A-League review: Sydney FC set the early pace, Bruno Fornaroli’s moment of magic

The A-League is back! Here are the biggest talking points from an opening round that saw Western United win their inaugural match and Sydney FC shoot to the top of the table.

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The under-23 rule
Football Federation Australia announced on Friday that A-League regulations had been amended to allow two extra substitutes on the…

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Starting A-League season during international break is ‘pretty average’ – Alex Wilkinson

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
Kicking off the A-League in the middle of a FIFA international window has left Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson baffled.
The Sky Blues will begin their championship defence on Friday against Adelaide United, 24 hours after Australia hosts Nepal in a World Cup qualifier in Canberra.
“I don’t think it’s a good thing at all,” Wilkinson told AAP. “I think it’s pretty average to be honest.
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A-League Season Preview: New signings, key players, ones to watch

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
After the longest preseason in football, the battle for the Toilet Seat finally returns. The boardroom struggle for control means season 2019-20 is one of transition for the A-League, while a lack of blockbuster signings underlined the more subdued lead-up.
Still, there are plenty of talking points. A new club and another on the way, and coaching changes to rival the player merry-go-round.

Here’s all you need to know about every team ahead of Friday night’s opener between Adelaide United and Sydney…

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Fowler’s Roar beat A-League champions Sydney

Brisbane Roar’s first match under Robbie Fowler ended in victory and cup progress.
Robbie Fowler began his Australian coaching career in perfect fashion as his inexperienced Brisbane Roar side managed an unlikely 2-0 win over A-League champions Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval in the FFA Cup on Wednesday.
Goals either side of half-time from Stefan Mauk and Jay O’Shea were enough to lift the Roar into the round of 16 at the expense of the big-name Sky Blues.
Legendary former Liverpool striker Fowler saw his side turn in a polished and disciplined performance to restrict Sydney FC’s…

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Corica ready to ruin Fowler’s coaching debut

The A-League champions were outclassed by the French heavyweights, going down 3-0 in China.

Sydney FC players Adam Le Fondre, Rhyan Grant and Ryan McGowan played against 30 school children ahead of the Sky Blue’s friendly against PSG.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
He’s known as “God” to Liverpool fans, but Robbie Fowler is just another rookie coach as far as Sydney FC boss Steve Corica is concerned.
The ex-England international faces his first game as Brisbane Roar coach against Corica’s Sky Blues in an FFA Cup round of 32 tie at Leichhardt Oval on Wednesday.
While Fowler holds a worldwide reputation following his celebrated playing career, the clash with Sydney will be his first competitive fixture as a full-time head coach.
– Mbappe, Cavani score as PSG…

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Mbappe, Cavani score as PSG beat Sydney 3-0

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With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Ale Moreno share the same sentiments that Neymar’s rainbow vs. Angers was both filthy and unnecessary.

With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed.
Paris Saint-Germain finished their preseason preparations with a 3-0 win over Sydney FC in Suzhou, China, ahead of this weekend’s Trophee des Champions in Shenzhen.
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for the French champions with his third goal of this preseason after being teed up by Juan Bernat in a neat exchange 37 minutes in at the Olympic Sports Centre.
Edinson Cavani then doubled PSG’s lead two minutes before the break with an opportunist finish after Pablo Sarabia and Julian Draxler had combined…

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Sydney FC ready for ‘world class’ challenge vs. PSG

With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp.
Sydney FC have flown out to China for Tuesday’s preseason clash with Paris Saint-Germain, but it remains to be seen if they will face Neymar — the world’s most expensive player.
The two teams clash in at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre on Tuesday night.
PSG will have already played three preseason games before meeting the Sky Blues, who have had two wins over NPL NSW lower division teams.
Sydney’s strong 20-man squad includes a smattering of Socceroos, the core of their 2018-19 A-League winning…

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