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City bounce back to batter Jets

Melbourne City wasted no time bouncing back from last week’s shock loss to Perth by battering a hapless Newcastle 4-0.

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Milos Ninkovic of Sydney is tackled by Ian Zygmunt Gordon of the Mariners during the Round 10 A-League match between the Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, December 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sky Blues keen to keep Ninko

Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic is believed to be close to deciding whether to stay with the A-League champions.

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Markus Babbel, Manager of Western Sydney Wanderers is seen during the Round 10 A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Western Sydney Wanderers at HBF Park in Perth, Saturday, December 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Gary Day) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Heat turned up on Babbel

Markus Babbel’s head is on a red and black chopping block.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield on December 14, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Salah stretches Liverpool lead

Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race thanks to two Mohamed Salah goals in a 2-0 win over Watford.

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Besart Berisha of Western United FC celebrates his goal during the Round 9 A-League match between Western United FC and Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (AAP Image/George Salpigtidis) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Soccer’s western field of dreams

They’re the trio of 40-something schoolmates from Melbourne’s northwest trying to build a $180m soccer stadium.

John Stensholt

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Besart Berisha of Western United celebrates a goal during the round 10 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Western United at Suncorp Stadium on December 13, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Berisha back to haunt Roar

Former Brisbane hero Besart Berisha has come back to haunt the Roar as Western United took the points at Suncorp Stadium.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Mark Milligan of the Victory celebrates with teammates after kicking a goal during the round 12 A-League match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on December 23, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

How Victory saved Milligan

Mark Milligan pinpointed Melbourne Victory and Ange Postecoglou as the keys behind his Socceroos success.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Adam Le Fondre of Sydney celebrates scoring a goal during the round nine A-League match between Sydney FC and the Brisbane Roar at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Sky Blues on track to be best

With seven wins and 21 points in eight games so far, Sydney FC have already equalled the best-ever start to an A-League season.

Tom Smithies

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Marco Kurz head coach of Melbourne Victory gives instructions during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session at Gosch's Paddock on September 13, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Kurz still chasing return to winning ways

Melbourne Victory coach Marco Kurz knows he needs an A-League win and he needs it fast.

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Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette, second right, scores past Liege goalkeeper Arnaud Bodart, left, the Europa League group F soccer match between Standard Liege and Arsenal at the Maurice Dufrasne stadium in Liege, Belgium, Thursday, Dec, 12, 2019. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. (AP Photo/Francois Walschaerts)

Gunners top Europa League group

Arsenal came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to Standard Liege and win their Europa League group.

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Australia, NZ bid for 2023 World Cup

Australia and New Zealand have joined forces in a bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 13: Tony Popovic, head coach of the Glory looks on during the round one A-League match between Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar at HBF Park on October 13, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Popovic tells Glory to embrace heat

Forecast maximums of 40C are not a worry to Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic ahead of Saturday’s clash against Western Sydney.

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Coach of the Roar Robbie Fowler gestures during the Round 9 A-League match between Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, December 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Jeremy Ng) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Fowler on steep learning curve

Robbie Fowler admits he’s still learning about the A-League coaching game as he attempts to dig Brisbane out of their hole.

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Big five dominate Champions League

For the first time in history only five countries will be represented in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Wanderers Coach, Markus Babbel gestures during the round one A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Central Coast Mariners at Bankwest Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Babbel faces fine for conspiracy claim

Wanderers boss Markus Babbel is likely to face a fine over comments alleging a conspiracy against his team by referees.

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Liverpool, Chelsea into last 16

Holders Liverpool safely negotiated their trip to Salzburg to take their place in the last 16 of this season’s UEFA Champions League while Chelsea are also through.

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Scott Jamieson of City and Jason Geria of Victory contest for the ball during the round 12 A-League match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, December 23, 2017.(AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A-League needs promotion and relegation

Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson says the A-League has to introduce a promotion and relegation system if the competition is to prosper.

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Kosta Barbarouses of Sydney FC and Captain of the Roar Tom Aldred challenge for the ball during the Round 9 A-League match between Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, December 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Jeremy Ng) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Roar captain vows to fight back

Roar captain Tom Aldred insists desire exists for the Brisbane jersey among the club’s host of new players still reeling from the 5-1 spanking they copped from Sydney FC.

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Mark Milligan of the Socceroos is seen reacting at the end of the International friendly match between Australia and the Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane, Saturday, November 17, 2018. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Socceroos captain Milligan retires

The Socceroos have lost the final link to Australia’s ‘golden generation’ with captain Mark Milligan announcing his international retirement.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 08, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Historic Leicester win keeps title hopes alive

The Foxes rolled the clock back as their Premier League title challenge gained more momentum.

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