NNSWF secures deal with Complete Sports Solutions

Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced a three-year partnership with elite sports tour provider Complete Sports Solutions, a globally recognised company specialising in football-focused experiences.

As part of the agreement, NNSWF will undertake two European tours later this year—one for players and another for coaches—providing a unique opportunity to gain insight into the professional football environment.

The tours are open to players aged 14 to 16 and coaches from across northern NSW, offering them the chance to visit and train at some of the world’s most prestigious clubs, including Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Everton, Reading, Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Southampton.

Designed to give participants a first-hand experience of life at the professional level, the tours are independent of NNSWF’s Talented Player Pathway. Any registered player or coach, regardless of their level, is eligible to take part.

NNSWF CEO Pete Haynes explained the new partnership in more detail.

“This partnership with Complete Sports Solutions will allow northern NSW players and coaches to connect with some of football’s biggest clubs and brands through a trusted and experienced organisation backed by our member federation,” Haynes said.

“We understand that there are numerous private providers offering similar opportunities but, as a member federation, we see value in this partnership by being able to provide parents, players and coaches with a level of security and credibility.

“We are excited to be able to provide opportunities for players and coaches at all levels of experience to attend, train and learn from the best clubs and coaches in the world.

“Complete Sports Solutions has a rich history of providing top quality tours and I look forward to this partnership developing.”

Complete Sports Solutions founder Jamie Digwood looked forward to an exciting partnership with NNSWF.

“We are delighted to announce a new and exciting partnership between Complete Sports Solutions and Northern NSW Football,” Digwood said.

“This collaboration marks a significant milestone for our company, and we are incredibly proud to have this opportunity to work alongside the esteemed NNSWF.

“We believe this partnership will provide valuable opportunities exclusively for both coaches and players within the northern NSW region, and we look forward to a successful and mutually beneficial relationship.”

This deal is an exciting opportunity fro parents and kids to experience some fantastic tours at some of the world’s biggest football clubs.

It’s a unique partnership opportunity that NNSWF have taken advantage of.

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Mbappé move from Nike to On signals new battle for Football’s sponsorship market

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Kylian Mbappé’s decision to leave Nike after almost 20 years has opened a new chapter in the commercial battle for football’s biggest names. The Real Madrid and France star has joined Swiss sportswear brand On, a significant boon for the company on entry into the football market.

Mbappé’s departure is a significant commercial loss for Nike. The forward joined the company as a nine-year-old and grew into one of its leading football figures. His loss compounds the recent transition of Spanish star Lamine Yamal to long-time rival Adidas.

On built its reputation in running, before expanding into tennis via Roger Federer. It will now use Mbappé’s experience as it develops football products, with its first boots expected to become widely available in the near future. Former France star Thierry Henry has also joined On as its football director and is a shareholder.

On has confirmed that Mbappé’s agreement includes both cash and equity, although the financial details have not been released, gives the partnership a deeper commercial connection than a traditional endorsement deal. Nike still holds significant football contracts, including long-term partnership with numerous national teams.

However, Mbappé’s move gives On an opportunity to challenge the established order, including Nike, Adidas, Puma and other emerging competitors. But will they turn this prized signature into lasting football credibility? To do so, the brand must now deliver products that can compete on performance, design and price.

Mbappé’s switch is therefore more than a sponsorship change. It signals an increasingly competitive fight for football’s most influential athletes and the billions of fans who follow them.

SBS expands Australian Championship broadcast coverage for 2026

The Australian Championship will enter its second season with an expanded broadcast partnership between Football Australia and SBS. The 2026 competition will feature two live SBS broadcasts in every round, marking an increase from the tournament’s debut season.

Thursday night football will form a key part of the new broadcast schedule. The opening match will see Preston Lions face Wollongong Wolves on October 15th, with the game broadcast live on SBS2 and SBS On Demand. Saturday football will also remain part of the free-to-air schedule; first up, Sutherland Sharks’ clash with South Melbourne on October 17th will be shown live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

The expanded agreement gives the competition a greater presence across SBS’s linear channels while retaining its full streaming coverage, with every match across the 2026 Australian Championship available live on SBS On Demand. The platform also provides full replays and highlights for viewers to access at their discretion.

In addition to SBS’ coverage, Football Australia will also stream the competition via YouTube.

The Australian Championship consists of a six-round group stage, finals beginning at quarter-finals from November 26, and a Grand Final scheduled currently between December 10-12.

It features 16 clubs from seven states and territories. The broadcast schedule places several historic fixtures in front of a national audience: South Melbourne will meet Sydney United 58 in a repeat of the 1999 NSL Grand Final, and Sydney Olympic and Marconi Stallions will also renew a rivalry that includes NSL Grand Final meetings in 1989 and 1990.

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