The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved a renewed qualification format for Asia’s Road to the FIFA World …
Football Coaches Australia congratulates Ernie Merrick on his appointment as Football Australia’s Chief Football Officer
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has strongly endorsed Football Australia’s appointment of Ernie Merrick OAM as (the inaugural) Chief Football Officer.
Northern NSW Football announce MoU with Heartbeat of Football
Northern NSW Football has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Heartbeat of Football. The purpose of …
Saran secure five-year LaLiga rights deal in Turkey
Saran Media Group will be the new home of LaLiga in Turkey after acquiring the broadcast rights of LaLiga matches …
Macarthur FC announce ALAND as major partner
Macarthur FC has announced ALAND as a major partner for the next two seasons. ALAND is one of Sydney’s largest …
Liberal commits to building a home ground for Western United if elected
Melbourne’s western suburbs will be home to a brand-new sporting and community precinct in its heartland, if Liberal win the …
Norman Griffiths Oval set to undergo synthetic field upgrade
Following a severely weather-affected season, the Northern Suburbs Football Association is set to welcome synthetic field upgrades for Norman Griffiths …
Victorian Government launches female football network
The Victorian Government has officially unveiled a new female football networking group, Our Game Network – Victoria for the state. …
Premier League close to unveiling distribution deal with Championship clubs
The Premier League is reportedly close to agreeing a new system for distributing money to lower leagues and a major …
Chelsea FC appoint new President of Business
Chelsea Football Club has appointed Tom Glick as the Club’s new President of Business. Glick, a 30-year sports marketing and operations …
Perth Glory confirm Anthony Radich as incoming CEO
Perth Glory has announced the arrival of Anthony Radich as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. A West Australian native, …
Football Australia partners with Penguin Random House
In the lead in to a massive 12 months for Australian football, Penguin Random House Australia (Puffin) has acquired an …
Football South Australia announce three-year lighting partnership with VALO
Football South Australia has named VALO as their Official Preferred Lighting Partner for the next three years. VALO, a South …
A-League Men’s Referee of the Year Alex King joins Football Queensland
Football Queensland has announced the arrival of Alex King, a member of the FIFA Panel of International Referees, to the …
Northern NSW Football set to continue its Multicultural Settlement Program
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the continuation of its MiniRoos Multicultural Settlement Program into term three. NNSWF designed the …
FIFA-led Talent Development Scheme proceeds in Morocco
Having recently qualified for their sixth FIFA World Cup, Morocco has continually proven itself to be a leading African nation …
Football Queensland launches Be23Ready to facilitate greater inclusion in club environments
Football Queensland has announced the launch of Be23Ready to coincide with the July 20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and …
South Australia Home of Football naming rights acquired by ServiceFM
ServiceFM Stadium has been announced as the official title of the 7000-capacity purpose-built football facility in Gepps Cross for the …
City of Hobart begin $1.3 million project to support women’s football
A $1.3 million City of Hobart project to help level the playing field for young women and girls has kicked …
Heartbeat of Football provides free heart health screenings for Victorian clubs
Heartbeat of Football (HoF) has concluded its Community Football Heart Health Awareness Tour, bringing much needed awareness to heart health …
Perth Glory CEO Tony Pignata steps down
Perth Glory has announced that Tony Pignata has resigned as the club’s CEO following a successful four-and-a-half-year stint in the …
Adelaide United welcome Doo Group partnership for 2022/23 season
Adelaide United has announced a partnership with Doo Group ahead of the the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season. The collaboration …
Macarthur FC announce free Grassroots Membership initiative for local juniors
Macarthur FC have launched a free Grassroots Memberships initiative for all 2022 Macarthur Football Association participants who are 12 years …
Socceroos legend Vince Grella joins Serie D side Catania SSD as Vice-President
Socceroos great Vince Grella has joined an Australian-led rebirth of Catania in Italy’s Serie D. Following a declaration of bankruptcy …
Canada Soccer Association announces Earl Cochrane as General Secretary
The Canadian Soccer Association has announced Earl Cochrane as its new General Secretary, effective immediately. The appointment of Cochrane comes …
Football West announces ‘A’ Licence coaching courses in Perth
Football West has announced the upcoming schedule of Football Australia/AFC ‘A’ Licence Courses to be held in Perth. The course …
Atletico Madrid lock in WhaleFin shirt deal
Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid have confirmed a new, five-year agreement which will see cryptocurrency exchange platform WhaleFin become the …
LaLiga reveals end of sponsorship agreement with Banco Santander post-2022/23
Having entered a partnership from the 2016/2017 season, LaLiga and Banco Santander have mutually agreed to terminate the current sponsorship …
Serie A plans to unveil its own OTT digital platform
Ahead of the upcoming season, Italian publication Milano Finanza have reported that Serie A is planning to launch its own …
Football NSW Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis: “The end goal is to see the NPL excel as high as it can”
National Premier Leagues NSW fans have likely spotted Mark Stavroulakis conducting his duties as Media Manager at Football NSW on …
Northern NSW Football appoint Ryan Doidge in new Talented Player and Coach Development role
Northern NSW Football has announced Ryan Doidge as the appointment to the new position of Talented Player and Coach Development …
Tottenham Hotspur debut worldwide streaming platform SpursPlay
English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have launched their own global over-the-top (OTT) video platform with Endeavor Streaming, offering fans …
Football Queensland to deliver coaching courses focused on increasing representation and diversity
Football Queensland has confirmed that they are set to deliver seven MiniRoos coaching courses across the state, designed to increase …
South Melbourne sign record agreement with CF Capital
National Premier Leagues Victoria side South Melbourne FC have announced CF Capital as a Major Principal Partner for the next …
Significant trio joins Football Australia Legacy ’23 Ambassadors line up
Football Australia has announced the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Broderick AO, Special Rapporteur and Independent Expert to the United Nations, …
Second designated player slot added for 2022-23 A-League Men’s season
A-League men’s clubs have been boosted by the introduction of a new rule which allows them to sign an extra …
Long-serving CDSFA CEO Ian Holmes to depart at season’s end
After half a century of serving football, Chief Executive Officer of Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association, Ian Holmes, has …
Global Soccer Ventures LLC acquires Soccerex
Global Soccer Ventures LLC, portfolio company of Miami-based private equity firm DaGrosa Capital Partners LLC (“DCP”), has substantially acquired the …
Canberra United legends join mentorship group
Canberra United legends Grace Gill and Caitlin Munoz are the latest pair to join the burgeoning United Coaching Support Group, …
PSG announce Qatar Airways shirt deal worth around $106 million
Ligue 1 title winners and historic French side Paris Saint-Germain have unveiled Qatar Airways as their new front-of-shirt sponsor in …
Football Coaches Australia upholds the need for fair pay and suitable employment conditions in coach survey report
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) – Australia’s national Association for supporting qualified coaches at professional, semi-professional and community levels – have …
Semi-automated VAR to be implemented at Qatar World Cup
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has announced that it will utilise semi-automated VAR offside technology at …
AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 sets engagement milestone
The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 reached new milestones in engaging football fans, with the AFC’s social media channels …
New synthetic pitch confirmed for R.D. Egan Lee Reserve
A new synthetic football pitch has been confirmed alongside the potential creation of a planting program for R.D. Egan Lee …
Amazon secure Champions League rights for the UK in $2.6bn deal
Amazon has secured the UK broadcast rights for the UEFA Champions League in a deal worth UK£1.5 billion ($2.6 billion …
Football Victoria announce partnership extension with Senol
Football Victoria (FV) have announced the continuation of their partnership with Senol to until at least November 2026. A naming …
Premier League teams set to avoid betting sponsor ban for shirts
According to The Times, the UK government is dropping proposals to ban English Premier League sides from having betting firms …
Football NSW announce Broadlex as Official Partner of NAIDOC Cup teams
Football NSW have announced Broadlex Cleaning and Property Services as the official partner of its inaugural 2022 NAIDOC Cup teams. …
Football Victoria provides coaching support through Club Coach Coordinator program
Through the Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program, Football Victoria (FV) is committed to working with Clubs to create a positive …
Football Australia unveil Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23
Football Australia has today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23 (DMC 2022/23) which outlines the key dates …
Sunshine Coast to receive first ever B Diploma Course from Football Queensland
Football Queensland will deliver the Sunshine Coast’s first ever Football Australia/AFC B Diploma course throughout 2022 and 2023. Commencing in …
Promoted Bournemouth mark Premier League return with Dafabet deal
Having been promoted from the EFL Championship last season, Premier League returnees AFC Bournemouth have announced gambling brand Dafabet as …
Optus Sport secures LaLiga in multi-year broadcast deal
Optus Sport has reinforced its dedication to being the home of the world’s best football by securing the exclusive Australian …
Cristiano Ronaldo to launch NFTs exclusively via Binance partnership
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance has announced a new, multi-year non-fungible token (NFT) partnership with Manchester United and Portugal star Cristiano …
2021 Annual Report released by Football Queensland
Following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, 12 June, Football Queensland has released their 2021 Annual Report. The …
Bureau of FIFA Council approves World Cup squad increase to 26 players ahead of Qatar 2022
The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed …
Football Australia considering last minute 2023 AFC Asian Cup bid
Football Australia have confirmed they are considering a late bid to host the AFC Asian Cup from June to July …
Football West begins Belt Up ball distribution initiative
Football West has begun its distribution of Belt Up branded footballs to more than 100 participating metro-based clubs, plus clubs …
Northern NSW Football launches Respect the Game initiative
Northern NSW Football has launched its Respect the Game campaign in an effort to spark a genuine culture shift across …
FIFA and FIFPRO rollout social media moderation tool to stamp out online abuse
FIFA and FIFPRO, the global football player’s body, are rolling out a social media moderation tool to combat online abuse …
Julie Bishop welcomed by Football Australia as a Legacy ’23 Ambassador
Football Australia have announced that the Hon. Julie Bishop has joined the Legacy ’23 Ambassador Program as its latest representative. …
Northern NSW Football team up with OFC to provide access to coaching development
Northern NSW Football have announced a landmark partnership with the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) which will see improved access to …
Report shows Manchester United and PSG lead social media rankings for 2021/22 season
The 2021/22 European football season saw Instagram dominate when it came to leagues and teams engaging on social media, accounting …
Football NSW aids coaching development with continued delivery of ‘C’ Licence Courses
Football NSW’s investment into coaching development has continued, with 17 ‘C’ Licence Coaching Courses delivered across eight associations and 235 …
Football Tasmania and MyState Bank team up to support junior football
Following the exciting scenes of Australia qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Football Tasmania and MyState Bank have teamed …
Football Queensland announce female-only C Diploma course
Football Queensland (FQ) has confirmed the exciting details of a female-only C Diploma course, which is set to begin this …
MLS and Apple agree to landmark global rights deal
The United States’ premier football competition Major League Soccer (MLS) has found a new broadcasting home from next season and …
Horizm report highlights hugely untapped digital potential for European clubs
Digital assets platform Horizm has outlined in a new report the ‘huge untapped potential’ for digital partnerships across the European …
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce AstroPay as new front shirt sponsor
English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced a landmark agreement with AstroPay which will see the global payment solutions …
Football Queensland re-elect Jackie Knight and Ross Thompson to Board of Directors
Football Queensland has confirmed the re-election of Jackie Knight and Ross Thompson to the FQ Board of Directors following the …
Persib Bandung become inaugural Indonesian club to join Socios.com
Indonesian Liga 1 side Persib Bandung have announced that they are officially set to launch a Fan Token on Socios.com. …
The AFC launches ‘Rehabilitation Through Football’ programme
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Vision and Mission to leverage on the beautiful game to strengthen communities through the AFC …
FIFA Fan Movement partners with adidas to deliver ball donations
With the entire world going into a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, many football tournaments – including FIFA’s – went …
Football Australia’s #EQUALISER campaign is already bearing fruit ahead of Women’s World Cup
July 20 next year will mark the opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Auckland’s Eden Park. …
Football Coaches Australia supports Heartbeat of Football to promote healthy hearts in football
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) – Australia’s national Association for qualified coaches at professional, semi-professional & community levels – and Heartbeat …
Northern NSW Football appoints Mitchell O’Keefe as Northern Inland Football Officer
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced Mitchell O’Keefe as its new Northern Inland Regional Football Officer. A staple within the …
University of South Adelaide research shows that beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes
It’s the bright-red root veggie more often found in a borsht than a breakfast smoothie, but the humble beetroot could …
Canada men’s national team boycott game for equal pay deal
Canada cancelled a friendly international with Panama just hours before kick-off on Sunday after their players went on strike over …
Penrith City Council waive field hire costs
For a third winter season in a row, Penrith City Council have waived all ground hire costs in a fantastic …
Rangers secure landmark partnership with India Football Federation
Building on their existing partnership with leading Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC, Rangers have announced a new partnership with …
Manchester City extends Xylem partnership
Premier League Champions Manchester City have confirmed the renewal of its multi-year global partnership with water technology leader, Xylem. The …
Football NSW celebrate biggest ever Female Football Week
Football NSW’s 2022 edition of its Female Football Week has been revealed as its most successful yet. Taking place between …
Northern NSW Football opens applications for NNSWF Facilities Fund
Applications are now open for the fourth round of Northern NSW Football’s Facilities Fund. Northern NSW Football’s Facilities Fund was …
AC Milan confirm $1.78 billion ownership takeover
RedBird Capital Partners have agreed a deal with fellow US private equity firm Elliott to acquire Italian football giants and …
Positive Start in 2022 initiative delivers football clinics
With many kids missing plenty of extra-curricular activities over the past two years, the Victorian Government invested $112.9 million into …
FIFA and Qatar’s carbon-neutral World Cup claim identified as ‘misleading’ in new report
Carbon Market Watch have released a new report outlining ‘misleading’ claims from the 2022 World Cup’s organisers. In the lead-in …
Adelaide Olympic secure permanent residency at APEX Football Stadium
Football South Australia side Adelaide Olympic Football Club are now the tenants of the newly named APEX Football Stadium, formerly …
Football West and Healthway announce mental health campaign for clubs
Football West have announced a newly developed mental health campaign aimed at providing support for West Australian clubs and their …
Angelo Konstantinou elected as new Capital Football Chair
Angelo Konstantinou has been elected as the new Chair of the Capital Football Board, following the 62nd Annual General Meeting …
FC Barcelona ranked as most innovative sporting team
Iconic LaLiga side FC Barcelona have been named by research and market intelligence firm Sports Innovation Lab as the most …
Tottenham Hotspur FC set to receive $264 million boost from owners
English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur FC are set to receive a major injection of £150 million ($264 million) into …
UK government approves Chelsea FC sale
Roman Abramovich’s 19-year tenure as the owner of Chelsea FC is set to come to an end with the UK …
Hammond Park set to receive $300,000 upgrade
Canterbury District Soccer Football Association side Ashfield Pirates Football Club are set to welcome a $300,000 upgrade to their home …
Sydney FC appoints Adam Santo as new Chief Executive Officer
Following the departure of Danny Townsend to the Australian Professional Leagues, Sydney FC have announced the appointment of previous Chief …
Rockdale Ilinden FC secure $1.3m for facilities upgrade
Historic Australian footballing side Rockdale Ilinden FC have announced that the Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre will be receiving $1.3m for …
New Zealand Football and Good Sports to promote positive youth sporting culture
New Zealand’s national governing football body, New Zealand Football, has teamed up with Good Sports to create positive sporting experiences …
Labor set to deliver infrastructure upgrades to Northern NSW Football clubs
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) is set to welcome nine promised infrastructure upgrades from the Labor Government following the party’s win …
This week’s football funding news ahead of election
Australia’s Federal election commences on Saturday, with the final rounds of funding and promises rolled out across the week. Both …
Upgrades promised for Harrie Dening Football Centre and Prince Edward Park
The Morrison Liberal government announced on Monday that $3 million would go to upgrading sporting facilities at Harrie Dening Football …
Football Australia set to honour Socceroos 100th anniversary
Football Australia will celebrate the Centenary of the Australian men’s national team on June 17 of this year. The date …
Football Tasmania welcomes further $3.5m Valley Road commitment
Football Tasmania has welcomed Tuesday’s announcement by the Liberal Party that it will commit $3.5 million towards the redevelopment of …
DAZN Canada secures exclusive rights to UEFA national team matches
Global sports streaming platform DAZN has announced a multi-year, exclusive rights deal for its Canadian arm to stream the UEFA …
Football Queensland launches FQ Coaches Club Pilot Program
Football Queensland has announced the launch of the FQ Coaches Club, a brand new initiative designed to provide additional support …
Los Angeles FC teams up with Foundation Fighting Blindness to host vision impaired fans
Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC is teaming up with the Foundation Fighting Blindness to host blind and low …
FIFA and EA Sports end 30-year deal
As reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, gaming giant EA Sports and world football governing body FIFA have parted …
Football Queensland continues partnership with Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced that Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers will remain the Official Insurance Partner of the organisation. The renewed …
Football Australia recognises former women’s representative players
In an announcement on Monday, Football Australia formally recognised the achievements of 42 former Australian women’s representative players, including members …
The Football Coaching Life with Trevor Morgan: “Put the player first and have empathy for their situation”
The latest episode of The Football Coaching Life with Gary Cole, presented by Football Coaches Australia, sees Gary sitting down …
Major parties support lighting upgrade at Thornton’s Allan and Don Lawrence Field
Thornton Junior Football Club is expected to receive new lighting after Labor and Liberal candidates for Paterson signalled funding if elected on 21 May.
Football Tasmania welcomes New Norfolk upgrades
Federal Labor’s commitment to invest in facility upgrades for Tynwald Park if elected has been welcomed by Football Tasmania. The …