“You could have sold it out twice.”Peter Filopoulos pulls back the curtain on Australian football, revealing what the Australia Cup Final says about the game’s culture, fans, politics and future – and why the A-League should be paying attention.
Manchester City’s financial scandal has reached boiling point. On the 29th of September, an independent commission found City guilty of …
Australia’s referee crisis is over as Football Australia (FA), the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and the Professional Football Referees Association (PFRA) …
Western Sydney Wanderers have elevated their long-running relationship with Westfield, with the retail property group becoming a Co-Major Partner as …
Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges has created a major business and administration …
The 2026 Queensland Football Convention has expanded its speaker lineup. Robbie Kruse, Emma McKeon, Jon Moss and Tony Wilson are …
On 10 October, South Melbourne FC and Melbourne Victory will walk onto AAMI Park for an Australia Cup Final that …
Kylian Mbappé’s decision to leave Nike after almost 20 years has opened a new chapter in the commercial battle for …
The Australian Championship will enter its second season with an expanded broadcast partnership between Football Australia and SBS. The 2026 …
Following the launch of its Sydney campus in 2025, the Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is continuing to establish itself …
There is something undeniably exciting about Brazil coming to Australia. The five-time World Cup winners will face the Socceroos twice …
Arncliffe Aurora Football Club has started a new chapter with the launch of Riverine Park, creating a larger platform for …
Australian football has spent years trying to create a clearer structure for the game.
FC Bayern Munich is taking another step into the world of artificial intelligence after agreeing to a three-year global partnership …
Football West has secured a new three-year naming rights partnership with Keystart, strengthening commercial support for Western Australia’s grassroots football …
LaLiga and CANAL+ have strengthened their partnership with a new anti-piracy agreement covering almost 50 countries. The deal spans Europe, …
Girondins de Bordeaux face their biggest crisis yet after their exclusion from France’s national competitions was upheld and proposed investor …
The clearest image yet of Australian football’s refereeing crisis arrived on Wednesday night as Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory met …
The 2027 Gold Coast International is set to be the biggest year of growth in the tournament’s history. The tournament …
South Australian football clubs can tap into another round of government support, with the Active Club Program offering grants of …
If you’ve ever sat through a club’s end-of-season review, you’ll know the drill. A coach pulls out a folder of …
West Ham’s ownership battle has taken another turn. Amanda Staveley’s consortium reached an agreement to buy the Gold family’s 25.1 …
SBS has officially secured the exclusive Australian broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, meaning Australians will again be …
FIFA’s inaugural U15 World Cup has raised fresh questions about transparency after private investors were reportedly involved in plans to …
What if the answer to football’s hooliganism problem isn’t more police, more security or more bans—but knowing exactly who walks through the gate? The South Melbourne–Preston fixture has reignited the debate. Now Football Victoria has an opportunity to turn a recurring problem into its greatest reform: making membership the foundation of accountability, commercial growth and a connected football community.
UEFA is set to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that a controversial private investment plan …
Manchester United’s proposed new 100,000-seat stadium is more than a replacement for Old Trafford.
Football has the audience, participation and community reach. But is the game turning that scale into real commercial value? Soccerscene’s latest industry survey explores sponsorship confidence, club professionalism and the barriers holding football’s commercial potential back.
Football Queensland’s plans for a major new football hub at Meakin Park have been rejected by Logan City Council. The …
A report from Deloitte says Premier League clubs are facing a growing financial challenge after combined pre-tax losses reached $1.8 …
The NSW Government has opened applications for the 2026–27 Local Sport Grant Program, with up to $4.65 million available to …
South Melbourne is knocking on the A-League’s door again. The four-time National Soccer League champions formally signalled their intention to …
The A-League has just lost a Victorian club. The death of Western United and the suspension of its license by …
Bentleigh Greens has launched a fundraising campaign to support former president and long-serving volunteer Meno Menelaou following his recent diagnosis …
Manchester City are under growing financial pressure as Rodri heads to Barcelona in a $125 million (76.5 million euros) deal. …
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is set to give its students unprecedented access to some of the leading figures shaping …
Socceroos winger Nestory Irankunda has completed a move to Portuguese champions Sporting CP for a reported fee of up to …
Australia’s Lucas Herrington’s rapid rise has reached another major milestone. The 18-year-old Socceroos defender has joined newly promoted Hull City …
Manchester City has announced a new youth soccer collaboration with Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA) and PUMA. The partnership will bring …
Football Australia has backed calls from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for stronger governance, transparency and accountability at FIFA.
In an announcement made via social media this week, GIOCA revealed Avondale FC as its latest club partner.
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain without a new collective bargaining agreement, with negotiations continuing …
Liverpool could soon welcome one of the world’s richest men into its ownership structure. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part …
Australia’s sports technology sector has reached a record $7.11 billion in annual revenue, highlighting the rapidly growing role of innovation …
Following the decision this week to terminate Western United’s Club Participation Agreement – and its involvement in the A-Leagues – …
Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football …
Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and …
The Premier League and its clubs have recently approved a funded proposal for a new long-term strategic partnership with the …
Professional football in the nation’s capital has entered a new era with Australian Sports Group (ASG) officially taking over Canberra …
While FIFA cancelled plans to move forward with FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), FIFPRO are demanding change at the top of …
The future of the Central Coast Mariners Women has been secured after the Holman Barnes Group (HBG) reached an agreement …
South Melbourne FC’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Adelaide United in the Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32 has reignited debate …
The workshop focused on sharing knowledge and insights regarding player development, bringing together more than 120 coaches from across NSW …
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has unveiled the official 2026 Ninja A-League All Stars playing kit, while confirming global lifestyle …
Barnsley FC has integrated six of its under-17s players into first and reserve grade football during the 2026 Zone League …
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain at odds over a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), …
Football West ran a pilot program for Indigenous children at the Sam Kerr Football Centre during NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary. …
The global backlash to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial entity overseeing …
In a shock announcement made on Tuesday this week, FIFA revealed plans to create a subsidiary known as FIFA Forward …
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have touched down in Sydney ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for the Sydney Super …
Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac has released a statement reflecting on the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended …
South Melbourne Hellas has taken another significant step in shaping its future, announcing the appointment of three highly accomplished professionals …
A ParaMatilda will appear at Frankston Pines Soccer Club on Saturday as the club launches Victoria’s newest cerebral palsy football …
Murray United has called on Football Victoria to undertake a comprehensive review of State League football after a series of …
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has confirmed Canberra United’s new owners will be the Australian Sports Group (ASG), securing the …
AC Milan and Puma have officially unveiled the clubs the new 2026/27 away kit, a timeless white kit that celebrates …
Football NSW has distributed 20 defibrillators to associations and regional clubs through its Every Beat Matters campaign, part of a …
Northern NSW Football has launched a Female Referee Mentor Program, backed by NSW Office of Sport funding, as the federation …
Football West’s first State Regional Carnival has done what many federation pathway initiatives promise but do not always deliver: it …
Football Queensland has signed a multi-year extension and expansion of its partnership with Green Room Futures, formalising the private provider …
Football West has opened its 2027 NAIDOC Ball Design competition, inviting members of Western Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
Northern NSW Football has concluded its 2026 Women’s Leadership Program, with 13 participants taking the total number of graduates to …
Football South Australia will run its fifth consecutive Violence Prevention Round in partnership with the Sammy D Foundation from 3 …
Melbourne Victory has announced that Spanish football icon Juan Mata has joined the club’s ownership group, marking one of the …
The Victorian Labor Party has confirmed $500,000 in 2026-27 State Budget funding to upgrade facilities at Mayer Park in Thornbury, …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event in sporting history, with more than US$50 …
With the launch of the Victorian Government’s Racism Doesn’t Belong in Our Game campaign, Football Victoria joins several sporting organisations …
Football NSW has delivered a Club Capability Building Workshop designed to give community club coaches direct exposure to the methodology …
On 25 June, senior players from across Europe will take part in the first UEFA Walking Football EURO Cup at …
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) revealed yesterday the start of a new era for the Central Coast Mariners under the …
Football Australia has confirmed a second national webinar for match officials, led by sports psychologist Dr Liam Slack, extending a …
Football Victoria (FV) revealed last week a new partnership with ice cream giants, Streets. The brand will become an exclusive …
Sodden, rowdy and 7,000-strong, the crowd that gathered at Federation Square before dawn on Saturday for Australia’s clash with the …
The Western Australian Government has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer discounted airfares to Perth ahead of a three-match series …
The Somali referee will officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. World …
The Socceroos kicked off their World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Turkey. It was an important win …
Jake Stringer isn’t a football analyst, a broadcaster or a football administrator. Yet this week, he articulated a frustration many …
Carbiz will become the new Naming Rights Partner of Football NSW‘s premier futsal competitions in a deal set to run …
Great Lakes United and Gloucester SC have been awarded a near combined $340,000 in NSW Government infrastructure funding, with the …
Capital Football has launched a visible identification program for referees under 18, requiring them to wear a pink armband during …
More than 600 sporting clubs across Victoria have enrolled in a state government program designed to limit young players’ exposure …
The innovative vehicle manufacturer will join the Victory family as a Major Partner and Exclusive Motor Vehicle Supplier in a …
Football South Australia drew more than 220 coaches to its second NOVA Youth Club Championship Coaches Workshop in late May, …
More than 1,200 junior footballers from across regional Victoria will converge on Geelong this weekend for the 2026 Football Victoria …
Football West will host its fourth annual Think Mental Health Round across all leagues and competitions on 25-26 July, backed …
Football Queensland‘s newly launched club referee framework is being presented as a game-changing solution to one of the most persistent …
Football Victoria has released its 2025 Annual Report and held its Annual General Meeting at the Home of the Matildas …
Football West has wrapped up its 2026 Female Football Week with activations spanning metropolitan Perth, regional Western Australia and national …
The Tasmanian State Government has committed $350,000 in seed funding for the next stage of planning for Football Tasmania‘s proposed …
Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, …
This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold …
Football Queensland has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing record total revenue of $25.3 million, participation exceeding 296,000 and more …
The two-year partnership will place the global soft-drink giants as the Official Supplier for Australia’s Men’s and Women’s senior national …
A process five years in the making, the Geelong Regional Football Hub (GRFH) will now build its home at Sutcliffe …
UEFA and the Japanese Football Association (JFA) agreed this week upon a new sustainability protocol agreement, aligning with both organisations’ …
Football Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation to roll out the Set The Standard initiative across the …
Eight years ago, Spring Hills Football Club did not have a girls’ team. Today it has one of the most …
Australia’s largest retail mortgage broker will team up with Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers, representing Aussie’s commitment to supporting …
Following the announcement of the 2026 Victoria State Budget, Avondale FC and Hume City FC will both receive major backing …
At just 52 years old, former National Soccer League player Ange Goutzioulis stood in front of a packed room at …