Football Tasmania has welcomed the announcement that A-League side Perth Glory will play four games in the Apple Isle – …
FIFA Talent Development Scheme strengthens support
FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is an innovative offering to member associations (MAs) that helps them achieve their full potential. …
NPL.TV streaming on all-new service powered by Cluch
NPL.TV has announced an all-new streaming service powered by Cluch, marking a historic agreement with four Member Federations. The OTT …
LaLiga and Vivo strike strategic alliance
LaLiga and technology company Vivo have signed a strategic alliance in Spain and Portugal, agreed for the next two years. …
Revolutionary new partnership provides sports focused young people with credit towards bachelor’s degree
In a landmark partnership between Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), Football Coaches Australia (FCA) and XVenture, young people can …
Bell Park Sports Club backed by local council
The City of Greater Geelong Council has made a significant investment towards Bell Park Sports Club, showing its commitment to …
Football Queensland introduce new school programs for girls
Football Queensland have launched new after school football programs for young girls, in an effort to further lift participation numbers …
Northern NSW Football launches Indigenous Reference Group
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the exciting formation of its inaugural Indigenous Reference Group. The group is made up …
Australia Cup confirmed as national knockout competition
Football Australia has confirmed tonight that from the 2022 edition onwards, Australia’s largest national knockout football competition will be known …
Olympic Park undergoes stage three redevelopment
Banyule City Council has commenced stage three works on Olympic Park as the venue continues to prosper in redevelopment. Olympic …
2022 State Referee Conference agenda locked in by Football Queensland
Football Queensland has released the agenda for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be delivered online this Saturday, February …
Football Queensland confirms C License coaching courses
Football Queensland is offering C License courses to aspiring coaches across North Queensland throughout the duration of the year. The …
Sunderland Council reveals 10,000-capacity arena project
Sunderland City Council has unveiled plans for a new 10,000-capacity arena in the heart of their city, with the venue …
NED University defends athletics track in Karachi Soccer City
Pakistan’s first ‘soccer city stadium’ has now included the addition of an athletics track in the scheme. As reported in …
Celtic extends partnership with Eleven Sports Media
Celtic FC and Eleven Sports Media have announced the extension of their long-running partnership. Eleven will not only sponsor the …
Forest Green Rovers reveal next stage of Eco Park
Forest Green Rovers and Ecotricity have revealed the next stages of the long-awaited Eco Park development. The plan for Rovers’ …
Real Madrid agrees mammoth contract with Legends
Real Madrid has strengthened its connection with Legends – a food, beverage, merchandise, retail and stadium operations. The two parties …
Capital Football confirms Technical Director role
Capital Football has announced that Phil Booth is the new Technical Director of the state federation. Booth has been with …
Football NSW appoints new Community Clubs Coordinator
Football NSW has welcomed Jamie Dib as the new Community Clubs and Centres Coordinator. Dib is a 25-year-old who has …
Sydney FC to relish augmented reality first in Australia
Sydney FC will become the first Australian soccer club to introduce augmented reality (AR) into stadium experience, with a launch …
Parma stadium redevelopment approved by city council
Italian Serie B football club Parma Calcio 1913 will continue its work on creating ‘a unique and historical opportunity’ for …
Football NSW grants webinar set for February
The 2022 season is about to begin which means that Football NSW’s next grants webinar is set to take place …
Four inductees enter Football Australia Hall of Fame
Football Australia has inducted four legends of Australian football into the Football Australia Hall of Fame at the Socceroos’ FIFA …
Acun Medya Group secures Hull City takeover
EFL Championship side Hull City AFC has been purchased by Turkish production company Acun Medya Group, for a fee in …
Hertha Berlin pushing hard for stadium upgrade
Top-flight German football club Hertha Berlin has reiterated its intention to develop a new stadium nearby to its current home, …
Football Queensland expands staff in Whitsunday Coast
Football Queensland has announced the appointment of two new team members on the Whitsunday Coast, continuing their push to bolster …
Female coaching development program launched in NSW
Canterbury’s Centenary Park hosted Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association’s first Youth Female Coach Development session for the year, working …
Football West to welcome Jamie Harnwell as new CEO
Football West has announced the appointment of Jamie Harnwell as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Harnwell will …
Sky Sports extends rights to NIFL
The Northern Ireland Football League has announced that Sky Sports will once again be the exclusive broadcaster of top-flight football …
Valencia CF presents revised stadium upgrade plans
Valencia CF President Anil Murthy has stated the club will not deliver a “low-cost stadium” after holding talks with Mayor …
Paramount+ secures Premier League deal overseas
A-Leagues broadcaster Paramount+ has secured a three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Mexico and Central America from the …
LaLiga celebrates five years of international growth
LaLiga has celebrated five years of it’s very own unique international structure that has driven worldwide expansion of the competition, …
Tigres secures deal for new 65,000 seat stadium
Mexican soccer giants Tigres UANL have secured a deal to see a brand new 65,000 seat stadium ready by 2025. …
Melbourne Victory names Marnong Estate as Premier Partner
Melbourne Victory has announced Marnong Estate as a Premier Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu Ute A-League Men’s season. Marnong Estate …
Economic returns predicted for biennial FIFA World Cup
Two independent studies have suggested that FIFA’s economic situation would be dramatically improved if both men’s and women’s FIFA World …
Coopers Stadium upgrades progressing smoothly
Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium upgrades are running as planned as it receives back-of-house improvements to prepare for the 2023 FIFA …
FuboTV secures English Premier League rights in Canada
American streaming service FuboTV has secured a three-year deal to stream the English Premier League exclusively in Canada, defeating rivals …
Football Queensland appoints new staff in regional areas
Football Queensland has appointed three new staff in Wide Bay and Central Coast regions of Queensland to bolster services in …
FIFA’s commercial partnership structure unlocks opportunities
For the first time in eight years, FIFA has introduced a new commercial partnership structure that will provide companies worldwide …
28 Australian Match Officials recognised by FIFA for 2022
Football Australia has announced that 28 of Australia’s Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for …
Manchester United gives update on Old Trafford plans
Manchester United has provided an update to fans on plans to modernise Old Trafford, with an assurance that fans will …
Sport Republic acquires stake in Southampton FC
English Premier League club Southampton has confirmed that Sport Republic – backed by billionaire Serbian businessman Dragan Solak – have …
New stadium to be created for Pakistan
NED University of Engineering & Technology and Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) have entered a 10-year agreement to build the first soccer-exclusive stadium for Pakistan.
LaLiga launches online store with Amazon
LaLiga fans are now able to purchase merchandise from 13 LaLiga Santander clubs through Amazon, in a new collaboration.
Kappa named as official apparel sponsor for Football NSW
Football NSW has announced a four-year partnership with international sports apparel giants Kappa.
Danny Townsend takes up CEO role at Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that Danny Townsend will step up to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Football Queensland’s State Coaching Conference to return
Football Queensland has confirmed details of the State Coaching Conference, which will be held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.
Gary Cole inducted into Football Victoria Hall of Fame
The first of 2021 inductees into the FV Hall of Fame is renowned Socceroo, NSL great and championship winning coach Gary Cole.
Football Queensland’s 2022 State Referee Conference announced
Football Queensland has outlined details for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be held at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Phil Brown appointed as Football St George General Manager
Football St George has announced that former Capital Football CEO Phil Brown has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Association.
Football Queensland’s digital broadcast continues to grow
Football Queensland have continued to grow their digital broadcasting in 2021 through live and on-demand coverage.
Nepean Football Association celebrates new synthetic pitches
The Nepean Football Association are elated following the construction of their first-ever synthetic fields in the area, thanks to Penrith City Council and the NSW Government.
MyRepublic announced as Official Internet Provider for Melbourne City
Melbourne City FC have announced that MyRepublic will be the Official Internet Provider for the club going forward.
Oceania Football Confederation has a new Home of Football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Home of Football has been completed – based in Auckland, New Zealand. The complex has been gifted the Māori name Te Kahu o Kiwa.
Australian Professional Leagues announce minority investment from Silver Lake
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity responsible for the operation, commercialisation and marketing of professional football in Australia, have today announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, has made a significant minority investment in the organisation.
European Club Association members discuss key football topics
Members of the European Club Association (ECA) got together virtually to hear updates, exchange opinions and express views on a number of important topics relating to the future of professional football.
Mulgoa Rise Playing Fields expand with Stage 2 of development
Glenmore Park FC have seen the club amenity building of their home ground, Mulgoa Rise Playing Fields, undergo expansion as part of Stage 2 development at the park.
Football Queensland set to decrease registration fees
Football Queensland have announced that the cost of administering football in the state is set to drop, as a direct result of the Future of Football 2020+ reforms initiated by the member federation.
Female friendly facilities unveiled by St Marys Band Rangers FC
Nepean Football Association side St Marys Band Rangers FC have had their home ground Kevin Dwyer Fields rejuvenated by the Penrith City Council’s recent capital works program.
Northern NSW Football hosts first all-female coaching course
A dedicated group of 11 coaches took part in Northern NSW Football’s first all-female coaching course over the weekend.
Iconic Melita Stadium receives makeover
Parramatta Eagles Football Club are set to enter season 2022 refreshed with a makeover to their iconic Melita Stadium.
Parkes Avenue facility improved for Henry Lawson FC
Nepean Football Association side Henry Lawson FC have received facility upgrades thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort between federal, state, and local government.
Football Queensland and Stryker launch Community Heart Program
Football Queensland has launched the Community Heart Program together with Stryker, which is a new fundraising initiative that will assist clubs in the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Football Queensland release Sponsorship Guide to assist clubs
Football Queensland has released a Sponsorship Guide to assist the state’s clubs in attracting and retaining long-term sponsors.
Soil turned at Western United stadium site as construction commences
Western United has announced that works have commenced on the construction of the Wyndham City Stadium precinct.
Sydney FC’s Men and Women sides named Australasia’s Best Sporting Teams
Sydney FC’s A-League Men and Women sides have been named Australasia’s Best Sporting Team for 2021 and Best Female Sporting Team respectively.
Amenity upgrade delight for Hunter Fields
Nepean Football Association (NFA) side Emu Plains FC have announced the completion of its upgrade and updated amenity building, thanks to Penrith City Council and the Sport Australia Infrastructure grant.
Western United announce Genius Childcare as Platinum Partner
Western United have announced Genius Childcare as a Platinum Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League Men season.
Football Australia marks strong 2021 progress in Annual General Meeting
Football Australia’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Tuesday afternoon (November 23) via video conference, in line with …
English clubs set to receive funding from Premier League
The Premier League has announced it will provide additional funding for sides in England’s League One, League Two and the 66 clubs in the three National League divisions.
RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarship recipients announced
Northern NSW Football have announced the inaugural recipients of its RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarships.
Indigenous Football Week to focus on next level gender equality in the game
The sixth annual Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) will be held on November 22 to 27. A week-long program of events will shine a spotlight on the power of football to unlock the potential of Indigenous girls and women and improve gender equality, from grassroots to elite.
Sydney Olympic CEO John Boulous: “You don’t realise the passion that’s in these clubs until you actually get here”
As CEO of historic Australian footballing side Sydney Olympic, John Boulous has experienced first-hand the passion and dedication that is engrained in these traditional clubs.
Football Queensland’s new FQ Academy to go statewide in 2022
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the launch of their brand-new FQ Academy, which is set to be unveiled across the state next year.
Football players, coaches and administrators unite to tackle online abuse ahead of A-Leagues campaigns
Australia’s football players, coaches and administrators have committed to tackle online abuse – promising to call out perpetrators, ban offenders from matches, strip club memberships and refer incidents to the police.
How KEEPUP will revolutionise football in Australia
Late last week, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) launched their new $30 million digital platform KEEPUP. The main aim of …
Football Australia welcomes Nathan Magill as Head of Referees
Football Australia has appointed vastly experienced national refereeing assessor and instructor, Nathan Magill, as Head of Referees.
Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade boosted by Northern Suburbs Football Association’s support
West Pymble’s Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade has been given a major boost with the announcement that the Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) have presented a $125,000 contribution to Ku-ring-gai Council for the project.
Football Queensland confirms Nike partnership for Season 2022
Football Queensland have announced that leading sports manufacturers Nike will continue to be the sponsors of the official ball for Queensland competitions.
Western United names JPEX as new Gold Partner
Western United have announced an exciting partnership with Japanese crypto exchange company JPEX, who will join the Club as a Gold Partner ahead of the 2021/22 season.
Mark Viduka inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Legendary Socceroo and National Soccer League Champion Mark Viduka has been honoured with an induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Is La Liga’s Economic Control regulations outsmarting the rest of the ‘Big Five’?
In the 2019/20 football season, a time which was plagued by the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, La Liga’s Economic …
A-League rivals unite to build sports industry career pathway
A-League rivals Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory have joined forces off the pitch to provide a new education opportunity for students to further support their communities.
Central Coast Mariners extend Masterfoods partnership
The iconic sauce bottles are set to remain standing alongside the palm trees at Central Coast Stadium, following the announcement that Masterfoods have committed to supporting the Central Coast Mariners for another two seasons as the club’s official Community Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
The importance of boosting the connection between clubs and their local businesses
Football clubs across the world have financially suffered over the past two years, through the length of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Football NSW appoints two new directors
Football NSW have announced the appointment of Deborah Chapman and Brett Mitchell as new directors to the Football NSW Board. …
FC Barcelona and Ownix to create historic NFTs
LaLiga’s FC Barcelona and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Ownix have joined together to create unique digital assets through photos and videos, depicting iconic moments from the Club’s storied history.
Construction of World Cup facilities underway in Tasmania
The upgrades to Clennett’s Lightwood Park are underway, ensuring that Kingborough Lions FC’s home ground will be given a significant opportunity to potentially host training basecamps for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Langwell Harper: The importance of investing in the growth of Australian football
Langwell Harper is an exclusive real estate agency located in Kew, Victoria. The company has been advising and meeting clients’ …
Football Tasmania welcomes McDonald’s as major sponsor
Football Tasmania has named McDonald’s Australia as their major sponsor for 2022, with the partnership set to deliver new opportunities for Tasmanians at all levels of the game.
Orange District Football obtain over $100,000 for lighting upgrade
Orange District Football have seen the successful acquisition of $108,428 in funding for a lighting upgrade at Sir Jack Brabham Park.
England’s Football Foundation welcomes new funding for grassroots facilities
The Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation have welcomed the news that a further £205m (over $371m AUD) of government funding will be made available to invest in community sports facilities across England for the next three years.
Football Australia confirm wellbeing support
As part of an expanded partnership by Football Australia, Sport Integrity Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), anyone who has been involved in Football Australia’s national programs will have the opportunity to access free counselling via the AIS Mental Health Referral Network from November 1, 2021 to April 1, 2022.
Surf Coast FC boosted by $2 million facility upgrade
Works have officially begun on a $2 million facility upgrade project at Banyul-Warri Fields, the home of Surf Coast FC. …
Melbourne Victory extends Victoria University partnership
Melbourne Victory have announced the extension of their partnership with Victoria University, making them the Club’s Official University Partner for this upcoming season.
Capital Football’s Home of Football backed by ACT Government support
Capital Football’s plans to establish a Home of Football has taken a massive step, with the ACT Government committing to the expansion of football in Canberra.
Sydney FC partners with Billbergia for A-League Women’s and Academy
Sydney FC have agreed a one-year A-League Women’s and Sydney FC Academy partnership with family-owned Australian property group, Billbergia.
Football NSW confirms the return of futsal in 2021
Futsal competitions are set to return across NSW this year with Football NSW announcing two competitions in conjunction with various Futsal Premier League clubs, alongside two Football NSW affiliates PCYC Marrickville and The Centre Dural.
Football Queensland’s female programs boosted by new appointments
Football Queensland has taken excellent strides for the growth of football for the women’s game, with the additions of a former Matilda and an NPL Championship-winning coach.
Croydon FC to move into new $7 million facility in 2022
Croydon FC will move into a newly constructed facility setup at Regency Park Oval early next year, in what is …
AFC reveals logo for the 2023 Asian Cup tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), have confirmed the logo for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
Ivan Franjic: “I’m thankful and grateful that I was able to live my dream”
Ivan Franjic’s arrival at historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Heidelberg United has come via an unconventional journey to say the least.
LaLiga initiative to support grassroots football worldwide
LaLiga has announced the launch of LaLiga Grassroots, in a bid to further advance and improve its bespoke sports and training projects, as well as promote LaLiga’s know-how and methodology.
Football West CEO James Curtis steps down to usher in new leadership
Football West have announced that James Curtis will be stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer, after more than five years in the role. As he makes his transition, Football West have now commenced their succession planning.
Football Victoria promotion denial set for challenge
Football Victoria has announced that it will only be filling existing vacancies, resisting the challenge from the United Football Group of Clubs to push ahead with promotion and relegation.
Granville & District Soccer Football Association announce brand-new X-League
The Granville & District Soccer Football Association (GDSFA) have announced the creation of a new top tier local Men’s Seniors competition, named the X-League.
Football Queensland team up with Queensland University of Technology to deliver programs for players and coaches
Football Queensland have announced a partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), to deliver various coaching courses and social …
Is Australia ready for a two-year World Cup cycle?
Battle lines are being drawn between FIFA and key stakeholders, as it remains to be seen whether Australia will support the push for a two-year World Cup cycle.
Football Coaches Australia welcomes Sports Integrity Australia independent investigation
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) welcomed the broad independent investigative mandate provided by Football Australia to Sport Integrity Australia, encompassing four different areas – harassment, bullying, intimidation and discrimination.
Manchester City teams up with Qualtrics
English Premier League side Manchester City have announced a new partnership with Qualtrics which will see the leader and creator of the Experience Management (XM) category become the Club’s Official Experience Management Software Partner.