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Cahill still focused on Euro quest

Tim Cahill has promised Everton's followers that the looming World Cup will not distract the team from the task of attempting to cement a place in Europe.

Melbourne Victory: Pondeljak decision delayed

World Cup: Garcia fears omission in cut

Title charge: Fabregas back to lead Gunners

Caretaker option ruled out for Socceroos

FFA boss Ben Buckley has squashed any suggestion of a caretaker Socceroos coach for the Asia Cup finals.

Embattled club: New Fury owners expected

Aussie defender: McKain extends Phoenix deal

Hard road adds to Victory pride: Muscat

Kevin Muscat says the obstacles overcome to reach the grand final would make are a huge source of pride.

Simple call: Merrick calls for video replays

Game plan: Victory turn to Storm for advice

He's back: Sydney's cole cleared for grand final

Arnold prepares for first match with Mariners

Central Coast Mariners manager Graham Arnold says he's excited at the prospect of a first hit-out with his new team.

A-League final: Strebre Delovski to referee

Looking ahead: Verbeek relishing Germany clash

Iraq International: Jets re-sign Ali Abbas

Matthew Kemp of the Victory receives treatment for his injury. (Getty)

'Grand final pain' for Victory's Kemp

Injured Melbourne defender Matthew Kemp says sitting through Saturday night's A-League grand final will be tough.

Sydney coach: Payne can replace Aloisi

Special one: Euro success doesn't come easy

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