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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: (L-R) Melbourne Victory Chairman Anthony Di Pietro, Keisuke Honda of the Victory and Melbourne Victory Head Coach Kevin Muscat attend a Melbourne Victory A-League press conference at AAMI Park on August 15, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. The Japanese international has joined Melbourne Victory as a marquee player for the 2018/19 A-League season. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Melbourne Victory valued at $40m

Melbourne Victory are now the second-most valuable privately held sports club after a share transaction valued it at $40m.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Clare Polkinghorne of Australia celebrates after she scores her sides first goal 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 snatch draw with England

A second-half equaliser from Clare Polkinghorne has helped the Matildas secure a highly fortuitous 1-1 draw with England.

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Lawrie McKinna, former Gosford City Mayor and Central Coast Mariners coach, is soon to take on the role of CEO, Newcastle Jets. Picture:Peter Clark

Jets riled at rumours of club facing budget cuts

Newcastle Jets boss Lawrie McKinna has insisted it’s business as usual for the new A-League season.

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Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (L) challenges Huddersfield Town's Australian midfielder Aaron Mooy (R) during the English Premier League football match between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur at the John Smith's stadium in Huddersfield, northern England on September 29, 2018. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / 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. /

Mooy ruled out of Socceroos clash

Aaron Mooy has been ruled out of the Socceroos’ friendly against Kuwait next week due to a groin strain.

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Kerr in line for first women’s Ballon d’Or

Sam Kerr is in line to win arguably soccer’s biggest award after being nominated for the inaugural women’s Ballon d’Or.

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Manchester City's Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez (2R) watches as his shot from the penalty spot goes over the bar during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 7, 2018. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / 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. /

City, Liverpool, Chelsea share top

Riyad Mahrez missed a penalty and Man City their chance of pulling ahead in the EPL in a draw 0-0 with Liverpool.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Martin Lee owner of the Newcastle Jets during the round one A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at Hunter Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Trump tariff war could down Jets

The ripple effects of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade war with China have reached the Newcastle Jets soccer team.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Tim Cahill speaks to the media during an FFA press conference at the FFA Offices on September 4, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Cahill announced he will play his final match for Socceroos in the Tim Cahill testimonial international friendly against Lebanon on November 20th. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Cahill debuts in India Super League draw

Australian talisman Tim Cahill has made his debut in the Indian Super League in a 2-2 draw for Jamshedpur at Bengaluru.

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Siem de Jong of Sydney (right) celebrates with Jop van der Linden after scoring a goal during the FFA Cup Semi Final between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at Panthers Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, October 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Demolition derby for Sky Blues

No Graham Arnold, no Adrian Mierzejewski, no Bobo — and seemingly no problem for a new-look Sydney FC.

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Mourinho hits out after United’s comeback win

Just when Jose Mourinho needed it most, Manchester United dug deep to pull off a gutsy victory.

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‘It’s a manhunt’: Mourinho

Man Utd manager lashes critics after his team launches rescue mission in dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle.

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Hibernian Soceroos contender Martin Boyle

Hibs star knocked back Scots for Arnie

Graham Arnold has revealed that Socceroo-in-waiting Martin Boyle turned down a last-minute approach from Scotland.

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Changes raise hopes this is the last of a stale A-League

Melbourne Victory look to be the team to beat as the start of a new A-League season draws near.

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Juventus' Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during the Italian Serie A football match Juventus vs Napoli on September 29, 2018 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Nervous wait in Ronaldo case

The lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo’s accuser are determined to keep the case in the public eye.

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Sydney FC's Alex Wilkinson training at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Friday, October 13, 2017. Sydney FC take on Wellington Phoenix this Sunday in round 2 of the Hyundai A-League at Allianz Stadium. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sky Blues still big game hunters

Sydney FC defender Alex Wilkinson is adamant the Sky Blues can improve on their minor premiership-winning effort of last season.

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Blues, Gunners put points in bag

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Arsenal came through unscathed in the latest Europa League action.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Mirko Boland of Adelaide United kicks during the FFA Cup semifinal match between Bentleigh Greens SC and Adelaide United at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on October 5, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Reds end Greens’ fairytale

Adelaide United brought an end to the fairytale FFA Cup run of Bentleigh Greens.

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Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho shouts instructions to his players from the touchline during the Champions League group H football match between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 2, 2018. (Photo by Lindsey PARNABY / AFP)

Mourinho wants more support

Jose Mourinho wants to carry on at Manchester United even though the manager is concerned that he is not receiving enough backing from within the club.

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Milos Ninkovic (right) is seen during a Sydney FC training session in Sydney, Thursday, October 4, 2018. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING

Wanderers to lift for derby: Corica

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica is taking little notice of a couple of pre-season thumpings for Western Sydney Wanderers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Australian Matildas player Samantha Kerr poses for a portrait after signing a new contract with the FFA to play with the Perth Glory at the FFA Offices on October 4, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Kerr’s historic marquee deal

Joining the likes of Alessandro Del Piero and Tim Cahill, Sam Kerr has become the first female to sign a marquee contract.

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