Author: Adoni Patrikios

The 2011 Asian Cup is here and the world’s largest continent prepares to watch their stars do battle. We preview every team at the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar. Here, Groups A and B.

The 2011 Asian Cup is here and the world’s largest continent prepares to watch their stars do battle. We preview every team at the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar. Here, Groups C and D.

Melbourne Victory’s season in the A-League has stuttered this season, and not even a spirited display against an in-form Brisbane Roar could help them. They must continue to hope their luck turns.

Australia’s A-League may be at the midway point, but just who will emerge as the country’s champions is still impossible to predict. Fortunes are mixed and inconsistency abounds.

Czech coach Vitezslav Lavicka led Sydney FC to both the Minor Premiership and Grand Final crowns last season, and although this campaign hasn’t gone as planned, he continues to strive for success. Inside Futbol’s Adoni Patrikios went to meet him.

How much does home advantage count? That’s exactly the question being asked in Australia’s A-League after a number of sides failed to turn on the style in front of their own fans.

The A-League may be dominated by Australian clubs, but New Zealand punch above their weight. And the country’s representatives Wellington Phoenix have secured a welcome record recently.

Holger Osieck may have been a surprise choice to take charge of the Australian National Team, but the German coach is winning plaudits for his decision to leave no stone unturned in his quest to create a competitive side.

The Cup Winners Cup was a competition beloved by many and UEFA’s decision to axe it is debated to this day. Lazio were the last club to win it, but where are the stars of that team now?

Gold Coast United are looking a more balanced outfit in this season’s A-League and, despite being the least supported club in the competition, could well be in the end of season mix.