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Soccer match-fix probe targets 200 games

In what has been called European football's worst ever match-fixing scandal, criminals may have rigged 200 games in nine countries.

John Aloisi: We need to believe

Reality check: Party's over for Phoenix

A-League: Live scores & results

Socceroos climb world rankings

Australia moves up several places in the world rankings after its match against Oman.

Extra time: Adelaide steals draw with Gold Coast

Match stats: Adelaide v Gold Coast

Handball outrage: France says 'non' to replay

Ireland blasts 'Le Cheat' Henry

Angry Irish commentators blasted Thierry Henry as "Le Cheat" after his clear handball.

No luck: Guus misses out

A-League: Sydney captain out of Glory clash

Thierry Henry taps the ball down with his left hand. (Reuters)

Henry admits handling the ball

Thierry Henry has admitted handling the ball to set up a vital goal, sending France to the World Cup.

WWOS RAW: French 'hand of God'

Portugal through: Meireles seals qualification

World Cup: Qualification play-off results

Heart sign A-League assistant coaches

Melbourne Heart have boosted their inaugural A-League campaign by signing ex-Socceroo Ante Milicic.

Sydney FC: Big-name guest unlikely

World Cup: Socceroos a chance to play Kiwis

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