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Sydney FC sign Man Utd prospect Overy as teenager eyes Socceroos breakthrough

Sydney FC have completed the signing of highly rated teenage defender James Overy from Manchester United on a three-year contract. The 18-year-old right-back returns to Australian football for an undisclosed fee, with the Premier League giants inserting a buy-back clause as he targets regular senior minutes to boost his senior international ambitions.

📽️ | Tel scores 25-yard free-kick as Spurs beat Sydney on penalties

Mathys Tel stole the limelight in Australia with a spectacular long-range strike as Tottenham Hotspur continued their pre-season preparations. Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC, Roberto De Zerbi's side triumphed 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to secure their third victory of the summer.

Auckland FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Pre-Season Friendly

Why £85m Fernandes was left out of Spurs' clash with Sydney FC

Mateus Fernandes' absence from Tottenham's clash with Sydney FC has been explained after rumours the £85m summer signing had suffered an injury. The Portuguese midfielder, who recently completed a high-profile move from London rivals West Ham, had featured in both of Spurs' opening pre-season fixtures before being sidelined for the clash at Allianz Stadium.

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.

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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Wellington Phoenix	4	3	1	0	7	1	6	10	D W W W
2	Sydney FC	4	2	1	1	7	4	3	7	W L W D
3	Melbourne City FC	4	2	1	1	6	6	0	7	W W D L
4	Perth Glory	4	2	0	2	8	5	3	6	W W L L
5	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	4	1	2	1	6	4	2	5	L D W D

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