The Board of Football Australia have confirmed that the contract of Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, has been extended until …
Football Tasmania offers free female-only referee course
Football Tasmania is providing opportunities for women and girls to try their hand at refereeing by putting on a free …
Con Boutsianis: “The nation is not going to get better by just playing more games”
South Melbourne icon Con Boutsianis is steadfast in his view that issues in Australian football’s much-debated talent pathways are rooted …
Professional Footballers Australia to host first Agents Conference in over two years
For the first time in two years, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) will host its annual PFA Agents Conference at its …
Raising professional club standards in Asia upheld by AFC Club Licensing Task Force
The AFC Club Licensing Task Force has complimented the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) for their commitment to …
Future of Football Review Report released by Northern NSW Football
Northern NSW Football have officially unveiled their Sports Business Partners’ Future of Football Review Final Report and Recommendations for 2022 …
Football Australia confirms adoption of FIFA’s newly implemented loan provisions
Football Australia have confirmed the adoption of recently implemented FIFA loan provisions and specific domestic loan provisions for professional players …
Sport Republic agree deal to acquire Göztepe S.K.
Turkish football club Göztepe S.K. have reached an agreement with Sport Republic which will see the London-based investment firm acquire …
Arsenal and Konami extend key partnership
Premier League side Arsenal have announced the extension of their partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment, with the new contract now …
AFC Women’s Football Committee further reaffirms their pledge to grow women’s club football
The AFC Women’s Football Committee’s commitment towards strengthening the foundations of the women’s club game was further underlined at its …
Paramount+ set to become available to Qantas flyers through new deal
Paramount Australia and New Zealand have announced a brand-new entertainment partnership with Qantas.
SEN secures rights to audio broadcast English Premier League
SPORTS Entertainment Network (SEN) has announced the acquisition of Australian audio broadcast rights to the English Premier League (EPL). The …
Participation numbers soar in Football Sporting Schools program
On a national scale, this is the first time football has been the most requested sport within the Sporting Schools …
Port Melbourne Sharks President Bill Romanovski: “It’s horrendous what’s happened here – the facility was selected and now it’s not”
Historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Port Melbourne Sharks have seen their successful application to be a training venue host …
NSW Football Legacy Program workforce revealed by Northern NSW Football
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the introduction of their NSW Football Legacy Program workforce. The NSW Football Legacy Program …
Western United unveil Andrew Durante in Player Welfare and Development Manager role
Having retired recently at the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, A-Leagues veteran Andrew Durante will return to Western United in …
Ante Juric: “Be genuine and true to yourself and don’t try to be a Joe Blow”
“Be genuine and true to yourself, don’t try to be Joe Blow or whoever because people can see through that, …
Central Coast Mariners team up with PCYC and NSW Government to inspire youth
Central Coast Mariners are aiming to spread positivity in the community during the pre-season by engaging Australian football legend Andy …
Scottish Premier League close to securing renewed Sky Sports deal
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) is close to extending its domestic broadcast partnership with Sky Sports in a £29.5 …
Konami secures French Football Federation rights in new deal
Konami has signed a multi-year partnership with the French Football Federation (FFF) national footballing body to licence a number of …
Capital Football hosts referee education sessions with Alex King
Capital Football match officials were given the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s top officials, as FIFA and A-Leagues …
Historic Indigenous Football Australia Council launched by IFA
The Indigenous Football Australia (IFA) Council has been launched to fully embrace young Indigenous players, with the Australian Professional Leagues …
Paramount+ to release Sky Blue: Inside Sydney FC documentary
Paramount+ will debut the first of its locally produced sporting documentaries on Friday, 30 September, bringing Australian subscribers a four-part …
Football Queensland opens nominations for 2022 Football in Queensland Awards
Football Queensland will celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and clubs at every level of the game as part of …
Camden Council’s decision to cut field hire costs praised by Football NSW
Football NSW has commended the Camden Council’s decision to cut ground hire costs for the 2022 winter season by 50%. …
Floreat Athena coaches host Bouncing Back workshop delivered by Football West and Healthway
Earlier this year, Football West and Healthway partnered to increase mental health awareness for clubs and associations.
Melbourne City announce Asahi Super Dry as their Official Beer Partner
Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Asahi Super Dry which will see the Japanese drink company take …
FIFA and Mexican Football Federation’s Supercopa Femenil to encourage growth in women’s football
With the financial support of FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation has launched the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women’s Super …
EA Sports to be the title sponsor for all LaLiga competitions
Beginning from the 2023-24 season onwards, a new multi-year agreement between EA Sports and LaLiga will pave the way for …
Football trailblazer Ebru Köksal appointed to Board of Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Football Australia (FA) have announced the appointment of global football identity, Ebru Köksal, CFA, to …
Champions League acquisition in the US drives Paramount+ growth
In a report across all markets, Paramount+ now has 43.3 million paying subscribers, adding 3.7 million during the second quarter …
Northern NSW Football form Premier Youth League to increase pathways
Northern NSW Football has announced the decoupling of its youth football from senior football along with the launch of a …
How Sydney FC evolved their customer support solutions with GoTo
Businesses, let alone sports organisations, have to constantly be on the lookout for strategies to enable them to evolve their …
Nottingham Forest FC given approval to expand stadium
Recently promoted Nottingham Forest have seen their plans for stadium expansion approved by council. Having recently been promoted to the …
Tottenham Hotspur announce Science in Sport as their performance solutions partner
Tottenham Hotspur have named nutrition brand Science in Sport (SiS) as their first official performance solutions partner, signing a four-year …
Optus Sport to stream Football Victoria’s Nike F.C. Cup Final
Football Victoria have made the exciting announcement that Optus Sport will yet again stream the Nike F.C. Cup Final in …
FC Bayern and Adobe partner to power the club’s digital transformation
FC Bayern, one of the world’s most historic and successful football clubs, have announced a multi-year partnership with Adobe to …
Football Victoria President Antonella Care: “It’s been terrific to broadcast on a dedicated platform”
2022 has seen football’s consistent return across Victoria, in a greatly changed environment following two seasons largely ruined by Covid-19. …
Football West unveil new Digital Education Platform for coaches
In what comes as exciting news for Australian coaches, Football West has announced a new service for coaches aimed at …
Eight AFC qualifying spots confirmed for 2026 World Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved a renewed qualification format for Asia’s Road to the FIFA World …
Football Coaches Australia congratulates Ernie Merrick on his appointment as Football Australia’s Chief Football Officer
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has strongly endorsed Football Australia’s appointment of Ernie Merrick OAM as (the inaugural) Chief Football Officer.
Northern NSW Football announce MoU with Heartbeat of Football
Northern NSW Football has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Heartbeat of Football. The purpose of …
Saran secure five-year LaLiga rights deal in Turkey
Saran Media Group will be the new home of LaLiga in Turkey after acquiring the broadcast rights of LaLiga matches …
Macarthur FC announce ALAND as major partner
Macarthur FC has announced ALAND as a major partner for the next two seasons. ALAND is one of Sydney’s largest …
Liberal commits to building a home ground for Western United if elected
Melbourne’s western suburbs will be home to a brand-new sporting and community precinct in its heartland, if Liberal win the …
Norman Griffiths Oval set to undergo synthetic field upgrade
Following a severely weather-affected season, the Northern Suburbs Football Association is set to welcome synthetic field upgrades for Norman Griffiths …
Victorian Government launches female football network
The Victorian Government has officially unveiled a new female football networking group, Our Game Network – Victoria for the state. …
Premier League close to unveiling distribution deal with Championship clubs
The Premier League is reportedly close to agreeing a new system for distributing money to lower leagues and a major …
Victorian initiative supports development of women’s leadership skills in sport
Applications for Victoria’s new Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program are now open. This will provide Victorian women the …
Chelsea FC appoint new President of Business
Chelsea Football Club has appointed Tom Glick as the Club’s new President of Business. Glick, a 30-year sports marketing and operations …
Perth Glory confirm Anthony Radich as incoming CEO
Perth Glory has announced the arrival of Anthony Radich as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. A West Australian native, …
Football Australia partners with Penguin Random House
In the lead in to a massive 12 months for Australian football, Penguin Random House Australia (Puffin) has acquired an …
Football South Australia announce three-year lighting partnership with VALO
Football South Australia has named VALO as their Official Preferred Lighting Partner for the next three years. VALO, a South …
A-League Men’s Referee of the Year Alex King joins Football Queensland
Football Queensland has announced the arrival of Alex King, a member of the FIFA Panel of International Referees, to the …
FIFA Technical Expert Karl Dodd: “We need to have a holistic approach to our development”
Karl Dodd’s proficient understanding of the nature of football on and off the pitch is unlike many others. Having undergone …
Northern NSW Football set to continue its Multicultural Settlement Program
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the continuation of its MiniRoos Multicultural Settlement Program into term three. NNSWF designed the …
FIFA-led Talent Development Scheme proceeds in Morocco
Having recently qualified for their sixth FIFA World Cup, Morocco has continually proven itself to be a leading African nation …
Football Queensland launches Be23Ready to facilitate greater inclusion in club environments
Football Queensland has announced the launch of Be23Ready to coincide with the July 20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and …
South Australia Home of Football naming rights acquired by ServiceFM
ServiceFM Stadium has been announced as the official title of the 7000-capacity purpose-built football facility in Gepps Cross for the …
City of Hobart begin $1.3 million project to support women’s football
A $1.3 million City of Hobart project to help level the playing field for young women and girls has kicked …
Heartbeat of Football provides free heart health screenings for Victorian clubs
Heartbeat of Football (HoF) has concluded its Community Football Heart Health Awareness Tour, bringing much needed awareness to heart health …
Perth Glory CEO Tony Pignata steps down
Perth Glory has announced that Tony Pignata has resigned as the club’s CEO following a successful four-and-a-half-year stint in the …
Sydney FC introduce first Community Powerchair Football Program
Sydney FC’s Foundation has officially debuted a first-of-its-kind Community Powerchair Football Program. The initiative saw nine young children and adults …
Adelaide United welcome Doo Group partnership for 2022/23 season
Adelaide United has announced a partnership with Doo Group ahead of the the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season. The collaboration …
Macarthur FC announce free Grassroots Membership initiative for local juniors
Macarthur FC have launched a free Grassroots Memberships initiative for all 2022 Macarthur Football Association participants who are 12 years …
Socceroos legend Vince Grella joins Serie D side Catania SSD as Vice-President
Socceroos great Vince Grella has joined an Australian-led rebirth of Catania in Italy’s Serie D. Following a declaration of bankruptcy …
Canada Soccer Association announces Earl Cochrane as General Secretary
The Canadian Soccer Association has announced Earl Cochrane as its new General Secretary, effective immediately. The appointment of Cochrane comes …
How Raven Controls are evolving event safety management standards
Developed by resilience experts, Raven Controls is a digital management system which provides powerful real-time situational awareness that aims to …
Football West announces ‘A’ Licence coaching courses in Perth
Football West has announced the upcoming schedule of Football Australia/AFC ‘A’ Licence Courses to be held in Perth. The course …
Atletico Madrid lock in WhaleFin shirt deal
Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid have confirmed a new, five-year agreement which will see cryptocurrency exchange platform WhaleFin become the …
LaLiga reveals end of sponsorship agreement with Banco Santander post-2022/23
Having entered a partnership from the 2016/2017 season, LaLiga and Banco Santander have mutually agreed to terminate the current sponsorship …
Serie A plans to unveil its own OTT digital platform
Ahead of the upcoming season, Italian publication Milano Finanza have reported that Serie A is planning to launch its own …
Football NSW Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis: “The end goal is to see the NPL excel as high as it can”
National Premier Leagues NSW fans have likely spotted Mark Stavroulakis conducting his duties as Media Manager at Football NSW on …
Northern NSW Football appoint Ryan Doidge in new Talented Player and Coach Development role
Northern NSW Football has announced Ryan Doidge as the appointment to the new position of Talented Player and Coach Development …
Tottenham Hotspur debut worldwide streaming platform SpursPlay
English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have launched their own global over-the-top (OTT) video platform with Endeavor Streaming, offering fans …
Football Queensland to deliver coaching courses focused on increasing representation and diversity
Football Queensland has confirmed that they are set to deliver seven MiniRoos coaching courses across the state, designed to increase …
South Melbourne sign record agreement with CF Capital
National Premier Leagues Victoria side South Melbourne FC have announced CF Capital as a Major Principal Partner for the next …
Significant trio joins Football Australia Legacy ’23 Ambassadors line up
Football Australia has announced the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Broderick AO, Special Rapporteur and Independent Expert to the United Nations, …
Second designated player slot added for 2022-23 A-League Men’s season
A-League men’s clubs have been boosted by the introduction of a new rule which allows them to sign an extra …
Long-serving CDSFA CEO Ian Holmes to depart at season’s end
After half a century of serving football, Chief Executive Officer of Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association, Ian Holmes, has …
Global Soccer Ventures LLC acquires Soccerex
Global Soccer Ventures LLC, portfolio company of Miami-based private equity firm DaGrosa Capital Partners LLC (“DCP”), has substantially acquired the …
Canberra United legends join mentorship group
Canberra United legends Grace Gill and Caitlin Munoz are the latest pair to join the burgeoning United Coaching Support Group, …
PSG announce Qatar Airways shirt deal worth around $106 million
Ligue 1 title winners and historic French side Paris Saint-Germain have unveiled Qatar Airways as their new front-of-shirt sponsor in …
Football Coaches Australia upholds the need for fair pay and suitable employment conditions in coach survey report
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) – Australia’s national Association for supporting qualified coaches at professional, semi-professional and community levels – have …
Semi-automated VAR to be implemented at Qatar World Cup
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has announced that it will utilise semi-automated VAR offside technology at …
AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 sets engagement milestone
The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 reached new milestones in engaging football fans, with the AFC’s social media channels …
New synthetic pitch confirmed for R.D. Egan Lee Reserve
A new synthetic football pitch has been confirmed alongside the potential creation of a planting program for R.D. Egan Lee …
Amazon secure Champions League rights for the UK in $2.6bn deal
Amazon has secured the UK broadcast rights for the UEFA Champions League in a deal worth UK£1.5 billion ($2.6 billion …
What does record Asian qualification for Qatar 2022 mean for the region?
For the first time in World Cup history, a tournament will play host to a record six teams from the …
Football Victoria announce partnership extension with Senol
Football Victoria (FV) have announced the continuation of their partnership with Senol to until at least November 2026. A naming …
Premier League teams set to avoid betting sponsor ban for shirts
According to The Times, the UK government is dropping proposals to ban English Premier League sides from having betting firms …
Football NSW announce Broadlex as Official Partner of NAIDOC Cup teams
Football NSW have announced Broadlex Cleaning and Property Services as the official partner of its inaugural 2022 NAIDOC Cup teams. …
Football Victoria provides coaching support through Club Coach Coordinator program
Through the Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program, Football Victoria (FV) is committed to working with Clubs to create a positive …
APL announce extended Liberty A-League season and 12th team for 2023/24
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have today announced that the Liberty A-League Women’s competition will become a 12-team competition, with …
Football Australia unveil Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23
Football Australia has today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23 (DMC 2022/23) which outlines the key dates …
Sunshine Coast to receive first ever B Diploma Course from Football Queensland
Football Queensland will deliver the Sunshine Coast’s first ever Football Australia/AFC B Diploma course throughout 2022 and 2023. Commencing in …
Promoted Bournemouth mark Premier League return with Dafabet deal
Having been promoted from the EFL Championship last season, Premier League returnees AFC Bournemouth have announced gambling brand Dafabet as …
Ufuk Talay: “Never compromise your beliefs on the way the game should be played”
“Be strong in your beliefs. Don’t compromise on your playing style and philosophy and the principles of how you want …
Optus Sport secures LaLiga in multi-year broadcast deal
Optus Sport has reinforced its dedication to being the home of the world’s best football by securing the exclusive Australian …
Cristiano Ronaldo to launch NFTs exclusively via Binance partnership
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance has announced a new, multi-year non-fungible token (NFT) partnership with Manchester United and Portugal star Cristiano …
2021 Annual Report released by Football Queensland
Following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, 12 June, Football Queensland has released their 2021 Annual Report. The …
Bureau of FIFA Council approves World Cup squad increase to 26 players ahead of Qatar 2022
The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed …
Football Australia considering last minute 2023 AFC Asian Cup bid
Football Australia have confirmed they are considering a late bid to host the AFC Asian Cup from June to July …
Football West begins Belt Up ball distribution initiative
Football West has begun its distribution of Belt Up branded footballs to more than 100 participating metro-based clubs, plus clubs …
Northern NSW Football launches Respect the Game initiative
Northern NSW Football has launched its Respect the Game campaign in an effort to spark a genuine culture shift across …
FIFA and FIFPRO rollout social media moderation tool to stamp out online abuse
FIFA and FIFPRO, the global football player’s body, are rolling out a social media moderation tool to combat online abuse …
University of South Australia research identifies sports as key to children’s wellbeing
Whether it’s sports practice, music lessons or a casual catch up with friends, when children are involved in after-school activities, …
Julie Bishop welcomed by Football Australia as a Legacy ’23 Ambassador
Football Australia have announced that the Hon. Julie Bishop has joined the Legacy ’23 Ambassador Program as its latest representative. …
Northern NSW Football team up with OFC to provide access to coaching development
Northern NSW Football have announced a landmark partnership with the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) which will see improved access to …
Report shows Manchester United and PSG lead social media rankings for 2021/22 season
The 2021/22 European football season saw Instagram dominate when it came to leagues and teams engaging on social media, accounting …