Australia A-League side Melbourne Victory have completed the signing of Argentine midfielder Matias Sanchez on a one-year contract. The 30-year-old was part of the Argentina Under-20 side which won the World Cup in 2007, and he has since not developed in the same wavelength as former teammates Sergio Romero, Sergio Aguero, Angel di Maria and … “SANCHEZ SIGNS FOR MELBOURNE”
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VICTORY DEFEAT ROAR 5-1 AT FFA CUP
Brisbane Roar continued their poor run at the FFA Cup as they were thrashed 5-1 by Melbourne Victory at the meeting at Perry Park. The Victory squad were near full capacity and it showed as they humbled their rival on Wednesday. The loss is another for Roar as they are embarrassed at the FFA Cup. … “VICTORY DEFEAT ROAR 5-1 AT FFA CUP”
VICTORY TO MEET SYDNEY IN THE A-LEAGUE OPENING MATCH
Five months after the A-League last match, Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC have been drawn again. Yet another match like the A-League Grand Final between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC takes the opening round of the 2017/18 draw that was released. The two Australian clubs will meet at Etihad Stadium on 7th of October, five … “VICTORY TO MEET SYDNEY IN THE A-LEAGUE OPENING MATCH”
MELBOURNE VICTORY YET TO OFFER TROISI NEW DEAL
A-League side Melbourne Victory are yet to offer rave of the moment James Troisi a new deal, according to reports. The player was impressive for the club last season but he is yet to receive details for contract renewal. Victory earned a qualification for the 2018 AFC Champions League, and Troisi played an important part. … “MELBOURNE VICTORY YET TO OFFER TROISI NEW DEAL”
VICTORY FOUGHT HARD BUT LOST TO SYDNEY FC
Melbourne Victory were impressive in the game against Brisbane Roar in the A-League semi-final. They left everyone content with their performance and high intensity in the big game. But the fear was if they would be able to replicate such display when they faced Sydney FC in the grand final? Victory were decent in the … “VICTORY FOUGHT HARD BUT LOST TO SYDNEY FC”
VICTORY CHAIR WANTS FFA CRITERIA RELEASED
Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro wants Football Federation Australia (FFA) to make public its criteria for prospective license bidders. Di Pietro said this at a function on Friday, asking the governing football body to involve the clubs more in its activities. The FFA has been under pressure to change its membership. There are plans … “VICTORY CHAIR WANTS FFA CRITERIA RELEASED”
MELBOURNE VICTORY LOSE TO SYDNEY FC IN A-LEAGUE
Sydney FC claimed a huge victory over Melbourne Victory as they won 1-2 in the A-League supermatch. The big match between both sides continued in the tradition of meeting in January. Victory made four changes to their starting eleven; Marco Rojas, Jason Geria, Fahid Ben Khalfallah and Liver Bozanic. George Howard was on the bench … “MELBOURNE VICTORY LOSE TO SYDNEY FC IN A-LEAGUE”
Preview: Melbourne City vs The Mariners
At almost the mid-point of the current A-League campaign, Melbourne City FC have what should be a walkover clash with bottom-of-the-league Central Coast Mariners on January 19th. The former side is coming off a bad run of results (one win in seven outings, including a 1-2 loss to wooden spoon candidates, Adelaide United, on the … “Preview: Melbourne City vs The Mariners”
Valeri is ready to get back into the pitch
The captain of Melbourne Victory, Carl Valeri has had to miss out from his teams’ recent matches against Sydney FC and Welligton Phoenix, the reason why the 32 year old player could not perform in these matches was because of a hamstring injury that the veteran performer has picked up recently which has left him … “Valeri is ready to get back into the pitch”
Jose Mourinho never Slams Team in Media
Not often do the coaches slam their teams on TV, but, Jose Mourinho is the one who doesn’t mind doing so. After every match Chelsea lost the previous season, Mourinho came up with the name of one or two players whom he held responsible for it and it sort of disunited the Chelsea squad. And … “Jose Mourinho never Slams Team in Media”
Kevin Muscat Wants Focus on Next Game in Order to Overcome Shock Loss
A shock 4-1 defeat suffered by Melbourne Victory in the recent outing against Melbourne City has left Kevin Muscat in a spot of bother. The manager, though, is confident that the club can recover quickly from this heavy defeat. However, he says that they should start focusing on the next game immediately if they are … “Kevin Muscat Wants Focus on Next Game in Order to Overcome Shock Loss”
MELBOURNE CITY WANT BOCA JUNIORS’ NICOLAS COLAZO
A-League giant Melbourne City are reportedly interested in another Latino addition. The global scouting network of the football club is in play here, as the side is looking for another Bruno Fornaroli-esque talent. Boca Juniors Nicolas Colazo is the man targeted by the Australian side as the Argentine is the latest player to hit the … “MELBOURNE CITY WANT BOCA JUNIORS’ NICOLAS COLAZO”
Melbourne Victory may sign Greek defender
Melbourne Victory might make a move for Greek defender Vangelis Moras. The latter currently plays for Italian club Hellas Veronas and has reportedly agreed to leave the club. It is believed that the discussions have reached an advance stage and that a decision will be taken very soon. He will be an ideal replacement for … “Melbourne Victory may sign Greek defender”
MELBOURNE VICTORY CRASH OUT OF ASIAN LEAGUE, THANKS TO JEONBUK MOTORS
Melbourne Victory were knocked out of the Asian League thanks to Jeonbuk Motors. Brazilian forward Leonardo dished out another piece of Asian Champions heartache for Melbourne Victory and put Jeonbuk Motors into Asia’s last eight. The A-League club tumbled out of Asia on Tuesday in Jeonju, South Korea, losing 2-1 on the night and 3-2 … “MELBOURNE VICTORY CRASH OUT OF ASIAN LEAGUE, THANKS TO JEONBUK MOTORS”
A Leaguers looking to make their mark
You may think there would be little to interest Australian soccer fans as Europe’s major tournament plays out in France but this is a massive competition with some great football on show. Added to that general interest are two players in particular who will attract more attention than many as the European Championship develops. Janko … “A Leaguers looking to make their mark”