Sydney

Adelaide United Melbourne Victory's A-League title credentials face a test with a trip to Adelaide, while the Sydney derby takes centre stage on Saturday.

Newcastle United Premier League sides Newcastle and West Ham will visit New Zealand for pre-season matches ahead of the 2014-15 campaign.

John van 't Schip Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip was playing the straightest of bats following his side's 2-1 victory over Sydney FC but the sheer outpouring of emotion from the Heart players spoke volumes as to how much this victory meant to the league's last-placed side.

Alessandro Del Piero Cesare Prandelli has not ruled out including veterans Alessandro Del Piero and Francesco Totti in his FIFA World Cup squad.

Frank Farina Sydney FC coach Frank Farina says he was expecting an overdue good performance from his team, but admitted his surprise at watching the Sky Blues demolish Melbourne Victory 5-0.

Sydney FC extended their A-League advantage to seven points after Newcastle Jets suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at home to Wellington Phoenix.

Alessandro Del Piero Alessandro Del Piero has confirmed his playing career with Sydney FC is over, but he may return in another capacity.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory and Central Coast enter their A-League elimination finals as favourites despite being in midweek action.

Melbourne City David Villa's 87th-minute equaliser earned Melbourne City a 1-1 home draw against the Newcastle Jets in the A-League on Sunday.

Brisbane Roar beat Perth Glory 2-1 to move top of the A-League, while Sydney FC and Melbourne City drew 2-2 in a thrilling game.