Performance Physio collaborates with Football Queensland

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Football Queensland has named Performance Physio as its Official Physiotherapy Partner for all FQ Representative Programs and staff in 2025, as well as the preferred physio partner for the broader FQ football community.

This alliance will strengthen support for Queensland players by providing expert injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation services across key FQ programs and events throughout the season.

Through this collaboration, Performance Physio will provide physiotherapy, sports trainer services, and injury screening, prevention, and management at major Football Queensland events. This includes FQ Academy competitions, Queensland State Teams in the NPL U23 competition and National Youth Championships, as well as FQ Academy QAS training sessions and matchdays.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci stated that the partnership will offer essential support to players progressing through the state’s high-performance pathways.

“Football Queensland is proud to welcome Performance Physio as our Official Physiotherapy Partner for 2025. Their expertise in injury management and player welfare will be invaluable in ensuring our athletes can perform at their best while maintaining their health on and off the field,” he said via press release.

“Performance Physio has been a trusted provider of physiotherapy services within Queensland’s football community, and we’re pleased to continue working with them to provide professional, high-quality support to our FQ Academy programs.

“This partnership ensures our current and emerging players will have access to the best possible care and education, helping them develop long-term injury prevention and management skills.”

Director and Principal Physiotherapist Ranveer Atwal highlighted that the agreement will provide players with specialised football injury rehabilitation, prevention, and recovery, utilising advanced systems and equipment to support their long-term development, including priority access to sports medicine pathways.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Football Queensland to provide high-level physiotherapy support to emerging footballers across the state,” Atwal said via press release.

“This collaboration allows us to work closely with players, coaches, and teams to ensure they receive the best possible care while also learning how to manage their bodies for long-term performance.” 

As part of the collaboration, FQ community football participants can enjoy an exclusive discount on Performance Physio services in 2025 by mentioning their club when booking.

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Manchester City Charges Put Financial Governance Under Spotlight

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Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges has created a major business and administration challenge for the club. An independent commission reportedly reached its findings after a lengthy hearing into alleged financial-rule breaches between 2009 and 2018 last week.

The Premier League has not confirmed the verdict publicly, while City says the process remains ongoing and is expected to appeal. The next decision could have significant financial consequences.

No punishment has been announced; however, potential sanctions include a points deduction, financial penalties and/or expulsion from the Premier League, all of which would have significant and varied financial impact. The club must continue operating while it awaits the commission’s full decision and any appeal process, which could affect recruitment, player contracts, budgets and long-term investment decisions.

City generates substantial income through broadcasting, commercial partnerships and matchday operations – as of 2026, Manchester City’s revenue sits at $1.56 billion (894 million pounds). A significant change to the club’s Premier League status could therefore affect several revenue streams at once.

Commercial partners will also be watching the next weeks closely, and must assess how any sanction could affect their association with the club. City’s global commercial operation has become an important part of its business model during its period of sustained success. Other Premier League clubs have discussed potential compensation claims linked to the alleged breaches. Any successful claims would create another financial liability for City beyond a league sanction.

City has consistently denied wrongdoing and says it has respected due process, and its expected appeal means the forthcoming sanctions may not represent the final outcome. That leaves the club managing two priorities at once: defending its position through the regulatory process, and protecting its commercial and operational stability.

For the Premier League, the case also tests the strength of its financial regulations. The final sanction, and any appeal that follows, will shape the financial and administrative consequences for Manchester City and could influence how clubs approach financial compliance in the future.

Queensland Football Convention adds high-profile speakers to 2026 lineup

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The 2026 Queensland Football Convention has expanded its speaker lineup. Robbie Kruse, Emma McKeon, Jon Moss and Tony Wilson are joining previously confirmed headliner Mark Bosnich. The four new additions will bring experience from football, elite sport, refereeing and high performance to the two-day convention at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 10th and 11th of October.

Bosnich was announced in August as the event’s featured speaker. The former Socceroo and Premier League goalkeeper will take part in an exclusive Q&A covering his career, life in football and the pathways available to Australia’s next generation of players. Robbie Kruse adds another strong football voice to the program. Queensland’s most-capped Socceroo will share lessons from a career that took him from local football to the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League. Now working in coaching and player development, Kruse will focus on pathways, talent development and the challenge of making the step into elite football.

McKeon – Australia’s most decorated Olympian – will bring a different perspective in exploring the principles behind high performance. Her session will cover teamwork, resilience, goal setting and the value of small improvements when competing at the highest level.

Former Premier League referee and current-Football Australia Head of Referees Jon Moss will also return, examining the relationship between coaches and match officials. He will focus on communication, mutual respect and collaboration, while also looking at the future of refereeing in Australia and the role coaches and clubs can play in supporting officials.

Tony Wilson, founder of Performance Lab, completes the newly announced group. As keynote speaker, Wilson will examine mindset, leadership, culture and resilience, drawing on his work with elite athletes, teams and organisations across Australia and the United States. The expanded program gives coaches, administrators and football professionals access to perspectives from across the sporting landscape.

The Queensland Football Convention will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The convention takes place from the 9th to the 11th of October.

To purchase tickets to the 2026 Queensland Football Convention, click the link here.

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