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📽️ | Mata scores outrageous free-kick goal for Melbourne Victory

Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata turned back the clock with a sensational free-kick for Melbourne Victory on Saturday. Despite the Spaniard's individual brilliance, a late collapse saw his side surrender a two-goal lead in a frantic A-League encounter.

📽️ | Ex-Spurs keeper subbed after UNBELIEVABLE own goal as boss quits

Football can be a cruel game, but few will experience a Saturday as nightmarish as former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who once walked the halls of the Spurs training ground under the watchful eyes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, found himself at the centre of a sporting catastrophe during Wellington Phoenix’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of rivals Auckland FC.

📽️ | 'What a player!' - Mata rolls back the years with screamer

Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata rolled back the years by scoring an eye-catching brace for Melbourne Victory in a 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City on Saturday. The goals even drew praise from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes who took to social media to show his appreciation for the 37-year-old's excellent efforts in the A-League clash.

A-League Men Rd 17 - Sydney FC v Adelaide United

History-maker Cavallo claims 'internal homophobia' led to transfer

Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay active professional male footballer, has launched a scathing attack on his former club Adelaide United. The 26-year-old alleges that "internal homophobia", not footballing reasons, was the true cause behind his lack of playing time and eventual departure from the A-League side. In a deeply personal statement, he also revealed that teammates mocked his relationship.

Macarthur FC - 2023/24 A-League Men's Headshots

Former Chelsea midfielder pleads guilty to 'yellow-card scam'

Former Chelsea midfielder Ulises Davila has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a yellow card fixing scheme in Australia’s A-League that netted nearly £100,000 in illegal betting payouts. The ex-Macarthur FC captain admitted to leading an operation involving two teammates, manipulating cautions in multiple matches — a scandal that has shocked Australian football and tarnished his once-promising career.

A-League Men Rd 21 - Macarthur FC v Sydney FC

Arrest warrant issued for ex-Bayern star over €78k unpaid child support

Former Bayern Munich and Juventus attacker Douglas Costa has an arrest warrant issued against him due to unresolved child support payments amounting to over €78,000. His contract with Sydney was terminated after mutual agreement after Costa has been forbidden from leaving his native country Brazil and went on to apologise to the club's fans in his statement.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Houston Dynamo FC

Muller was 'curious' about Australia move before joining MLS side

Thomas Muller admitted he considered a surprise switch to Australia before choosing MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps in a move swayed by city and project.

Muller confirms Europe exit amid MLS & Australia interest

Thomas Muller has confirmed he will leave Europe with a move to MLS most likely, but Sydney are said to have held talks with the Bayern Munich hero.

Wrexham swap America for Oz! Tour dates Down Under announced

After spending the last two summers in America, Wrexham have announced that their pre-season tour in 2025 will take them to Australia and New Zealand.

A-League Men Rd 24 - Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Mata to extend Australia stay despite nightmare benchwarmer spell

Juan Mata has endured a very disappointing season in the A-League, but is seemingly set to extend his stay with Western Sydney Wanderers.

Wrexham tipped for blockbuster clash with Melbourne Victory

Wrexham could be heading to Australia as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side have been tipped for a blockbuster clash with Melbourne Victory.

Manchester United v Rangers FC - UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7

Bruno Fernandes talks up shock transfer

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he could move to Australia before his career is over, after a glowing endorsement from ex-team-mate Juan Mata.

A-League Men Rd 3 - Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory

Perth Glory vs Macarthur FC: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the A-League Men match between Perth Glory and Macarthur FC, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Transfer ban for club Man Utd legend said is ‘run by muppets’

A-League side Macarthur FC have been stung with a FIFA-imposed transfer ban after being branded a “pub team” that is “run by muppets” by Dwight Yorke.

Mata has a new club! Ex-Man Utd star makes surprise move

Juan Mata is set for a new challenge as the former Chelsea and Manchester United star has completed a surprise move to Australia.

Openly-gay footballer Cavallo announces engagement

Trailblazing openly-gay footballer Josh Cavallo has announced that he is engaged in a beautiful Instagram post.

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📽️ | Patrick Wood misses an open goal from TWO YARDS

Sydney striker Patrick Wood put his name in the hat for miss of the century after firing wide an open-goal chance from two yards out.

WATCH: Goalkeeper left bloodied in Melbourne derby pitch invasion

The A-League's Melbourne derby has been abandoned after a goalkeeper was hit in the face with a bucket after throwing a flare at the opposing fans.

Garang Kuol: Who is Newcastle's new wonderkid signing?

The 18-year-old has agreed a move to the Premier League after shining for Central Coast Mariners, and could yet be involved in the 2022 World Cup.

Injury, illness and jet lag: Sturridge's Perth nightmare

The ex-Liverpool ace has had a hard time getting back to his best ever since being released by the Reds

Watch: Garuccio scores stunning scorpion kick in A-League clash

The left-back scored a brace in front of his own fans, the second of which will no doubt stand as a goal of the season contender

Klopp & Adelaide's Cavallo shortlisted for LGBT awards

The duo headline a raft of names from across the game, with Megan Rapinoe, Beth Mead and Demi Stokes also included

Cavallo has 'no regrets' about coming out despite death threats

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, the 22-year-old explains what it's been like for him since becoming one of the world's most famous players

Cavallo 'honoured' as Adelaide announce Pride Game

The Australian club will make history when staging men’s and women’s fixtures intended to help promote inclusivity

Adelaide star Cavallo: I'm a footballer and I'm gay

The Australian midfielder has said he was tired of a living a "double life" after wrestling with his sexuality for "over six years"

Charlotte FC add Australian star McGree as club's second signing

The MLS expansion side has sealed a deal for the former Puskas Award nominee, who joins after being named the A-League's Young Player of the Year

Fowler: Brisbane Roar suddenly turned gangster on us

The former striker has filed a petition with FIFA as he claims he was wrongfully dismissed

Bolt hits out at 'unfair' football trial

The world's fastest man failed to earn a contract after a brief trial with Central Coast Mariners in 2018

Fowler 'not playing around' in Brisbane coaching hotseat

His reputation as a goalscorer was never in doubt but the former Liverpool forward is now out to prove himself as a coach in Australia's A-League

Rise of the Underdog: Western Sydney Wanderers’ rapid rise

A new club with a small budget managed to punch well above their weight and complete one of Asia’s biggest upsets

Frequently asked questions

: Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
: Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
: Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
: Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
: Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
: Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
: Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
: Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
: Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
: The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
: Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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