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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    A Brazilian football star's in the way of the Wellington Phoenix at Sydney FC tonight in the A-League

    A Brazilian football star's in the way of the Wellington Phoenix at Sydney FC tonight in the A-League


    Signing for Sydney this season - Douglas Costa's scored two goals and provided three assists in seven games.

    The 34-year-old winger's played in the top leagues of Italy, Germany, Brazil and America.

    Phoenix manager Giancarlo Italiano's well aware of the challenge on their hands.



    Kick-off's at 9pm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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