Here are the top stories in the Asian football industry over the past week. Qatar to participate in UEFA Qualifying …
Former South Melbourne FC president weighs-in on second division
Former South Melbourne FC President George Vasilopoulos has provided his insights into the National Second Division, stating he believes many …
AFF Cup rescheduled for a second time
The AFF Suzuki Cup will now be played in December 2021 after being postponed for a second time. ASEAN Football …
Preston Lions FC receives green light for facilities upgrade
Preston Lions FC will commence work on its new football pavilion in February 2021, after receiving unanimous support from the …
Panomera security system featured in stadium project
Gazprom Arena, one of the host stadiums of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, upcoming 2021 European Football Championship and home of …
Football Queensland announces 2020 Football in Queensland Awards Week
Football Queensland have announced the 2020 Football in Queensland Awards Week will be held online this Monday, 14 December. The …
Sport Australia launches resource to assist community clubs post COVID-19
Sport Australia’s has launched Game Plan, a new diagnostic tool designed to help clubs bounce back after the effects of …
Rainbow Laces campaign supported by Premier League
The Premier League is currently celebrating Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, as part of a partnership with the lesbian, gay, bi …
La Liga FanCam introduced for player celebrations
La Liga has launched a FanCam that allows for supporters to view the goal celebrations of their favourite players. The …
Football Queensland reveals Modular Sporting Facility Guide
Football Queensland’s official modular partner, Ausco Modular, have launched an in-depth and informative sporting facilities guide for football in the …
The benefits of partnerships in football
A common thread between Dortmund, Villarreal C.F and Celtic F.C is that they all have partnerships with football clubs in …
La Liga president: OTT streaming platform is key for the future
La Liga president Javier Tebas believes OTT streaming platforms and other technology-based long-term planning is vital to secure the future …
Football Victoria celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Football Victoria has joined the global football community in celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), as well as …
Johno Clemente: How Australia’s youngest NPL senior coach is reinventing leadership
With a number of Matildas thriving at top European clubs and Australia set to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World …
UEFA and European Parliament commit to promoting inclusion
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and European Parliament President David Sassoli have agreed for the organisations to work together to promote …
FFA signs three-year deal with Priceline
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy, in a deal which will support the …
TicketCo TV provides live streaming service
Fans haven’t been able to attend games due to Covid-19, but Altrincham FC has adapted to deliver pay-per-view live streaming …
Football Queensland hosts unique futsal referee course
Football Queensland hosted a first-of-its-kind referee course over the weekend, supporting match officials who are transitioning to futsal officiating. 20 …
Winner of FFA Cup to qualify for AFC Champions League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that any team who wins the FFA Cup from 2021 will be granted entry …
Premier League fans to return in partial numbers
The UK Government’s planned easing of restrictions will allow some English Premier League clubs to have fans return from December …
FFA launches Domestic Transfer System discussion webinars
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released the first, in what will be part of a series of webinars regarding the …
Recap of the 2020 Australian Coaching Conference
The 2020 Australian Coaching Conference was held over the weekend, with a huge array of content available for developing coaches …
La Liga and UC partnership to professionalise the industry
Representatives from La Liga and the University of Canberra (UC) shared their intentions to professionalise the local sports industry through …
The FFA Cup should be renamed the Australia Cup in a nod to the game’s history
This past Wednesday, Football Federation Australia held its seventeenth Annual General Meeting. One of the agenda items included a proposal …
Football Queensland launches women’s knockout cup
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced a new women’s knockout tournament which is set to kick off in in early 2021.
Football Coaches Australia Granted Provisional FFA Membership
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) was granted the status of FFA Provisional Member at yesterday’s FFA Annual General Meeting (AGM), after …
22 national teams set for FIFA Arab Cup 2021
22 national teams from the Middle East and Arab regions have signed up to participate in the FIFA Arab Cup …
FFA to be renamed as ‘Football Australia’ following AGM
Football Federation Australia (FFA) will be known as ‘Football Australia’ following unanimous Congress support in the 17th Annual General Meeting …
World-class speakers set for Australian Coaching Conference this weekend
The Australian Coaching Conference will take place this Saturday November 28, with a range of big-name football figures set to …
Urban Zoo’s Gamechanger enhances the digital experience
A host of British football clubs have adopted Urban Zoo’s Gamechanger platform which has become a revolution in fan engagement …
La Liga and University of Canberra sign agreement
The La Liga Business School and the University of Canberra will sign of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week to …
Football Queensland awards four teams with FQ Club Shields
Football Queensland have issued their first FQ Club Shields to four teams across the sunshine state. The clubs to receive …
Fixing Australia’s youth development starts with revamping the Y-League
A lack of consistent talent-production has cast the spotlight over Australia’s youth pathways in recent years, a topic that has …
FFA maintains commitment for Indigenous football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has expressed its commitment towards a new era of Indigenous football in light of NAIDOC Week …
Sportec Solutions to be expanded by DFL
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the organisation that operates the Bundesliga and sports and entertainment technology provider Deltatre, are looking to …
WA clubs to benefit from state-wide facility audit
Football West have announced it will continue its commitment to clubs and local associations by initiating a state-wide facility audit …
The gaping holes in Australia’s football history – Interview with football writer and researcher Greg Werner
When I asked Greg Werner why he was interested in researching and recording the grassroots clubs of each and every …
Why an Australian football Netflix series is needed
Netflix boast just under 200 million subscribers worldwide and have released several sports documentaries over the last few years. However, …
NSW Government announces $100 million fund
A new $100 million Greater Cities and Regional Sports Facility Fund was announced to stimulate local economies, boost employment, and …
J.League to reintroduce VAR from 2021
J.League has announced that it will be reintroducing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for Meji Yasuda J1 League matches for the …
CrowdedVENUE makes stadium safety simple
CrowdedVENUE focuses on visitor safety, revenue generation and user experience to create a secure stadium event for all. They have …
Football Queensland announce four new clubs for NPL Women’s competition
Football Queensland have confirmed four clubs have been successful in their application to play in the NPL Queensland Women’s competition …
Football Queensland welcomes election funding for clubs
At least seven Queensland football clubs are going to benefit from a share in over $1.5 million in fresh infrastructure …
Villarreal CF to open new academy in Sydney
La Liga’s Villarreal CF has announced that it will open its second Australian football academy in Sydney. The Villarreal Sydney …
Chelsea the first EPL club to partner with Chinese social media giant Weibo
Chelsea F.C have announced a strategic partnership with Weibo, a Chinese social media platform which records more than 520 million …
eSerie A 2020/21 competitions to kick off
Serie A has announced its 2020/21 eSerie A competitions on PES 21 and FIFA 21. Registrations have been opened for …
Football Tasmania welcomes funding increase from state government
Football Tasmania has welcomed an increase in annual operational funding from the state government. The funding will put football’s share …
Caroline Springs George Cross FC: A historic club reborn and revitalised
Relocating from a traditional home will usually mark the start of a new era for a football club. Modern facilities …
AFC approves Asian Qualifiers dates
The AFC has confirmed new competition dates for the rest of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Australian football needs to further explore the potential of Twitch
Twitch continues to be one of the world’s leading platforms to live stream content and Australian football should build their …
Football West’s Building Stronger Clubs Program provides funding
Football West’s Building Stronger Clubs Program has provided financial and resource support to more than 20 clubs. The offering was …
Manchester United partners with LGBT+ equality charity
Manchester United has partnered with LGBT+ rights charity Stonewall, in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The strategic partnership …
STATSports leading the way for GPS tracking
Big-name Premier League clubs have chosen to partner up with STATSports, who are industry leaders in providing GPS tracking systems and analysis. …
AFC outlines commitment to expand ‘fan-first’ strategy
The AFC further outlined its commitment to confirm football as the continent’s number one sport, through an expanded ‘fan-first’ digital …
New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme
‘FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football …
Football NSW schedules additional AFC/FFA B & goalkeeper coaching courses
Football NSW has announced a series of coaching courses to upskill the state’s professional and amateur coaches.
Virtual Bundesliga partners with major esports company
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has partnered with ESL, the world’s largest esport company to operate the media production for …
South East Queensland Futsal Premier League to kick off this weekend
The South East Queensland (SEQ) Futsal Premier League will begin their 2020 season on November 14. The satellite round format …
The importance of esports in football
Interest in esports is ever growing, Influencer Marketing Hub reports that in 2020 there are almost half a billion esports …
La Liga is the first major European sports competition to join Twitch
In recent weeks, La Liga has become the first major European sports competition to create an account on video live …
2020 Australian Coaching Conference registrations soar
Despite enduring a difficult season with setbacks due to COVID-19, more than 1200 participants have registered for the 2020 Australian …
English non-elite football to be suspended
Grassroots football in England has been suspended as the country heads into a four-week lockdown from November 5 until December …
Vaughan Coveny: How the NSL bred elite players, coaches, and administrators
Recently, George Vasilopoulos and Peter Abraam spoke with Soccerscene to explore how the NSL’s community-driven model became a production-line for …
Realife Tech: Prioritising fan safety for venues
As we slowly navigate our way out of lockdown, one of the challenges for stadiums is fan safety, ensuring that …
Box2Box & Soccerscene team up
Australia’s leading national football industry podcast, Box2Box, has teamed up with business to business football publication Soccerscene to share content.
Football Queensland set to host Australia’s first female-only B Licence Coaching Course
Football Queensland have announced they will hold Australia’s first ever female-only FFA/AFC B Licence coaching course at the beginning of …
English Premier League clubs wear Poppy Appeal kits
English Premier League clubs are wearing special edition kits to support and raise money for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy …
Football Victoria welcomes state government funding to assist families with participation costs
Football Victoria have welcomed the Victorian Government’s $45.2 million funding announcement on Sunday, which will help families with the cost …
Real Betis launches sustainability platform
La Liga club Real Betis Balompié have launched a sustainability platform titled ‘Forever Green’ in order to fight against climate …
Canberra United powerchair team receives funding for new wheels
Canberra United’s Powerchair football team has received new sets of wheels, thanks to support from Rotary and Capital Region Muscular …
Rydalmere Lions FC: How diversifying income can lead to a financially sustainable club
At the grassroots level, many sporting clubs rely heavily on sponsorship dollars and player fees to drive their financial strategy. …
How football clubs can connect with fans at home
With fans unable to cheer on their teams in large numbers during the pandemic, football leagues and clubs have needed …
Time for Australian clubs to step up their TikTok game
Video-sharing service TikTok is a global phenomenon and it’s time Australian football clubs further embraced the platform, to continue to …
AIS athletes to receive scholarship for life after sport
40 athletes from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) will receive funding as part of a pilot scholarship. The cohort …
UK and Dutch experts to join Wenger at 2020 Australian Coaching Conference
Following the announcement earlier this month that Arsene Wenger will headline the 2020 Australian Coaching Conference, Football NSW has announced …
SPL champions blocked from defending title
Travel restrictions have prevented reigning Singapore Premier League (SPL) champions Brunei DPMM FC from defending their title. The Football Association …
Snackr: In-seat delivery for Australian stadiums
The last thing you’d want is to miss the action. You head to the nearest vendor, only to hear the …
Football Queensland invests in key referee initiatives
Football Queensland’s investment into referees across the state has led to the development of multiple initiatives and appointments within the …
Football Queensland maintains support for grassroots
Football Queensland has maintained its support for club and coach development as part of their strong strategic focus.
Football West commits to improved facilities access for TSP players
Football West has signed an agreement with the Mid West Academy of Sport in a bid to unearth and develop …
DAZN and TikTok launch partnership
Global sports streaming service DAZN, social media platform TikTok and German football portal kicker have announced a new partnership that …
Adidas unveils ‘Humanrace’ jerseys
Adidas has launched a new Humanrace jersey collection for some of the world’s biggest football clubs in Arsenal, FC Bayern …
Football Queensland reveal NPL and FQPL reforms
Football Queensland have announced vital steps to enable the connection of the football pyramid in the sunshine state. The creation …
ElClasico: La Liga’s world-class event
The crowd roars as the ball comes to Lionel Messi, he takes a shot at goal, but it’s blocked by …
TikTok: The platform of choice for young football fans
Social media platform TikTok is quickly becoming a primary service for reaching young football fans across the world. TikTok is …
Football Queensland reveals 2020-2022 Futsal Strategy
Football Queensland have released their 2020-2022 Futsal Strategy, with the aim of implementing a strong and clear direction for the …
FIFA launches anti-doping programme
FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects …
Doug Hodgson: The ‘forgotten Aussie’ and the importance of a mature transfer system
Although they embody far more, at their very core, every football club is essentially a business entity. Countless variables makeup …
How SeatGeek can manage socially distanced ticketing
SeatGeek offers a platform that can help with ticket allocations, where socially distanced seating would be the first step towards …
FIFA begins host city selection process for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
Supporters’ Shield not awarded to MLS team in 2020
The Supporters’ Shield, a trophy which is awarded to the Major League Soccer team that has the best record during …
Football Queensland launches FQ Facilities Hub
Football Queensland (FQ) has launched the FQ Facilities Hub, a dedicated space to house the release of a series of …
AFC Champions League Final to be played in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the AFC Champions League Final will be played in Doha, Qatar on …
Walking Football registrations rise in Canberra
Walking Football has continued to grow in the nation’s capital, with registrations tripling in the past couple of years. Designed …
Manchester United announces partnership with Laybuy
Manchester United has signed a partnership with Laybuy to become the official buy now, pay later partner of the club. …
How La Liga is successfully approaching digital transformation
Digital transformation is a key part of the future of football. Spain’s La Liga competition continues to be at the …
Football Queensland rolls out Multicultural Settlement Programs
Football Queensland have announced it will conduct multiple Multicultural Settlement Programs in Logan and Toowoomba. The pilot programs will begin …
FC Football Kit delivering apparel and flexibility to COVID19-hit football clubs
Former National Premier Leagues Victoria player Michael Eagar is at the forefront of FC Football Kit’s mission to deliver quality …
K League fans allowed to return
K League has announced that fans will once again be able to attend matches from Friday the 16th October with …
Queensland’s Winning Football Formula close to completion
Football Queensland is hoping to receive government funding that will unlock the Winning Football Formula for women’s football in the …
Wenger to feature at Australian Coaching Conference
Three-time English Premier League winning coach Arsene Wenger will feature in a presentation in this year’s Australian Coaching Conference. The …
Singapore Premier League to restart
The Singapore Premier League (SPL) will resume on October 17 after a six and a half month hiatus due to …
Football Victoria sign MoU with Australian Blind Football
Football Victoria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian Blind Football. The governing body will support the ABF …
George Vasilopoulos: How the NSL became a breeding ground for elite players, coaches, and administrators
The transition from the National Soccer League (NSL) to the Hyundai A-League marked a significant new chapter in Australian football. …
Life in the A-League bubble; Soccerscene exclusive with Western United’s Steven Lustica
When Steven Lustica signed on to join Western United in early 2020, little did he know that the world was …
Football Queensland announce significant rise in social media engagement
Football Queensland have announced booming social media engagement figures in the build-up to the conclusion of the state’s season. The …
AIFF announces new motto and direction
India’s national sporting body for football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a new motto – ‘Indian Football. …
Football Queensland extends partnership with Kappa
Football Queensland have announced a three-year extension of its partnership with sports apparel brand Kappa. The international football kit provider …
Exclusive Interview
Mark Rudan – ‘Western United to become Australia’s next biggest club’
Mark Rudan, the Western United senior coach, has always been a quiet achiever. As a professional player he always let …
MatchDay Digital – the alternative for NPL clubs
In a time where fans are not guaranteed to be able to attend games due to COVID-19, MatchDay Digital presents …