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Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head

· The Guardian

Football Australia issues statement in support of Asian federation Calls for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to Fifa crisis Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on Fifa president…

Lucy Bronze backs Uefa’s stance on boycotting Fifa for ‘good of the game’

· The Guardian

Chelsea defender speaking in Auckland before friendly September’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup under threat Lucy Bronze has backed Uefa’s stance on boycotting all Fifa competitions for the “good of the game” and to…

Tottenham begin tour with victory over Auckland FC in front of record crowd

· The Guardian

Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory 40,112 a record crowd for a men’s match in New Zealand Dane Scarlett and Richarlison were on target as an under-strength Tottenham opened their pre-season tour…

Sydney FC blunted as Auckland FC claim historic A-League Men championship title

· The Guardian

Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media Stadium Cameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victory Auckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating…

Auckland FC 1-0 Sydney FC: A-League Men grand final – as it happened

· The Guardian

Black Knights beat Sky Blues to win championship at Go Media Stadium Cameron Howieson scores decisive goal for club’s first win in decider 5 mins: Auckland have the ball in the back of the net but the whistle has long…

Sydney out to spoil Auckland party in first trans-Tasman A-League Men grand final | Martin Pegan

· The Guardian

A win for the Black Knights in front of a fervent home crowd could sell its own story, but Patrick Kisnorbo’s dogged Sky Blues stand in the way The best-laid plans of the A-League Men often go awry. A grand final filled…

David Squires on … an A-League Men’s grand final promising the dark arts

· The Guardian

Our cartoonist takes a look at what to expect in Saturday’s decider between Sydney and Auckland after a season full of classic ALM moments

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

· The Guardian

Sky Blues claim semi-final on penalties and will face Auckland FC in decider Coach Patrick Kisnorbo hails ‘mental toughness’ of Sydney side Sydney FC’s head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has hailed the “resilience and mental…

Goalkeeper hauled off at half-time as howler sparks A-League rout before coach resigns

· The Guardian

Wellington’s Josh Oluwayemi heads into his own goal from outside box Auckland FC’s 5-0 win prompts Giancarlo Italiano to resign A comical own goal from Wellington goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi sparked a 5-0 thrashing by…

Melbourne Victory break Auckland hearts to set up A-League Men grand final derby against City

· The Guardian

Auckland 0-2 Melbourne Victory (agg 1-2) in second leg of semi-final Zinedine Machach and Bruno Fornaroli goals seal place in decider Melbourne Victory denied Auckland a shot at an A-League Men fairytale after turning…

Auckland clinch ALM premiership as City held to draw by Adelaide

· The Guardian

Auckland clinch A-League Men premiership in maiden season Melbourne City held to 0-0 by Adelaide United at AAMI Park Auckland FC have claimed the A-League Men premiership in their first season, while Melbourne City will…

A-League expansion club Auckland FC defy history on and off the field | Joey Lynch

· The Guardian

A draw at the weekend brought their winning run to an end but the Kiwi club is proving expansion and success don’t have to be strangers Few, if any, would have anticipated that Auckland FC would sit atop the A-League…

‘Black Knights’: A-League’s newest club Auckland FC pick Inter-style kits

· The Guardian

‘Wide-ranging consultation’ lands on simple team name Nickname a nod to other teams in owner Bill Foley’s portfolio Auckland’s new A-League entry will be known simply as Auckland FC, donning an “electric blue” and black…