George Blackwood is one of the players Adelaide United will be missing while this year's under-23 Asian Championships are played. Photo: Darren Pateman / AAP

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Manton St Tales: All we want is something we can't have

Will the new year bring new hope for Australian soccer? Paul Marcuccitti isn’t convinced it will – but hope springs eternal!

Soccer

Lowy has lost the locker room: Griffin

Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy has refused to rule out legal action against FIFA should the world governing body decide to oust him and his board.

Soccer

A-League clubs throw 'conflict of interest' claims into FFA standoff

A-League clubs have lobbed a grenade on the morning of a crucial meeting that will shape the future of Australian soccer, detailing a list of 13 potential conflicts of interest involving Football Federation Australia board members.

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Put the kettle on and watch the pot

It’s cheesy, twee and every bit as compelling as a lotto draw – but it’s also the prelude to the world’s biggest sporting contest. Paul Marcuccitti explains the ups and downs of this week’s FIFA World Cup Final Draw – and why the Socceroos’ road to Russia could still hold a few significant potholes.

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Last-ditch bid to solve soccer's governance crisis

Football Federation Australia’s last-ditch attempt to stave off FIFA intervention will occur at literally the last possible moment.