‘Cowardly’:Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat

‘Cowardly’:Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat

Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.

  • byVince Rugari

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As it happened:Sky Blues too good for Wanderers again in 4-2 derby rout

As it happened:Sky Blues too good for Wanderers again in 4-2 derby rout

Sydney FC have won their fourth straight A-League Men’s derby,outclassing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-2 in Saturday night’s Unite Round clash at Allianz Stadium.

  • byVince Rugari
Rivals playing golf together? In Sydney derby week? The game’s gone

Rivals playing golf together? In Sydney derby week? The game’s gone

You can draw a line between a famous professional wrestling moment from 1996 and a round of golf involving Sydney FC and Wanderers players this week.

  • byVince Rugari
Reviving ‘Angeball’:How a Socceroo plans to give Roar back their bite

Reviving ‘Angeball’:How a Socceroo plans to give Roar back their bite

A giant of Brazilian soccer is uncertain of lining up,but a returning Brisbane star believes whether he is there or not,the “Roarcelona days” may return.

  • byNick Wright
On a statement day for the A-League,Sydney FC made the strongest one

On a statement day for the A-League,Sydney FC made the strongest one

Day two of season 20 was another strong reminder that this competition,for all its faults and quirks,can absolutely still deliver the goods.

  • byVince Rugari
As it happened:Klimala upstages marquee names as Sydney FC dominates derby

As it happened:Klimala upstages marquee names as Sydney FC dominates derby

All eyes were on Douglas Costa and Juan Mata - but it was Sydney’s new Polish striker Patryk Klimala who stole the show at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.

  • byVince Rugari
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‘Designed to win trophies’:Why Sydney FC are unbackable favourites to win the A-League

‘Designed to win trophies’:Why Sydney FC are unbackable favourites to win the A-League

The A-League is entering its austerity era,with central distributions down to just $530,000 per club this season. But looking at Ufuk Talay’s Sky Blues,you wouldn’t know it.

  • byVince Rugari
Mata and Costa bring World Cup,Champions League and 72 internationals to Sydney derby

Mata and Costa bring World Cup,Champions League and 72 internationals to Sydney derby

Star A-League imports Juan Mata and Douglas Costa have made a habit of bumping into each other since arriving in Sydney. But their next meeting has been planned for months and will be witnessed by a full house at CommBank Stadium.

  • byEmma Kemp
As it happened:Douglas Costa stars on debut as Sydney FC wins 5-0 in AFC Champions League 2 opener

As it happened:Douglas Costa stars on debut as Sydney FC wins 5-0 in AFC Champions League 2 opener

Sydney FC’s new Brazilian marquee star made a bright first impression in Thursday night’s comfortable win over Hong Kong outfit Eastern SC.

  • byVince Rugari
‘A hug and we’re together’:Sydney FC’s new marquee Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans

‘A hug and we’re together’:Sydney FC’s new marquee Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans

The former Brazilian international has joined a growing number of athletes who have begun sharing behind-the-scenes content on the subscription-based platform,which is typically known for adult entertainment.

  • byVince Rugari
Why Douglas Costa could be Del Piero’s greatest assist for Sydney FC
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Why Douglas Costa could be Del Piero’s greatest assist for Sydney FC

Times have changed since Alessandro Del Piero’s arrival 12 years ago - but Douglas Costa has the potential to outstrip the former Sydney FC captain on the field.

  • byVince Rugari