Melbourne City upset Sydney FC to win A-League final
Melbourne (AFP) – A dominant Melbourne City rallied from a goal down to outplay 10-man reigning champions Sydney FC 3-1 and clinch their maiden A-League title Sunday. In front …
Category: Leagues: A-League
ESPN+ acquires Eredivisie, A-League and Chinese Super League rights
August 10, 2018 ESPN, Leagues: A-League, Leagues: Chinese Super League, Leagues: Eredivisie 33 Comments
Just in time for the new Eredivisie season, ESPN+ has acquired the streaming rights to the Dutch league in the United States. On top of that, ESPN+ has also …
Aussie coach calls for VAR appeals after A-League blunder
Sydney (AFP) – Australia coach Bert van Marwijk suggested a refinement of the controversial VAR technology Monday to allow teams to consult the video referee after a software glitch …
Video ref to be used in Australia’s A-League
Sydney (AFP) – Australia’s A-League will become the first top-level domestic football league in the world to implement the video assistant referee system, officials said on Monday. After six …
Diamonds cut Sydney to ribbons in AFC Champions League game
Sydney (AFP) – Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds smashed four second-half goals past Western Sydney Wanderers to start their AFC Champions League with a thumping 4-0 win on Tuesday. Shinzo …
Western Sydney face red card for sex banner
Sydney (AFP) – Football Federation Australia has demanded an explanation from Western Sydney Wanderers over an “offensive” banner unfurled at the weekend’s fierce derby showing a rival coach engaging …
Australian football star Cahill apologises over bizarre red card
Sydney (AFP) – Australia’s Tim Cahill has apologised for swearing at a referee after he was bizarrely sent off before he even made it onto the pitch in last …
Sydney FC charge to 11-point lead in A-League football
Melbourne (AFP) – Sydney FC have extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches and opened an 11-point lead at the top of Australia’s A-League with a 2-1 win over …
Premier League giants Chelsea to play Perth Glory in Australia
Sydney (AFP) – English Premier League giants Chelsea will play the A-League’s Perth Glory in a friendly next year in the team’s only Australian appearance, officials said Sunday. The …
Berisha becomes A-League’s all-time leading scorer
Sydney (AFP) – Besart Berisha became the Australian A-League’s all-time leading goalscorer as Melbourne Victory maintained their pursuit of leaders Sydney FC with a 4-2 win over Newcastle Jets …