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Vidmar sees positives after struggling City earn point in Melbourne derby

Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is hoping Saturday's 0-0 draw with derby rivals Melbourne Victory can bring an end to a poor run of form that has jeopardised his team's hopes of a place in the A-League finals.

South Africa Cricket Legend Mike Procter Dies At 77

South Africa cricket legend and former national coach Mike Procter died on Saturday at the age of 77, his wife told AFP. "He suffered a complication during surgery, became unconscious and never woke up," Maryna Procter said. Procter was an outstanding all-rounder who became South Africa's first coach in the post-apartheid era and had a controversial stint as an International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee. On Monday his family revealed that he had suffered a "cardiac incident" while recovering in a hospital intensive care unit following routine surgery.

Pep Guardiola insists Manuel Akanji can copy John Stones role after Man City frustrations vs Chelsea

Manuel Akanji is good enough to offer a viable alternative to John Stones in his hybrid midfield role for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola insists.

Erik ten Hag makes exciting Manchester United academy prediction after Kobbie Mainoo breakthrough

Erik ten Hag insists he has not been surprised by the success of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in the Manchester United first team, and he believes there are even more talented youngsters at the club with the potential to follow in their footsteps.