Perth Glory Relocates With WA State Government Investment

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Western Australian A-League football club, Perth Glory have received a $1.2 million investment by the WA Government as they begin the 2025 season from their new home in the city’s northern suburbs.

The investment will be delivered through upgrades to the playing turf and changerooms, as well as the installation of new fencing at the Mirrabooka Regional Open Space, in a partnership with City of Stirling.

Perth Glory’s relocation to Stirling Leisure in Mirrabooka is a move by the football club to provide a range of social and economic benefits to the local community, along with continuing to have the space open to the public.

City of Stirling Mayor, Mark Irwin celebrated the news of Perth Glory’s relocation and how passionate the multicultural community is for football.

“Making Mirrabooka the home of Perth Glory is an exciting step in the revitalisation of the Mirrabooka Town Centre, which remains a priority for the City and the WA Government,” he said via press release.

“I’d like to acknowledge the WA Government for this investment which will have benefits for elite sport, grassroots sport and the wider community.”

Perth Glory CEO, Anthony Radich expressed the club’s gratitude to the Western Australian State Government and City of Stirling for their support in facilitating the relocation of the club’s training and administration facility to Mirrabooka.

“This development marks a significant milestone in Perth Glory’s ongoing pursuit of excellence, providing a state-of-the-art environment that will enhance our high-performance programs, operational efficiency and overall professionalism,” he said via press release.

“Importantly, the relocation provides our club with a home and the opportunity to belong to and be an important part of Mirrabooka’s rich, vibrant and multicultural community which retains a deep passion for football.

“We look forward to contributing meaningfully to this dynamic and fast-growing region, strengthening community connections and adding long-term value to the local football landscape.”

As a result of the relocation, the football club has ensured they remain as the central part of the football community in Western Australia, and embedded in local sport in the state and when away for matches.

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APL and PFA remain without agreement as bargaining tensions continue

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The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain without a new collective bargaining agreement, with negotiations continuing less than three months before the start of the 2026–27 A-Leagues season.

The APL presented the players’ union with a new one-year interim proposal on August 5, which included an increase to the A-League Women salary cap and a commitment to establish a pathway towards full-time professionalism for the women’s competition within 12 months.

The proposed agreement would provide an interim framework while the two parties continue discussions over a longer-term collective bargaining agreement.

APL chief executive Steve Rosich said the proposal reflected the league’s commitment to reaching a sustainable agreement with players following eight months of negotiations.

However, the PFA criticised the APL for publicly announcing the proposal shortly after presenting it to the union, arguing that the approach had further damaged trust between the two parties.

PFA Chief Executive Beau Busch also said players had overwhelmingly rejected the APL’s previous final offer, citing a lack of trust in the league’s ability to ensure its future.

Full-time professionalism for the A-League Women remains a key priority for the PFA, with players seeking improved conditions and greater investment in the competition.

The A-League Men and A-League Women seasons are both scheduled to begin on 16 October 2026.

With the new season approaching, both parties face pressure to resolve the dispute and establish the framework governing player conditions across the A-Leagues.

 

 

Jeff Bezos consortium set for $2.7 billion Liverpool investment

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Liverpool could soon welcome one of the world’s richest men into its ownership structure.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium in advanced talks to buy a 30% stake in the club.

The proposed deal values Liverpool at around $8.6 billion (4.5 billion pounds). Bezos has a personal fortune estimated at $363 billion.

The investment would give Fenway Sports Group (FSG) a major financial return. It would also allow FSG to keep control of the club, which they bought in 2010.

The proposal has attracted attention across football. It has also created concern among sections of the Liverpool fanbase.

FSG set for major return

FSG bought Liverpool for $573 million (300 million pounds) in 2010. The ownership group later provided further funding through loans. In the last 16 years, the club has undergone major growth.

Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for a league title in 2020. The club also won the Champions League in 2019. Another Premier League title followed in 2025.

Stadium redevelopment and a new training centre have also increased the club’s value. FSG could cash in on $2.7 billion (1.4 billion pounds) if the 30% share is sold.

The deal would therefore represent a huge return on its original investment. However, whilst the investment would provide a massive cash out for the owners of Liverpool, due to Financial Fair Play there won’t be increased investment in the transfer market.

Why Bezos wants Liverpool

Bezos has explored sports investments before. He has been linked with major American franchises such as the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.

Liverpool would give him a stake in one of football’s biggest global brands. The club also has a large following in the United States. The New York Times has also reported Liverpool has 26 million fans in America.

That makes the investment attractive for investors looking to expand their reach in global sport. American businessmen Eduardo Saverin and Amit Bhatia are also reportedly involved in the consortium.

The deal would add to the growing American influence across English football.

Fans remain cautious

Liverpool supporters have not automatically welcomed the proposal.

The club’s previous experience under Tom Hicks and George Gillett still influences the fanbase.

Supporters also want greater clarity over the consortium’s intentions. Questions remain over board representation, control and the long-term purpose of the investment.

For many fans, ownership must involve more than financial ambition. The Bezos proposal could strengthen Liverpool’s commercial position. It could also deliver a huge payday for FSG.

But until the consortium reveals more about its plans, supporters are likely to treat the deal with scepticism.

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