So Viduka's been good enough to offer his services to the Socceroos' World Cup campaign... as long as he is "able to pick and choose international games". That's nice of him. And nice of Pim.

I suggested I could take the same approach here at FourFourTwo but the boss man wasn't having any of it. Oh well, if the FFA ever decides to get rid of you, Pim, I'll be backing you to take over at FourFourTwo - we need a more understanding manager...

Richard Cann
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

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Four... things you must know about the week in football

Australia News
Vukovic Appeal Drags On...And On...And On...
Danny Vukovic's road to Beijing seems even longer and trickier than the Olympic torch's. The FFA tribunal hearing his latest appeal failed to come to a final decision last night. Lucky the Olympics aren't for another few months...

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Australia News
Gary Confident Griff Will Stay
EXCLUSIVE: Gary van Egmond is confident that Adam Griffiths will remain a Newcastle Jets player next season after a heart-to-heart. And he could be joined in defence by Ljubo Milicevic if GVE's pleading works. Don't write off the Jets just yet...

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World News
Gunned Down: Reds Axe Arsenal
Despite a wondergoal set up by young gun Theo Walcott, Liverpool marched into their third Champions League semi-final in four years after a nailbiting triumph over Arsenal. That's three English teams in the final four after Chelsea fought off the Turks, and Manchester beat Roma.

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Australia News
Reds Stay Top, Victory Fall
Adelaide United defeated Becamex Binh Duong 2-1 away from home in a big boost to their AFC Champions League chances. Melbourne however are on the brink of elimination after a 3-4 loss to Gamba Osaka.

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Four... things we loved this week

Australia News
Buckley's Dozen Wannabes
EXCLUSIVE: The interest is there! The A-League would now be a 20-strong competition if every interested party had been given the green light by FFA over the last six months. One big name lining up for inclusion is former NSL giants South Melbourne.

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Australia News
McDonald on Player Of The Year Shortlist
Good to see his form-slump and little tantrum at being subbed hasn't overshadowed Scott McDonald's stellar season for Celtic. McSocceroo has been named on a four-man shortlist for the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award.

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World News
Recovering Ronaldo Eyes Flamengo Stint
He could have retired to a comfortable life of burgers and getting fat, but instead the greatest player of his generation is determined to get back on the paddock and finish on a high. Ronaldo has revealed he could join Brazilian outfit Flamengo on a short-term deal as part of his rehabilitation from a career-threatening injury.

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World News
Ronaldinho Link Interests Eriksson
Do you reckon Sven-Goran Eriksson would like to see Ronaldinho at Manchester City as recent rumours suggest? Of course he would but with AC Milan circling he probably shouldn't hold his breath.

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Two... things that made us laugh

RUMOUR MILL
Rumour Mill At Full Production
It's the A-League off-season so that means the rumours are flying thick and fast. Some of them are hilarious... but if players like Juninho and Dwight make their way Down Under, then why not Dickov, Babayaro and even Vieri?

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World News
Lehmann Hits Out At Wenger and Almunia
What's he going on about now? How do you reckon Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger deals with his crazy German ego maniac Jens Lehmann? The poor gloveman's not too happy about sitting on the bench and doesn't mind slagging off his team-mates.

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