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Sydney FC go into Sunday's A-League blockbuster against Melbourne Victory with the knowledge that three points could usher an era of wealth for the club.

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Australia's WC bid rival teetering

Indonesia's bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup appears close to collapse, which should boost Australia's chances of snaring the planet's biggest sporting event.

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The day Cahill got it wrong

Tim Cahill's recent goalscoring touch evaded him in front of an open goal as Liverpool ended Everton's nine-match EPL unbeaten run with a 1-0 win at Anfield.

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Korea start with a bang

Korea Republic began their defence of the East Asian Championship in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 win over Hong Kong at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium.

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Terry thanks fans for backing

Chelsea's John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support after allegations about his private life that cost him the England captaincy.

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Goal drought fine by Zlatan

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is not concerned by his recent barren spell in front of goal.

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Bonera passes 'important test'

AC Milan defender Daniele Bonera was pleased to have come through an "important test" in Monday's (AEDT) goalless draw at Bologna.

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Bayern players out to impress

Bayern Munich's players go into Thursday's (AEDT) DFB-Pokal quarter-final against second division side Greuther Furth aiming to answer accusations of arrogance from their own coach.

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Diarra fears allayed

Bordeaux have been boosted by the news France midfielde Alou Diarra did not suffer a serious injury against Rennes at the weekend.

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Beckham to stay in check

AC Milan midfielder David Beckham has promised he will not celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in their UEFA Champions League Rd 16 tie.

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Robinho: City restrict me

Robinho has criticised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for not giving him the freedom to express himself.

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McKinna makes way for Arnold

9 February 2010 | 17:56

Lawrie McKinna has stood down from the Central Coast Mariners' coaching job to take up a position upstairs, paving the way for Socceroos assistant coach Graham Arnold to return to club football.

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Sporting 1-2 Academica

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Benfica 3-0 Leiria

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Rennes 4-2 Bordeaux

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Marseille 5-1 Valenciennes

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Grenoble 5-0 Auxerre

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Ligue 1 update

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Central Coast v Newcastle

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EXCLUSIVE - Vitezslav Lavicka

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Gold Coast v Wellington

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Sydney v Perth

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Glory back in finals football

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A-League discussion pt1

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Adelaide v Brisbane

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Post Match - Lucas Pantelis

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Post Match - Fabian Barbiero

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Melbourne v North Queensland

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Post Match - Robbie Fowler

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Mathew Leckie on the rise

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A-League academies

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Young Jets

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John van't Schip All Heart Part 1

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A-League crowds

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Farina Scandal

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