The AFC have confirmed the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used from the quarter-final stage of the 2020 …
Filopoulos takes up senior role at FFA
FFA have announced Peter Filopoulos has been appointed Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs at the organisation, taking up …
Support grows for National Second Division ahead of AAFC meeting
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) will take the next step towards its plans to have a national second …
Serie A club U.S. Sassuolo sign Puma deal
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio have signed a deal with Puma which will see the sports brand become the official technical sponsor …
Peter Filopoulos: $4.9 million State Government grant a major win for football
Football Victoria has announced that the Victorian Government will deliver more than $4.9 million in grants to 13 different projects …
Sydney FC Head Coach Steve Corica: “Double or Nothing”
In his first year at the helm of Sydney FC during the 2018/19 A-League season, Steve Corica’s squad finished second …
La Liga outfit Real Betis targets Asia for international growth
Football clubs around the world continue to place an importance on their image in the ever-growing Asian market. La Liga …
Victorian State Government provides $1 million boost for Galvin Park
Victoria’s state government has pledged $1 million in funding to help build a new soccer pavilion at Galvin Park in …
MLS and U.S. Soccer sign content deal
The MLS and U.S. Soccer have signed a multi-year deal with sports media brand Bleacher Report, who will produce daily …
Football Queensland’s Paula Robinson appointed as QAS chair
Football Queensland’s newly-elected Board Director Paula Robinson has been appointed as Chair of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS).
FFA CEO James Johnson appoints Trevor Morgan as National Technical Director
Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced that Trevor Morgan has been appointed as the interim National Technical Director on 19 August …
J.League signs deal with fantasy football game Sorare
The J.League has signed a licensing deal with global fantasy game Sorare, allowing for the league, its clubs and players …
Manly United announces training compensation reward for grassroots clubs
Manly United have announced an agreement that will give grassroots clubs in the Manly Warringah Football Association a portion of …
UEFA postpones youth national team competitions
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has made the decision to postpone several youth national team competitions due to …
WA government commits $4 million to upgrade facilities for local Perth club
The Olympic Kingsway Sports Club has received a $4 million facility upgrade from the West Australian government. The state government …
How football club management has changed due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several difficulties that football clubs must deal with in order to continue to operate during …
Football Tasmania CEO calls for improved funding for the world game
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley believes it is time football received a fairer share of state government funding. The governing …
Football Federation Australia teams up with Football Coaches Australia
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) in a …
Former NSL star Vaughan Coveny on the success of online football education and training
South Melbourne and New Zealand legend Vaughan Coveny explains how the Essendon Royals are embracing technology to deliver training and …
More K League fans allowed to attend matches
A larger number of fans will now be able to attend K League matches, with stadiums being opened to 25% …
OneFootball secures deal with Sportradar
Berlin-based football media company OneFootball will be able to bring live games of South Korea’s K League to selected countries. …
Football for fires event sidelined by global pandemic
The #FootballForFires fund-raising match that had attracted the support of some of the world’s greatest players of the past decade …
Leeds United sign biggest commercial deal in club history
Leeds United and SBOTOP have signed a sponsorship deal, with the sports betting company to become the principal sponsor of …
Football Queensland maintains its commitment to coaching
Football Queensland are thoroughly investing in creating new opportunities with the continuation of coaching courses around the state. There has …
AFC signs new deal with Saran Media International
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced Saran Media International will be their new media partner in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, …
Thousands of Australian football clubs facing financial disaster according to ASF survey
A national survey conducted by the Australian Sports Foundation has found that as many as 70,000 Australian grass roots sporting …
JFA creates new coaching licenses for female coaches
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced plans to create an Associate-Pro (A-Pro) Licence Coaching Course to produce more female …
FFA submits bid to host AFC U-17 Women’s Championship Qualifiers
FFA have announced that it has partnered with Cessnock City Council in a bid to host the AFC women’s football …
Bundesliga signs Indonesian broadcasting deal
Bundesliga International has signed a five year broadcasting rights deal with Indonesian company Mola TV. Mola TV will have the …
FFA announces Jane Fernandez as head of 2023 Women’s World Cup office
FFA have confirmed Jane Fernandez will continue with the organisation and serve as its head of the 2023 Women’s World …
FFA CEO James Johnson: “We have many challenges in front of us as a sport”
Is James Johnson the trailblazer Australian football needs?
Roboticket: A ticketing solution helping football fans return to stadiums safely
COVID-19 has presented the world with many challenges and football is no different. One of the issues the game faces …
UEFA approves ‘special rules’ relating to club competitions
The Union of European Football Associations’ Executive Committee has approved new rules for 2020/21 club competitions in relation to COVID-19. …
Football Queensland adds more Club Summits
Football Queensland has confirmed that it will run another four Club Summits in the coming weeks.
AFF Suzuki Cup postponed due to COVID-19
The ASEAN Football Federation has announced the postponement of the AFF Suzuki Cup due to COVID-19. The tournament was set …
City of Greater Geelong Council injects $350,000 into Corio Soccer Club facilities
The City of Greater Geelong Council have announced an initial funding grant of $350,000 into improving Corio Soccer Club’s facilities.
DAZN to exit deals as Twitch launches sports category
UK sports streaming service DAZN is set to exit multiple soccer broadcasting deals, while Twitch has launched a sports category …
Football players across Australia to #PlayinPurple for pancreatic cancer
Football players in Australia will be pulling on their purple socks next month to help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. …
J. League and La Liga extend partnership
J. League and La Liga have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for another three years. It was …
Capital Football teams up with RefLIVE
Capital Football have announced a partnership with sports technology company RefLIVE. The partnership will assist the state’s referees in monitoring …
Football Victoria provides update to football community
Football Victoria (FV) have released an update to the Victorian football community on Friday. In a letter from FV CEO …
Robert Cavallucci: “We are no longer going to accept playing second fiddle to other sports”
With the COVID-19 restrictions easing in Queensland, CEO of Football Queensland Robert Cavallucci is travelling the state to conduct club …
$1.5 Billion FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan Approved
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan regulations which aim to financially support member …
New Zealand Football confirms 2020/21 season details
New Zealand Football has confirmed the details and starting dates of its national competitions for the 2020/21 season. The national …
Queensland features an abundance of Matildas
New figures show that Queensland’s female development has been incredibly successful in finding talent, who have represented the Westfield Matildas. …
Junior football makes its return in Devonport
After a delayed start due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Devonport Junior Soccer Association season began this past weekend. …
Do the Matildas need a female coach?
With the recent decision by former Matildas coach Ante Milicic to move into the head coaching role at A-League club …
Serie A hits five million subscribers on YouTube
Italy’s Serie A has reached more than five million subscribers on YouTube, making it one of the most subscribed football …
Macarthur FC links up with Southern Tablelands FA
A-League newcomers Macarthur FC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Southern Tablelands Football Association (STFA). The MOU will …
AFC aiming to protect commercial rights
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the creation of an Independent Working Group to protect the commercial rights of …
Football Queensland announces referee academy panel
Football Queensland have confirmed the 33 members who will be a part of the panel of the newly-established state referee academy. …
AGL extends partnership with Melbourne Victory
AGL has announced it has renewed its partnership with four-time A-League champions Melbourne Victory for another two years. AGL General …
3G pitches to help clubs in a post-COVID world
As football clubs around the world deal with the COVID-19 health crisis, the future use of more artificial pitches could …
Katholos and Spanoudakis – Players who know best
In this age of uncertainty, Australian football faces great challenges to maintain prosperity in the professional sporting environment. The decision …
Coventry City announce plans for new stadium
Coventry City has announced plans for a new stadium to be built via a partnership with the University of Warwick. …
Football NSW’s NPL.TV continues to make its mark
Football NSW has announced that all National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s and National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s matches will …
Football Queensland launches new school partnership
Football Queensland has maintained its commitment towards uniting football by announcing a new partnership with The Great Public Schools’ Association …
Ballon d’Or cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus
For the first time in its history, the Ballon d’Or will not be awarded in 2020 due to the coronavirus …
Football Queensland announces independent governance review of the sport
Football Queensland have announced sport governance experts DHW Simpson Advisory will conduct an independent review of the governance of football …
Indian players and officials commend AIFF’s partnership
Indian players and officials have complimented All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) partnership with Odisha Sports. The partnership started in 2018 …
W-League awards to be held this week
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed a special W-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will take place this Thursday, …
La Liga to release broadcasting innovations documentary
La Liga is set to release a documentary detailing the broadcast innovations it has introduced since the league’s return in …
Destination NSW partners with A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced Destination NSW will become an official partner for the remainder of the A-League season. …
DFL outlines possible return of fans to Bundesliga
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the governing body for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, has released a guideline to assist clubs …
Heidelberg United: Modernising youth development with SoccerPLAY
At all levels of the game technology is having a profound impact on football. While spectators focus largely on tools …
Saudi Arabia bans and fines beIN Sports
The Saudi Arabian Government has blocked beIN Sports from broadcasting in the country and has fined the company ten million …
Football NSW’s NPL.TV continues to make its mark
Football NSW has announced that all National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s and National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s matches will …
Matildas and Olyroos receive funding boost for Olympics
The Matildas and Olyroos will receive a high-performance grant from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to prepare for next …
Will Australia ever see the FFA Cup again?
A total of 765 football clubs had registered to compete in the 2020 FFA Cup, yet a recent decision to …
Indian Super League clubs complete merger
ATK Mohun Bagan has been welcomed into the Indian Super League, with the details of a merger between ATK and …
Football Victoria provides update on 2020 competitions
In an email sent out to clubs in the state, Football Victoria have confirmed the NPL and other senior community …
AFC announces new competition dates
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released updated schedules for the restart of the AFC Champions League and the AFC …
Football NT to celebrate NAIDOC week
Football Northern Territory will celebrate NAIDOC week in the coming days, with the best indigenous footballers in the territory set …
MLS investing in television viewing experience
Major League Soccer (MLS) is taking a variety of approaches to improve the television viewing experience at home, by investing …
A-League’s bungled restart highlights difficulties in changing Australian football’s narrative
The FFA last week released a discussion paper titled ‘XI Principles for the future of Australian Football’. In a move …
Football Victoria welcomes funding from VicHealth
Football Victoria has welcomed the news that VicHealth will be distributing funds to clubs and associations in Victoria, as they …
Soccerscene and Football Coaches Australia announce formal partnership
Soccerscene and Football Coaches Australia (FCA) are pleased to announce their formal media partnership commencing as of 6 July 2020.
EPL clubs support communities during pandemic
English Premier League (EPL) clubs have come up with a wide range of initiatives to support the United Kingdom National …
Football Queensland offers QR code for attendance tracking
Football Queensland (FQ) has introduced a QR code solution that offers Queensland clubs a simple way to track attendances ahead …
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Nick Galatas: “XI Principles a step in the right direction to unify the game”
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) has released a response to Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) XI Principles, supporting the …
UEFA secures €975m Spanish rights deal
UEFA has confirmed an exclusive deal with Spanish telephone company Telefónica for the rights to a number of leagues including …
Football Victoria suspends all football activity in Melbourne
Football Victoria have suspended all football-related activity in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire Council. The news comes after the Victorian …
MLS game postponed following positive COVID-19 tests
A Major League Soccer (MLS) game between FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps FC has been postponed after nine Dallas players …
NPLW records good viewership numbers in WA
The opening weekend of the NPLW in WA was well received off the pitch, as supporters tuned into matches streamed …
AFC announce five countries in race to host 2027 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation last week announced the five bidders in the running to host the 2027 Asian Cup. Saudi …
Football Queensland updates Return to Play guidelines
Football Queensland has released an updated version of its Return to Play guidelines following the Queensland Government’s easing of restrictions. …
Peter Filopoulos: Hosting the Women’s World Cup will turbocharge the growth of women’s football
Peter Filopoulos, CEO of Football Victoria believes Australia’s successful FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) bid will fast-track the sport’s growth …
FFA outline plan for the future of Australian football
Football Federation Australia yesterday released a discussion paper that will be used to shape the future of football in the …
Lisbon Covid-19 spike won’t halt Champions League
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has stated that the Champions League will continue in Portugal as planned, despite a Covid-19 spike …
Football West announce all matches will be live streamed
Football West have announced that all men’s and women’s National Premier League (NPL) matches will be live streamed for the …
The FA forced into job cuts amid Covid-19
The Football Association (FA), English soccer’s governing body, has been forced into 124 job cuts as they try to fight …
Football Victoria release update after lockdown setback
Football Victoria have announced they are currently considering the implications for football in the state, after the government enforced a …
First batch of matches completed in Japan
Japan’s second and third divisions of football were resumed over the weekend as the first batch of matches have been …
Football Queensland to begin Future of Football Summits
Football Queensland have announced they will commence their Future of Football 2020+ Club Summits, from this Saturday. FQ CEO Robert …
Football NSW welcome City of Ryde Council’s decision to axe ground hire costs
Football NSW have applauded the decision taken by the City of Ryde Council to waive ground hire costs, whilst urging …
State federations welcome Women’s World Cup decision
Australia’s state federations have celebrated the nation’s successful bid for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The respective football federations …
Australia and New Zealand to host Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand’s dream to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to fruition as the two …
Football Victoria updates its Return to Training/Playing
Football Victoria has updated its Return to Training/Playing Conditions following Sport and Recreation Victoria’s (SRV) release of guidelines for the …
Football Tasmania reveal dates for return of competitions
Football Tasmania have confirmed that all senior football competitions in the state will restart by July. Round of 16 fixtures …
Football Victoria joins other major sports in helping at-risk teens
Football Victoria have announced they will team up with other major sporting organisations to assist at-risk teens and encourage them …
COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program available
Sport organisations in Queensland have until June 30 to apply for the COVID SAFE Active Kickstart program – featuring a …
Premier League achieves record TV numbers
In just the second game back following the Premier League restart, Sky Sports has achieved record TV numbers as fans …
Is the A-League’s return to winter another unnecessary tinkering of Australian football?
Just over 30 years ago, a decision was made to shift the top tier of Australian domestic football from winter …
UEFA eases Financial Fair Play regulations
UEFA have temporarily eased their Financial Fair Play regulations and added new emergency measures to help clubs with their finances …
Japan withdraws: Australia-NZ bid in the box seat to host Women’s World Cup
Japan have withdrawn their bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in a boost for the joint Australian …
Football SA releases Return To Competitions Requirements
Football South Australia (SA) has released its Return To Competitions Requirements after restrictions were eased in the state, where a …
Capital Football halves fees for players and referees in ACT
Capital Football have announced registration fees will be heavily discounted for the 2020 football season, providing the local football community …
Coaches applaud new broadcast deal
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is delighted that Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced the agreement of a revised broadcast deal …
Heidelberg United: An infrastructure for the future
With Australia’s ‘Golden Generation’ long retired and a lack of stars emerging to take their place, the debate around the …
Foxtel breaks A-League broadcast deal
Foxtel has backed out of its deal with Football Federation Australia to broadcast domestic football, including the A-League. The current …