The A-League will welcome two new teams over the coming seasons, while some players this week made an impression in front of the Socceroos boss with the Asian Cup looming. Rob Brooks sums up an action packed few days both on and off the pitch. Talking point of the weekend With A-League expansion confirmed by

Karim Benzema’s goal in the 13th minute was all Real Madrid needed to put away Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and secure three points. Real Madrid coach Santi Solari proclaimed himself very satisfied with his team’s performance and form despite whistles from a frustrated Bernabeu crowd and anger from local media after Saturday’s uninspiring

Football fever gripped Vietnam again on Saturday night as thousands of fans flocked to the streets of the capital Hanoi to celebrate their country’s victory over Malaysia in the AFF Cup final. Nguyen Anh Duc’s sixth minute volley secured a first regional title since 2008 for Vietnam and after the final whistle the streets around

12:02 PM ET * Newcastle celebrated an important 1-0 win at Huddersfield * Huddersfeld dominated a scrappy first half * Rondon fired Newcastle ahead against the run of play * Dubravka denied the hosts an equaliser with a fine save * The visitors repelled Huddersfield’s late pressure * Huddersfield next host Southampton, Newcastle at home

Virgil van Dijk praised his Liverpool teammate Alisson Becker after his late save denied Napoli a goal to ensure the Reds progressed into the knockout stage of the Champions League. Alexis Nunes and Stevie Nicol predict this weekends Premier League fixtures, including a heavyweight match up between Liverpool and Manchester United. Stewart Robson previews Manchester

Greek champions AEK Athens were ordered to reimburse Bayern Munich €32,880 ($37,144) for a ticket price violation in their Champions League Game in Athens in October, European soccer’s governing body said on Friday. ESPN+ is America’s home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy’s Serie A, Major League

The first Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg insists she didn’t consider twerk comments from DJ Martin Solveig offensive as she was just happy to celebrate such an historical achievement. Ada Hegerberg will look every inch the Ballon d’Or winner the next time she steps out onto the pitch after being furnished with a sparkling

Despite qualifying for the UCL round of 16, the FC crew focus in on Man United’s ‘deep-rooted’ issues that resurfaced in their defeat at Valencia. Three long-standing Manchester United fans just made the train out of Valencia on Thursday morning, having gone first to the wrong train station. Dave, Graham and Eddie from Knutsford, 20

Given Inter’s draw with PSV and Barcelona having nothing to play for, Craig Burley says everything lined up for Tottenham to reach the UCL last 16. Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has come out in defence of teammate Ousmane Dembele following criticism directed at the Frenchman due to his late arrivals at practices but did admit

Jose Mourinho is hoping Paul Pogba makes a statement when Manchester United face Valencia in the UEFA Champions League after being dropped in their Premier League games. Craig Burley explains how Paul Pogba’s current mindset and relationship with Jose Mourinho is negatively impacting Man United’s team dynamic. Jose Mourinho feels Man United fans cannot point