The Australian Coaching Conference will take place this Saturday November 28, with a range of big-name football figures set to …
La Liga and University of Canberra sign agreement
The La Liga Business School and the University of Canberra will sign of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week to …
Football Queensland awards four teams with FQ Club Shields
Football Queensland have issued their first FQ Club Shields to four teams across the sunshine state. The clubs to receive …
FFA maintains commitment for Indigenous football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has expressed its commitment towards a new era of Indigenous football in light of NAIDOC Week …
Sportec Solutions to be expanded by DFL
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the organisation that operates the Bundesliga and sports and entertainment technology provider Deltatre, are looking to …
WA clubs to benefit from state-wide facility audit
Football West have announced it will continue its commitment to clubs and local associations by initiating a state-wide facility audit …
Why an Australian football Netflix series is needed
Netflix boast just under 200 million subscribers worldwide and have released several sports documentaries over the last few years. However, …
NSW Government announces $100 million fund
A new $100 million Greater Cities and Regional Sports Facility Fund was announced to stimulate local economies, boost employment, and …
J.League to reintroduce VAR from 2021
J.League has announced that it will be reintroducing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for Meji Yasuda J1 League matches for the …
Football Queensland announce four new clubs for NPL Women’s competition
Football Queensland have confirmed four clubs have been successful in their application to play in the NPL Queensland Women’s competition …
Football Queensland welcomes election funding for clubs
At least seven Queensland football clubs are going to benefit from a share in over $1.5 million in fresh infrastructure …
Villarreal CF to open new academy in Sydney
La Liga’s Villarreal CF has announced that it will open its second Australian football academy in Sydney. The Villarreal Sydney …
Chelsea the first EPL club to partner with Chinese social media giant Weibo
Chelsea F.C have announced a strategic partnership with Weibo, a Chinese social media platform which records more than 520 million …
eSerie A 2020/21 competitions to kick off
Serie A has announced its 2020/21 eSerie A competitions on PES 21 and FIFA 21. Registrations have been opened for …
Football Tasmania welcomes funding increase from state government
Football Tasmania has welcomed an increase in annual operational funding from the state government. The funding will put football’s share …
AFC approves Asian Qualifiers dates
The AFC has confirmed new competition dates for the rest of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Football West’s Building Stronger Clubs Program provides funding
Football West’s Building Stronger Clubs Program has provided financial and resource support to more than 20 clubs. The offering was …
Manchester United partners with LGBT+ equality charity
Manchester United has partnered with LGBT+ rights charity Stonewall, in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The strategic partnership …
AFC outlines commitment to expand ‘fan-first’ strategy
The AFC further outlined its commitment to confirm football as the continent’s number one sport, through an expanded ‘fan-first’ digital …
New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme
‘FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football …
Football NSW schedules additional AFC/FFA B & goalkeeper coaching courses
Football NSW has announced a series of coaching courses to upskill the state’s professional and amateur coaches.
Virtual Bundesliga partners with major esports company
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has partnered with ESL, the world’s largest esport company to operate the media production for …
South East Queensland Futsal Premier League to kick off this weekend
The South East Queensland (SEQ) Futsal Premier League will begin their 2020 season on November 14. The satellite round format …
2020 Australian Coaching Conference registrations soar
Despite enduring a difficult season with setbacks due to COVID-19, more than 1200 participants have registered for the 2020 Australian …
English non-elite football to be suspended
Grassroots football in England has been suspended as the country heads into a four-week lockdown from November 5 until December …
Box2Box & Soccerscene team up
Australia’s leading national football industry podcast, Box2Box, has teamed up with business to business football publication Soccerscene to share content.
Football Queensland set to host Australia’s first female-only B Licence Coaching Course
Football Queensland have announced they will hold Australia’s first ever female-only FFA/AFC B Licence coaching course at the beginning of …
English Premier League clubs wear Poppy Appeal kits
English Premier League clubs are wearing special edition kits to support and raise money for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy …
Football Victoria welcomes state government funding to assist families with participation costs
Football Victoria have welcomed the Victorian Government’s $45.2 million funding announcement on Sunday, which will help families with the cost …
Real Betis launches sustainability platform
La Liga club Real Betis Balompié have launched a sustainability platform titled ‘Forever Green’ in order to fight against climate …
Canberra United powerchair team receives funding for new wheels
Canberra United’s Powerchair football team has received new sets of wheels, thanks to support from Rotary and Capital Region Muscular …
AIS athletes to receive scholarship for life after sport
40 athletes from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) will receive funding as part of a pilot scholarship. The cohort …
UK and Dutch experts to join Wenger at 2020 Australian Coaching Conference
Following the announcement earlier this month that Arsene Wenger will headline the 2020 Australian Coaching Conference, Football NSW has announced …
SPL champions blocked from defending title
Travel restrictions have prevented reigning Singapore Premier League (SPL) champions Brunei DPMM FC from defending their title. The Football Association …
Football Queensland invests in key referee initiatives
Football Queensland’s investment into referees across the state has led to the development of multiple initiatives and appointments within the …
Football Queensland maintains support for grassroots
Football Queensland has maintained its support for club and coach development as part of their strong strategic focus.
DAZN and TikTok launch partnership
Global sports streaming service DAZN, social media platform TikTok and German football portal kicker have announced a new partnership that …
Adidas unveils ‘Humanrace’ jerseys
Adidas has launched a new Humanrace jersey collection for some of the world’s biggest football clubs in Arsenal, FC Bayern …
Football Queensland reveal NPL and FQPL reforms
Football Queensland have announced vital steps to enable the connection of the football pyramid in the sunshine state. The creation …
ElClasico: La Liga’s world-class event
The crowd roars as the ball comes to Lionel Messi, he takes a shot at goal, but it’s blocked by …
Football Queensland reveals 2020-2022 Futsal Strategy
Football Queensland have released their 2020-2022 Futsal Strategy, with the aim of implementing a strong and clear direction for the …
FIFA launches anti-doping programme
FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects …
FIFA begins host city selection process for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
Supporters’ Shield not awarded to MLS team in 2020
The Supporters’ Shield, a trophy which is awarded to the Major League Soccer team that has the best record during …
Football Queensland launches FQ Facilities Hub
Football Queensland (FQ) has launched the FQ Facilities Hub, a dedicated space to house the release of a series of …
AFC Champions League Final to be played in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the AFC Champions League Final will be played in Doha, Qatar on …
Walking Football registrations rise in Canberra
Walking Football has continued to grow in the nation’s capital, with registrations tripling in the past couple of years. Designed …
Manchester United announces partnership with Laybuy
Manchester United has signed a partnership with Laybuy to become the official buy now, pay later partner of the club. …
Football Queensland rolls out Multicultural Settlement Programs
Football Queensland have announced it will conduct multiple Multicultural Settlement Programs in Logan and Toowoomba. The pilot programs will begin …
FC Football Kit delivering apparel and flexibility to COVID19-hit football clubs
Former National Premier Leagues Victoria player Michael Eagar is at the forefront of FC Football Kit’s mission to deliver quality …
K League fans allowed to return
K League has announced that fans will once again be able to attend matches from Friday the 16th October with …
Queensland’s Winning Football Formula close to completion
Football Queensland is hoping to receive government funding that will unlock the Winning Football Formula for women’s football in the …
Wenger to feature at Australian Coaching Conference
Three-time English Premier League winning coach Arsene Wenger will feature in a presentation in this year’s Australian Coaching Conference. The …
Singapore Premier League to restart
The Singapore Premier League (SPL) will resume on October 17 after a six and a half month hiatus due to …
Football Victoria sign MoU with Australian Blind Football
Football Victoria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian Blind Football. The governing body will support the ABF …
Football Queensland announce significant rise in social media engagement
Football Queensland have announced booming social media engagement figures in the build-up to the conclusion of the state’s season. The …
AIFF announces new motto and direction
India’s national sporting body for football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a new motto – ‘Indian Football. …
Football Queensland extends partnership with Kappa
Football Queensland have announced a three-year extension of its partnership with sports apparel brand Kappa. The international football kit provider …
Bundesliga and EA Sports extend deal
Bundesliga has extended its licensing rights deal with EA Sports, where the German league is set to continue appearing in …
10-year infrastructure strategy revealed for football in NSW
Football NSW and Northern NSW Football have released a state-wide football infrastructure strategy, which will address the need for investment …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture partner to boost coaches across Australia
Australia’s football coaches will have access to a unique set of online courses thanks to a new partnership between Football …
Australia to host AFC youth women’s qualifiers
FFA have announced Australia will host two AFC youth women’s qualification tournaments in 2021. The AFC has awarded Australia the …
FFA makes clever choice with Gustavsson appointment
Football Federation Australia announced the appointment of Tony Gustavsson on Tuesday night, as head coach of the Matildas for the …
La Liga Twentynine’s sports bar concept launched
La Liga has created a hospitality concept titled La Liga Twentynine’s, the sports bars will be opened internationally and focus …
Andy Allan appointed Region General Manager at Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced Andy Allan will fill the Region General Manager position at the organisation. Allan’s appointment will support …
AFC to debut VAR in Asian Champions League
The Asian Football Confederation will today use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Asian Champions League for the first time. …
NSW research investigates heading in junior football
A local academic based in NSW has conducted world-first research in finding out what impact that heading in the game …
Canterbury Bankstown Council axe ground hire costs for clubs
The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council has announced it will waive ground hire costs in the area, to lessen the …
AFF Suzuki Cup rescheduled to 2021
The AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be played in 2021 after the tournament had to be postponed due to the …
Queensland clubs to receive a share of $350,000 in funding
Multiple football clubs across Queensland will receive a share of $350,000 in funding, thanks to Round 105 of the Gambling …
Matildas partner with Cadbury until 2022
FFA have announced that Cadbury will be an official partner of the Matildas until 2022. Cadbury’s partnership with the FFA …
La Liga launches new partnership with M88
La Liga has launched a new partnership with M88, holding a presentation to recognise the online betting company becoming the …
Robert Cavallucci to prioritise grassroots growth over National Second Division
Football Queensland (FQ) CEO philosophically backs the concept of a National Second Division but maintains his key priority is to …
Dower takes up key role at FFA
FFA have announced Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower has extended her contract and will also assume the role of Women’s …
FIFA digital campaign wins industry award
FIFA’s #WorldCupAtHome digital campaign has won the Content Creation Award at the 2020 Leaders Sports Awards. The #WorldCupAtHome campaign was …
Football Queensland teams up with TAFE Queensland
Football Queensland have announced a new partnership with TAFE Queensland. The partnership will support students completing a Diploma of Sport, …
Football Queensland releases Strategic Infrastructure Plan for 2020-2024
Football Queensland (FQ) has published its Strategic Infrastructure Plan for the 2020-2024 period.
Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants now open
Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants for September are now open as offered by the NSW Government. This funding allows local …
DFL signs international Bundesliga broadcasting deals
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed several broadcasting deals in the least week for the Bundesliga to be broadcast internationally. …
Football Queensland to assess impact of National Second Division
Football Queensland’s Future of Football 2020+ state-wide consultations will investigate the viability, possible structure and application of a National Second …
WA clubs to receive critical mental health support
Football clubs in Western Australia will be able to access a free support program for members who are struggling with …
AFC digital platforms break records
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reached several milestones for its digital platforms, achieving a high amount of growth despite …
Camden Council waives ground hire costs for clubs in NSW
Camden Council have decided to waive ground hire costs for the remainder of the 2020 season, to support local football …
FFA and PFA reach deal for revised CBA
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have today come to terms on a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement …
FFA seeks to bring AFC youth women’s qualifiers to regional Australia
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has submitted a second bid to host Asian Football Confederation (AFC) youth women’s qualification fixtures in …
Wolverhampton Wanderers sign sleeve sponsorship deal
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aeroset have signed a sponsorship deal, with the aerospace parts and services provider to become the official …
Football Queensland outlines new Opportunities Paper
Football Queensland has released the Future of Football 2020+ Opportunities Paper, to build further on their goal of uniting football …
30 clubs vying to be part of National Second Division in 2022
The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have created a partner group involving 30 NPL clubs across Australia, with the …
FFA trio to join AFC Committees until 2023
FFA have announced three recently appointed management members have been assigned positions in separate AFC committees. FFA General Manager of …
AFC announces changes to competitions calendar
The AFC have announced multiple changes to its competitions calendar for the rest of this year. Matches in the AFC …
Football Federation Australia clarifies Collective Bargaining Agreement processes
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has issued a statement addressing the current status of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Optus Sport launches dedicated women’s football show
Optus Sport have launched Women’s Football Oz Style, a dedicated program which covers the Barclays FA Women’s Super League. The …
Football Coaches Australia AGM wrap-up: Terry McFlynn appointed to Executive Committee as organisation achieves major growth
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has announced the appointment of Sydney FC Hall of Famer Terry McFlynn as its newest Executive …
Liverpool welcomes official chocolate partner
Liverpool have signed a three-year deal with Cadbury which sees the world’s largest chocolate brand become the club’s first official …
Capital Football launches academy for players with a disability
Capital Football have launched the first dedicated football academy for people with a disability in the ACT. Aligned with the …
Football Queensland to deliver virtual Club Summit
Football Queensland will host a Future of Football 2020+ Club Summit on Zoom tonight, where North West Queensland clubs are …
New Zealand Football appoint Project Director
New Zealand Football has announced the appointment of Jane Patterson as the Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of …
Golden Plains to receive additional $465,000 grant for facilities upgrade
The Golden Plains Shire Council will receive an additional $465,535 from the State Government to develop its football facilities at …
Chinese Football Association launches online programme
The Chinese Football Association has created an online initiative to increase the public’s enthusiasm for soccer during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Swan Hill Regional Soccer Hub scores funding goal
Swan Hill Rural City Council has received a welcome funding boost to upgrade facilities at Ken Harrison Recreation Reserve.
UEFA remains committed to women’s football
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed on Monday that the governing body for football in Europe is committed to helping women’s …
Queensland talent shines through in TSP Carnivals
Football Queensland has seen more than 300 young male and female footballers take part in two Regional Talent Support Program …
Backing grassroots sporting clubs across Victoria
The Victorian Government is ramping up support for sporting clubs, leagues and state associations doing it tough during the coronavirus …
Pascoe Vale FC announces $500,000 grant to build a new synthetic pitch
Pascoe Vale FC has announced it will construct a new synthetic soccer pitch at its Hosken Reserve ground with the …
James Johnson thrilled with increased fan engagement for Socceroos and Matildas
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has revealed that in spite of COVID-19 related challenges, digital and social engagement figures have surged …
Atalanta B.C. and Saucony sign partnership deal
Serie A club Atalanta B.C. have signed a deal with Saucony for the footwear manufacturer to become the Official Sneakers …
Football Queensland delivers football programs to over 8,000 students in Term 3
Football Queensland have delivered multiple football programs in recent months which has seen just under 9,000 students become active through …
Singapore Premier League clubs resume full training
From today, Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs are now allowed to return to full training. The move is a step …
$1.5 million funding boost for Home of the Matildas facility
The Victorian government have confirmed they will commit $1.5 million towards the master planning and design for the proposed Home …
Preston Lions FC: A sleeping giant is awoken with new $3 million grant
With one of Australia’s most passionate fanbases and a history of on-field success, it seems inconceivable that less than a …