Disappointment. It was the word of the moment for Australian football fans last night as Egypt extinguished the Olyroos’ Olympic campaign.

Yesterday, freelance journalist John Davidson broke the news that Adelaide United is "facing an uphill battle" to keep striker Tomi Juric.

Football belongs. In the Australian sports landscape and the everyday lives of many Australians, it belongs.

Is it time to look at the model used in European leagues, where the team on top after the home and away season takes home the trophy?