Football Queensland to begin Future of Football Summits

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Football Queensland have announced they will commence their Future of Football 2020+ Club Summits, from this Saturday.

FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci will host the first event in Cairns, before travelling to Townsville the following day.

“The launch of our Future of Football 2020+ Club Summits and focus groups is a significant step in the consultation process,” Cavallucci said.

“This weekend we will meet with key members of the football community including administrators, volunteers and participants, in addition to tailored consultation sessions with specific groups such as referees, coaches and Technical Directors, with each stakeholder group given the opportunity to have their say on key areas of our game.

“It is vital that our members across both regional and South East Queensland have the opportunity to play a role in shaping the future direction of the game by engaging in this ongoing consultation process, so we encourage the football community in Cairns and Townsville to join us this weekend as we kick off our Club Summits.”

FQ North General Manager Declan Carnes encouraged the state’s football community to get involved in the discussion.

“We’re looking forward to again welcoming Football Queensland to the region for the upcoming Club Summit events in Cairns and Townsville,” he said.

“We are hopeful that the local football community will take advantage of this unique opportunity to help shape the future of our game by registering to attend one of the sessions scheduled across Cairns and Townsville.

“There are limited spots available for each session, so we encourage our members to register your attendance to have your say on the future of football.”

Details of this weekend’s events are listed below.

Cairns – Saturday, 4 July
Endeavour Park, Manunda

9am – 11:00am: Club Summit with Club Presidents/Administrators (2 max per club)
12pm – 2.00pm: Referee, coach and zone/club Technical Director session

Townsville – Sunday, 5 July
Murray Park, Annandale

9am – 11:00am: Club Summit with Club Presidents/Administrators (2 max per club)
11.30am – 1.00pm: Referee, coach and zone/club Technical Director session

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Arsenal Secures Exciting New Deal with Paramount+

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Arsenal FC has unveiled a global partnership with Paramount+, drawing the major streaming service further into top-tier football as the race for fan engagement intensifies across sport and entertainment.

The deal makes Paramount+ an Official Partner of the club, embedding the platform’s branding and content across Arsenal’s matchday experience and digital channels throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The agreement highlights a broader industry shift, with major entertainment platforms turning to leading football clubs to expand global visibility, drive subscriber growth and place their brands at the centre of highly engaged fan communities.

The collaboration will see Paramount+ integrated throughout matchdays, including in-stadium branding, big-screen presence, programme features and themed activations at both men’s and women’s games. The platform will also be showcased across select retail and digital fan-experience channels.

Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+, Marco Nobili emphasised the shared global reach and enthusiasm behind the collaboration.

“We’re beyond excited to unite Paramount+ and Arsenal– two global iconic brands with supporters that live and breathe passion,” he said via Official Club media release.

Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot underscored how the strategic collaboration enhances the club’s commercial strength and fan experience.

“We’re delighted to welcome Paramount+ into our Arsenal family. They’re a world-class, global entertainment brand, and we’re so excited to work together and create new ways for our supporters to feel even closer to the club. Their expertise, creativity and investment strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding experiences for our supporters and supports our ambition to compete for major trophies,” she said via Official Club media release.

Paramount+ will tap into Arsenal’s strong social media presence, especially on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to share content aligned with key releases during the 2025/26 season. The initial activation, centred on the new season of Landman, will showcase first-team players alongside influencer Sharky, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Shake2Go by Optislim Named Major Sponsor of Oakleigh Cannons

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Shake2Go, by Optislim, has been named major partner of the Oakleigh Cannons for the 2026 season, with the brand to feature prominently on the front of the club’s playing shirt. The sponsorship brings together a fast-growing Australian nutrition brand and one of the country’s most respected grassroots football clubs.

Meet Shake2Go – Australia’s first high protein + vitamins shake packed into a can . Each ready-to-drink can delivers 30g of premium protein, essential vitamins and minerals, is low in sugar, gluten-free, and packaged in eco-friendly cans. No mixing. No mess. No compromise. Just grab, shake, and go. With its smooth, milkshake-like taste, it delivers proper nutrition without slowing anyone down.

“We’re proud to welcome Shake2Go by Optislim as our major sponsor for the 2026 season,” said Aki Ionnas, General Manager of the Oakleigh Cannons. “To have such an innovative brand on the front of our shirt is a major endorsement of our club. This sponsorship is about more than logos  it’s a real investment into our players, our programs, and our wider community. At a grassroots level, that kind of support makes a genuine difference.”

The sponsorship will directly support player development, community programs, and the ongoing operations of the club. Shake2Go will have a strong presence across matchdays, community events, and player initiatives throughout the season.

At its core, this sponsorship reflects shared values of performance, wellbeing, and giving back to the football community that helps shape the future of the game.

For more information on Shake2Go, click here.

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