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Aloisi upbeat about Sydney's chances
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Sydney FC's star striker John Aloisi believes his struggling team can still make this year's A-League grand final despite its current woes.
Benitez expects Keane to come good
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has backed Robbie Keane to come good despite his latest flop against West Ham.
Real signs Huntelaar from Ajax
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Real Madrid has signed Dutch international striker Klas-Jan Huntelaar from Ajax, the Spanish club announced.
Ballon d'Or will make me better: Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes winning the Ballon d'Or will only increase his drive to improve on the level of performance that earned him one of football's biggest individual prizes.
Viduka looking to pick up where he left off
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Newcastle's Australian striker Mark Viduka is ready to pick up where he left off after making an impressive return from injury in the English Premier League last weekend.
Burnley sends Arsenal's kids crashing out
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Arsenal's young stars have been upstaged by Burnley's own talented rookie as Kevin McDonald gave the Championship club a shock 2-0 win in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Vidmar names Club World Cup squad
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Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
Miller gets injury booster
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Queensland Roar playmaker Charlie Miller has had cortisone injections in a bid to overcome injury in time for Saturday's clash with the Central Coast Mariners.
Ronaldo named European footballer of the year
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Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has won the coveted Ballon D'Or award as the European footballer of the year.
Cristiano in contention for starting berth
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Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar could recall striker Cristiano to the starting line-up for Friday's match against the Wellington Phoenix.
Chelsea reaches agreement over Mikel transfer deal
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Chelsea has reached an out-of-court settlement with Norwegian club FC Lyn Oslo over the transfer of Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi.
Soccer ref trapped in Peruvian riot
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A police car was set alight and the referee trapped in his dressing room for nearly three hours during a riot at a Peruvian second division soccer match.
Reds blow chance to seize title advantage
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Liverpool went one point clear at the top of the English Premier League table despite suffering a frustrating goalless draw at home to West Ham this morning (AEST).
Gold Coast United lines up Brazilian duo
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New A-League club Gold Coast United is close to agreeing terms with two Brazilian midfielders ahead of next year's inaugural season, the club said on Monday.
Chinese midfielder Gao trains with Glory
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Chinese midfielder Gao Leilei is training with Perth Glory in the hope of playing for the A-League outfit, club officials said on Monday.
Ognenovski wants Reds to be more ruthless
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Adelaide United defender Sasa Ognenovski says the Reds need to be more clinical in front of goal.
Street Socceroos seize chance to change lives
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Hundreds of people have turned out in Melbourne to cheer on the competitors taking part in this year's Homeless World Cup of soccer.
Homeless World Cup set to kick off
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The sixth Homeless World Cup of soccer starts in Melbourne today.
Keane places doubts on Sunderland job
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Roy Keane has placed doubt on his ability to continue as manager of Sunderland, which dropped into the relegation zone after its latest defeat on Sunday (AEST).
Supporters save Wollongong FC
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The Wollongong Football Club has been saved from a premature demise, with parents and supporters pledging more than $43,000 yesterday.
Leeds stunned by Histon's part-timers
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Former English champions Leeds United hit a new low overnight as Gary McAllister's team were dumped out of the FA Cup by the part-timers of Histon.
Villarreal, Valencia give chase to Barcelona
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Victories to Villarreal and Valencia in their respective fixtures overnight kept the pressure on leaders Barcelona in Spain's Primera Liga.
Inter battles past Napoli, Roma wins again
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Midfielder Sulley Muntari inspired Serie A leaders Inter Milan to a hard-fought 2-1 win at home to Napoli overnight.
Gunners stun Chelsea with Dutch double
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Arsenal stunned English Premier League leaders Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester United downed City.
Glory, Canberra share W-League draw
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Canberra United scored two goals in the final seven minutes to clinch a point with a 2-2 draw in their W-League fixture against the Glory at Members Equity Stadium in Perth.
