Articles for Melbourne Victory

The A-League Women players to watch as the 2024-25 season kicks off and Matildas spots open up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The A-League Women players to watch as the 2024-25 season kicks off and Matildas spots open up

ABC  

In the wake of a disappointing Olympics performance and with a home Asian Cup, a World Cup, and another Olympics all looming, the Matildas are at a critical juncture. With the 2024-2025 A-League Women's season kicking off this week, here are some of the stand-out players who could soon become regular features in the Matildas squad. Club: Melbourne City Position: …

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Tony Popovic names Socceroos squad to face China, Japan, as Massimo Luongo makes himself available for selection
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tony Popovic names Socceroos squad to face China, Japan, as Massimo Luongo makes himself available for selection

ABC  

Massimo Luongo has been named as part of Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss, as Australia attempts to get their World Cup qualification back on track. But with Popovic's appointment as Australia's boss following the resignation of Graham Arnold, Luongo made himself available for Socceroo selection. Popovic has named an extended 26-man squad for the two qualifiers against China …

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How the crisis gripping 777 Partners is affecting the clubs in their portfolio
7 months, 1 week ago

How the crisis gripping 777 Partners is affecting the clubs in their portfolio

New York Times  

For eight months, 777 Partners has been trying to buy Everton, but the takeover looks increasingly unlikely to go through. pic.twitter.com/qqH5DtPnzu — Tribune Rino Della Negra May 4, 2024 “We are extremely worried, but also angry, because when 777 Partners wanted to buy the club, we immediately opposed the takeover,” said Vincent Chutet-Mezance, president of Red Star supporter’s Collectif Stade …

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A-League Women Round-Up: Casey Dumont haunts Melbourne Victory as Central Coast and Newcastle Jets make finals history
8 months, 1 week ago

A-League Women Round-Up: Casey Dumont haunts Melbourne Victory as Central Coast and Newcastle Jets make finals history

ABC  

The 2023/24 elimination final have served up all the drama and chaos that the A-League Women has become known for, with both games needing extra-time — as well as one penalty shootout — to decide which teams are through to the semifinals. The Central Coast Mariners, who re-entered the A-League Women this year, have now won their first finals game …

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2023 Women's World Cup, A-Leagues reform, and Football For Good: New Year's Resolutions for the Australian game
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 Women's World Cup, A-Leagues reform, and Football For Good: New Year's Resolutions for the Australian game

ABC  

The start of a new year always prompts reflections and meditations on the past 12 months, and if there's any sport in Australia that needs to do some soul-searching as it kicks off one of the most important years in its life, it's football. The ParaMatildas - Australia's first women's national team for women with disability - became the first …

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Brisbane Roar become the FOURTH A-League club whose fans will stage a mass walkout
2 years ago

Brisbane Roar become the FOURTH A-League club whose fans will stage a mass walkout

Daily Mail  

Outraged fans of Brisbane Roar have joined their counterparts at Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City and Adelaide United in planning a mass walkout to protest against the A-League's decision to hold the grand finals in Sydney for the next three years. Brisbane Roar fans will stage a mass walkout for their game against WSW on December 23 The Den will join …

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Jamie Maclaren chasing most-ever A-League goals - but first the Socceroos squad for the World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Jamie Maclaren chasing most-ever A-League goals - but first the Socceroos squad for the World Cup

Daily Mail  

He only just snuck into the Socceroos squad in 2018 thanks to a late-charge into the final squad - but A-League star Jamie Maclaren is quietly confident of being part of Qatar 2022. It could be a momentous year for McLaren who not only could achieve another golden boot and a World Cup berth, but he is closing in on …

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Harry Maguire Fit to Face Melbourne Victory as New Boss Erik Ten Hag Urges Manchester United to Take Initiative
2 years, 5 months ago

Harry Maguire Fit to Face Melbourne Victory as New Boss Erik Ten Hag Urges Manchester United to Take Initiative

News 18  

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should be available to face Melbourne Victory after missing their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag said Thursday while urging his team to use their initiative. But Ten Hag, who took over in May after finishing a successful spell at Ajax, said Maguire should play at least 45 minutes in front of an …

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Former Manchester United, Portugal Star Nani Signs For Melbourne Victory
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Manchester United, Portugal Star Nani Signs For Melbourne Victory

News 18  

Former Portugal and Manchester United winger Luis Nani has signed for Australian side Melbourne Victory in one of the A-League’s biggest coups in years. Nani, who was capped 112 times for Portugal and won the Premier League four times with Manchester United after joining the Old Trafford club in 2007, is arguably the biggest name to play Australian club football …

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Diving save ensures goalless Sydney derby, Tony Popovic gets winning start as Victory boss
3 years, 1 month ago

Diving save ensures goalless Sydney derby, Tony Popovic gets winning start as Victory boss

ABC  

Two brilliant saves from goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne ensured that Sydney FC kept a clean sheet in an entertaining draw away to Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday night. Key points: The Sydney rivals play out an entertaining draw in front of a big crowd Jack Rodwell comes close to scoring on his Wanderers debut with a spectacular, long-range effort Melbourne Victory …

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Melbourne Victory beat Sydney FC 1-0 to win W-League grand final in extra time
3 years, 8 months ago

Melbourne Victory beat Sydney FC 1-0 to win W-League grand final in extra time

ABC  

Kyra Cooney-Cross scored the winner in the final seconds of extra time as Melbourne Victory ended their seven-year W-League title drought with a deserved 1-0 grand final win over Sydney FC at Kogarah Oval. Key points: Cooney-Cross scored the winner only moments before the grand final was set to be decided by penalties Victory had the best of the attacking …

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Australian Open - talking points: Coco Gauff returns to the stage, Heather Watson makes round two
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open - talking points: Coco Gauff returns to the stage, Heather Watson makes round two

Daily Mail  

It has been a bumpy ride up to here, but finally the Australian Open is properly underway. On day two, there was good news for the Brits as Heather Watson advanced into round two while there were also victories for defending champion Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff and Spain's Rafael Nadal. There was a bigger buzz around the Australian Open on …

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ISL: FC Goa announce signing of Australian defender James Donachie on one-year loan deal
4 years, 2 months ago

ISL: FC Goa announce signing of Australian defender James Donachie on one-year loan deal

Firstpost  

The 27-year-old defender is a three-time A-League champion with two of his titles playing for the Brisbane Roar. Panaji: Indian Super League side FC Goa on Saturday announced the signing of Australian defender James Donachie on a one-year loan, ahead of the upcoming season. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, Donachie not only brings height to the backline but also …

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