With Football NSW forced into cancelling the remaining seasons due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, clubs …
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 …
EFL and eBay launch ‘Small Businesses United’ partnership
A new three-year partnership has been inked between the English Football League and eBay that will see communities represented in …
Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros: “We have a demand for playing football exceeding the ability to provide opportunities”
Kimon Taliadoros played for some of Australia’s biggest clubs in the National Soccer League, and joined Football Victoria (FV) as …
AC Milan partner with leading energy company ENEOS
Japanese energy company ENEOS have been announced as the new Official Motor Oil Partner of historic Serie A side AC …
New zones and naming conventions announced by Football Queensland
The past weekend saw Football Queensland announce three new zones to be established and functioning alongside fresh naming conventions which …
Socceroos set to play upcoming World Cup qualifiers away from home
The Socceroos’ upcoming World Cup qualifier against China will prove to be an even greater test with the match set …
LaLiga set to receive $4.3 billion investment from private equity giant CVC
Spain’s LaLiga have announced a strategic agreement with leading global investment fund CVC Capital Partners that will see a cash …
Culburra Cougars unveil new Club House
With the support of the Federal Government’s Community Development Grant Programme, Shoalhaven District Football Association side Culburra Cougars officially opened …
Ulverstone Soccer Club’s new floodlights up and running
Tasmania’s Ulverstone Showgrounds will see bright lights flood the ovals, with the new upgrade officially opened. The new floodlights have …
New guidance for heading set to be introduced in English football
From the upcoming 2021/22 season, UK footballing associations will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur …
Gold Coast United Chairman Danny Maher: “We are chomping at the bit to get back into the A-League”
Danny Maher is the current Chairman of Gold Coast United FC and is leading the charge to bring a Gold …
Passmore Reserve welcomes sports lighting installation
Manly Warringah Football Association’s Passmore Reserve will welcome sports lighting for the first time ever following an approval of installation …
Clubs set to benefit from Wellbeing Awareness Guide by Football Queensland
In partnership with the Wellbeing Science Institute (WSI), Football Queensland (FQ) have released a Wellbeing Awareness Guide in an effort …
Football Australia’s announcement of Domestic Match Calendar sets up National Second Division inclusion
Football Australia have today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC) for the 2021/22 competitive year which will commence …
Edgeworth Eagles undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades
Historic Northern NSW Football side Edgeworth Eagles have officially moved into their brand-new facilities, with further upgrades now underway. The …
Cromer Park’s $2 million redevelopment now complete
Cromer Park has seen the completion of a $2 million redevelopment for its famous precinct in the Northern Beaches suburb …
Manchester United commit to a renewable future
With a shared mission of tackling climate change and creating a cleaner world, Manchester United have announced the renewal of …
Australian Clem Morfuni becomes owner of Swindon Town FC
Australian Clem Morfuni has become the majority stakeholder in League Two side Swindon Town FC, with an ambition of bringing …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture announce ‘Play it Forward’ support
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) welcomes all Australian advance licence and community football coaches to the FCA XVenture College and the …
Arsenal tokens to add new fan engagement
English Premier League side Arsenal have partnered with sports blockchain provider Chiliz to launch the club’s custom fan tokens on …
Proud2Play launches Parklife in support of the rainbow community
Proud2Play have announced the launch of an exciting new program for the rainbow community which will see social sport sessions …
Hosken Reserve Master Plan released for final feedback
Moreland City Council has released an initial Hosken Reserve Master Plan to the community, in preparation for a final round …
Football Tasmania receives backing from Glenorchy Acting Mayor
Football Tasmania’s plans for upgrades to infrastructure have been boosted by the support of Glenorchy City Council’s Acting Mayor and …
Knights Stadium: More than just a home ground
Knights Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in Australian football – for many it is more than just …
Referee Recognition Week underway for Northern NSW Football
Beginning Monday July 19 and ending Sunday July 25, Northern NSW Football’s Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week is dedicated to …
Liga MX to extend global reach through OneFootball partnership
OneFootball have announced a new deal with Liga MX which will see the world’s largest football media company stream live …
Premier League rights in Spain renewed by DAZN to 2025
Sports streaming service DAZN has announced a renewal of its exclusive media rights to keep broadcasting the English Premier League …
Casey Comets treated to new female friendly pavilion facilities
A brand new female friendly pavilion has been completed at the home of Casey Comets, made possible by Victorian Government …
Let’s Light Up Football Fund aids Seymour Shaw Park upgrades
Football NSW and the Sutherland Shire Council have announced lighting upgrades were received by Seymour Shaw Park No. 2 ahead …
Benchwarmers: Providing a sportswear solution to improve player performance and safety
Australian company Benchwarmers have developed an innovative solution, through their functional sporting attire, to keep players warm when they are …
Ticket to Play relaunch welcomed by Football Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government’s relaunch of the Ticket to Play program has been commended by Football Tasmania. The initiative, which was …
Arsenal set to feature on Amazon’s All or Nothing series
Amazon’s All or Nothing series has seen the likes of Premier League sides Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur explored like …
$200,000 committed towards feasibility study for boutique Dandenong stadium
The Victorian Government has announced $100,000 in funding for a feasibility review and development of a business case for a …
2020 Annual Report released by Football Queensland
Following a momentous year of challenges and growth across the state, Football Queensland (FQ) has published their Annual Report for …
Burnley FC Women and TikTok announce an exclusive first for football
Burnley Football Club and TikTok have announced a partnership which will see the English Premier League club livestream every home …
Phillip Island Breakers SC to benefit from funding for female-friendly facilities
The Phillip Island Breakers Soccer Club have been the beneficiaries of a funding grant from the Victorian Government’s World Game …
Lighting upgrades complete at Solander Playing Fields
Sutherland Shire Council’s floodlighting upgrade project at Solander Playing Fields is now complete, thanks to a $600,000 investment. This brings …
DAZN and YouTube come together to stream Women’s Champions League
Sports streaming platform DAZN have announced a new four-year global broadcasting partnership with YouTube which will see the UEFA Women’s …
Football Victoria’s Empowering Lives Through Football program to inspire at-risk youth
For communities and people across the world, football is more than just a game. Football has the power to unite, …
Pixellot sign revolutionary partnership with Pitchero
Pixellot, the world’s leading provider of AI-Automated sports production solutions, in tandem with Pitchero, the online sports network, have announced …
Construction begins for Melbourne City’s South East Melbourne home
Following a historic inaugural A-League championship and premiership double, Melbourne City have confirmed that construction has begun on the brand-new …
Regional NSW clubs gain over $1 million in funding
Over $1 million in funding has been delivered to regional venues, with Round 1 of the NSW Government’s Regional Sport …
Fox Sports exits the room but bright times ahead for Australian football’s broadcast future
Last Sunday’s A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC signalled the end of Fox Sports’ 16-year broadcast partnership …
Football Victoria announce new Futsal referees course
Football Victoria has announced a new Level 3 course for Futsal referees, with the intention of strengthening refereeing for the …
Football Coaches Australia and Sport Session Planner announce world-leading partnership
Football Coaches Australia have today announced an exciting new partnership with Sport Session Planner – one of the world’s leading …
Grassroots football to receive donation of over 2,000 defibrillators from Premier League
More than 2,000 grassroots football sites will receive automated external defibrillators in the wake of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest at …
Greater Sydney clubs receive $10 million for infrastructure upgrades
Football clubs in Greater Sydney have a share of $10 million in funding, as part of Round 1 of the …
LIGR and PlaySight form new partnership
Leading global sports video technology platform PlaySight have announced a new partnership with LIGR, who are a main provider of …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 3 with Gary Cole interviewing Zeljko Kalac
Zeljko Kalac, perhaps better known as ‘Spider’ in Australian Football circles, played over 400 games for club and country, with …
WSC Sports and OneFootball partner to enhance the digital football fan experience
WSC Sports have this week announced that OneFootball, the world’s largest football media company, will be using WSC’s artificial intelligence …
LIGR: Providing live graphics solutions and a broadcast management platform benefitting Australian football
Since 2016, Australian company LIGR have provided a range of football organisations, and the production companies that aid them, with …
New Football West charity headed by former Perth Glory owner
Football West has announced the launch of its new charity, the Football Futures Foundation. Arriving during a game-changing period for …
Paddy Steinfort appointed as Performance Director of Football Australia
Football Australia has announced Paddy Steinfort as the new Performance Director. Steinfort is set to take up his role from …
New facility to be built for South Australia’s high performance athletes
In a first during its 39-year history, the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) will finally have a headquarters to call …
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 …
Valencia CF leading the next generation of fan engagement with Socios.com
LaLiga side Valencia CF have announced they will become the first team to display their own Fan Tokens on the …
Sports and education complex ESC Madrid unveiled
LaLiga, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and T3N Sport & Investment, accompanied by regional and local officials, have unveiled ESC …
The Football Coaching Life Podcast recap with Vicki Linton
On Season 2 Episode 2 of The Football Coaching Life, Gary Cole interviews Canberra United head coach Vicki Linton. It …
LIGR partnership with Pixellot to automate live streaming of sports events
LIGR, an innovative cloud-based live graphics platform for sports and Pixellot, the world’s leading provider of AI-Automated sports video and …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 2 with Gary Cole interviewing Vicki Linton
Vicki is one of Australia’s most experienced coaches. She is currently Head Coach of Canberra United’s W-League program where they …
TikTok partners with COPA90 in effort to bring fan-first content to the platform
TikTok has partnered with COPA90 as the lead content partner to bring fan-first football content to its communities in an …
Victorian Government grants available for grassroots sports clubs affected by restrictions
The Victorian Government is delivering further support towards grassroots sports clubs and members with new payments as a result of …
Football Australia announce new home for Socceroos, Matildas and FFA Cup matches
Football Australia have announced a landmark agreement with 10 ViacomCBS which will see Network 10 and its accompanying streaming platform …
AFF Suzuki Cup gains enhanced coverage alongside digital platform Goal
AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 has joined forces with the world’s biggest football content and media business Footballco, allowing their flagship …
Members of Australia’s football family honoured for Queen’s Birthday
This year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List saw 1190 exemplary Australians recognised for their outstanding contributions, with four significant figures of …
Football NSW and NOVA Employment renew long-standing partnership
Football NSW has announced that Disability Employment Service and Registered NDIS Provider NOVA Employment, has renewed their long-standing partnership as …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 1 with Gary Cole interviewing John Kosmina
John Kosmina, ‘Kossie’ as he is affectionately known by Australian Football Fans, was a wonderful Socceroo striker with great skill …
Is it time for a national agenda regarding Futsal?
Futsal has played a huge role in the development of some of the most famous football players on the planet. …
Football NSW announce HG Turf as Official Supplier of Hybrid Grass
Football NSW have named HG Turf Group as their Official Supplier of Hybrid Grass. HG Turf Group are the market …
Vicsport partnership with AED Authority to assist clubs
Vicsport has announced a partnership with AED Authority Australia, as the defibrillator supplier will give better access to automated external …
City of Greater Geelong and Football Victoria form strategic partnership in regional soccer centre plans
After committing $50,000 to develop a feasibility and business plan for a regional soccer centre, the City of Greater Geelong …
Survey reveals technology enhances 76% of fans’ enjoyment of sport
Slow motion, instant replays and the ability to rewind live TV are fans’ favourite innovations in sports broadcasting, according to …
Support initiatives for coaches introduced by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced a strengthening of its support of coaches at all levels of the game with the …
Geelong regional soccer centre a step closer to reality
The City of Greater Geelong has committed $50,000 of its budget towards a feasibility and business plan for the development …
Football Tasmania launches Coaching for Women Scholarship program
Football Tasmania has announced the launch of their Coaching for Women Scholarship program, an initiative which reaffirms the state’s recent …
AFC locks in exclusive media rights deal with CBS Sports
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a multi-platform agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the exclusive home of AFC …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture announce John Moriarty Football scholarships
In National Reconciliation Week 2021, Football Coaches Australia is pleased to present FCA XVenture Essential Skills program scholarships to Tiffany …
South Eastern suburbs continue to score goals with facility upgrade investments
Covid-recovery stimulus funding of $2.75 million for sports centres in Greater Dandenong has seen the State Government utilise $1.75 million …
Dave Beeche appointed as new CEO of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has named Dave Beeche as the new CEO for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and …
Perth Glory announce PGFC Academy School partnership
Perth Glory have announced a partnership with Lake Joondalup Baptist College (LJBC) which will see them become an official PGFC …
Football Queensland’s collaboration with Ultra Football sees match balls distributed
Thanks to the efforts of Football Queensland’s official match ball partner Ultra Football, thousands of Nike footballs have been distributed …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture announce inaugural scholarship recipients
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture are pleased to announce that two youth participants of the RISE football program have received …
Lightwood Park set for major upgrade
Kingborough Lions United Football Club (KLUFC) has confirmed details of a new $6 million changeroom and clubrooms complex at Lightwood …
Sporting Schools program stimulates football participation growth in Queensland
Football Queensland’s implementation and delivery of Sporting Schools programs across the state has successfully reached over 7,000 students. The Sporting …
Australian Professional Leagues announce new broadcast deal with ViacomCBS
A new broadcast deal for the A-League and W-League with Channel 10 owners ViacomCBS has been announced, worth $200 million …
Supaturf: Line-marking specialists for football grounds across Australia
Supaturf is an Australian owned and operated company which plays an important role in the football community across the country. …
Devonport’s Meercroft Park facility now complete
Devonport’s new Meercroft Park Facility has been officially opened by Federal Member for Braddon Gavin Pearce MP, Deputy Premier of …
Football West team up with Veo to benefit clubs
Football West has announced an exciting new partnership with Veo Technologies – the ultimate camera for team sports. The partnership …
Australia’s first environmentally sensitive synthetic pitch to be built
A first in Australian football was announced by Sydney’s Lane Cove Council with the construction of an environmentally sensitive synthetic …
La Liga’s expanded partnership with Microsoft set to transform digital experience
Spain’s La Liga competition has expanded its partnership with US technology giant Microsoft, in a move which is set to …
Football Victoria’s Community in Business event returns with star-studded lineup
Football Victoria’s Community in Business event on Friday May 21 was headlined by two star-studded panels, featuring former footballers, personalities, …
Cristiano Ronaldo announced as LiveScore’s Official Global Brand Ambassador
LiveScore, the global sports media business and one of the world’s leading real-time sports updates providers, has announced Cristiano Ronaldo …
Why volunteers are the lifeblood of our game
Taking place between Monday May 17 and Sunday May 23, National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of …
Liverpool International Academy launches in Sydney
Liverpool International Academy has launched in Sydney with free holiday clinics throughout June and July to supplement player development and …
ESPN reach historic rights agreement with LaLiga
US sports broadcaster ESPN have announced an expansive, long-term agreement that will make ESPN+ the new English and Spanish language …
Cavallucci spearheads reform for football in Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have made it their mission to work through a wide range of reforms for the game in …
World Game Facilities Fund blitz continues with $500,000 for Ballarat soccer club
The City of Ballarat has announced a $500,000 grant from the Victorian State government, continuing the blitz of funding for …
AFC Member Associations celebrate the return of Grassroots Football Day
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) dedication to build on the strong foundations of football in the Continent and to ensure …
Investment confirmed for Home of The Matildas in Victoria
Football Australia and Football Victoria have welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to invest in a world-class Home of The Matildas …
Heidelberg United’s Olympic Park to receive a further $7.5 million in funding
Olympic Park, home of National Premier League club Heidelberg United, will receive a combined $7.5 million in funding from local …
Good2GiveBack volunteer campaign launched by Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced the launch of their Good2GiveBack campaign, a state-first initiative designed to recognise the tireless work and …
Antonella Care elected as President in Football Victoria AGM
Football Victoria’s first ever female President was announced at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place on Wednesday, …
Victorian Government announce new grants for local community clubs
The Victorian State Government has announced new grants and funding for 11 new community infrastructure projects for local football clubs, …
Strong Federal Government support welcomed by Football Australia
Football Australia have welcomed the Federal Government’s pledge to provide $12 million of support to elite women’s football in Australia …
Heidelberg United FC launch new initiative honouring corporate partners
Heidelberg United is honouring their business and corporate partners with HUB (Heidelberg United in Business) – creating networking opportunities at …
Australia’s overseas footballers set to benefit from digitally-led nutrition support
Football Australia has announced an extension and expansion of their partnership with Compeat Nutrition – an innovative company that is …
Football Queensland begins road trip for Futsal and Walking Football
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced the launch of a state-wide road trip to promote Walking Football and futsal in their …
Football Australia release updated Member Protection Framework
Football is Australia’s number one club-based participation sport with over 1.8 million participants playing the world game across the country. …
Football Queensland renews partnership with Brisbane Paralympic Football Program
Football Queensland (FQ) has renewed its partnership with the Brisbane Paralympic Football Program (BPFP), with Meakin Park named as the …