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Football Australia in flux amid more staff exits

Chief football officer Ernie Merrick has become the latest high-profile figure to depart Football Australia as the organisation experiences further upheaval following the exit of former chief executive James Johnson.

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Western's Aloisi set to return; takeover nears

Amid uncertainty around Western United's viability, the club says it's close to striking a deal for coach John Aloisi to return, and a takeover to secure the future of the Tarneit outfit is in its 'final stages'.

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19dJoey Lynch

A-League still waiting on Western sale documents

A-League boss Stephen Conroy says the competition has yet to receive a formal takeover bid for crisis-stricken Western United, who are facing fresh breach notices from players for unpaid wages.

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45dJoey Lynch

Matildas boss: A-League W 'just not good enough'

Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni was scathing in his criticism of the A-League Women on Thursday, saying the state of the competition was "just not good enough."

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Milanovic, Chidiac take out A-League awards

Nicolas Milanovic has signed off from his time in A-League Men in style, the Western Sydney playmaker being crowned the Johnny Warren Medal winner.

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52dJoey Lynch

Western Utd players hit club with breach notice

Embattled outfit Western United has been hit with fresh turmoil after members of its playing staff lodged breach of contract notices with the club on Tuesday.

The future is bright for Central Coast's Emily Husband (1:33)
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How good could the Mariners have been this season? (1:32)
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62dJoey Lynch

Offside goal ruins City's invincible season

Invincible seasons are the stuff of football folklore. For Melbourne City to be denied one by such a blatant offside will go down in infamy.

Was the Central Coast Mariners winner offside? (1:23)
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Brighton owner buys stake in Melbourne Victory

Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has added a minority stake in Australian club Melbourne Victory to his footballing portfolio, purchasing 19.1% of the A-League outfit.

Mary K: Full-time status, conditions key to quality of women's sport (0:49)
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Why support from male athletes is crucial for women's sport growth (1:27)
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143dJoey Lynch

A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia set to depart

A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia is set to depart his position at the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) multiple sources have told ESPN, leaving the Australian top-flight without leadership heading into a critical juncture.

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Roar coach Smith backs ALW to be export league

Brisbane Roar coach Alex Smith says the transfer of Sharn Freier to Wolfsburg shows the A-League Women has become a development league for high-paying overseas clubs.

TFP: 'Urgent' change needed in A-League Women (1:25)
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