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I want Aloisi to stay: Lavicka

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka says he wants the A-League club to re-sign former Socceroos striker John Aloisi for next season.

Sydney FC: Phoenix have plenty to lose

Troubled times: Chelsea unity hailed

Bald patch: Rooney makes hairline news

Verbeek still silent on future plans

Pim Verbeek wont speculate on his future beyond the World Cup saying a final decision has not yet been made.

Morale issues: Sydney FC coach wary of Phoenix

ACL campaign: Flores the icing on Adelaide cake

Results: Asian Champions League

Wayne Rooney scores against AC Milan. (Getty)

Rooney breaks 30-goal barrier

Manchester United marched into the last eight of the Champions League with a demolition of AC Milan.

Champions League: Lyon crush Madrid's dreams

ACL clash: Adelaide beat Shandong Luneng

Dutch report: Hiddink to coach Ivory Coast

Victory's Archie Thompson. (Getty - file)

Archie Thompson slams Etihad Stadium

Melbourne's Archie Thompson has slammed Etihad Stadium and says something must be done to improve it.

Sky high: Sydney FC still confident

ACL clash: Victory beaten by Seongnam Ilhwa

Joel goal: Griffiths scores in Beijing ACL victory

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt (right) battles with Wigan Athletic's Gary Caldwell. (Getty)

Liverpool's hopes take a battering

Hugo Rodallega scored the only goal of the game as Wigan dented Liverpool's Champions League hopes.

Stoke stab: Terry tough enough to take taunts

Severe cramps: Brosque boost for Sydney FC

Mariners signing: Rose from Romanian league

Experts

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'Oar'some displayFinally, an
emerging star
who's worthy
of the hype. Stephanie Brantz

World Cup bidWhat it will really take for the world to "Come Play".

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