Italian superstar Alessandro Del Piero has vouched for the A-League's toughness, saying the standard is "strong" on the eve of the Australian competition's ninth season kickoff on Friday.... more »
Melbourne Heart's new Dutch signing Orlando Engelaar prepared for surgery Thursday and an indefinite layoff after breaking his leg while making his debut in a pre-season friendly, the A-League club said.... more »
Melbourne Heart's new Dutch signing Orlando Engelaar may miss an extended part of the new Australian A-League season after suffering a suspected broken leg in his debut on Sunday, the club said.... more »