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Elsewhere, the FFA have unveiled a new National Football Curriculum to improve the skills, quality and performance of top players and teams; while Shane Smeltz blasted nine goals on his Gold Coast United debut as Miron Bleiberg's men recorded a 12-1 victory in their inaugural outing.

Trevor Treharne
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

PS : The May issue of FourFourTwo is on sale now - or subscribe now. This month is a South American special as we uncover the best, most bizarre and truly shocking stories from the world’s greatest football continent. Locally, the A-League’s two newest clubs are showcased as we speak to North Queensland Fury’s marquee star and the man known as “God” by Liverpool fans, Robbie Fowler. We’re also on the Gold Coast to go behind the scenes to see how billionaire Clive Palmer is spending his money at the league’s new “glamour” club.

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

Australia News
FFA's 4-3-3 Future In Shake-Up
THE FFA today unveiled a new National Football Curriculum to improve the skills, quality and performance of top players and teams.

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Australia News
Kewell Refutes Turkish Exit Rumour
EXCLUSIVE: Harry Kewell’s management have firmly rejected claims on a Turkish website that the Socceroo star is set to return to the English Premiership next season.

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Australia News
'My Sydney West A-League Dream'
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Meissner is building strong foundations for his A-League franchise in the heart of Sydney’s sprawling west, and, as he told Aidan Ormond, he’s reaching out to the locals.

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Australia News
Fury Hit Back Over Fowler
NORTH Queensland Fury insist star recruit Robbie Fowler will be fighting fit for the start of the A-League with the club laughing off jibes about his weight.

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Four... things we loved this week

Australia News
Listen to the Insider Podcast
THE NEW FourFourTwo Insider podcast – featuring Champions League review and "world class" Aussie footballers – is available for your ears now!

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Socceroos
Tim Cahill: One On One
WE SPEAK to Socceroo legend and humble hero Tim Cahill about why he continues to remain so loyal to club and country

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Australia News
Moore: No Roar Worries
QUEENSLAND Roar skipper Craig Moore is confident the club can move forward after a spell dominated by off-the-field issues.

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Australia News
Smeltz Blasts Nine In Triumph
SHANE Smeltz blasted nine goals on his Gold Coast United debut as Miron Bleiberg's men recorded a 12-1 victory in their inaugural outing.

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Two... things that made us laugh

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GSMobile - "Harry Kewell" Ad
Posted By: zoban

Rating: Not rated

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Adelaide: Pissant town
Posted By: davidtorres

Rating: Rating: 3 out of 5

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