Melbourne City

John van 't Schip Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip says Adelaide United's transformation from strugglers to frontrunners can be the model for his side ahead of Friday's clash between the two teams.

Melbourne Victory Besart Berisha scored a hat-trick as Melbourne Victory twice came from behind to beat local rivals Melbourne City 5-2 on Saturday.

David Villa David Villa will join Manchester City-owned A-League club Melbourne City on a 10-game loan after the FIFA World Cup.

Damien Duff Damien Duff became the latest player to join the Melbourne City revolution on Tuesday, signing a one-year deal at the A-League club.

David Villa Spain's David Villa has refused to rule out the chance of extending his international career despite acknowledging the prospect as unlikely.

Frank Lampard Frank Lampard could be set to follow David Villa's Melbourne-New York path, with reports linking the former Chelsea man to the A-League.

David Villa David Villa arrives in Australia on October 7, but Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip is unsure if the star will be ready for round one.

Sydney Sydney kept pace at the top of the A-League with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Melbourne City on Saturday.

Frank Lampard New York City are close to making an announcement on Frank Lampard's short-term future.

Ronaldinho Australian clubs are interested in Brazil great Ronaldinho after it was announced the attacking midfielder was leaving Atletico Mineiro.