Football South Australia and One World LED form major partnership

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Football South Australia have announced a new eight-year partnership with Australia’s leading LED manufacturer, One World LED & Sportal.

The collaboration will see One World LED become a major sponsor, official scoreboard & presenting partner of Football South Australia.

One World LED have provided solutions for some of Australia’s biggest brands including Bunnings Warehouse, Toyota, Subway, Anytime Fitness, Raine and Horne, IGA, Ray White, Bakers Delight, General Pants Co, and the University of South Australia.

In addition, One World LED are leaders in the delivery of LED solutions that bring emerging visual communication opportunities to the market.

The new partnership relates directly to Football SA State Centre for Football development, which is due for completion in April 2022. One World LED and Sportal have agreed to supply interactive LED scoreboard solutions to Pitch 1, 2 and 3 at the new headquarters, with pole-mounted scoreboards to each of the 10 five-a-side pitches. LED signs will also be featured roadside and at the entrance to the facility.

Football SA Chief Executive Officer Michael Carter was delighted to secure such an innovative partnership for the state.

“The inclusion of high-tech solutions capable of playing live footage, instant replays, offering interactive fan engagement opportunities with spectators and high-quality advertising space for our corporate partners will go a long way to ensuring the experience for all at the venue will be a positive one from the outset,” he said.

“The investment One World LED and Sportal have made at the State Centre is outstanding and I am very pleased to welcome them to our growing list of valuable corporate partners.”

One World LED Director Schumann Rafizadeh expressed his excitement at joining the Football SA family.

“One World LED and Sportal are proud to be selected as the scoreboard technology and R&D partners with Football SA. Football is the leading global team sport and Football SA is a premier sports organization, he said.

“We are excited to contribute to sports leadership in Australia and Football SA by joining this elite partnership which include leaders such as Government of South Australia, SA Power Networks, Coopers, RAA, Boral, Puma and others. This presents an ultimate opportunity for us to showcase our scoreboards technology leadership.”

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PFA and Fans Association Unite to Bring Fans Closer to Players

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Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and the Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) have confirmed a new partnership aimed at establishing an official link between professional players and their fans.

The agreement sets out for the two organisations to work together on initiatives that:

  • Foster stronger, more genuine connections between players and supporters

  • Enhance the involvement of players and fans in football decision-making

  • Produce data-driven insights to support the long-term growth of the game

Founded in 2023, the FSAA is a volunteer organisation created to provide a unified, independent voice for Australian football supporters, prioritising a supporter-first approach.

The FSAA represents the interests of fans across all levels of the game and has recently submitted supporter-focused recommendations to Football Australia (FA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).

PFA Chief Executive, Beau Busch highlighted the significance of the new strong foundation already established with the FSAA and the potential for future collaboration.

“Since the establishment of FSAA, we have been able to build an effective working relationship, and this agreement represents another step forward in our shared pursuit of building the game,” he said via PFA press release.

“Globally, we have seen firsthand the benefits of strong collaboration between fan groups and player unions.

“Together we believe we are better equipped to shape the future of Australian football and ensure that the voices of fans and players are heard and respected.”

FSAA Chair, Patrick Clancy described the accord with the PFA as a natural connection between the organisations representing Australian football’s two key groups, players and supporters.

“Australia’s professional players have an inextricable connection with supporters. Many have grown up on the terraces and in the stands and then progress to taking on the game as a career,” he said via FSAA official media release.

“For supporters, there is that strong emotional connection with the players of the club they support week in, week out.

“FSAA wants to continue to foster and grow this important relationship, leverage off our mutual understandings and improve the game in Australia for players and supporters alike.”

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 20 October 2025 by PFA CEO Beau Busch and FSAA Chair Patrick Clancy, formalising the partnership.

This represents the FSAA’s first MoU with another organisation, with the expectation of establishing additional partnerships in the near future.

Deploy Named Official Match Ball Provider for Gold Coast International 2026

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Deploy, Australia’s leading developer and manufacturer of performance sporting solutions, has been announced as the authorised provider of official match balls for the Gold Coast International 2026. The partnership highlights Deploy’s commitment to supporting football players and clubs across Australia with high quality reliable products.

With a focus on performance, durability and innovation, Deploy ensures every player from grassroots to elite levels can rely on equipment designed to enhance the game. Their premium footballs are crafted to meet the demands of training and competition delivering consistency and quality in every match.

Beyond footballs, Deploy provides practical solutions to clubs supporting the community with products and services that save time, reduce administrative burdens, and help teams perform at their best. This collaboration demonstrates Deploy’s ongoing dedication to growing football in Australia and providing players and clubs with equipment they can trust.

As the official match ball provider for the Gold Coast International 2026, Deploy looks forward to equipping players for a memorable tournament and reinforcing its role as a key partner in the Australian football community.

For more information, email info@deployfootball.com or call 1800 384 327.

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