Football Futures Foundation launched its Football for all initiative on Sunday morning at Yokine Reserve in Perth. The Football West …
Barcelona women’s win against Real Madrid breaks audience records for DAZN
Barcelona’s El Clasico win against arch rivals Real Madrid in the UEFA Women’s Champions League was watched by a record-breaking …
Strathfield Strikers FC host third annual Female Football Festival
Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) side Strathfield Strikers Football Club recently hosted its third successive Female Football Festival on …
Football Australia launches new #EQUALISER campaign
Football Australia today launched the #EQUALISER campaign, an initiative supporting the ‘Community Facilities’ Pillar of its Legacy 23’ Plan, to deliver adequate female-friendly facilities …
CommBank help flood-hit football teams get back on the pitch
Football Australia’s major commercial partner, Commonwealth Bank, are providing grants to local football clubs across Queensland and New South Wales …
Sorare the official NFT fantasy game of Major League Soccer
Digital and collectable fantasy football company Sorare have partnered with Major League Soccer (MLS) to become their official non-fungible token …
Western United launches business-to-business app
Western United has created a bespoke business-to-business (B2B) app to bring its extensive partner network closer to the Club and …
Capital Football teams up with DiviPay
Capital Football have recently announced a new partnership with virtual company card and expense management solution provider, DiviPay. DiviPay is …
Football Queensland confirms new referee roles in every region
Football Queensland has announced greater investment into referee development with the expansion of new refereeing roles across the state. 25 …
Football West secures Hyundai as Official Partner of Women’s Football
Football West has secured the support of Hyundai for grassroots football going forward. As the new Official Partner of Women’s …
Football Tasmania welcomes $500,000 funding support for Prospect Park
Football Tasmania has welcomed the recent announcement that Labor will provide funding support of $500,000 for Prospect Park, if they …
Football Queensland confirms 2022 State Coaching Conference details
Football Queensland’s 2022 State Coaching Conference will be conducted online on Sunday, May 22. The conference will feature local and …
Sportec Solutions the new officiating provider of Bundesliga
Sportec Solutions, the sports technology joint venture between Deltatre and DFL, has announced it has assumed the majority shareholding of …
Football Queensland President Ben Richardson’s letter to the football community
To all members of our Queensland football community, After two years of unprecedented challenges and interruptions to our game with …
Football Queensland launch new digital home of football
Football Queensland have unveiled the new FQTV Match Centre, a fresh website which will host every match streamed by the governing …
Northern NSW Football partners with Invictus Australia
Northern NSW Football have signed a MoU with Invictus Australia, which will see them work closely together to promote physical …
Construction underway at Home of Matildas
Work has begun at La Trobe University in Bundoora, as a next step towards the Commonwealth Bank Matildas calling Victoria …
Brisbane Strikers looking into future for training venue
Brisbane Strikers are in discussion with both the Brisbane City Council and Queensland State Government about how to use their …
Western United training facility development approved
Construction is set to begin at Wyndham’s future home of Western United Football Club, as confirmed by Wyndham City Council. …
Vale John Dimtsis
Former Heidelberg United Club President John Dimtsis sadly passed away last night after a long battle with illness.
Football Australia welcomes first ParaMatildas team
Football Australia has announced the launch of the ParaMatildas, Australia’s first national team for women and girls with cerebral palsy …
MLS announces multi-year DoorDash partnership
Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced a multi-year partnership with DoorDash, who becomes the official on-demand delivery platform of MLS, …
WA State Football Centre to begin construction later this month
Football West have confirmed that the main works contract for the new State Football Centre in WA have been awarded, …
NSW Government secures major football event
The NSW Government has secured an exciting four-team football mini-series to be played at Sydney’s Accor Stadium in 2022 and …
Football Tasmania program celebrates equality
Football Tasmania has officially debuted its Equality and Respect in Sport program in an effort to facilitate greater opportunities for …
Football Queensland introduces Flood Support Hub for clubs
Football Queensland have announced the launch of a dedicated Flood Support Hub, connecting clubs in the sunshine state impacted by the …
APL secures AFC media rights agreement
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have officially secured the rights to the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions via an exclusive …
La Liga regarded as one of the best users of technology in the worldwide sporting sector
Spain’s La Liga competition has been categorised as one of the top 10 organisations in the world, in regards to …
Melbourne Victory in historic partnership with Ultra Football
Melbourne Victory have announced a historic new partnership with Ultra Football which will see them become the Official Retail Partner …
Football Queensland partners with Veto Sports
Football Queensland have announced Veto Sports as its Official Equipment and Goal Post Partner. The governing body’s partnership with Veto …
Football Australia launches RAP as next step on Reconciliation journey
Football Australia has announced its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as part of its continued commitment to engaging with Indigenous …
Arsenal seeking to upgrade Emirates Stadium
Premier League club Arsenal is planning a major upgrade in Emirates Stadium this year, with investments forming a key part …
Football Queensland to host holiday clinics
Football Queensland will host clinics for thousands of young footballers across the state during the Easter, Winter, September and Christmas …
‘Female Only Come and Try’ events hosted by Hills Football Clubs
In support of promoting and growing the women’s game in NSW, three Hills Football Association Clubs have recently held ‘Female …
Football Tasmania introduce new youth leagues
Football Tasmania have announced the launch of two new youth football leagues, which will increase development opportunities for young talented …
Northern NSW Football hosts State Referee Conference
Preparations are underway for the upcoming Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) Premier Leagues and community Zone Football Leagues seasons with the …
Perth Glory broker deal to play matches in Tasmania
Football Tasmania has welcomed the announcement that A-League side Perth Glory will play four games in the Apple Isle – …
FIFA Talent Development Scheme strengthens support
FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is an innovative offering to member associations (MAs) that helps them achieve their full potential. …
NPL.TV streaming on all-new service powered by Cluch
NPL.TV has announced an all-new streaming service powered by Cluch, marking a historic agreement with four Member Federations. The OTT …
LaLiga and Vivo strike strategic alliance
LaLiga and technology company Vivo have signed a strategic alliance in Spain and Portugal, agreed for the next two years. …
Revolutionary new partnership provides sports focused young people with credit towards bachelor’s degree
In a landmark partnership between Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), Football Coaches Australia (FCA) and XVenture, young people can …
Bell Park Sports Club backed by local council
The City of Greater Geelong Council has made a significant investment towards Bell Park Sports Club, showing its commitment to …
Football Queensland introduce new school programs for girls
Football Queensland have launched new after school football programs for young girls, in an effort to further lift participation numbers …
Northern NSW Football launches Indigenous Reference Group
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the exciting formation of its inaugural Indigenous Reference Group. The group is made up …
Australia Cup confirmed as national knockout competition
Football Australia has confirmed tonight that from the 2022 edition onwards, Australia’s largest national knockout football competition will be known …
Olympic Park undergoes stage three redevelopment
Banyule City Council has commenced stage three works on Olympic Park as the venue continues to prosper in redevelopment. Olympic …
2022 State Referee Conference agenda locked in by Football Queensland
Football Queensland has released the agenda for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be delivered online this Saturday, February …
Football Queensland confirms C License coaching courses
Football Queensland is offering C License courses to aspiring coaches across North Queensland throughout the duration of the year. The …
Sunderland Council reveals 10,000-capacity arena project
Sunderland City Council has unveiled plans for a new 10,000-capacity arena in the heart of their city, with the venue …
NED University defends athletics track in Karachi Soccer City
Pakistan’s first ‘soccer city stadium’ has now included the addition of an athletics track in the scheme. As reported in …
Celtic extends partnership with Eleven Sports Media
Celtic FC and Eleven Sports Media have announced the extension of their long-running partnership. Eleven will not only sponsor the …
Forest Green Rovers reveal next stage of Eco Park
Forest Green Rovers and Ecotricity have revealed the next stages of the long-awaited Eco Park development. The plan for Rovers’ …
Real Madrid agrees mammoth contract with Legends
Real Madrid has strengthened its connection with Legends – a food, beverage, merchandise, retail and stadium operations. The two parties …
Capital Football confirms Technical Director role
Capital Football has announced that Phil Booth is the new Technical Director of the state federation. Booth has been with …
Football NSW appoints new Community Clubs Coordinator
Football NSW has welcomed Jamie Dib as the new Community Clubs and Centres Coordinator. Dib is a 25-year-old who has …
Sydney FC to relish augmented reality first in Australia
Sydney FC will become the first Australian soccer club to introduce augmented reality (AR) into stadium experience, with a launch …
Parma stadium redevelopment approved by city council
Italian Serie B football club Parma Calcio 1913 will continue its work on creating ‘a unique and historical opportunity’ for …
Football NSW grants webinar set for February
The 2022 season is about to begin which means that Football NSW’s next grants webinar is set to take place …
Four inductees enter Football Australia Hall of Fame
Football Australia has inducted four legends of Australian football into the Football Australia Hall of Fame at the Socceroos’ FIFA …
Acun Medya Group secures Hull City takeover
EFL Championship side Hull City AFC has been purchased by Turkish production company Acun Medya Group, for a fee in …
Hertha Berlin pushing hard for stadium upgrade
Top-flight German football club Hertha Berlin has reiterated its intention to develop a new stadium nearby to its current home, …
Football Queensland expands staff in Whitsunday Coast
Football Queensland has announced the appointment of two new team members on the Whitsunday Coast, continuing their push to bolster …
Female coaching development program launched in NSW
Canterbury’s Centenary Park hosted Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association’s first Youth Female Coach Development session for the year, working …
Football West to welcome Jamie Harnwell as new CEO
Football West has announced the appointment of Jamie Harnwell as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Harnwell will …
Sky Sports extends rights to NIFL
The Northern Ireland Football League has announced that Sky Sports will once again be the exclusive broadcaster of top-flight football …
Valencia CF presents revised stadium upgrade plans
Valencia CF President Anil Murthy has stated the club will not deliver a “low-cost stadium” after holding talks with Mayor …
Paramount+ secures Premier League deal overseas
A-Leagues broadcaster Paramount+ has secured a three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Mexico and Central America from the …
LaLiga celebrates five years of international growth
LaLiga has celebrated five years of it’s very own unique international structure that has driven worldwide expansion of the competition, …
Tigres secures deal for new 65,000 seat stadium
Mexican soccer giants Tigres UANL have secured a deal to see a brand new 65,000 seat stadium ready by 2025. …
Melbourne Victory names Marnong Estate as Premier Partner
Melbourne Victory has announced Marnong Estate as a Premier Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu Ute A-League Men’s season. Marnong Estate …
Economic returns predicted for biennial FIFA World Cup
Two independent studies have suggested that FIFA’s economic situation would be dramatically improved if both men’s and women’s FIFA World …
Coopers Stadium upgrades progressing smoothly
Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium upgrades are running as planned as it receives back-of-house improvements to prepare for the 2023 FIFA …
FuboTV secures English Premier League rights in Canada
American streaming service FuboTV has secured a three-year deal to stream the English Premier League exclusively in Canada, defeating rivals …
Football Queensland appoints new staff in regional areas
Football Queensland has appointed three new staff in Wide Bay and Central Coast regions of Queensland to bolster services in …
FIFA’s commercial partnership structure unlocks opportunities
For the first time in eight years, FIFA has introduced a new commercial partnership structure that will provide companies worldwide …
28 Australian Match Officials recognised by FIFA for 2022
Football Australia has announced that 28 of Australia’s Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for …
Manchester United gives update on Old Trafford plans
Manchester United has provided an update to fans on plans to modernise Old Trafford, with an assurance that fans will …
Sport Republic acquires stake in Southampton FC
English Premier League club Southampton has confirmed that Sport Republic – backed by billionaire Serbian businessman Dragan Solak – have …
New stadium to be created for Pakistan
NED University of Engineering & Technology and Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) have entered a 10-year agreement to build the first soccer-exclusive stadium for Pakistan.
LaLiga launches online store with Amazon
LaLiga fans are now able to purchase merchandise from 13 LaLiga Santander clubs through Amazon, in a new collaboration.
Kappa named as official apparel sponsor for Football NSW
Football NSW has announced a four-year partnership with international sports apparel giants Kappa.
Danny Townsend takes up CEO role at Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that Danny Townsend will step up to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Football Queensland’s State Coaching Conference to return
Football Queensland has confirmed details of the State Coaching Conference, which will be held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.
Gary Cole inducted into Football Victoria Hall of Fame
The first of 2021 inductees into the FV Hall of Fame is renowned Socceroo, NSL great and championship winning coach Gary Cole.
Football Queensland’s 2022 State Referee Conference announced
Football Queensland has outlined details for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be held at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Phil Brown appointed as Football St George General Manager
Football St George has announced that former Capital Football CEO Phil Brown has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Association.
Football Queensland’s digital broadcast continues to grow
Football Queensland have continued to grow their digital broadcasting in 2021 through live and on-demand coverage.
Nepean Football Association celebrates new synthetic pitches
The Nepean Football Association are elated following the construction of their first-ever synthetic fields in the area, thanks to Penrith City Council and the NSW Government.
MyRepublic announced as Official Internet Provider for Melbourne City
Melbourne City FC have announced that MyRepublic will be the Official Internet Provider for the club going forward.
Oceania Football Confederation has a new Home of Football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Home of Football has been completed – based in Auckland, New Zealand. The complex has been gifted the Māori name Te Kahu o Kiwa.
Australian Professional Leagues announce minority investment from Silver Lake
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity responsible for the operation, commercialisation and marketing of professional football in Australia, have today announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, has made a significant minority investment in the organisation.
European Club Association members discuss key football topics
Members of the European Club Association (ECA) got together virtually to hear updates, exchange opinions and express views on a number of important topics relating to the future of professional football.
Mulgoa Rise Playing Fields expand with Stage 2 of development
Glenmore Park FC have seen the club amenity building of their home ground, Mulgoa Rise Playing Fields, undergo expansion as part of Stage 2 development at the park.
Football Queensland set to decrease registration fees
Football Queensland have announced that the cost of administering football in the state is set to drop, as a direct result of the Future of Football 2020+ reforms initiated by the member federation.
Female friendly facilities unveiled by St Marys Band Rangers FC
Nepean Football Association side St Marys Band Rangers FC have had their home ground Kevin Dwyer Fields rejuvenated by the Penrith City Council’s recent capital works program.
Northern NSW Football hosts first all-female coaching course
A dedicated group of 11 coaches took part in Northern NSW Football’s first all-female coaching course over the weekend.
Iconic Melita Stadium receives makeover
Parramatta Eagles Football Club are set to enter season 2022 refreshed with a makeover to their iconic Melita Stadium.
Parkes Avenue facility improved for Henry Lawson FC
Nepean Football Association side Henry Lawson FC have received facility upgrades thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort between federal, state, and local government.
Football Queensland and Stryker launch Community Heart Program
Football Queensland has launched the Community Heart Program together with Stryker, which is a new fundraising initiative that will assist clubs in the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Football Queensland release Sponsorship Guide to assist clubs
Football Queensland has released a Sponsorship Guide to assist the state’s clubs in attracting and retaining long-term sponsors.
Soil turned at Western United stadium site as construction commences
Western United has announced that works have commenced on the construction of the Wyndham City Stadium precinct.
Sydney FC’s Men and Women sides named Australasia’s Best Sporting Teams
Sydney FC’s A-League Men and Women sides have been named Australasia’s Best Sporting Team for 2021 and Best Female Sporting Team respectively.
Amenity upgrade delight for Hunter Fields
Nepean Football Association (NFA) side Emu Plains FC have announced the completion of its upgrade and updated amenity building, thanks to Penrith City Council and the Sport Australia Infrastructure grant.
Western United announce Genius Childcare as Platinum Partner
Western United have announced Genius Childcare as a Platinum Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League Men season.
Football Australia marks strong 2021 progress in Annual General Meeting
Football Australia’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Tuesday afternoon (November 23) via video conference, in line with …
English clubs set to receive funding from Premier League
The Premier League has announced it will provide additional funding for sides in England’s League One, League Two and the 66 clubs in the three National League divisions.
RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarship recipients announced
Northern NSW Football have announced the inaugural recipients of its RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarships.
Indigenous Football Week to focus on next level gender equality in the game
The sixth annual Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) will be held on November 22 to 27. A week-long program of events will shine a spotlight on the power of football to unlock the potential of Indigenous girls and women and improve gender equality, from grassroots to elite.
Sydney Olympic CEO John Boulous: “You don’t realise the passion that’s in these clubs until you actually get here”
As CEO of historic Australian footballing side Sydney Olympic, John Boulous has experienced first-hand the passion and dedication that is engrained in these traditional clubs.
Football Queensland’s new FQ Academy to go statewide in 2022
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the launch of their brand-new FQ Academy, which is set to be unveiled across the state next year.