The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne City

Police hunt five over derby pitch invasion

Victoria Police are yet to identify five people allegedly involved in the violent A-League derby pitch invasion at Melbourne's AAMI Park.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

3 charged after violent pitch invasion in Australian soccer

Police have charged three men following a violent pitch invasion that left a goalkeeper and a referee injured and forced an Australian top-flight soccer match between rivals Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory to be abandoned on the weekend

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover calls pitch invasion disappointing 'for Australian football'

The Melbourne City goalkeeper who was hit by a metal bucket during Saturday's violent pitch invasion says the incident is disappointing but he's feeling OK and ready to return to play.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Melbourne fracas: inquiry to find those who 'hurt the league and the sport'

A Football Australia spokesperson said the game's governing body would use the full force of their regulatory and disciplinary powers in this investigation

Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2022

Victoria police to prosecute pitch invaders; more contaminated spinach cases in Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2022

FA sanctions loom after ALM pitch invasion

Football Australia is promising strong sanctions on Melbourne Victory fans whose pitch invasion caused injuries and the abandonment of the ALM Melbourne derby.

AAP · Dec 17, 2022

Melbourne derby abandoned as goalkeeper hit by metal bucket in ‘shocking scenes’

City’s Tom Glover was struck on the head in the incident, which has been condemned by Football Australia.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

Former Nottingham Forest defender caught up in chaos as goalkeeper hit in face with metal bin

The game between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory turned violent as fans stormed the pitch and a player was left with a nasty cut

Nottingham Post · Dec 17, 2022

A Melb Soccer Game Had To Be Abandoned After A Goalie Was Injured And Fans Swarmed The Pitch

A camera operator was reportedly hit with a flare.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2022

Former Edinburgh Hibs striker caught up in chaotic Australian pitch invasion

The game was suspended following the incident in the 20th minute of the clash between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 17, 2022