Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western United States, has joined forces with the Sounders Football Club, Seattle’s Major …
Wellington Phoenix men and women backed by premium partner
Budget New Zealand has become a premium partner of Wellington Phoenix, in a deal that supports both the men’s and …
Football Victoria announce 2021 refund policy
Football Victoria has announced a refund policy that will provide over $1.75 million of refunds to members across the state.
Football NSW cancels all competitions for 2021
In response to ongoing lockdowns and restrictions, Football NSW has announced that all competitions within their state will be cancelled …
Premier League clubs report revenue loss of $1.3 billion
Premier League clubs generated $8.3 billion of revenue during the 2019/20 financial year, according to analysis from Deloitte’s Sports Business …
Football Queensland suspends football activity in Greater Brisbane Area
Football Queensland have suspended all football activity in the Greater Brisbane Area following the news of a three-day lockdown due …
TicketCo Media Services a silver lining for Covid-19 ravaged clubs
When Covid-19 swept across the world, clubs were left wondering about ways to generate revenue with limited to no fans …
Malaysian Football League confirms March 5 kickoff
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has confirmed a March 5 start date for the 2021 season, after COVID-19 forced a …
Football put on hold in Victoria due to lockdown
The latest lockdown in Victoria will temporarily postpone all football-related activities in the state with stage four Covid-19 restrictions put …
2021 Asian Champions League to be played in hubs
The AFC has announced that this year’s Asian Champions League will be played in centralised hubs because of the COVID-19 …
Football Victoria introduces Club Support Series
Football Victoria has announced the launch of their Club Support Series, a new initiative which aims to provide all the …
Premier League fans to return in partial numbers
The UK Government’s planned easing of restrictions will allow some English Premier League clubs to have fans return from December …
NSW Government announces $100 million fund
A new $100 million Greater Cities and Regional Sports Facility Fund was announced to stimulate local economies, boost employment, and …
CrowdedVENUE makes stadium safety simple
CrowdedVENUE focuses on visitor safety, revenue generation and user experience to create a secure stadium event for all. They have …
English non-elite football to be suspended
Grassroots football in England has been suspended as the country heads into a four-week lockdown from November 5 until December …
Realife Tech: Prioritising fan safety for venues
As we slowly navigate our way out of lockdown, one of the challenges for stadiums is fan safety, ensuring that …
How football clubs can connect with fans at home
With fans unable to cheer on their teams in large numbers during the pandemic, football leagues and clubs have needed …
SPL champions blocked from defending title
Travel restrictions have prevented reigning Singapore Premier League (SPL) champions Brunei DPMM FC from defending their title. The Football Association …
FC Football Kit delivering apparel and flexibility to COVID19-hit football clubs
Former National Premier Leagues Victoria player Michael Eagar is at the forefront of FC Football Kit’s mission to deliver quality …
K League fans allowed to return
K League has announced that fans will once again be able to attend matches from Friday the 16th October with …
Singapore Premier League to restart
The Singapore Premier League (SPL) will resume on October 17 after a six and a half month hiatus due to …
AFF Suzuki Cup rescheduled to 2021
The AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be played in 2021 after the tournament had to be postponed due to the …
FIFA digital campaign wins industry award
FIFA’s #WorldCupAtHome digital campaign has won the Content Creation Award at the 2020 Leaders Sports Awards. The #WorldCupAtHome campaign was …
Chinese Football Association launches online programme
The Chinese Football Association has created an online initiative to increase the public’s enthusiasm for soccer during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Frank Farina: We must find a way to increase investment in youth development
Frank Farina’s Comeback – For the Love of the Game. They say you can’t keep a good man down and …
Backing grassroots sporting clubs across Victoria
The Victorian Government is ramping up support for sporting clubs, leagues and state associations doing it tough during the coronavirus …
Singapore Premier League clubs resume full training
From today, Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs are now allowed to return to full training. The move is a step …
How stadium technology will work after COVID-19
Stadiums have been forced to adapt during the pandemic, from being out of use during shutdowns to hosting matches without …
UEFA postpones youth national team competitions
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has made the decision to postpone several youth national team competitions due to …
How football club management has changed due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several difficulties that football clubs must deal with in order to continue to operate during …
More K League fans allowed to attend matches
A larger number of fans will now be able to attend K League matches, with stadiums being opened to 25% …
Roboticket: A ticketing solution helping football fans return to stadiums safely
COVID-19 has presented the world with many challenges and football is no different. One of the issues the game faces …
UEFA approves ‘special rules’ relating to club competitions
The Union of European Football Associations’ Executive Committee has approved new rules for 2020/21 club competitions in relation to COVID-19. …
Football Queensland adds more Club Summits
Football Queensland has confirmed that it will run another four Club Summits in the coming weeks.
AFF Suzuki Cup postponed due to COVID-19
The ASEAN Football Federation has announced the postponement of the AFF Suzuki Cup due to COVID-19. The tournament was set …
$1.5 Billion FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan Approved
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan regulations which aim to financially support member …
New Zealand Football confirms 2020/21 season details
New Zealand Football has confirmed the details and starting dates of its national competitions for the 2020/21 season. The national …
Ballon d’Or cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus
For the first time in its history, the Ballon d’Or will not be awarded in 2020 due to the coronavirus …
La Liga to release broadcasting innovations documentary
La Liga is set to release a documentary detailing the broadcast innovations it has introduced since the league’s return in …
DFL outlines possible return of fans to Bundesliga
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the governing body for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, has released a guideline to assist clubs …
Will Australia ever see the FFA Cup again?
A total of 765 football clubs had registered to compete in the 2020 FFA Cup, yet a recent decision to …
Football Victoria provides update on 2020 competitions
In an email sent out to clubs in the state, Football Victoria have confirmed the NPL and other senior community …
AFC announces new competition dates
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released updated schedules for the restart of the AFC Champions League and the AFC …
MLS investing in television viewing experience
Major League Soccer (MLS) is taking a variety of approaches to improve the television viewing experience at home, by investing …
EPL clubs support communities during pandemic
English Premier League (EPL) clubs have come up with a wide range of initiatives to support the United Kingdom National …
MLS game postponed following positive COVID-19 tests
A Major League Soccer (MLS) game between FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps FC has been postponed after nine Dallas players …
Football Queensland updates Return to Play guidelines
Football Queensland has released an updated version of its Return to Play guidelines following the Queensland Government’s easing of restrictions. …
Lisbon Covid-19 spike won’t halt Champions League
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has stated that the Champions League will continue in Portugal as planned, despite a Covid-19 spike …
The FA forced into job cuts amid Covid-19
The Football Association (FA), English soccer’s governing body, has been forced into 124 job cuts as they try to fight …
Football Victoria release update after lockdown setback
Football Victoria have announced they are currently considering the implications for football in the state, after the government enforced a …
First batch of matches completed in Japan
Japan’s second and third divisions of football were resumed over the weekend as the first batch of matches have been …
Football Victoria updates its Return to Training/Playing
Football Victoria has updated its Return to Training/Playing Conditions following Sport and Recreation Victoria’s (SRV) release of guidelines for the …
COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program available
Sport organisations in Queensland have until June 30 to apply for the COVID SAFE Active Kickstart program – featuring a …
Premier League achieves record TV numbers
In just the second game back following the Premier League restart, Sky Sports has achieved record TV numbers as fans …
UEFA eases Financial Fair Play regulations
UEFA have temporarily eased their Financial Fair Play regulations and added new emergency measures to help clubs with their finances …
Football SA releases Return To Competitions Requirements
Football South Australia (SA) has released its Return To Competitions Requirements after restrictions were eased in the state, where a …
Education City Stadium complete for FIFA World Cup
Qatar has announced that Education City Stadium is complete as the third venue ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Short sponsors to be permitted for MLS teams
In an effort to limit potential losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, sponsors are now permitted to be seen on …
YD Entertainment adds Global Stadium for real-time noises
YD Entertainment has added a Global Stadium to SportsTv in Portugal, offering more realistic crowd reactions for the country’s top-flight …
Junior football scheduled to return in Tasmania
Thousands of Tasmanian school children are looking forward to returning to the football field, with the 2020 season set to …
Football South Australia announces financial relief package
Alongside the South Australian government, Football South Australia (SA) has announced the Whole of Football Financial Relief Package to support …
Football West announces financial support for season
Football West has announced the fixtures for its 2020 competitions along with a range of financial support options for players, …
Celtic team up with production company Sunset+Vine
Scottish champions Celtic have gained the support of Sunset+Vine, a production company who will deliver live match coverage. As matches …
La Liga to add in virtual fans and fake crowd noise
La Liga has confirmed there will be virtual fans and fake crowd noise when the season restart begins behind closed …
Competitive football returns in the NT
The Northern Territory became the first state or territory in Australia to recommence competitive community football after resuming their Women’s …
Football Tasmania welcomes $10m sports fund
Football Tasmania has welcomed the introduction of their Government’s Improving the Playing Field Fund to support the state’s sport and …
Western United to fight hunger with new partnership
Western United FC has signed a charity partnership with Foodbank Victoria ahead of the 2020/21 A-League season.
Bundesliga results create interesting trend
The German Bundesliga has been back for three game weeks and so far, we’ve seen an interesting set of results …
Football NSW continue to work towards on-field return
Football NSW, in conjunction with the NSW government has announced that community sport in the state should be recommencing on …
Hungarian Football Federation allows fans to return
In a first across Europe, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) have allowed fans to return under strict guidelines to preserve …
La Liga president targets the league restart for June
La Liga president Javier Tebas has discussed the latest developments for La Liga, as he targets the league restart for …
Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package
The $40 million Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package provides grants to support the operational viability of community sport and …
Restart for professional sport in Japan edging closer
A restart for professional sport in Japan is on track as restrictions are being lifted around the country.
Football NSW announces immediate return to training
Football NSW have confirmed, effective from today, training activities for football will recommence in the state. Sessions will be restricted …
Fox looking to add virtual fans to broadcast
Fox in the United States is looking to add fans into their coverage even with empty stadiums, using virtual reality …
Stuart Hodge addresses future for Football NSW
Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has addressed key topics on the association’s radar in the midst of the …
Premier League on YouTube floated as an idea to complete the season
The English Premier League could have some matches streamed for free on YouTube as a way to conclude the current …
Video Assistant Referee Training Portal launched by OZ Sports
OZ Sports have created an Online Training Portal designed to revolutionise the adoption of VAR, despite being in the Covid-19 …
Could COVID-19 stunt progress towards the Second Division?
The ongoing worldwide pandemic has seen the A-League, as well as all state competitions postpone their fixtures until further notice.
Football Queensland moves towards a return of football
Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed it has drafted ‘Return to Football in Queensland’ guidelines in preparation of a recommencement of …
Football Victoria prepares for return of competitions
Although all football activity remains suspended until May 31, Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos claims it is time for clubs …
AFC delivers new online courses for Asian match officials
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) match officials have been given the opportunity to complete new online courses, ensuring they remain …
English Premier League targets a June return
The English Premier League is negotiating with its UK broadcast partners about the prospect of how to complete the remaining …
FIFA roll out their $150m support package for member associations
FIFA, football’s global governing body, has introduced its first step of a major relief plan by releasing operational funding to …
Premier League end date yet to be decided as contract concerns surface
Clubs in the the Premier League did not discuss ending the season by 30th June when they met on 17th …
AFC further pushes back the return of their matches and competitions
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made the announcement that all matches and competitions scheduled to take place in May …
After COVID-19 Australian football should be returned to its base
As an industry, Australian football has the opportunity to pull off the most stunning and successful transformation in a post …
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Peter Filopoulos: There are opportunities in times of crisis
Speaking with Soccerscene, Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos claims the current period presents the game with challenges but also opportunities …
Football Victoria makes operational changes due to COVID-19
Football Victoria have announced changes to its operations, with the aim of securing the financial viability of its organisation and …
FFA forced to cut 70% of staff
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Football Federation Australia has had its hand forced, standing down around 70% of their …
How should Australian football best use its COVID-19 postponement?
FFA head James Johnson revealed the worst keep secret in Australian football early Tuesday morning; announcing the immediate suspension of …
A-League Fixtures to be Played in Empty Stadiums
The FFA have today confirmed that all A-League, W-League and NPL fixtures across Australia will be played, but in empty …