Auckland FC confirmed Jani-King as latest collaboration

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Auckland FC has welcomed franchise cleaning company Jani-King (NZ) as the club’s latest partner.

Jani-King will become Auckland’s “Official Cleaning Partner” and a sponsor of the “Group of the Knight” video board. As a “Group of the Knight” sponsor, Jani-King’s advertisements and messaging will be seen by thousands of fans attending Auckland FC home games.

The collaboration marks a significant move for Auckland FC who have rapidly grown their portfolio through a number of high-profile deals, despite their short existence as a club.

Jani-King is one of New Zealand’s largest commercial cleaning companies, operating 550 franchises and delivering services to 3,000 clients. The organisation prides itself on meeting the demands of its customers by delivering quality sustainable cleaning solutions.

Jani-King recently demonstrated this commitment to sustainability by winning the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise of the Year Awards.

Jani-King credited this success to its Eco-benign® probiotic cleaning system, Toitū Carbon Compatible carbon management, Toitū Enviromark® Diamond-level certification, and unique partnerships which work for a green future.

CEO of Jani-King, Nick James, expressed his enthusiasm for the deal.

“It is an exciting time for both Auckland FC and Jani-King. Both brands are growing at pace and fully focused on delivery results,” he said via press release.

“Whether that’s clean sheets in the case of Auckland FC, or the clean commercial workspaces provided by Jani-King.”

CEO of Auckland FC, Nick Becker, welcomed the partnership and applauded Jani-King’s commitment to development and customer satisfaction.

“The team at Jani-King have proven to be excellent partners. They understand how we work and what we are trying to achieve with Auckland FC, both as a sporting organisation and community hub,” he said via press release.

“Having them onboard will allow to continue to grow and achieve our aims of being a club for all Aucklanders.”

Jani-King advertising will appear at Auckland FC’s next home game against the Newcastle Jets, on Saturday, November 30.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Arrive in Sydney as Premier League Giants Launch Australian Pre-Season Tour

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have touched down in Sydney ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for the Sydney Super Cup. Both clubs have wasted little time settling into life in Sydney, beginning preparations for a busy week of training sessions, fan events and pre-season fixtures.

The London rivals will each face A-League opposition before meeting meeting in the marquee fixture of the tour at Accor Stadium, bringing two of England’s biggest clubs to Australian shores as they build towards the 2026-27 Premier League season.

For Chelsea, the tour represents the first opportunity for supporters to see new manager Xabi Alonso lead the Blues. Meanwhile, Spurs fans will be eager to see improvements from Roberto De Zerbi’s men following their narrow escape from relegation last season.

Chelsea will open their tour against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday 28 July, while Tottenham will face Sydney FC on Wednesday 29 July, before the clubs meet in the headline fixture of the tour on Saturday 1 August.

The clash will mark the first time the London rivals have faced each other outside the UK. The tour is another sign of Australia’s growing stature as a destination for elite European clubs during the northern hemisphere off-season

With Chelsea and Tottenham among the Premier League’s biggest global brands, the fixtures are expected to attract strong crowds and give Australian football fans a rare opportunity to watch top-flight English footballers in person.

The tour will also feature the Chelsea Women’s team, which will take on the A-League Women’s All Stars in a showcase fixture on Wednesday 12 August.

Football Australia Chairman Reflects on Socceroos World Cup Campaign, Points to Reform Agenda Ahead

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Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac has released a statement reflecting on the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in a penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the Round of 32 on 3 July.

Isaac thanked the players, coaching staff, medical and performance teams, and volunteers who supported the campaign, saying they represented the country with professionalism, humility and pride.

He said the tournament had brought Australians together across every state, culture and generation, calling it one of the few sporting moments capable of uniting the country.

Isaac linked the campaign to Football Australia’s broader governance work, pointing to the organisation’s recently announced reform agenda and the Enduring Principles adopted last year: Better Access to Football for All, More Football, Better Football, More People Enjoying Football, and Winning Football.

He said those principles, together with the organisation’s values of Welcome, Ready, Connect, Excel and Protect, formed the basis for every decision Football Australia makes.

“World Cups do not define our leadership,” Isaac said, adding that they instead reveal progress made long before a ball is kicked.

He said Football Australia’s responsibility extended beyond preparing for the next tournament to strengthening the institution that supports every tournament that follows.

Isaac said progress in a sporting ecosystem of Australian football’s scale depends less on any single body’s authority than on the willingness of clubs, federations, leagues and government to align around shared goals.

He said the organisation would study the lessons of the campaign carefully and continue refining its approach.

“Adaptability is not changing direction with every headline,” Isaac said. “It is improving the path while remaining true to the destination.”

Isaac framed his own role in terms of long-term stewardship, saying the game should be left in a stronger position for the generations that follow than it was for those who built it.

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