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Jedinak gets taste of Turkish delight

Standout Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mile Jedinak has been rewarded for his outstanding domestic form with an undisclosed transfer to Turkish Süper Lig challengers Gençlerbirligi for two and a half seasons.

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Valkanis calls it a day with Adelaide United

A long and distinguished career is set to come to an end, with Adelaide United FC defender Michael Valkanis announcing his retirement this morning from professional football at the conclusion of the current Hyundai A-League Season.

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Hyundai and FFA kicks thousands for Grassroots Football

With just over half the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 Season complete, Hyundai Motor Company Australia has already donated a total of $39,000 to grassroots clubs across Australia.

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Australian Match Officials added to FIFA panel

Three Australian match officials including Hyundai A-League referee Strebre Delovski got an early Christmas present, after confirmation that they have been accepted onto the FIFA panel.

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Paul Okon to take charge of National U/18 team

Former Socceroos captain, Paul Okon, has been named to take charge of an Under 18 men's team to participate in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney from 14-18 January 2009.

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Good news for Moore

Queensland Roar captain Craig Moore has been advised by his doctor the surgery he underwent for testicular cancer was successful.

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Aussie boys among the goals

Aussie players were on fire over the weekend, with Scott McDonald, Bruce Djite and Nick Carle all scoring for their respective clubs, while Mark Viduka laid on the winning goal for Newcastle United against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Who is Jon McKain

His coach says Pim Verbeek should be looking at him for a Socceroos recall, but he’s a relatively unknown player.

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My First Club - Brett Emerton

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Brett Emerton talks to www.footballaustralia.com.au about his first professional club.

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Hyundai A-League Weekend Wrap

The Hyundai A-League will go into Christmas with the tightest competition in its four-year history, with just nine points separating top from bottom.

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Westfield W-League Weekend Wrap

All eyes will be on Parramatta Stadium in the final round of the Westfield W-League next weekend where the last finals spot will be up for grabs, following an intriguing penultimate round of matches.

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FFA welcomes FIFA decision on World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley, welcomed the decision from FIFA today that bids for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments can be made simultaneously.

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Trinidad ready to return

Perth Glory’s Argentinean attacker, Adrian Trinidad, could be restored to the starting line-up against Sydney after overcoming an ankle problem and impressing during a solid week on the training track.

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FFA Media Release: Code of Conduct infringements

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that Melbourne Victory players, Kevin Muscat and Grant Brebner, and Queensland Roar player, Craig Moore, have been sanctioned under the FFA Code of Conduct.

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Putting in the hard yards

AFW chats with coach Ian Ferguson and CEO Dean Hassall about how things are traveling up in North Queensland.

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Dutchman to help push Perth finals charge

Highly rated former Dutch International Victor Sikora will arrive in Perth this Saturday and could line-up for the Glory on Boxing Day when they tackle Adelaide at Members Equity Stadium.

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Mariners set to ignite

The Central Coast Mariners have arrived in the New Zealand capital and have set their sights on three Hyundai A-League points against season four bogey side the Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium tomorrow.

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Cristiano strike hands Adelaide 5th place

An under-strength Adelaide United has finished the FIFA Club World Cup on a high, after Cristiano secured a 1-0 win over African Champions Al Ahly at the Yokohama International Stadium in Japan.

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AFW Preview - Building Blocks

As the Hyundai A-League prepares to start its growth process, it’s shaping to be a case of: If you build it, they will come

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Cassio and Barbiero out of play-off match

Adelaide United have a number of injury worries heading into tonight's play-off for 5th and 6th place at the FIFA Club World Cup, with Coach Aurelio Vidmar already conceding that Brazilian pocket rocket Cassio (fever) and tireless midfielder Fabian Barbiero (calf) will miss the m

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Socceroos climb into top 30

The Socceroos has attained its highest ever FIFA World Ranking, climbing into the top 30 for the first time in its history.

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Harry's home for Christmas

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell is resting comfortably in Sydney after a minor hernia operation earlier this week.

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Adelaide gets a taste of Yokohama Stadium

Adelaide United FC has trained at the Yokohama International Stadium ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup play-off for 5th and 6th place against African champions, Egyptian side Al Ahly.

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Zullo relishes hot home form

Young winger Michael Zullo is revelling in Queensland Roar’s newfound home form, but knows the hard work in pushing for a finals berth has only just begun.