Football QLD to team up with Restore Function Physiotherapy

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Football Queensland announced last week it will be partnering with Restore Function Physiotherapy in a multi-year collaboration.

Elite preparation and performance

By establishing a long-term partnership with a business dedicated to supporting athletes in the region, Football Queensland are showing their commitment to supporting current and future players in their physical preparation.

Furthermore, by ensuring injuries are kept at bay through physiotherapy, strength and conditioning services, Restore Function Physiotherapy will help Football Queensland to keep their most talented players fit and firing throughout the season.

Football Queensland CEO, Robert Cavallucci, expressed his delight at establishing the alliance and what it means for Football Queensland’s football development going forward.

“Our partnership with Restore Function Physiotherapy is a key step in continuing to raise the standard of FQ Academy and State Team programs,” Cavallucci said via press release.

“Restore Function Physiotherapy will deliver a range of services across our boys’ and girls’ pathways, including training and match coverage, injury screening, rehabilitation and high performance support,” he continued.

“The experience everyone at Restore Function Physiotherapy bring from elite sport will help to further professionalise our programs and support the long-term development and wellbeing of Queensland players.”

 

Supporting long-term development

As Football Queensland looks to build a sustainable footballing future across the region, prioritising players’ health will be essential. With training partners like Restore Function Physiotherapy, clubs can help their players become elite athletes, ultimately improving the footballing standards on the pitch.

Restore Function Physiotherapy Owner and Founder, Miranda O’Hara, revealed her pride at having established an alliance with Football QLD for the upcoming season and beyond.

“We’re proud to partner with Football Queensland and support its Academy and State Team players with high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy and high performance programs,” O’Hara said via press release.

“Our role is to work closely with players and staff to deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation and S&C programs that support sustainable high performance and long-term athlete development.”

It is clear that the impact of a partnership between Football QLD and Restore Function Physiotherapy goes far beyond a mere commercial venture. It is an alliance which can help a local business, as well as nurture future talents coming through the Football QLD system.

Ultimately, by providing Queensland players with elite training and support networks, a distinct culture of excellence and professionalism is created before they step onto the pitch.

 

Read more about Restore Function Physiotherapy and the services they provide here.

 

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Manchester City’s financial pressure grows as Rodri heads to Barcelona

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Manchester City are under growing financial pressure as Rodri heads to Barcelona in a $125 million (76.5 million euros) deal.

Barcelona will pay $98 million (60 million euros) up front. The deal also includes performance-based bonuses that could take the total package to $125 million.

The move gives City a major financial boost at a time when the club continues to face uncertainty surrounding its 115 Premier League charges.

Financial pressure grows at City

Manchester City have spent heavily in recent years, with $1.3 billion (690 million pounds) spent on new players since being charged by the Premier League. The club continue to deny all 115 charges, but the case could still have major financial consequences.

The case covers alleged breaches involving financial information, player and manager payments, UEFA rules, profit and sustainability rules and cooperation with investigations.

Rodri’s sale could now provide City with valuable financial flexibility. The club enter the new season with a rebuilt squad and a new manager after the departure of Pep Guardiola, while the outcome of the Premier League case remains unknown.

A seven-year City career ends

Rodri joined Manchester City from Atlético Madrid in 2019 and quickly became the centre of City’s midfield. The 30-year-old made 298 appearances for the club. He won four Premier League titles, the Champions League and several domestic trophies.

He also scored the winning goal in City’s 2023 Champions League final victory. His individual honours are just as impressive; Rodri won the Ballon d’Or in 2024. Now, after seven hugely successful seasons, he is heading home.

His departure marks the end of one of the most successful periods in City’s history. But it also comes at a time when the club must carefully manage its finances while waiting for the outcome of the Premier League case.

The impact on performance

For City, the $125 million deal continues a small exodus. The club have continued to recruit heavily while waiting for a verdict on the Premier League’s investigation that could have major consequences.

Rodri leaves Manchester as a Ballon d’Or winner, a Champions League winner and one of the defining midfielders of his generation. Now City are without the captain and long time manager.

His departure signals the end of an era while providing a significant injection of money at a time when financial pressure and uncertainty continue to surround the club.

Global Institute of Sport Brings Football and Sports Industry Leaders Directly to Students

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Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is set to give its students unprecedented access to some of the leading figures shaping the global sports industry, with The Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham among the high-profile speakers announced for Welcome Week.

The Global Institute of Sport’s September Welcome Week will provide new and returning students with the opportunity to hear directly from senior executives and industry leaders across football, cricket, media, talent management and sports business.

Among the first speakers announced is Mark Bullingham, CEO of The Football Association, who will speak to GIS students at Wembley Stadium on September 16.

Bullingham has led The FA since 2019, having initially joined the organisation in 2016 as Group Commercial Director before progressing to Chief Commercial & Football Development Officer and ultimately CEO.

During his tenure, English football has enjoyed significant success across both the men’s and women’s national teams.

The England men’s team reached the UEFA European Championship final in 2021 and 2024 before securing third place at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, while the England Lionesses have won consecutive UEFA Women’s European Championships in 2022 and 2025 and reached the FIFA Women’s World Cup final in 2023.

Bullingham’s career also provides insight into the commercial side of the modern sports industry. Prior to joining The FA, he was Head of the UK and EMEA branches of Fuse Sport & Entertainment, where he worked with major global brands. During his time as The FA’s Group Commercial Director, he oversaw a rise in annual revenue of more than £100 million.

For GIS students, his session will offer a first-hand look at what it takes to lead one of the world’s most prominent football organisations, as well as the career journey that took him from sports marketing into the highest levels of football administration.

Bullingham is not the only major industry figure set to feature during Welcome Week.

Jo Tongue MBE, founder of Tongue Tied Media and a board member of Women in Football, will also speak at Wembley Stadium on September 16.

With a career spanning media, football and talent management, Tongue has worked with leading sporting figures including Jill Scott MBE, Andy Cole and Hayley McQueen. She founded Tongue Tied Media in 2016, supporting sports and entertainment talent across commercial opportunities, sponsorship and career strategy.

Tongue also spent almost a decade as a BBC producer before becoming a Director at Women in Football in 2010. She was awarded an MBE in 2023 for her contribution to football and gender equality.

Meanwhile, GIS students will also hear from James Rosengarten, General Manager of the Melbourne Stars, during an online session on September 30.

Rosengarten oversees both the Melbourne Stars’ men’s and women’s teams across the Big Bash League and Women’s Big Bash League, having previously spent five years as General Manager of the Melbourne Renegades.

His career has also included senior positions outside cricket, including General Manager – Legal & Strategy and General Counsel at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, as well as senior roles at Mazda Australia.

Rosengarten also serves as Chair of the Global Institute of Sport’s Industry Advisory Board, providing industry expertise to support the organisation and its students.

The sessions form part of GIS’ broader approach to connecting education with the professional sports industry, giving students the opportunity to learn directly from executives who have built careers across some of the world’s most significant sporting organisations.

With further speakers expected to be announced, Welcome Week will give students an early opportunity to understand the realities of working in the global sports industry while building connections with professionals already operating at the highest levels.

For an industry increasingly defined by commercial growth, globalisation and rapidly changing career pathways, access to experienced leaders can provide students with insights that extend well beyond the classroom.

The Global Institute of Sport’s Welcome Week will take place in September, with sessions delivered both in person and online.

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