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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.

WATCH: Deadpool delivers ball for Wrexham pre-season friendly

In a colorful crossover, Marvel superhero Deadpool made a special appearance at Wrexham AFC's pre-season opener in Australia

Hardie scores on debut as Wrexham dismantle Melbourne Victory

Wrexham have kicked off their pre-season tour of Australia with a massive 3-0 win over A-League runners-up Melbourne Victory.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Eltham Redbacks	22	9	5	8	49	38	11	32	L D W W L
7	Melbourne Srbija	21	10	2	9	26	23	3	32	W L L W W
8	Manningham United Blues	22	9	3	10	38	46	-8	30	L D W D L
9	North Geelong Warriors	21	9	1	11	33	42	-9	28	L L L D W
10	Brunswick City	22	8	3	11	41	44	-3	27	W L D L L