BRISBANE Roar will turn to their South American triumvirate on Sunday in a bold mission to break Melbourne Victory on their home turf.

SOCCEROO Jason Culina is no longer in two minds about the style of football he should be playing and that can only benefit Gold Coast United.

YOU can't blame Brisbane Roar's directors for pursuing new investors when they are are losing millions of dollars every A-League season.

BRAZIL ace Ricardinho will start for Melbourne as the Victory search for goals against the A-League's meanest defensive unit - Brisbane Roar.

A MATILDAS star is being investigated after lewd photos were seen on her Facebook page by a fan aged 13.

ROBBIE Kruse predicts a friendlier atmosphere and a more free-flowing contest when the Roar return to Melbourne for their clash with Victory.

BRETT Holman reinforced his status as one of the Socceroos' big guns with a decisive half hour display in Australia's 2-1 friendly win over Poland.

ARGENTINA handed Spain their first loss since winning the World Cup two months ago, earning a dominant 4-1 win in Buenos Aires.

SCANDAL-hit Wayne Rooney scored as England seized control of their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland.

THE Socceroos have claimed their first win under Holger Osieck, beating Poland 2-1 thanks to goals from Luke Wilkshire and Brett Holman.

SOCCEROOS stalwart Craig Moore says emerging star Matthew Spiranovic is the man to replace him in the heart of Australia's defence.

DUTCH club FC Utrecht want to strengthen their blossoming relationship with Brisbane Roar by buying a stake in the A-League franchise.

SOCCEROOS stalwart Craig Moore says emerging star Matthew Spiranovic is the man to replace him in the heart of Australia's defence.

BRISBANE Roar continued their unbeaten start to the season in Newcastle but had to settle for a 0-0 draw against the Jets at Energy Australia Stadium.

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou is bracing his side for a Newcastle onslaught despite signs the Jets have imploded on and off the park.

DIVING has been the focus of the A-League this week - and that has seen football in the headlines when other codes are gearing up for finals.

ROBBED last weekend, the Melbourne Heart donned balaclavas and gloves to pinch a belated maiden A-League victory at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

STRIKER Scott McDonald is goal-less from 17 internationals after missing some golden opportunities in the Socceroos' 0-0 friendly against Switzerland.

NEW Gold Coast United striker Bruce Djite says Socceroos coach Holger Osieck was right to dump him from the national squad.

FORMER Brisbane skipper Craig Moore doubts the Roar can retain the services of Matt McKay if the midfielder maintains his career-best form.