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 …
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 …