The Board of Football Victoria (FV) has appointed Kimon Taliadoros as their new CEO, effective February 22, 2021. Taliadoros served …
Portuguese Football Federation launches Amazon store
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has launched an official flagship store for the Portuguese national team on Amazon. A wide …
Football Queensland to celebrate Female Football Week in March
Football Queensland have announced their 2021 Female Football Week will be held from March 1 to March 8. The week-long …
FIFA appoints Chief Operating Officers for Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has appointed two Chief Operating Officers (COOs) for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jane Fernandez and Jane …
Applications open for Sport Australia’s Women Leaders in Sport Grants
Sport Australia is now accepting applications for the 2021 Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) Development Grants and Leadership Workshops. The …
One-on-one with John Aloisi: “I want to coach again”
Socceroos legend John Aloisi has declared he wants to coach again “sooner rather than later”, hoping to get that opportunity …
Malaysian Football League confirms March 5 kickoff
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has confirmed a March 5 start date for the 2021 season, after COVID-19 forced a …
India shows interest in hosting Asian Champions League
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have expressed their interest in hosting the Asian Champions League Group E (West Zone) …
Synthetic pitch boost for football in Sydney
The City of Sydney will construct five new synthetic fields across the Local Government Area over the next few years. …
Football put on hold in Victoria due to lockdown
The latest lockdown in Victoria will temporarily postpone all football-related activities in the state with stage four Covid-19 restrictions put …
ADI a driving force in LED production
LED screens featuring team banners or advertising have been common in stadiums for several years, becoming a staple for professional teams …
Football Queensland to implement Connecting Through Sport program
Football Queensland’s (FQ) Connecting Through Sport program, in conjunction with Multicultural Australia, will promote social inclusion for migrants and refugees. …
Premier League announces No Room For Racism Action Plan
The Premier League’s No Room For Racism Action Plan has been launched with the aim to eradicate racial prejudice and create …
Football West partners with Healthway
Football West have announced a two-year partnership with Healthway. The partnership will focus on behaviours within the West Australian football …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “We want the best possible national second division”
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas has outlined his plans for the organisation for 2021, with the continued pursuit of the introduction …
Football Victoria reveals $650,000 Debt Relief Package
Football Victoria (FV) have announced the establishment of a $650,000 Debt Relief Hardship Policy. The relief package has been introduced …
DAZN and Sky lead the race for Serie A rights
Serie A is still on the hunt for a media rights partner, as DAZN and Sky put in offers for …
Barcelona sign official skincare and makeup partner
FC Barcelona and Shiseido Men have signed a two year deal which sees the Japanese cosmetics brand become the official …
Football Queensland to step up initiatives to safeguard child participants
Football Queensland have reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children by strengthening measures across the state, through a variety of member …
FV Head of Futsal outlines future plans: “We want to host a National Championships in Victoria”
Football Victoria (FV) Head of Futsal Anthony Grima believes Victoria is the perfect place to host an edition of Football …
FA reveal 2021 Domestic Match Calendar
Football Australia have released their 2021 Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC). The key features of the 2021 Australian Football …
Ligue 1 broadcast rights up in the air
Bids for French top-flight Ligue 1 from Amazon, DAZN and Discovery have all fallen short, prompting a broadcast rights crisis …
WA women’s side to enter First Nations Indigenous Football Cup Tournament
Football West have announced they have aligned themselves with the Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC) to send a female team …
Australian Professional Leagues welcome two new executives
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced Ant Hearne and Michael Tange as their two new executives. Ant Hearne joins …
Glenn Fontana – the Lord Mayor of Wollongong Football
It was Jim Fraser, the former heroic Socceroo goalkeeper and current head of Western Sydney Wanderer’s youth goalkeeping program, who …
Heidelberg United FC implements interactive training system, SmartGoals
While physical performance has always been gauged using GPS monitoring, time trials and strength testing, technical attributes have traditionally been …
Queensland clubs receive over $450,000 in latest round of state government funding
Football Queensland have announced that affiliated clubs have received over $450,000 in funding through the latest round of the state …
Four media companies seeking Serie A rights
Italian top-flight Serie A has seen four media companies vying for the league’s broadcast rights in the upcoming 2021 to …
$8 million women’s facility hub set to be finalised in NSW
Southern Districts Soccer Football Association (SDSFA) are set to reveal a new all-women’s facility hub in Middleton Grange, Cirillo Reserve. …
Omnigon’s Corebine software brings fan engagement benefits
Corebine is a fan engagement platform that focuses on capturing and engaging audiences with mobile technology. Omnigon has used Corebine for content delivery to keep …
AFC reveal dates for 2022 Women’s Asian Cup
The AFC have confirmed that the 2022 Women’s Asian Cup in India will take place from January 20 to February …
Football NSW reveal new Modular Sporting Facilities Guide
Football NSW and Northern NSW Football have announced the release of its tenth facility guide, titled Modular Sporting Facilities. The …
Football Queensland and Felton Industries team up to launch Facility Guide
Football Queensland (FQ) has launched its Shelter & Grandstands Facility Guide, together with their new partner Felton Industries. Felton are …
2021 AFC Cup groups revealed
The groups for the 2021 AFC Cup have been revealed at a group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After …
Melbourne Knights president: No reason for FA to block national second division
Melbourne Knights president Pave Jusup believes there is no reason why Football Australia or any A-League side should attempt to …
Robert Cavallucci proud of competition reforms, outlines FQ’s plans for 2021
Despite a challenging 2020 for football across the country, a small silver lining to emerge on the extremely dark cloud …
2021 Asian Champions League to be played in hubs
The AFC has announced that this year’s Asian Champions League will be played in centralised hubs because of the COVID-19 …
COVID-19 test for FIFA Club World Cup tickets
Fans will have to return a negative COVID-19 test result in order to receive a ticket to the FIFA Club …
Football Queensland launches new futsal competition
Football Queensland is welcoming expressions of interest from futsal clubs across the sunshine state, for the launch of a new …
ChyronHego: Delivering sport performance technology worldwide
ChyronHego is renowned as a global leader for sport performance technology, working with professional teams, leagues, coaches and stadia worldwide. Their …
How digital storytelling and gaming can lift the profile of a football competition
Spain’s La Liga competition have realised the power of digital storytelling and gaming, implementing strategies successfully to engage fans across …
Western United partner with City of Greater Geelong
Western United has announced they have signed a partnership with the City of Greater Geelong to promote A-League football in …
Football Victoria announce a new era for futsal in the state
Football Victoria have announced they are stepping up their efforts and investment in resources to govern and unite the futsal …
FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 draw released
The official draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 has been released ahead of the tournament’s scheduled start in …
Northern NSW Football welcomes $50 million funding boost for women’s sport
Northern NSW Football have welcomed a $50 million funding announcement from the State Government, which will see sporting facilities across …
Regional NSW gets boost ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
A NSW Government funded talent identification and youth development program over the next three years will help young girls who …
Why Manchester City were named the most innovative sports team in the world
According to a report by Sports Innovation Lab, Manchester City have been named the most innovative sports team in the …
Football Queensland’s Club Support Hub to assist Play Football campaign
Football Queensland has launched their new Club Support Hub, alongside the 2021 Play Football registration campaign. “In the Strategic Plan, …
Socceroos and Matildas secure innovative fan engagement product
Socceroos and Matildas fans will be able to integrate Australia’s national football teams further into their daily lives, after the …
US La Liga youth football initiative launched
La Liga North America has created a youth football platform titled La Liga Next to develop and recruit talent in …
Stephanie Brantz appointed Director of Football NSW
Football NSW have announced that Stephanie Brantz will serve as an Appointed Director of Football NSW for the next two …
Australian Match Officials named on FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021
Football Australia has announced that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for …
AAFC releases plan to introduce national second division by 2022
AAFC have released their progress report into a feasible national second division, believing the competition can get underway by 2022. …
Ticketing management powered by Advanced
English Premier League club Southampton are one of Advanced’s clients, who present as a ticketing solution for venues. In a time where …
Four Australian referees gunning to officiate at 2023 Women’s World Cup
Football Australia have announced that four Australian match officials have been chosen as candidates to possibly officiate at the 2023 …
Football Australia partners with Qukes
Football Australia has announced that Qukes Baby Cucumbers have signed an agreement to become a partner of the MiniRoos grassroots …
A new year brings optimism for Australian football
As always in Australian football, 2021 is set to be a big year. After a year which was continually disrupted …
Football Queensland partners with T2 Electrical & Data
Football Queensland have announced T2 Electrical & Data as its official lighting and solar partner, as well as preferred supplier …
AFC Asian Cup dates confirmed for 2023 tournament
The Asian Football Confederation have confirmed the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be played in June and July …
Premier League clubs assist with COVID-19 vaccine rollout
A number of Premier League clubs are assisting the UK’s National Health Service with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. …
Football Australia announces Domestic Transfer System White Paper
Football Australia have announced the release of their Domestic Transfer System Transformation White Paper. Developed throughout the fourth quarter of …
Mondia: The technology company partnering with Spain’s top-flight to deliver La Liga Xtra globally
Mobile technology company Mondia group has teamed up with La Liga and become their official technology and commercial partner for …
Newcastle Jets licence terminated by Football Australia
Newcastle Jets’ A-League and W-League licence has been terminated by Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The termination takes …
A-League, W-League and Y-League to be unbundled from Football Australia
Football Australia and the newly formed Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that terms have been agreed to ‘unbundle’ the …
SD Huesca: A digital transformation strategy which is reaping rewards
SD Huesca, a club who currently plays in the top division of Spain, have been working on a global digital …
U-17 and U-19 2021 FIFA World Cups cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of both the U-17 and U-19 FIFA World Cups in 2021. Indonesia was …
George Stamboulidis: Young Socceroos’ journey from Melbourne to Madrid
In just a few short years, George Stamboulidis has transitioned from playing in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs to one of football’s …
A-League and W-League partner with Bunnings
The A-League and W-League have signed a partnership deal with Bunnings ahead of the football season beginning on December 27. …
FCA’s Belinda Wilson scores new role with FIFA
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is pleased to congratulate Executive Member Belinda Wilson on her appointment as Senior Technical Development Manager …
Finalists announced for Inaugural FCA XV Mind Games Cup
In December 2020, 30 globally located teams of coaches and players from grassroots to professional participated in Round 1 of …
LiveScore continues to grow its global reach through partnership with La Liga
New technological innovations continue to be an important factor in how football fans consume the world game across broadcast and …
Fourth FIFA World Cup 2022 venue launched
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar has become the fourth tournament venue for the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be …
Gallagher partner with the A-League and W-League
Gallagher has announced a partnership with the A-League and W-League and will be the official referee partner and insurance broker …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson: “There are strategic objectives to gain from a second tier”
James Johnson has faced unprecedented challenges during his first 11 months as Football Australia CEO. But despite the global pandemic …
Does the A-League need a Big Bash style experiment?
The fans roar as the fireworks explode – with music blasting a Mexican wave engulfs the stadium. Cricket Australia’s Big …
La Liga’s Ultimate Xpert a ‘roaring success’
La Liga has declared the first edition of La Liga’s Ultimate Xpert a ‘roaring success’ after the first round of …
Football Victoria introduces Club Support Series
Football Victoria has announced the launch of their Club Support Series, a new initiative which aims to provide all the …
Football West announces initiative to lift referee numbers
Football West have announced a new initiative to increase referee numbers for 2021. From January of next year, new referees …
Victorian Government to back players and volunteers
The Victorian Government will support football players and volunteers at clubs from all levels across the state, by supplying grants …
Q&A with Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge
2020 has been a challenging year for all sporting administrators due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stuart Hodge is the current …
Leeds United sign Dugout content deal
Leeds United content will be available on the video-only football platform Dugout – after the club signed with the digital …
La Liga and K League sign agreement
La Liga and the K League have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the organisations work together in …
The initiatives Australian football could adopt
In a competitive sport media landscape, Australian football needs to adopt initiatives to remain relevant and gain advantages on its …
Asian Football Weekly – December 4-11
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 …