Hyundai A-League News

Mario Gotze; Usain Bolt
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Gotze surprised by Bolt’s football talent

Germany’s 2014 FIFA World Cup hero Mario Gotze admits he was shocked by Usain Bolt’s football ability during the Jamaican’s trial at Borussia Dortmund earlier this year. Bolt is currently on trial with the Central Coast Mariners as he tries to earn his first contract in footba

Ola Toivonen
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Toivonen reveals the Hyundai A-League star who sold him the Australian dream

Fresh from starring for Sweden at the recent FIFA World Cup, Ola Toivonen describes joining Melbourne Victory as the “perfect” next step and exciting adventure in his career. And the 64-cap international revealed it was a recommendation from former Melbourne City marquee Orlan

Adam Le Fondre by Sydney harbour
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Le Fondre at the double as Sky Blues ground Jets

Adam Le Fondre is finding his scoring boots ahead of the Hyundai A-League 2018-19 season. The English marksman, who struck 12 goals in Reading’s 2012-13 Premier League season, showed his eye for goals by scoring a double in Sydney FC’s 2-1 win against Newcastle Jets.

Usain Bolt
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FIFA World Cup-winning coach suggests Bolt's best position

Usain Bolt's best position could be as a defender, according to a FIFA World Cup-winning coach. Vicente Del Bosque, who guided Spain to World Cup glory in 2010, backed the Olympic champion to turn his footballing dream into reality, believing he has excellent potential as a fo

Vidmar returns to Adelaide
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Reds legend Vidmar returns as Director of Football

Adelaide United legend Aurelio Vidmar has returned to the club on the Reds’ 15th anniversary as Director of Football, it has been announced. In a press conference at Coopers Stadium, Vidmar was unveiled alongside Nathan Kosmina, who has been confirmed as the Chief Executive Of

Keisuke Honda
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Honda endures difficult start to Cambodia role

Melbourne Victory marquee Keisuke Honda has been unable to sprinkle his stardust on Cambodia just yet with the country losing 3-1 in a friendly meeting with Malaysia on Monday. Honda, 32, was appointed General Manager in August and got to work during the international break.

Chris Ikonomidis
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How Tuesday's signings will fit in at their Hyundai A-League clubs

The Hyundai A-League's off-season transfer business continues to heat up with three potentially influential new signings sealed on a busy Tuesday. Newcastle Jets, Melbourne City and Perth Glory all announced exciting arrivals that will have a big say on their title ambitions.

Adelaide new kit
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Adelaide reveal new strips for 2018/19

Adelaide United have unveilled their brand new kits for the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season. The new strips, which were revealed in the EA Sports FIFA 19 style video below, will be available to buy for the first time at United’s Fan Day at Coopers Stadium on Saturday 15 Septem

Sydney FC youth stars step up to join senior ranks
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Sydney FC youth stars step up to join senior ranks

Young prospects Joel King and Cameron Devlin have earned call ups to the senior ranks of defending Hyundai A-League Premiers Sydney FC. The Young Socceroos duo have signed contracts to join up with Steve Corica's first team squad for the 2018/19 season, while three other acade

Chris Ikonomidis graphic
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Caltex Socceroos winger joins Perth Glory

Perth Glory has won the race to sign Chris Ikonomidis, with the winger becoming the fourth Caltex Socceroo to join the club in the Hyundai A-League off-season. In a huge coup for the club, the former Lazio flyer has joined Glory on a three-year deal. “The appeal of coming h

Adelaide United August Community Update
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Adelaide United August Community Update

Adelaide United were busy in the community during the month of August, visiting a number of local football clubs. Reds players from the senior squad visited six clubs and the FFSA Cup Semi-finals at the Parks after they signed up to the United Clubs Program, brought to y

Birighitti becomes the new number one at Melbourne City
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Birighitti becomes the new number one at Melbourne City

Melbourne City have a new number one and Head Coach Warren Joyce hailed Mark Birighitti as 'one of Australia’s brightest goalkeeping talents'. The 27-year-old joins City on a three-year contract after a season at Dutch Eredivise outfit NAC Breda, where he made 17 appearances a

Kevin Muscat and Keisuke Honda
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Victory’s star signings are 'just names on paper at the moment': Kevin Muscat

Is this the best Melbourne Victory squad Kevin Muscat has assembled? That’s a question on the mind of many Victory fans as the club prepares to defend their Championship title in the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season. Victory will undoubtedly enter the new campaign among the

Bolt at Mariners training
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Bolt given short break from Mariners trial

Usain Bolt’s Hyundai A-League trial will be put on hold, with the Central Coast Mariners confirming on Saturday the world’s fastest man is off to Europe. Bolt will leave Gosford on Sunday for an event in France, which was pre-arranged some months before the Jamaican was taken

‘I learnt that I can mix myself with the best’: how FIFA World Cup transformed Josh Risdon
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‘I learnt that I can mix myself with the best’: how FIFA World Cup transformed Josh Risdon

Josh Risdon was watching on at home when the Caltex Socceroos won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. Three years on, he was one of Australia's brightest performers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Risdon cut his teeth against the likes of Josh Risdon and Christian Eriksen in Russia and has