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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Besart Berisha of the Victory heads the ball during the round 26 A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Melbourne Victory at ANZ Stadium on April 8, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Muscat shrugs off failure talk

Kevin Muscat says he isn’t buying into suggestions Melbourne Victory are out of form.

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Referee Shaun Evans leaves the field after controversial decisions in the A-League Football match between the Phoenix and the Sydney FC at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, April 8 2017. (AAP Image/SNPA, Ross Setford) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sydney first to benefit from VAR

It has been said by cynics that Sydney FC have benefited from some lucky refereeing decisions this season.

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Referee Shaun Evans calls for the video referee in the A-League Football match between the Phoenix and the Sydney FC at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, April 8 2017. (AAP Image/SNPA, Ross Setford) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

World first as video ref called in

For the first time in the A-League the video assistant referee was used, during a draw between Sydney FC and Wellington.

Melbourne Victory's head coach, Kevin Muscat during the A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium in Perth, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Glory won the match 2-1.(AAP Image/Tony McDonough NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Muscat put his faith in video

Kevin Muscat doesn’t believe in karma which is why he is throwing his support behind the Video Assistant Referee.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Brendon Santalab of the Wanderers celebrates victory with fans after the round 24 A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City FC at Spotless Stadium on March 24, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Wanderers brace for test

Veteran Western Sydney striker Brendon Santalab expects a fierce reaction from Melbourne Victory tonight.

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Tim Cahill of Melbourne City (right) reacts after scoring a goal during the round 26 A-League match between Melbourne City and the Adelaide United at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, April 7, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Cahill’s head gives City hope

Melbourne City are within touching distance of a home A-League final after a stunning Tim Cahill header.

Brisbane Roar training. Brandon Borrello. Photo: Jodie Richter

Aloisi plays long game

Brisbane coach John Aloisi is prepared to make tough calls when others are wondering if he has lost his marbles.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Melbourne City head coach Michael Valkanis speaks to players after the round 24 A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City FC at Spotless Stadium on March 24, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Gaffer’s gaffer mentor to City

Former England manager Roy Hodgson has been brought in by Melbourne City to mentor Michael Valkanis and his staff.

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Former Liverpool and England Captain Steven Gerrard Retires From Football LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool applauds the fans as he walks a lap of honour after his final game at Anfield during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on May 16, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Gerrard may return for Reds

The news that Liverpool are expected to play against Sydney FC has sparked speculation Steven Gerrard will play.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on April 1, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Liverpool to make Sydney debut

English giants Liverpool and their charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp are set for a showdown in Sydney.

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Video assistant referee trials at AAMI Park Melbourne.

Fears over A-League video

A-League officials admit to fears the video assistant refereeing (VAR) system will be misunderstood.

Arsenal FC legend Sol Campbell in Sydney at a press call at the Sydney Opera Opera House overlooking the Harbour Bridge to promote Arsenal's matches in Sydney later in the year. . Picture. Phil Hillyard

Wenger still the best, says Sol

Former Arsenal and England great Sol Campbell believes Arsene Wenger is still the right man to get the club back on track.

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Roar coach John Aloisi looks on during the Round 25 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and the Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sydney no ‘Roarcelona’: Aloisi

Comparisons between Sydney FC and Ange Postecoglou’s awe-inspiring Brisbane Roar sides are premature.

A crowd of only 5000 turned up during the Western Sydney Wanderers v Urawa Red Diamonds ACL game at Campbelltown Stadium. pic Mark Evans

Western Sydney off on a wander

Western Sydney’s end-of-season charge could hit a snag over their home venue.

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Referee Felix Swayer asks video assitance during the friendly football match France vs Spain on March 28, 2017 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

A-League first for video ref

The video assistant referee system will make its A-League debut on Friday night.

A dejected Luke Brattan of Melbourne City after their loss to Sydney FC during the round 25 A-League match between the Sydney FC and Melbourne City FC at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, April 1, 2017. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

City implosion a stark contrast

This is not what was expected of Melbourne City.

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A League : Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park, 2nd April, Melbourne Australia. Wellington Phoenix's Roly Bonevacia with the opening goal. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Phoenix keep finals dream alive

Wellington Phoenix inflicted a second successive 3-0 defeat on Melbourne Victory.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Jamie Maclaren of the Roar celebrates a goal during the round 25 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and the Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium on April 2, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Maclaren blitz stuns Mariners

A Jamie Maclaren hat-trick has helped Brisbane Roar come from behind and thrash the Central Coast Mariners 5-1.

Bobo of Sydney FC celebrates a goal with Alex Brosque during the Sydney FC v Melbourne City A League round 25 match at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. pic Mark Evans

Six minutes of history

Sydney FC’s Alex Brosque and Bobo cracked their game open in a telling six minutes. WSW are also in sight of the finals.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Diego Castro of Perth Glory is tackled by Isaas of Adelaide United during the round 25 A-League match between Adelaide United and Perth Glory at Coopers Stadium on March 31, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Reds cry foul over Castro

Perth Glory’s Diego Castro has kept his A-League side’s top-four ambitions flickering with a stage-dive penalty.

17/02/2017: Steven Lowy, chairman of the Football Federation Australia, is embracing a reform push at soccer's peak body but said the international and grass roots elements of the game should not be sacrificed for the interest of the A-League. Photographed at the FFA headquarters in Sydney on Friday. (Trophies L-R: FFA A-League Champions, AFC Asian Cup 2015 Champions, AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 Champions) Hollie Adams/The Australian

FFA misses congress deadline

Hopes of restructuring the governing congress for soccer in Australia have hit another impasse.

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25/11/15 - Ex-Socceroo squad member and indigenous SA soccer star John Moriarty was last week inducted into the FFA Hall of Fame. He is back in Adelaide to plan future programs for young Aboriginal players. Pictured at Coopers Stadium in Hindmarsh. Photo Naomi Jellicoe

Kicking goals for indigenous kids

Promoting soccer among indigenous children means much more to them than just kicking a ball around.

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Rhyan Grant of the Socceroos ahead of the Socceroos World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Tehran, Iran. pic Mark Evans

FC go pedal to metal for records

Sydney FC are not easing off the throttle as their season shifts towards the playoffs.

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Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou poses for a photograph at the AAP Sports Editors Conference in Sydney, Wednesday, March 29, 2017. The conference brings together key sports leaders and media organisations. (AAP Image/Jane Dempster) NO ARCHIVING

Ange wants salary cap axed

Ange Postecoglou has called for the abolition of the A-League salary cap.

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Ronaldo or bust?

An odd-looking bronze bust of the Real Madrid star stole the show as Cristiano Ronaldo’s hometown airport was named after him.

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Socceroos Coach Ange Postecoglou before the Socceroos v United Arab Emirates World Cup qualifier at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. pic Mark Evans

Ange goes 2-0 up on his critics

Ange Postecoglou’s new playing system had been dissected and criticised all week, but the talking was finally done on the field.

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Australia's Jackson Irvine scores with this header during their World Cup Qualifier match between Australia and United Arab Emirates at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Not pretty, but Socceroos back

The jury is still out on Ange Postecoglou’s radical formation, but the Socceroos are back on track.

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Australia's Mathew Leckie celebrates his goal during their World Cup Qualifier match between Australia and United Arab Emirates at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Socceroos get the job done

It was a must-win match in Australia’s World Cup qualifying campaign, and the Socceroos came through | WATCH

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Members of the Australian soccer team take part in a training session in Sydney on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The Socceroos will host the United Arab Emerites in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING

So who is Mile Jedinak?

The captain of the national soccer team is a virtual stranger in his homeland.

Ange Postecoglou after the Soceroos v Iraq World Cup Qualifier at PAS Stadium, Tehran, Iran. pic Mark Evans

Socceroos embrace the pressure

Australia’s World Cup qualification hopes go on the line against UAE tonight.

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