UEFA has outlined the changes required to get the 2019/20 Champions League completed, with Portugal chosen as the destination for …
Football Queensland announces new club shield system
Football Queensland has announced a new club shield system which sorts teams into three tiers – National Club Development Program, …
Education City Stadium complete for FIFA World Cup
Qatar has announced that Education City Stadium is complete as the third venue ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Short sponsors to be permitted for MLS teams
In an effort to limit potential losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, sponsors are now permitted to be seen on …
A-League Set to Return on July 16
After months of inactivity, the A-League will officially be returning to action next month.
YD Entertainment adds Global Stadium for real-time noises
YD Entertainment has added a Global Stadium to SportsTv in Portugal, offering more realistic crowd reactions for the country’s top-flight …
Junior football scheduled to return in Tasmania
Thousands of Tasmanian school children are looking forward to returning to the football field, with the 2020 season set to …
Football South Australia announces financial relief package
Alongside the South Australian government, Football South Australia (SA) has announced the Whole of Football Financial Relief Package to support …
WA Government announces ‘Home of Football’ funding
WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced a huge boost for football in Western Australia, with the state government pledging $16.25 …
Football West announces financial support for season
Football West has announced the fixtures for its 2020 competitions along with a range of financial support options for players, …
NSW state sporting organisations reach agreement over facilities
The major NSW state sporting organisations have come to a collective agreement in regards to community sport. Football NSW, Cricket …
FIFA ranks Australia-NZ bid as best for 2023 Women’s World Cup
The Australia-New Zealand bid to co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has been rated the best by FIFA, according to …
Celtic team up with production company Sunset+Vine
Scottish champions Celtic have gained the support of Sunset+Vine, a production company who will deliver live match coverage. As matches …
La Liga to add in virtual fans and fake crowd noise
La Liga has confirmed there will be virtual fans and fake crowd noise when the season restart begins behind closed …
Rydalmere Lions FC: Modelling success for football clubs in Australia
In what is often described as a saturated Australian sporting market, where sponsorship dollars are limited and infrastructure development and …
JFA announce first professional women’s competition
The Japan Football Association (JFA) have announced plans to launch their first professional women’s competition. In a major step forward …
Competitive football returns in the NT
The Northern Territory became the first state or territory in Australia to recommence competitive community football after resuming their Women’s …
Football Tasmania welcomes $10m sports fund
Football Tasmania has welcomed the introduction of their Government’s Improving the Playing Field Fund to support the state’s sport and …
Football Queensland announces reforms to SAP program
Football Queensland have confirmed various changes to their Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) program, with the promise of improving the technical …
Football Victoria details $1 million fee relief and refund proposals
Football Victoria have confirmed scheduled fee relief and refund proposals were sent to clubs on Thursday. Fee relief and refund …
Football Victoria induct Karen Hocking as Life Member
Football Victoria have held their Annual General Meeting (AGM), where they inducted Karen Hocking as their latest Life Member.
Con Boutsianis: We must fix youth development in Australian football
South Melbourne legend Con Boutsianis’ message is simple. As a nation, we are failing to produce enough players at the …
Western United to fight hunger with new partnership
Western United FC has signed a charity partnership with Foodbank Victoria ahead of the 2020/21 A-League season.
Bundesliga results create interesting trend
The German Bundesliga has been back for three game weeks and so far, we’ve seen an interesting set of results …
Football NSW continue to work towards on-field return
Football NSW, in conjunction with the NSW government has announced that community sport in the state should be recommencing on …
Hungarian Football Federation allows fans to return
In a first across Europe, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) have allowed fans to return under strict guidelines to preserve …
Football SA launches academy for state’s referees
Football SA has announced the creation of the Football SA Referee Academy, with 19 members chosen for 2020. The academy …
Football West announce return date for competitions
Football West have confirmed competitive matches in the state will resume on Sunday, June 21. The developments come after WA …
Football Queensland looks to the future with ‘2020+’ paper
Football Queensland have released their ‘Future of Football 2020+’ consultation paper, which looks to engage all stakeholders in shaping the …
La Liga president targets the league restart for June
La Liga president Javier Tebas has discussed the latest developments for La Liga, as he targets the league restart for …
Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package
The $40 million Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package provides grants to support the operational viability of community sport and …
New South Wales NPL clubs share Victorian counterparts’ fears of recommencement
Despite the existence of a desperate desire to see training resume for footballers across New South Wales, such a move …
Football Queensland backs $51.3 million support package for sport
Football Queensland have welcomed a recent $51.3 million financial support package from the state government, which will assist community sporting …
Restart for professional sport in Japan edging closer
A restart for professional sport in Japan is on track as restrictions are being lifted around the country.
Football NSW announces immediate return to training
Football NSW have confirmed, effective from today, training activities for football will recommence in the state. Sessions will be restricted …
Football Victoria and Queensland plan return to action
Football Victoria and Queensland have stated they are planning returns to action as early as late June or early July. …
Debate on the future of the game is essential to become a football nation
In regards to the conversation around Australian football right now, everything is on the table. Despite the current times we …
Fox looking to add virtual fans to broadcast
Fox in the United States is looking to add fans into their coverage even with empty stadiums, using virtual reality …
2023 Women’s World Cup: Host to be announced June 25
Australia and New Zealand will find out whether they will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in under six …
Stuart Hodge addresses future for Football NSW
Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has addressed key topics on the association’s radar in the midst of the …
Football Victoria appreciative of $150 million state government package
Football Victoria (FV) have expressed their gratitude on the back of a recent announcement by the Victorian Government, which outlaid …
Premier League on YouTube floated as an idea to complete the season
The English Premier League could have some matches streamed for free on YouTube as a way to conclude the current …
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The coach speaks: One on one with Alen Stajcic
It was perhaps apt that my chat with former Matildas and now Central Coast Mariners manager Alen Stajcic was interrupted …
FFA launches online football resource for schools
Football Federation Australia have announced it has released a new interactive online football resource for primary school students.
Video Assistant Referee Training Portal launched by OZ Sports
OZ Sports have created an Online Training Portal designed to revolutionise the adoption of VAR, despite being in the Covid-19 …
Optus Sport to broadcast K League to Australian viewers
Optus Sport has announced they have acquired the broadcast rights in Australia to show South Korea’s K League in 2020. …
Could COVID-19 stunt progress towards the Second Division?
The ongoing worldwide pandemic has seen the A-League, as well as all state competitions postpone their fixtures until further notice.
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Gary Cole: There is no better time than now to unify the game
Socceroos great Gary Cole feels it is now time to “find a way to heal” the wounds of the past …
Manchester United set to trial barrier seating in response to Covid-19
Manchester United has been given the green light by Trafford Council to go ahead with a barrier seating trial at …
Football Queensland moves towards a return of football
Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed it has drafted ‘Return to Football in Queensland’ guidelines in preparation of a recommencement of …
Football Victoria prepares for return of competitions
Although all football activity remains suspended until May 31, Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos claims it is time for clubs …
AFC delivers new online courses for Asian match officials
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) match officials have been given the opportunity to complete new online courses, ensuring they remain …
English Premier League targets a June return
The English Premier League is negotiating with its UK broadcast partners about the prospect of how to complete the remaining …
Will Australia now finally put football ahead of power and pettiness?
Ange Postecoglou’s comments on ABC’s Offsiders Program in regards to putting Australian football first, were compelling and accurate.
Eleven of the best: FFA create influential panel to address game’s issues
A selection of eleven experienced Australian football figures will come together and advise the FFA’s Football Development Committee (FDC) on …
FIFA roll out their $150m support package for member associations
FIFA, football’s global governing body, has introduced its first step of a major relief plan by releasing operational funding to …
EVA Air Queensland Champions Cup Postponed
Despite plans to push ahead with the tournament this coming July, Football Queensland have announced the inevitable postponement of the …
No date set for A-League return
FFA have re-confirmed their intention to resume the current A-League season as soon as possible, however a firm date for …
Soccer Mindset Academy: A fix for football’s mental health concerns?
As the world deals with the current COVID-19 crisis, the mental wellbeing of people across the globe continues to emerge …
Premier League end date yet to be decided as contract concerns surface
Clubs in the the Premier League did not discuss ending the season by 30th June when they met on 17th …
Matildas sign up as Australian Red Cross Youth Ambassadors
Matildas defender Karly Roestbakken and Young Matildas Charlotte Grant and Indiah-Page Riley have joined up as Australian Red Cross Youth …
FIFPro: Women’s football faces an ‘almost existential threat’
According to the global players’ union FIFPro, the COVID-19 outbreak presents women’s football with an “existential threat”. In a new …
AFC further pushes back the return of their matches and competitions
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made the announcement that all matches and competitions scheduled to take place in May …
After COVID-19 Australian football should be returned to its base
As an industry, Australian football has the opportunity to pull off the most stunning and successful transformation in a post …
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Peter Filopoulos: There are opportunities in times of crisis
Speaking with Soccerscene, Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos claims the current period presents the game with challenges but also opportunities …
The FA to cut 30% pay from top earners
The highest-paid staff from the Football Association (FA) will take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent as English …
#FootballForFires match to be played in October at Bankwest Stadium
The #FootballForFires fundraising match will now be played at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, October 3. The charity event was initially …
Mathew Ryan among the latest names to pledge support for #BreakTheChain
Australian Socceroos and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, along with China PR’s women’s team captain Wu Haiyan and …
NSW football administrators win big at Sportscover Clubbies Awards
Revesby Workers Football Club’s Sam Stanley and Dunbar Rovers’ Peter Hennessy have both picked up individual awards at the recent …
The Bundesliga continues to build its reputation as football’s innovation benchmark
The Bundesliga is one of the world’s leading sports brands. The competition has the highest average attendance figures in world …
Belarus Premier League captures world’s attention with overseas TV deals
As the only European professional football league still playing, the Belarusian Premier League has now struck multiple overseas deals with …
Football Victoria makes operational changes due to COVID-19
Football Victoria have announced changes to its operations, with the aim of securing the financial viability of its organisation and …
The Football Business Network and Football Coaches Australia present a ‘Talking Football’ virtual networking event with Craig Moore
A dynamic and progressive sporting organisation is responding to the current demand for on-line content and the need for the …
Leading Bundesliga clubs commit to assisting fellow German teams
The four Bundesliga sides who qualified for this season’s UEFA Champions League have created a €20 million (AU$36.1 million) solidarity …
FFA partners with Australian Red Cross
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced a partnership with the Australian Red Cross to support those who are most vulnerable …
FFA forced to cut 70% of staff
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Football Federation Australia has had its hand forced, standing down around 70% of their …
FFA launches Skills Hub for its #PlayatHomeChallenge
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has launched its official Skills Hub as another part of its #PlayatHomeChallenge. The Skills Hub will …
Time for Australian football to reassess its direction
On Tuesday morning, the A-League followed in the footsteps of the NRL and AFL and postponed its season. There were …
The best of Asia unite for the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has united with some of the biggest names in Asian football to launch a new …
La Liga’s FIFA 20 Esports tournament attracts over a million viewers
La Liga’s charity FIFA 20 Challenge Esports tournament held over the weekend had more than one million viewers in total …
Can E-Sports Captalise on this Monumental Opportunity?
The world has been brought to a near standstill as a result of the coronavirus. Many businesses across the globe, …
How should Australian football best use its COVID-19 postponement?
FFA head James Johnson revealed the worst keep secret in Australian football early Tuesday morning; announcing the immediate suspension of …
Brisbane City Council waives lease fees for football clubs
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Brisbane City Council will waive all charges, rents, levies and permit fees for all …
UK based Eleven Sports Media continues to evolve – where next?
Founded in 2009, Eleven Sports Media continues to have a huge impact on the world of sport, particularly football. The …
FIFA opens World Cup video archive during COVID-19
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has opened up a men’s and women’s World Cup video archive featuring full matches due …
Football West launches FIFA 20 E-Series Club Cup
Football West has announced it will launch its first virtual cup competition, with clubs from around the state competing. The …
Fox Sports staff cuts reinforce football is not a high priority
On Wednesday, Foxtel announced a host of cuts to its Fox Sports News division. Of the expected 20 or so …
2021 FIFA Club World Cup to move due to rescheduled Euro 2020
The inaugural 24-team FIFA Club World Cup originally for next year is set to move to accommodate the rescheduled UEFA …
Why the FFA have made the right call on grassroots soccer
The grassroots level is where our stars are born, where we discover our love for the game.
UEFA Euro 2020 postponed for next year
UEFA Euro 2020 has been postponed to their summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is FFA’s determination to continue with A-League football amidst coronavirus concerns brave or foolish?
The new man at the helm of FFA must be a risk taker, even whilst facing the scary realities of …
FFA suspends all grassroots football competitions in Australia due to coronavirus
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced all sanctioned grassroots football competitions and associated training will be suspended for the next …
Everton’s Angry Birds Partnership – will we see more of this in an independent A-League?
After Barclays’ title sponsorship ended with the Premier League in 2016, a new opportunity presented itself for teams to sell …
Celtic land record deal with Adidas
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have announced a five-year kit partnership with German sportswear giant Adidas – achieving a record deal …
A-League Fixtures to be Played in Empty Stadiums
The FFA have today confirmed that all A-League, W-League and NPL fixtures across Australia will be played, but in empty …
Dixon announced as Queensland Community Female Administrator of the Year
Albany Creek Excelsior club secretary Sarah Dixon has been named Queensland Community Female Administrator of the Year. Dixon was awarded …
Football NSW & QLD secure landmark OTT streaming service for NPL
Football NSW have confirmed there will be a new way for fans from both New South Wales and Queensland to …
Women’s Cricket World Cup was great, but Matildas home World Cup will be greater
Last Sunday’s T20 Women’s World Cup final between Australia and India was a fantastic sporting spectacle. The crowd of over …
Facebook and Fox Sports build on Copa Libertadores partnership in South America
Social media giant Facebook and pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports have agreed to continue sharing coverage of the Copa Libertadores for …
MLS match highlights come to Facebook Watch
Major League Soccer (MLS) has agreed a deal with Facebook which will see highlights of all games from the North …
FFA Announce Growth in Female Participation in 2019
In a recent statement, the FFA have revealed nearly two million women and girls across the country played football in …
Italian Serie A stalls amidst Coronavirus fears, Australian football must be prepared
The Italian government’s decision to introduce a curfew and restrict the movements of its citizens in an attempt to control …
Football Victoria’s Nike FC Cup returns for 2020
Football Victoria’s Women’s State Knockout Cup begins next week, with Nike returning as the official naming rights partner of the …
Is Iterpro the way forward for Australian clubs?
UK-based Iterpro is the first company to provide a business intelligence solution in the football industry, that gives clubs, federations …
Liverpool look to improve ticketing operation with SeatGeek
English Premier League side Liverpool have teamed up with SeatGeek with the plan to overhaul and streamline their ticket-buying process …
Current English Premier League clubs heading to Queensland
Football Queensland has pledged their support for the EVA Air Queensland Champions Cup, to be played across three venues across …
Ex-Socceroo Josh Kennedy takes up role at Football Victoria
Football Victoria (FV) have announced former Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy will become their new MiniRoos Manager in Victoria. Kennedy represented …
DAZN enters the streaming arena – A three-way tussle for Australian football?
Worldwide sports streaming service DAZN recently announced it will expand its international footprint in 2020, distributing its service to more …
The UK experience an 8K broadcast for the first time
The Europa League Round of 32 second leg between Arsenal and Olympiakos recently held at Emirates Stadium was the first …
La Liga and Verizon combine to boost US fan engagement
La Liga has agreed to a United States partnership with telecommunications company Verizon that will last for five years, in …