Football NSW set the benchmark for league coverage against rival states

Football NSW have committed to providing the best coverage for their state as National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competitions get underway this weekend.

Football NSW will be on hand to deliver up-to-date media information as Round 1 kicks off, catering for all fans and players alike.

Passionate NPL journalists will completing previews and reviews each week, alongside quality photographers who be around the grounds getting the best action shots. All of this will be shared on the offical NPL NSW Men’s website, as well as social media channels Facebook and Twitter.

To complete the vast coverage, Football NSW will broadcast every match live and compatible on all devices. Throughout the 2020 NPL NSW Men’s season including the Under 20’s, a huge 288 matches will be covered. Commentators will also be there to call all the highs, lows and exciting moments that will shape who takes home silverware.

Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge praised the contributions of the Football NSW Media team and their consistency in producing content on a yearly basis.

“Football NSW has always led the way with our coverage of the National Premier Leagues,” he said.

“Our team of reporters provide fans with the most in-depth coverage of any NPL competition in the country and it’s fantastic to see an expanded team onboard for 2020.

“Similarly, we are now into our fourth season of live broadcasts of NPL NSW fixtures.

“We set the benchmark in this area and are proud to have also assisted our colleagues in other states – creating a smorgasbord of live NPL broadcasts across the country.

“We are continually looking to improve our offering and 2020 will be a landmark year for NPL broadcasts.

Football NSW Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis spoke about how he expects the 2020 NPL NSW Men’s season to be one of the best and most competitive years to date, meaning more people will want to watch.

“What a year it will be in the NPL NSW Men’s competition as each of our clubs have recruited very well and will no doubt put their best efforts forward in playing a great brand of football for their passionate fans showcasing how good this league really is,” he said.

“It is a unique competition that we here at Football NSW take very seriously and that is reflected by the professionalism shown by our hardworking and dedicated media personnel flying the flag for Football NSW at each of the matches week in week out.

“The quality promotion about our elite Men’s competition such as our recent collaboration with Chad Gibson’s Local FC amongst a number of other initiatives has been the talk of the town with so much interest centered around the first whistle set to blow this Saturday evening at Lambert Park.

“We take pride in what we do at Football NSW and promoting leagues such as the Men’s as well as the Women’s elite NPL competitions continues to improve and develop year upon year.”

NPL NSW matches and highlights can found on their official Facebook page and Youtube channel.

You can also sign up to the NPL NSW newsletter that gives you all the match day programs, previews and reviews for each weekend of the season.

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Liam Watson is the Co-Founder & Publisher of Soccerscene. He reports widely on football policy, industry matters and technology.

FC Barcelona and EBC Financial Group confirm collaboration

FC Barcelona has broadened its presence in the foreign exchange industry by partnering with EBC Financial Group (EBC).

This collaboration spans 3.5 years establishing the financial institution as FC Barcelona’s Official Partner in Foreign Exchange. The partnership encompasses regions such as APAC, LATAM, the Middle East, and Africa.

This collaboration signifies a momentous achievement for EBC, as it aligns the brand with FC Barcelona’s esteemed legacy and worldwide influence. Through this exclusive arrangement, EBC gains the exceptional privilege to conduct specialized business operations within the foreign exchange sector.

The partnership encompasses various services such as foreign exchange transactions, trading, brokering (including CFDs), and advisory services. Additionally, it presents an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen FC Barcelona’s connection with its partners, supporters, and Culers in these regions, while advancing its global expansion strategy through strategic partnerships in diverse sectors.

Marketing Area Vice President at FC Barcelona, Juli Guiu, released a statement regarding this partnership.

“This partnership coincides with FC Barcelona’s global expansion plan in recent years, I’m sure that this will help the Club open up a wealth of opportunities in the financial sector through these 3.5 years of partnership with the well-renowned EBC Financial Group.

“With the untapped potentials we see in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the growing economies in South & Central America, Mexico, Africa, and Middle East, we’re excited to build more connections with brands, partners, supporters and Culers in these regions.”

APAC Director of Operations at EBC Financial Group, Samuel Hertz, also added a statement for this collaboration.

“Even though EBC is only four years old, we’ve only grown because we demand the best from ourselves and the industry. We’ve delved deep into FC Barcelona’s storied history, learning from their culture of mentorship where the experienced guide the new, and the new inspire the younger, creating a continuum of growth and excellence.

“This isn’t just a partnership; it’s a shared journey towards greatness, embodying a culture where success is not just about winning but about fostering values, nurturing talent, and contributing positively to society. We’re inspired by Barca’s way of doing things, their culture where veterans nurture newcomers, passing on wisdom and passion.”

Operating from strategically positioned offices in key financial hubs including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, Bangkok, Limassol, and beyond, EBC serves a varied clientele comprising retail, professional, and institutional investors across the globe.

An amenities refresher for NSW grassroots custodian

The NSW Football Legacy Program has worked in conjunction with the Bayside Council in providing $150,000 to the Bexley North Football Club (BNFC) who join the vast growing number of successful applicants of the Infrastructure Stream, which is the second round screening process.

The Football Legacy program is a $10 million investment founded by the NSW Government. The program’s intention is to continue the established growth of female football through freshly refurbished community facilities.

Furthermore, development programs, participation initiatives and potential ventures involving tourism and international engagement are all at the forefront of the overall objective the NSW government has regarding the growth of football within the state.

The $150,000 grant in which BNFC are receiving is going to be spent sparingly. Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve is in dire need of a rejuvenation, given the club’s recent rise to popular interest within the Football St George Association, BNFC experienced an astounding spike in membership.

Since the 2021 season, the club witnessed a spike in members, a 35% increase surge in overall involvement, highlighted by a 40% increase in female involvement.

The traffic that the club began to experience was a confronting yet exciting time for the community operated club. Their previous facilities could not cater for the extravagant influx of participants, hence the club opting to collaborate with the Bayside Council.

The grant successfully attained will be used to upgrade the amenities at Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve from top to bottom. The newly furbished facility has hosts a conference room, referee room, medical room, canteen, and storage area.

Further funding requested by BNFC is expected to be utilized in rejuvenating the current change rooms and bathrooms, as well as a through fixup of the established home and away locker rooms. The end goal insight, is to accommodate highly regarded women’s footballing outlets in the future.

BNFC President Eddie Yazbeck, mentioned the importance of what this grant will provide.

“We have worked closely with Bayside Council to develop a site plan for Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve and together we applied for the NSW Football Legacy Fund to help make our vision a reality,” he said via press release. 

“This grant will deliver a much-needed infrastructure upgrade, addressing concerns such as accessibility and safety, improved canteen facilities, storage for our kits, change rooms for players and referees.”

The Facilities and Grants Officer at Football NSW, James Spanoudakis, also added via media release. 

“Amenity buildings are the heart and soul of all football clubs across NSW,” he said.

The new amenities is expected to be completed towards the conclusion of 2024, ready to go for the 2025 winter season.   

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