactical masterclass | WATCH

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Alex Rufer of the Phoenix competes for the ball against Milos Ninkovic of Sydney FC during the round 21 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on July 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

No VAR proves costly for Phoenix

FFA’s decision to shelve the VAR for the rest of the regular season proved costly to Wellington in the A-League’s return after a 116-day absence.

Marco Monteverde

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Milos Ninkovic and Chris Zuvela compete during a Sydney FC A-League training session at Macquarie University Sports Fields on July 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Rival coaches driven by ambition

Through nearly 30 years of friendship, Steve Corica and Ufuk Talay have been driven by ambition.

Joe Barton

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Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / 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’s record run dashed

Liverpool’s hopes of setting a new Premier League record points tally have been crushed after a stunning loss to Arsenal.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Sydney FC A-League player Anthony Caceres trains by himself at Bondi Beach on April 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. A-League players across the country are now training in isolation under strict policies in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Queensland is A-League’s Plan B

The A-League grand final has been pushed back a week and every team is aware they could suddenly have to relocate to Queensland.

Joe Barton

COMMENTARYThe Times

10 DEC 1995: MANAGER, JACK CHARLTON WATCHING THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND TEAM TRAINING NEAR CHESTER BEFORE THE EUROPEAND CHAMPIONSHIPS DECIDER ON WEDNESDAY AGAINST HOLLAND.. Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird/ALLSPORT FILE PHOTO

Lesson from Jack: money changes sport for better

The career of the late Jack Charlton illustrates how much better football became with extra investment and sponsorship.

Daniel Finkelstein

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Mitchell Duke and Kwame Yeboah of the Wanderers smile during a Western Sydney Wanderers training session at the Wanderers Centre of Football on July 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

A-League has escape plan north

The A-League has moved swiftly to avoid a repeat of its Melbourne embarrassment, locking in a potential escape plan to Queensland.

Joe Barton

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A-League season ready to resume

The A-League has been forced to delay its season restart, but it’s COVID-19 nightmare is almost over.

Joe Barton

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 01: Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton (C) makes a point during a Republic of Ireland training session in March 1991. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) FILE PHOTO

Jack believed in simplicity

Jack Charlton inspired ferocious loyalty in his players in his time as Republic of Ireland manager.

Tony Cascarino

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Mile Jedinak of Australia and his team celebrate as he lifts the trophy after victory during the 2015 Asian Cup final match between Korea Republic and the Australian Socceroos at ANZ Stadium on January 31, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jedinak hangs up his boots

Former Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement, saying it was “time for a new chapter”.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 04, 2019 Jack Charlton arrives at Stoke Minster church for the funeral service of England's former goalkeeper Gordon Banks in Stoke-on-Trent, central England. - Jack Charlton, a member of the England World Cup winning side that won the 1966 World Cup, has died aged 85, his former club Leeds United announced on July 11. Charlton -- elder brother of his fellow World Cup winning team-mate Bobby -- was an integral part of the great Don Revie managed Leeds United side that won the 1969 League title and the 1972 FA Cup. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

England great Jack Charlton dies

Jack Charlton, a member of the England 1966 World Cup winning side, has died aged 85.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Cziborra/Pool via Getty Images)

How Lampard is remaking Chelsea

A year on from Frank Lampard’s appointment as Chelsea’s head coach, it is clear the club has made a good decision.

Tom Roddy

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