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Juan Mata leaves Melbourne Victory for board role

Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has confirmed he will not return to Melbourne Victory for the 2026-27 A-League Men season. While the veteran playmaker is stepping away from the pitch in Australia, he has notably stopped short of announcing his formal retirement from professional football.

A-League Men Rd 18 - Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory

Mata buys minority stake in Melbourne Victory

Juan Mata has completed a formal agreement to purchase a minority stake in A-League giants Melbourne Victory, further cementing his ties to Australian football. The deal also sees the ex-Man Utd star appointed as the chair of a newly established football committee, though he is yet to confirm if he will hang up his boots for good.

Fernandes and Maguire celebrate ex-Man Utd star's stunning free-kick

Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire were seen celebrating wildly at the club's Carrington training base after watching former team-mate Juan Mata roll back the years. The veteran Spaniard, who remains a beloved figure among the Old Trafford faithful and his former colleagues, produced a moment of magic while playing for Melbourne Victory in Australia.

A-League Men Rd 20 - Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory

📽️ | 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.

📽️ | '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.