Carlberg has become the new Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of Canada Soccer’s National Teams, as well as the Canadian …
A22 Sports Management appoint Bernd Reichart as CEO
European commercial sports development company, A22 Sports Management, has assigned Bernd Reichart as its CEO. As an experienced media and …
Workwear brand Engelbert Strauss the official UEFA EURO 2024 partner
Engelbert Strauss has expanded its presence in the European market by announcing they will become the official workwear partner of …
The rise of the ‘Cupset’ – Cannons, Power and City on recent success
The Australia Cup has officially reclaimed its magic in 2022. Sydney United’s gripping 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar on Sunday …
Three-way global alliance set to take Australian football coaches and analysts to a new level
A new global partnership designed to take Australian football coaches and analysts to a new level of excellence was jointly …
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 …
“Don’t sign a new contract with Everton because Fergie is after you” – Jack Rodwell’s date with destiny
In May 1964, Everton FC arrived in Australia as reigning English champions but it took forty six years for the …
Benchwarmers: Mitigating soft tissue injuries for local players
Australian sportswear company Benchwarmers are targeting the issue of soft tissue injuries through their innovative product. The company estimates that …
Eastern Lions president Bronson Justus: “The top league has been an eye opener”
The Eastern Lions achieved promotion to the top division of NPL Victoria for the first time in 2020, but this …
CUPRA becomes official automotive partner of the Socceroos and Matildas
CUPRA, Australia’s newest car and lifestyle brand, is teaming up with Football Australia to support the professional development of men’s …
Made in Holland- the Patrick Zwaanswijk Way
Patrick Zwaanswijk paraded his talents in professional football as a player with Ajax Juniors, Utrecht FC, Oita Trinita, NAC Breda …
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 …
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 …
Langwell Harper: The importance of investing in the growth of Australian football
Langwell Harper is an exclusive real estate agency located in Kew, Victoria. The company has been advising and meeting clients’ …
Ivan Franjic: “I’m thankful and grateful that I was able to live my dream”
Ivan Franjic’s arrival at historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Heidelberg United has come via an unconventional journey to say the least.
A-League supporter numbers grow – but 2 million football fans still unattached
Despite attendances dropping in A-League matches over the past few years, supporter numbers across the board have grown in the …
United Football present three options to Football Victoria to salvage promotion
Football Victoria’s decision to cancel Season 2021 without promotion and relegation is facing a considerable challenge from over 40 Victorian clubs.
W-League big winners in new CBA, as greater contract freedom for A-League clubs beckons
Equity in high-performance standards in the A-League and W-League, a 32% increase in the W-League salary cap floor and an increase in the A-League salary cap floor are the highlights of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) struck between Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
A-League top bosses contemplate disruption to season
A-League top bosses have spoken about the implications of more disruption for the new season, with over half the population currently under lockdown or restrictions.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Western United CEO Chris Pehlivanis: “The biggest challenge we have in our game is infrastructure”
Western United have had a tumultuous start to life in the A-League. After weathering the start of the pandemic, Chief …
$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 …
Northern Tigers CEO Ed Ferguson: “Football needs to listen to each other”
At 28-years-old, Ed Ferguson has taken on the incredible role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Northern Suburbs Football …
Terry McFlynn: “I’d like to see clubs have stand-alone facilities”
Terry McFlynn played over 200 games for Sydney FC, second only to Alex Brosque. After retiring from the game, he …
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. …
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 …
Oxidate: Driving sports performance and coaching in Australia
When speaking to brothers (and footballers) Jacob and Dominic Falla about Oxidate Performance, one begins to understand the true passion …
Never assume ethnicity is the problem, without addressing the behaviour
The association between a violent brawl at a National Premier League (NPL) game and Football Australia (FA) rescinding the ban …
Reports: Manchester United show interest in Central Coast Mariners A-League license
The battle between two of football’s biggest club could soon reach global proportions with reports that Manchester United are in …
Australian Match Officials named on FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021
Football Australia has announced that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for …
Psychologist Christopher Shen: Tips to bolster and improve your mental health
The current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the mental health of the soccer community. Players, coaches, decision-makers, administrators, and supporters …
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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 …
Queensland talent shines through in TSP Carnivals
Football Queensland has seen more than 300 young male and female footballers take part in two Regional Talent Support Program …
FFA CEO James Johnson appoints Trevor Morgan as National Technical Director
Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced that Trevor Morgan has been appointed as the interim National Technical Director on 19 August …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Foxtel breaks A-League broadcast deal
Foxtel has backed out of its deal with Football Federation Australia to broadcast domestic football, including the A-League. The current …
UEFA confirm changes to Champions League schedule
UEFA has outlined the changes required to get the 2019/20 Champions League completed, with Portugal chosen as the destination for …
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 …
A-League Set to Return on July 16
After months of inactivity, the A-League will officially be returning to action next month.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Manchester United set to trial barrier seating in response to Covid-19
Manchester United has been given the green light by Trafford Council to go ahead with a barrier seating trial at …
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 …
EVA Air Queensland Champions Cup Postponed
Despite plans to push ahead with the tournament this coming July, Football Queensland have announced the inevitable postponement of the …
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 …
The FA to cut 30% pay from top earners
The highest-paid staff from the Football Association (FA) will take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent as English …
Mathew Ryan among the latest names to pledge support for #BreakTheChain
Australian Socceroos and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, along with China PR’s women’s team captain Wu Haiyan and …
Belarus Premier League captures world’s attention with overseas TV deals
As the only European professional football league still playing, the Belarusian Premier League has now struck multiple overseas deals with …
The Football Business Network and Football Coaches Australia present a ‘Talking Football’ virtual networking event with Craig Moore
A dynamic and progressive sporting organisation is responding to the current demand for on-line content and the need for the …
Leading Bundesliga clubs commit to assisting fellow German teams
The four Bundesliga sides who qualified for this season’s UEFA Champions League have created a €20 million (AU$36.1 million) solidarity …
The best of Asia unite for the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has united with some of the biggest names in Asian football to launch a new …
La Liga’s FIFA 20 Esports tournament attracts over a million viewers
La Liga’s charity FIFA 20 Challenge Esports tournament held over the weekend had more than one million viewers in total …
2021 FIFA Club World Cup to move due to rescheduled Euro 2020
The inaugural 24-team FIFA Club World Cup originally for next year is set to move to accommodate the rescheduled UEFA …
UEFA Euro 2020 postponed for next year
UEFA Euro 2020 has been postponed to their summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Celtic land record deal with Adidas
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have announced a five-year kit partnership with German sportswear giant Adidas – achieving a record deal …
Facebook and Fox Sports build on Copa Libertadores partnership in South America
Social media giant Facebook and pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports have agreed to continue sharing coverage of the Copa Libertadores for …
MLS match highlights come to Facebook Watch
Major League Soccer (MLS) has agreed a deal with Facebook which will see highlights of all games from the North …
Liverpool look to improve ticketing operation with SeatGeek
English Premier League side Liverpool have teamed up with SeatGeek with the plan to overhaul and streamline their ticket-buying process …
The UK experience an 8K broadcast for the first time
The Europa League Round of 32 second leg between Arsenal and Olympiakos recently held at Emirates Stadium was the first …
Is the viewing future of Australian football an all-encompassing app?
The worst keep secret in broadcasting is the slow and inevitable decline of Foxtel. With money being lost hand over …
Bayern Munich’s Google partnership connects with fans
German Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich have celebrated their club’s 120th anniversary by linking up with technology giant Google as a …
Football NSW set the benchmark for league coverage against rival states
Football NSW have committed to providing the best coverage for their state as National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competitions get …
Manchester United lock in new global partnership deal
English Premier League club Manchester United have sweetened their portfolio by securing a multi-year global partnership with Mondelēz International.
Ken Stead departs Macarthur FC following short tenure
Macarthur FC Football Director Ken Stead was made redundant on Wednesday, despite only being in the role since October. Stead, …
Moussa Marega Racially Abused During Game – The Buck Stops Here
On Monday, FC Porto registered a 2-1 away win against Vitoria de Guimaraes, seeing them edge to within one point …
West Ham record UK£28.8 million loss for 2018/19
English Premier League side West Ham United have posted a pre-tax loss of UK£28.2 million (AU$54.5 million) for the year …
Melbourne U-Nite Cup continues its success
The Afghan Premiers were crowned champions in the recent Melbourne U-Nite Cup, after winning eight consecutive matches. 24 teams represented …
Markus Babbel Criticises A-League Referees – Right or Wrong?
Sacked Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel had seemingly left the game in Australia on good terms. The below tweet …
Will Australian football sink or swim in 2020?
A blockbuster calendar provides Australian football with huge opportunities over the next eleven months. Last week, in what will be …
Johan Cruyff Arena to expand capacity
The Johan Cruyff Arena, home to Dutch soccer giants Ajax, is set to increase its seating capacity to 56,120 as …
FFA CEO James Johnson set to shake-up structure
New Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO James Johnson says addressing how the organisation can adapt to constant change will be …
State Federations unite together for bushfire relief
A number of state football federations in Australia have expressed their support for those affected by bushfires across the summer.
Sarpreet Singh makes Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich
On July 1st, 2019, Wellington Phoenix starlet Sarpreet Singh made the big European transfer he would’ve only ever dreamed of.
The next generation of Socceroos is here and we can thank the developmental A-League for it
Optus secures FIFA Club World Cup rights
Optus have become the new rights holders of the FIFA Club World Cup, during 2019 and 2020 which are hosted …
Australian Indigenous Football Championships held in Queensland
The 2019 Australian Indigenous Football Championships (AIFC) were held this past weekend at the Moreton Bay Sports Complex in Queensland. …
Indian Super League to work towards new league system
In a report from the AFC, the power brokers at the ISL (Indian Super League) will be looking to revamp …
Futsalroos return to NSW for friendly
The Australian Men’s Futsal team, the Futsalroos, have had their final preparation ahead of the 2019 Futsal Championships.
Where does Western United sit one week away from round one?
Western United has had a big couple of weeks. They’ve signed Melbourne Victory hero turned nemesis Besart Berisha and they’ve …
Australian Tyson Scott amongst the five candidates selected for the New AFC Scholarship scheme
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CIES have joined forces to create a new scholarship scheme to generously offer five …
Reform on the agenda as Football Queensland Technical Working Group meet
Football Queensland launched their first Technical Working Group meeting last Tuesday at Meakin Park with reform on the agenda.
Australian referee Jarred Gillett to officiate in Premier League
32 year old Australian referee Jarred Gillett is set to officiate in a Premier League fixture this upcoming weekend.
Football Victoria to celebrate first ever Indigenous Round
Round 21 of NPL Victoria will be the inaugural Indigenous Round between July 12 and 15. All clubs and competitions …
Michel Platini arrested over suspected corruption of 2022 World Cup
Former UEFA President and worldwide soccer superstar Michel Platini was today arrested for alleged corruption of the 2022 FIFA World …
An insight into the impact of the A-League’s marquee signings
Ever since the inaugural A-League season, clubs have been consistently on the lookout for marquee players. Players that are no longer …
Officiating in Australian soccer – Where does it sit?
Imagine this. Your team has worked their entire season to reach the Grand Final. They’ve trained the house down and …