Speculation mounts in Melbourne that Damien Duff’s Australian adventure is over after an unusual double injury in Melbourne City’s draw with Wellington on Saturday.

Is this the shortest ever appearance by a substitute in a football match?

Damien Duff pictured has agreed a one-year deal to join Melbourne City on a free transfer.

A-League side Melbourne Heart have been renamed Melbourne City FC and will take Spain striker David Villa on loan from sister club New York City FC for a short spell later this year.

Manchester United have added another game to their mammoth 24,500-mile pre-season schedule.

No doubt you’ve heard by now that Wicked, the musical which tells the story of Oz from the witches’ perspective and one that has taken Broadway and the West End like a Kansas storm for the last 10 years, is coming to Dublin.

Michael Owen's future could lie in Australia after Perth Glory claimed they have been approached by the former England striker's agent about a move.

Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson would be happy to roll out the red carpet should the club succeed in their ambitious bid to bring David Beckham to the A-League.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has dismissed suggestions he is set to make a short-term move to the A-League.

Sydney FC today confirmed the signing of Brett Emerton from Blackburn on a three-year deal.

Harry Kewell's proposed move to the A-League has been thrown into doubt after the player's agent revealed negotiations had broken down with the Football Federation of Australia.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has verbally accepted an offer to re-join Perth Glory for next season although a contract is yet to be signed.

ROY KEANE’S agent has dismissed claims the former Ireland skipper will to return to management with Melbourne Victory in Australia’s A-League.

Robbie Fowler has signed on as Perth Glory’s marquee player for next season after resisting overtures from A-League champions Sydney FC.

Robbie Fowler has rubbished reports he has issued a “him or me” ultimatum at North Queensland Fury coach Ian Ferguson after he refused to sit on the bench for last weekend’s A-League clash with Brisbane Roar.

North Queensland Fury have completed the capture of former England striker Robbie Fowler for their debut A-League season.

Robbie Fowler is mulling over a decision to join A-League side North Queensland Fury after meeting with club officials in Australia.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is to hold talks with North Queensland coach Ian Ferguson over a move the Australian club.

Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has signed a seven-week contract with A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners.

Middlesbrough have handed a trial to New Zealand international Tony Lochhead after being given permission by his A-League club, Wellington Phoenix.

John O’Neill has been re-installed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

Robbie Fowler has emerged as a target for Sydney FC after the Australian club hailed the Liverpool striker as "out of the top drawer".

Former Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill believes the sport has slipped to the bottom of the pecking order of the country’s football codes.

NEW Sunderland manager Roy Keane insists there will be no concerns over Dwight Yorke after the new signing was quoted as being “devastated” to be leaving Sydney.

New Sunderland manager Roy Keane insists there will be no concerns over Dwight Yorke after the new signing was quoted as being “devastated” to be leaving Sydney.

Roy Keane could make former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke his first signing for Sunderland.

Motherwell manager Terry Butcher has signed a two-year contract to coach A-League champions Sydney FC.

Martin Claffey charts the amazing career path of former Irish U21 midfielder Wayne O’Sullivan.

DWIGHT YORKE yesterday revealed he is ready to end his career in Australia after signing for new club Sydney FC.

Alan Curbishley revealed Charlton were closing in on “three or four” players today as he reflected on centenary celebrations even the manager thought might never happen.