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Reds coach rants against 'villans'

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ADELAIDE United boss Rini Coolen's rant didn't have the same "pissant town" tone as that of predecessor Aurelio Vidmar, but the gist was remarkably similar.

Mariners coach frugal but coasting

Graham Arnold

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold has proved that money doesn't buy everything.

Our soccer players earn too much

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A GOVERNMENT report says Australian A-League football players are overpaid and blames FIFA's for  Australia's failed 2022 World Cup bid..

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Coolen wants key pair for Mariners clash

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REDS coach Rini Coolen has may include calf injury victims Egveniy Levchenko and Serg van Dijk in the squad to face Central Coast tomorrow night.

Palace finds goal riches to beat ManU

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MANCHESTER United was knocked out of the League Cup quarterfinals 2-1 on Wednesday in extra time by second tier club Crystal Palace.

Neymar pays for saying ref a thief

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SOCCER superstar Neymar has been ordered to pay 6000 euros ($7900) in damages for branding a referee a "thief" on Twitter.

Ex-players get depression advice

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ENGLISH soccer's players' union will send a booklet offering guidance on depression to 50,000 ex-players following Gary Speed's death.

Adelaide United adds a secret ingredient

Ricardo Dasilva

PART-TIME chef Ricardo Da Silva has emerged as the hidden ingredient in the midfield mix Rini Coolen is relying on to spark a critical mid-season revival.

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Juventus saves thrilling draw

Goran Pandev

LEAGUE leader Juventus twice fought back from two goals down to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw at Napoli and stretch its unbeaten Serie A start.

Barca cuts Real's lead

Alexis Sanchez

AN ALEXIS Sanchez brace helped Barcelona to a 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano which reduced Real Madrid's La Liga lead to three points.

Leeds wins 4-0 for Speed

Gary Speed

LEEDS paid tribute to former star Gary Speed with a 4-0 victory at Nottingham Forest just 48 hours after the Wales manager's shock death.

Liverpool piles pressure on Blues

Maxi Rodriguez

LIVERPOOL piled more pressure on Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory in the League Cup quarter-finals.

Capello tips Milan-Juve title race

Fabio Capello

ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello has tipped former clubs AC Milan and Juventus to fight for the Serie A title this season.

Headers 'can cause brain damage'

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REGULARLY heading a soccer ball - even just a few times a day - can lead to brain injury, a US study has found.

Di Alagich enters football hall of fame

Hall of fame

SOCCER legend Di Alagich became the first SA-born woman to be inducted into Football Federation Australia's Hall of Fame yesterday.

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Schwab urges caution after another gaffe

Dario Vidosic

PROFESSIONAL Footballers Australia chief executive Brendan Schwab has warned players on the dangers of posting irresponsibly on social networks.

Drogba snubs Chelsea EPL extension

Didier Drogba

CHELSEA striker Didier Drogba has turned down a one-year contract extension with the English Premier League side.

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Alagich, Moore honoured

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SOUTH Australian Dianne Alagich joined Socceroo Craig Moore in being honoured at the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Hall of Fame in Sydney today.

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Police question Terry over racism

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BRITISH police have quizzed Chelsea and England captain John Terry over claims that he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Beckham mourns 'amazing' Speed

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DAVID Beckham has led the tributes to Gary Speed as the football world mourned the Wales manager.

Robin Van Persie

A double by Robin van Persie has powered Arsenal into the knockout phase of the European Champions League.

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Clubs face League Cup conundrum

ARSENAL

FANS of the six Premier League clubs still left in the English League Cup will soon find out how much it means to their respective sides.

QPR looking at home improvement

Loftus Road

QPR owner Tony Fernandes has revealed the Premier League club is searching for a bigger venue in west London to replace Loftus Road.

Another United star falls to injury

Dario Vidosic

ADELAIDE United's medical team has come under fire after Dario Vidosic yesterday revealed he had fractured his back.

Lowy to FIFA: It's not over yet

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FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy has hinted Qatar could yet be stripped of the 2022 World Cup tourney.

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Kossie wants ban on A-League twits

John Kosmina

EX-ADELAIDE United coach John Kosmina believes players should be banned from posting football-related matters on Twitter and Facebook.

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Vidosic's pain adds to Reds woes

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ADELAIDE'S season is at crisis point just eight rounds in after Dario Vidosic became the latest injury victim in the club's worst start to a season.

Olyroos coach Vidmar wants break

Aurelio Vidmar

OLYROOS coach Aurelio Vidmar has suggested the A-League should stop when his team is playing Olympic qualifiers.

Broken back sidelines Vidosic

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UPDATED: DARIO Vidosic's could miss just three weeks after it was revealed he played Friday night's scoreless draw with Newcastle Jets with a broken back.

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Japanese forward looks to Adelaide

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JAPANESE international forward Ryuji Bando - a two-time Adelaide United nemesis - has signalled his intent to kit up for an A-League club.

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Coach's wife suffers acid attack

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THE wife of Uruguay's head soccer coach was admitted to a hospital after being the victim of an acid attack.

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No payback for $50m desal delay

Desalination plant

SA WATER will fine the builders of Adelaide's desalination plant for being almost a year late on a major milestone - but customers are unlikely to benefit.

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