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One club, seven Socceroos: Melbourne team’s $1.2 million World Cup windfall
The Socceroos have a squad of 26 at the World Cup, and a quarter of those have close links to one A-League club.
- Roy Ward
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Matilda’s heroics deliver Melbourne City A-League glory
A Holly McNamara masterclass has delivered Melbourne City a 3-1 grand final win over Wellington and with it, a record-equalling fifth A-League Women’s title.
- Anna Harrington
Watch: The wonder strike that clinched a grand final berth for City over heartbroken Victory
A 17-year-old Young Matildas midfielder lashed in a fierce right-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area.
- Adrian Warren
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Fans set off flares in Richmond ahead of A-League grand final
Some fans lit flares on Swan Street just after 6pm in front of police officers.
- Hannah Hammoud
Wait for the ‘Siuuu’: What Melbourne City’s captain learnt from Cristiano Ronaldo
Aziz Behich is ‘straight out of Meadow Heights’ in Melbourne’s working class north. He dreams of leading his team to A-League glory in his home town.
- Roy Ward
‘I had no sleep’: Victory’s coach quit; his replacement didn’t see it coming
Arthur Diles got a surprise promotion to Victory coach in December when Patrick Kisnorbo left for Japan. His rise has shocked even those who played with him.
- Roy Ward
Saves, screamers, and pitch invasions: Inside the Melbourne derby
The OG Melbourne derby in the A-League Men has a long and storied history. Here are some of the most unforgettable moments - good and bad.
- Roy Ward and Brittany Busch
Victory’s stunning win in Auckland sets up dream all-Melbourne A-League grand final
The Victory’s result represents a remarkable turnaround from December, when coach Patrick Kisnorbo’s abrupt exit to take up a position in Japan sparked a six-game winless run
- Joey Lynch and Anna Harrington
Kisnorbo, Victory score 3-1 win in Melbourne derby; City coach back Israeli ‘hard nut’ after boos
Melbourne Victory scored a 3-1 win over Melbourne City in Saturday night’s derby at AAMI Park with 20,093 in attendance.
- Roy Ward
He could have been like Ange, but this Aussie coach copped a furious backlash from French fans
Patrick Kisnorbo made history when he took charge of French club Troyes but unlike fellow Australian Ange Postecoglou, he was let go after one year. Now he is back down under, coaching Melbourne Victory as they look to return to contention in the A-League.
- Roy Ward