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David Villa and a tale of two (new) cities

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

The opening words from Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel “A Tale of Two Cities” go some way to describing the feelings of A-League side Melbourne Heart’s fans after two announcements on Thursday.

News that Spain’s all-time leading goal scorer David Villa, 32, was moving down under to join Melbourne Heart as a loan signing from sister club New York City was promptly followed by the unveiling of the club’s re-branding as “Melbourne City.”
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Sepp, FIFA, and a challenged global legacy

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Fresh claims surrounding the choice to award the 2022 World Cup Finals to Qatar surfaced this week; the latest in a long line of stories to challenge the legacy of football’s world governing body FIFA, and its president Sepp Blatter. Continue reading Sepp, FIFA, and a challenged global legacy →

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Lance Armstrong continues to inspire in life as well as sport

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Whilst the name Lance Armstrong continues to arouse conflicting emotions, his enduring legacy is one of hope and courage. Continue reading Lance Armstrong continues to inspire in life as well as sport →