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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Tony Popovic, head coach of the Glory poses during a Perth Glory A-League media session at Optus Stadium on May 15, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Win showed Glory’s spine of steel

Tony Popovic’s Perth Glory have consistently overcome any hurdles placed in front of them this season.

RAY GATT

Football

Coach Steve Corica during Sydney FC training before they head to Perth for the A-League Final. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Corica used to showing up critics

Steve Corica has learned to live with the doubters for much of his football career, first as a player, now as a coach.

Ray GATT

Football

digital image news soccer final Perth Glory coach Bernd Stange far left and team members after Glory lost the final to Wollongong 3-3 and 7-6 on penalty shoot out and Scott Miller with James Afkos who missed the final shot far right of the picture PIC IAN CUGLEY

Glory’s history of heartbreak

In Perth Glory’s quest for silverware, there has been a history of no gain without pain.

Football

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford evades Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Watford FC at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Hornet seeks to make history

Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure is a wanted man after a second stellar EPL season but wants to make history in the FA Cup final.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Diego Castro in action during a Perth Glory A-League training session at Optus Stadium on May 15, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Castro’s shot for GOAT status

Is Perth Glory’s Diego Castro the A-League’s greatest of all time?

Football

MACARTHUR CHRONICLE/AAP. MacarthurFC A-League Club launch at The Cube in the The Catholic Club Campbelltown. Ante Milicic the new coach of MAcarthur FC speaking with MC Simon Hill. Photographed today 15th May 2019. (AAP/Image Matthew Vasilescu

Milicic’s promise to Sam Kerr

Matildas coach Ante Milicic has signed a three-year deal to manage new A-League club Macarthur FC.

RAY GATT

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Alex Wilkinson of Sydney FC dribbles the ball during the A-League Semi Final match between Sydney FC and the Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wilkinson to savour big moment

Alex Wilkinson might have lost more grand finals than he has won, but he has never been one to look back.

Ray Gatt

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Aussie Jedinak on the spot for Villa

Former Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak scored with his only kick in the game as Aston Villa reached the Championship final.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Glory manager Tony Popovic celebrates after winning the round 19 A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Brisbane Roar at HBF Park on February 16, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

A clash 30 years in the making

Two former Socceroos will be looking for their day in the coaching sun when Perth play Sydney FC.

Ray Gatt

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Mary Fowler of Australia takes a shot at goal during the International match between the Young Matildas and Thailand at Leichhardt Oval on March 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Fowler to flourish, says Milicic

The meteoric rise of 16-year-old Mary Fowler continued yesterday when she was named in the Matildas’ World Cup squad.

Ray GATT

Football

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola lifts the English Premier League trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at the AMEX Stadium in Brighton, England, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Manchester City defeated Brighton 4-1 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Man City set for ECL ban

Investigators will push for Manchester City to be hit with a one-season ban from the UEFA Champions League.

Matt Hughes

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Mary Fowler of Australia during the International Friendly between England Women and Australia Women at Craven Cottage on October 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Matildas gamble on 16yo whiz kid

Coach Ante Milicic raises eyebrows by selecting one of the most exciting talents in world football.

RAY GATT

UEFA crackdownFootball

Man City face Europe ban

Premier League winners Manchester City are set to be banned from the Champions League over financial violations.

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Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (R) and Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany (L) show the Premier League trophy to supporters outside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England on May 12, 2019 - Manchester City held off a titanic challenge from Liverpool to become the first side in a decade to retain the Premier League on Sunday by coming from behind to beat Brighton 4-1 on Sunday. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

City title thanks to good Kompany

When Manchester City fell behind to Brighton, they never panicked and that is why they are champions.

Henry Winter

Football

Rhyan Grant and Alex Brosque during the Sydney FC recovery session at Balmoral Beach after their 6-1 win over Melbourne Victory earning a spot against Perth in the A-League Final. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Brosque’s boys hunting Glory

It was a win for the ages, a remarkable result that will go down in Sydney FC folklore.

Ray Gatt

Football

A-League Johnny Warren Medal winner and A-Leage Golden Boot winner Wellington Phoenix's Roy Krishna poses for a photograph with his awards during the Dolan Warren Awards at The Star Casino in Sydney, Monday, May 13, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Krishna adds Warren Medal to haul

Phoenix striker Roy Krishna has continued the domination of foreign players of the Johnny Warren Medal.

Ray Gatt

Football

Milicic set to reveal Cup squad

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has signed off from club duty with a two-goal haul and a declaration of intent for the World Cup.

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Tom Miles‏ @TomMile43729676 12h12 hours agoMore10 Uniformed Police and 4 security guards evict a father who wanted to take his disabled daughter to the closest toilet. @ALeague @9NewsSyd @SydneyFC #SYDvMVC #BigBlue #ALeagueThe Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory A-League semi-final was far from controversial, but the actions of security and NSW Police have come under fire on social media as one fan was escorted out of the ground.

‘Bar, not bathroom’

Police have rejected the claims of an evicted spectator who says he was assisting his disabled daughter.

Elias Visontay

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TOPSHOT - Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany (C) holds up the Premier League trophy after their 4-1 victory in the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on May 12, 2019. - Manchester City held off a titanic challenge from Liverpool to become the first side in a decade to retain the Premier League on Sunday by coming from behind to beat Brighton 4-1 on Sunday. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / 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. /

Man City cap stunning season

Manchester City have held off Liverpool to retain the title, securing their status as true greats of the English game.

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Sydney FC's Adam Le Fondre celebrates a penalty goal during the Semi Final A-League match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Jubilee Oval, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Sydney FC smash Victory

Sydney FC have smashed Melbourne Victory 6-1 to march into next weekend’s A-League grand final.

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