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Tim Cahill calls for ‘broader understanding’ amid influx of sovereign wealth into sport

The Socceroos great has said criticism neglects the fact trade deals exist between Australia and countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

The Guardian - AU

From breakaway league to UCI approved - The One Cycling project has changed again but could launch very soon

'The red line is that we don’t want to have a breakaway league' says UCI President Dvid Lappartient

Cycling News

The future is here for an ailing A-League but it’s not what was envisioned

The APL’s new leaders say the A-Leagues’ future is ‘football-focused’ but will it be football as we know it?

The Guardian - AU

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APL chief executive Townsend departs for Middle East

Chief executive Danny Townsend, who sold the A-Leagues grand finals to NSW, has departed for a job in the Middle East.

AAP

A-League Men season kicks off with another chance to build some momentum

The decision to scrap the unpopular grand final deal has given the competition an unlikely boost on the eve of the new season

The Guardian - AU

The changing face of the marque-less A-League Men

The A-League Men has no big-name foreign marquees this season but is building its profile as a development league for Australia's next stars.

AAP

A-League unveils 'Unite Round', ditches Sydney GF call

A-League fans will have their own answer to "Magic Round" after bosses ditched the unpopular grand final deal for a weekend-long football jamboree.

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A-League Women aims to capitalise on Matildas momentum

With memories still fresh from the Matildas' World Cup run, the time is right for the A-League Women to maintain momentum and take the league to another level.

AAP

A-League in final steps of approving Auckland expansion

An Auckland franchise in the A-League Men and A-League Women could be confirmed in the coming weeks.

AAP

Bayern Munich blow hits A-League All Stars clash as grand final locked in

The A-League wants to bring the All Stars fixture back in 2024 after hopes collapsed of a deal to attract German giants Bayern Munich.

The New Daily

FIFA condemns broadcasters and sponsors for not investing equivalent funds on Women's World Cup as men's event in Qatar

FIFA says it is making progress towards equality on prize money between the men's and women's World Cups — but broadcasters and sponsors have a long way to go, Tracey Holmes writes.

ABC News

A-Leagues target Canberra and Auckland for club expansion ahead of 2024-25 season

The Australian Professional Leagues are set to introduce a men's team to Canberra and a new club to Auckland as they look to expand to blossoming markets.

ABC News

Canberra, Auckland set to join A-League as Jets continue search for owner

THE NEWCASTLE Jets remain on the hunt for a new owner, but that hasn't stopped the A-League from expanding to new frontiers.

Newcastle Herald

A-League looks into alleged altercation at Glory

Perth Glory is in the spotlight with the PFA inquiring into reports a coach allegedly became involved in a physical altercation with a player at training.

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A-Leagues to launch inaugural Pride Celebration round to coincide with Mardi Gras and 2023 Sydney World Pride

Following the success of the 2022 Pride Cup, the APL will introduce a league-wide initiative to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and combat homophobia.

ABC News

A-League boss Danny Townsend says sport will not bow to 'barbaric' behaviour as sanctions loom for Melbourne Victory

APL CEO Danny Townsend breaks his silence on the Melbourne pitch invasion as Football Australia serves Victory with a show-cause notice.

ABC News

A-League chaos continues as clubs revolt over controversial grand final change

The extraordinary reaction to the A-League's decision to change the sport's grand final policy has continued with a chairman from a powerful club resigning from the game's governing body.

The Guardian - AU

APL doubles down on grand finals switch despite resignation of Anthony Di Pietro

The Melbourne Victory chairman has stepped down as a director but Australian Professional Leagues reaffirms move to have finals in NSW

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Victory boss quits APL board in GF saga

Melbourne Victory chair Anthony Di Pietro has stepped down from the APL board, urging its directors to reverse their decision to sell the A-League grand final.

ABC News

Socceroos and Matildas stars, fan groups criticise A-Leagues grand final hosting debacle

Players, fans, and media have overwhelmingly criticised the decision to centralise the A-Leagues' grand finals, which separated it from rival codes like the AFL and NRL.

The Guardian - AU

‘Terrible decision’: A-Leagues’ move to sell grand final rights to Sydney sparks fan anger

League promises a week-long ‘festival of football’ after three-year deal with NSW government

Newcastle Herald

Jets sale 'pretty close' says APL boss

IT may not be complete in time for Christmas, but the Newcastle Jets are edging closer to a much-anticipated change in ownership.

Manchester Evening News

David Beckham has an advantage to solve Cristiano Ronaldo problem for Manchester United

David Beckham-owned Inter Miami have been linked with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo and could hold an advantage when it comes to signing the Man United forward.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo receives first January transfer offer

Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered an improbable escape route from Manchester United, with the forward expected to leaving Old Trafford in January.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo receives first confirmed transfer offer to leave Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a first transfer offer amid the fallout from his Manchester United accusations.

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