First Gold Coast club awarded five stars in National Club Development Program

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Magic United have become the first club on the Gold Coast to achieve five-star accreditation in Football Australia’s National Club Development Program (NCDP).

The ambitious young club will play its first season in the Football Queensland Premier League 2 in 2021.

The NCDP assists community-based club administrators by providing them with clear models for clubs to enhance and maintain standards across the board.

FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci congratulated Magic United on the achievement.

“It is crucial that FQ continues to assist parents and players with making informed choices about the clubs they play at,” he said.

“Equally, it is important for clubs like Magic United to celebrate their success in taking these positive steps to build capacity and make progress with their technical programs.”

Football Queensland Gold Coast General Manager Damien Bresic said of the news: “It’s great that we have a local club that is setting standards high enough to be acknowledged by Football Australia.

“Magic United has been a leader in player development and providing a pathway for talented players for a number of years and this 5-star rating is a timely recognition of their efforts to improve football on the Gold Coast.”

Magic United President Peter Fenton believes the 5-star rating is an indicator that the club continues to build in the right direction.

“This rating is an indication of what we want to achieve at Magic United. We now have a clear pathway in place for all our players to progress,” he said.

“In addition to obtaining a FQPL 2 Senior Men’s Licence for the 2021 season, we have also launched a Senior Women’s team and now have over 120 females participating from U8s to senior women.

“We are a fairly new club but we’re constantly growing. Our next objective is to upgrade our club house and changing rooms to accommodate our members.”

 

 

 

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Arsenal Secures Exciting New Deal with Paramount+

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Arsenal FC has unveiled a global partnership with Paramount+, drawing the major streaming service further into top-tier football as the race for fan engagement intensifies across sport and entertainment.

The deal makes Paramount+ an Official Partner of the club, embedding the platform’s branding and content across Arsenal’s matchday experience and digital channels throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The agreement highlights a broader industry shift, with major entertainment platforms turning to leading football clubs to expand global visibility, drive subscriber growth and place their brands at the centre of highly engaged fan communities.

The collaboration will see Paramount+ integrated throughout matchdays, including in-stadium branding, big-screen presence, programme features and themed activations at both men’s and women’s games. The platform will also be showcased across select retail and digital fan-experience channels.

Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+, Marco Nobili emphasised the shared global reach and enthusiasm behind the collaboration.

“We’re beyond excited to unite Paramount+ and Arsenal– two global iconic brands with supporters that live and breathe passion,” he said via Official Club media release.

Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot underscored how the strategic collaboration enhances the club’s commercial strength and fan experience.

“We’re delighted to welcome Paramount+ into our Arsenal family. They’re a world-class, global entertainment brand, and we’re so excited to work together and create new ways for our supporters to feel even closer to the club. Their expertise, creativity and investment strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding experiences for our supporters and supports our ambition to compete for major trophies,” she said via Official Club media release.

Paramount+ will tap into Arsenal’s strong social media presence, especially on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to share content aligned with key releases during the 2025/26 season. The initial activation, centred on the new season of Landman, will showcase first-team players alongside influencer Sharky, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Shake2Go by Optislim Named Major Sponsor of Oakleigh Cannons

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Shake2Go, by Optislim, has been named major partner of the Oakleigh Cannons for the 2026 season, with the brand to feature prominently on the front of the club’s playing shirt. The sponsorship brings together a fast-growing Australian nutrition brand and one of the country’s most respected grassroots football clubs.

Meet Shake2Go – Australia’s first high protein + vitamins shake packed into a can . Each ready-to-drink can delivers 30g of premium protein, essential vitamins and minerals, is low in sugar, gluten-free, and packaged in eco-friendly cans. No mixing. No mess. No compromise. Just grab, shake, and go. With its smooth, milkshake-like taste, it delivers proper nutrition without slowing anyone down.

“We’re proud to welcome Shake2Go by Optislim as our major sponsor for the 2026 season,” said Aki Ionnas, General Manager of the Oakleigh Cannons. “To have such an innovative brand on the front of our shirt is a major endorsement of our club. This sponsorship is about more than logos  it’s a real investment into our players, our programs, and our wider community. At a grassroots level, that kind of support makes a genuine difference.”

The sponsorship will directly support player development, community programs, and the ongoing operations of the club. Shake2Go will have a strong presence across matchdays, community events, and player initiatives throughout the season.

At its core, this sponsorship reflects shared values of performance, wellbeing, and giving back to the football community that helps shape the future of the game.

For more information on Shake2Go, click here.

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