Construction of a new world-class State Centre at Gepps Cross has officially commenced, to provide opportunities for grassroots through to …
Football West partner with the Insurance Commission to drive Belt Up campaign
Football West have announced a new three-year partnership with the Insurance Commission and will share its Belt Up road safety …
Football Queensland’s Services Guide to shape future
Football Queensland (FQ) have signalled their intent to help football reach its lofty potential in the state with the release …
Football Queensland invest heavily into referee development
Football Queensland have announced a significant investment into referee development, with seven Referee Coach and Development Officers appointed across the …
FIFA and UN working towards strategic goals
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed have agreed to work on plans to implement …
‘Unleash The Roar’ plan to grow Singaporean football
In an effort to grow domestic football, the Singaporean Government have announced the intended rollout of their ‘Unleash The Roar’ …
MyState Bank announced as new naming rights sponsor for Tasmania’s Women’s Super League
MyState Bank have been announced as the new naming rights sponsor for Tasmania’s premier women’s football competition for the next …
Football Victoria announce partnership with Siren: A Women in Sport Collective
Football Victoria have announced a partnership with Siren: A Women in Sport Collective, through their Emerging Sports Writer Program. The …
Northern NSW Football record strong player registration numbers for 2021 season
Despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, football across Northern NSW has bounced back in a big way. Northern NSW …
Football Queensland begin Female Football Week celebrations
Football Queensland have begun their state-wide celebration of Female Football Week, commemorating the game’s proud past, present and future. The …
Football NSW introduce Winter Futsal League for 2021
Football NSW have announced they will introduce a new Winter Futsal League for both men and women this season. The …
Football Tasmania welcomes federal funding to upgrade home of football
Football Tasmania has welcomed much-needed funding approval from the federal government for vital upgrades at the state’s home of football …
Football Queensland to deliver Women’s World Cup legacy plan to Parliament
Football Queensland (FQ) will launch its three-year Women and Girls Strategy (2021-2023) at Parliament today, in a bid to increase …
Football Victoria announces Kimon Taliadoros as their new CEO
The Board of Football Victoria (FV) has appointed Kimon Taliadoros as their new CEO, effective February 22, 2021. Taliadoros served …
Football Queensland to celebrate Female Football Week in March
Football Queensland have announced their 2021 Female Football Week will be held from March 1 to March 8. The week-long …
FIFA appoints Chief Operating Officers for Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has appointed two Chief Operating Officers (COOs) for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jane Fernandez and Jane …
India shows interest in hosting Asian Champions League
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have expressed their interest in hosting the Asian Champions League Group E (West Zone) …
Synthetic pitch boost for football in Sydney
The City of Sydney will construct five new synthetic fields across the Local Government Area over the next few years. …
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 …
Football Queensland to implement Connecting Through Sport program
Football Queensland’s (FQ) Connecting Through Sport program, in conjunction with Multicultural Australia, will promote social inclusion for migrants and refugees. …
Football West partners with Healthway
Football West have announced a two-year partnership with Healthway. The partnership will focus on behaviours within the West Australian football …
Football Victoria reveals $650,000 Debt Relief Package
Football Victoria (FV) have announced the establishment of a $650,000 Debt Relief Hardship Policy. The relief package has been introduced …
Football Queensland to step up initiatives to safeguard child participants
Football Queensland have reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children by strengthening measures across the state, through a variety of member …
FV Head of Futsal outlines future plans: “We want to host a National Championships in Victoria”
Football Victoria (FV) Head of Futsal Anthony Grima believes Victoria is the perfect place to host an edition of Football …
Queensland clubs receive over $450,000 in latest round of state government funding
Football Queensland have announced that affiliated clubs have received over $450,000 in funding through the latest round of the state …
AFC reveal dates for 2022 Women’s Asian Cup
The AFC have confirmed that the 2022 Women’s Asian Cup in India will take place from January 20 to February …
Football NSW reveal new Modular Sporting Facilities Guide
Football NSW and Northern NSW Football have announced the release of its tenth facility guide, titled Modular Sporting Facilities. The …
2021 AFC Cup groups revealed
The groups for the 2021 AFC Cup have been revealed at a group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After …
Robert Cavallucci proud of competition reforms, outlines FQ’s plans for 2021
Despite a challenging 2020 for football across the country, a small silver lining to emerge on the extremely dark cloud …
COVID-19 test for FIFA Club World Cup tickets
Fans will have to return a negative COVID-19 test result in order to receive a ticket to the FIFA Club …
Football Queensland launches new futsal competition
Football Queensland is welcoming expressions of interest from futsal clubs across the sunshine state, for the launch of a new …
Football Victoria announce a new era for futsal in the state
Football Victoria have announced they are stepping up their efforts and investment in resources to govern and unite the futsal …
FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 draw released
The official draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 has been released ahead of the tournament’s scheduled start in …
Northern NSW Football welcomes $50 million funding boost for women’s sport
Northern NSW Football have welcomed a $50 million funding announcement from the State Government, which will see sporting facilities across …
Stephanie Brantz appointed Director of Football NSW
Football NSW have announced that Stephanie Brantz will serve as an Appointed Director of Football NSW for the next two …
Football Queensland partners with T2 Electrical & Data
Football Queensland have announced T2 Electrical & Data as its official lighting and solar partner, as well as preferred supplier …
AFC Asian Cup dates confirmed for 2023 tournament
The Asian Football Confederation have confirmed the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be played in June and July …
Newcastle Jets licence terminated by Football Australia
Newcastle Jets’ A-League and W-League licence has been terminated by Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The termination takes …
U-17 and U-19 2021 FIFA World Cups cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of both the U-17 and U-19 FIFA World Cups in 2021. Indonesia was …
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 …
Football West announces initiative to lift referee numbers
Football West have announced a new initiative to increase referee numbers for 2021. From January of next year, new referees …
Q&A with Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge
2020 has been a challenging year for all sporting administrators due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stuart Hodge is the current …
Asian Football Weekly – December 4-11
Here are the top stories in the Asian football industry over the past week. Qatar to participate in UEFA Qualifying …
AFF Cup rescheduled for a second time
The AFF Suzuki Cup will now be played in December 2021 after being postponed for a second time. ASEAN Football …
Football Queensland announces 2020 Football in Queensland Awards Week
Football Queensland have announced the 2020 Football in Queensland Awards Week will be held online this Monday, 14 December. The …
Football Queensland reveals Modular Sporting Facility Guide
Football Queensland’s official modular partner, Ausco Modular, have launched an in-depth and informative sporting facilities guide for football in the …
Football Queensland hosts unique futsal referee course
Football Queensland hosted a first-of-its-kind referee course over the weekend, supporting match officials who are transitioning to futsal officiating. 20 …
22 national teams set for FIFA Arab Cup 2021
22 national teams from the Middle East and Arab regions have signed up to participate in the FIFA Arab Cup …
FFA to be renamed as ‘Football Australia’ following AGM
Football Federation Australia (FFA) will be known as ‘Football Australia’ following unanimous Congress support in the 17th Annual General Meeting …
Football Queensland awards four teams with FQ Club Shields
Football Queensland have issued their first FQ Club Shields to four teams across the sunshine state. The clubs to receive …
WA clubs to benefit from state-wide facility audit
Football West have announced it will continue its commitment to clubs and local associations by initiating a state-wide facility audit …
Football Queensland announce four new clubs for NPL Women’s competition
Football Queensland have confirmed four clubs have been successful in their application to play in the NPL Queensland Women’s competition …
Football Tasmania welcomes funding increase from state government
Football Tasmania has welcomed an increase in annual operational funding from the state government. The funding will put football’s share …
AFC approves Asian Qualifiers dates
The AFC has confirmed new competition dates for the rest of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
AFC outlines commitment to expand ‘fan-first’ strategy
The AFC further outlined its commitment to confirm football as the continent’s number one sport, through an expanded ‘fan-first’ digital …
New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme
‘FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football …
Football NSW schedules additional AFC/FFA B & goalkeeper coaching courses
Football NSW has announced a series of coaching courses to upskill the state’s professional and amateur coaches.
South East Queensland Futsal Premier League to kick off this weekend
The South East Queensland (SEQ) Futsal Premier League will begin their 2020 season on November 14. The satellite round format …
Football Victoria welcomes state government funding to assist families with participation costs
Football Victoria have welcomed the Victorian Government’s $45.2 million funding announcement on Sunday, which will help families with the cost …
Football Queensland invests in key referee initiatives
Football Queensland’s investment into referees across the state has led to the development of multiple initiatives and appointments within the …
Football West commits to improved facilities access for TSP players
Football West has signed an agreement with the Mid West Academy of Sport in a bid to unearth and develop …
Football Queensland reveal NPL and FQPL reforms
Football Queensland have announced vital steps to enable the connection of the football pyramid in the sunshine state. The creation …
Football Queensland reveals 2020-2022 Futsal Strategy
Football Queensland have released their 2020-2022 Futsal Strategy, with the aim of implementing a strong and clear direction for the …
FIFA launches anti-doping programme
FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects …
FIFA begins host city selection process for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
Football Queensland launches FQ Facilities Hub
Football Queensland (FQ) has launched the FQ Facilities Hub, a dedicated space to house the release of a series of …
AFC Champions League Final to be played in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the AFC Champions League Final will be played in Doha, Qatar on …
Walking Football registrations rise in Canberra
Walking Football has continued to grow in the nation’s capital, with registrations tripling in the past couple of years. Designed …
Football Queensland rolls out Multicultural Settlement Programs
Football Queensland have announced it will conduct multiple Multicultural Settlement Programs in Logan and Toowoomba. The pilot programs will begin …
Football Victoria sign MoU with Australian Blind Football
Football Victoria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian Blind Football. The governing body will support the ABF …
Football Queensland announce significant rise in social media engagement
Football Queensland have announced booming social media engagement figures in the build-up to the conclusion of the state’s season. The …
Football Queensland extends partnership with Kappa
Football Queensland have announced a three-year extension of its partnership with sports apparel brand Kappa. The international football kit provider …
10-year infrastructure strategy revealed for football in NSW
Football NSW and Northern NSW Football have released a state-wide football infrastructure strategy, which will address the need for investment …
Nick Maikousis: National Second Division a “golden opportunity to unify football”
Long before the ‘Golden Generation’ went on to achieve stardom and represent the Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, …
Andy Allan appointed Region General Manager at Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced Andy Allan will fill the Region General Manager position at the organisation. Allan’s appointment will support …
AFC to debut VAR in Asian Champions League
The Asian Football Confederation will today use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Asian Champions League for the first time. …
Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Tony Gustavsson to lead Matildas
FFA has tonight announced Tony Gustavsson has been appointed as the 14th Head Coach of the Westfield Matildas.
Only the brave – Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend’s greatest challenge
When Danny Townsend was appointed CEO of Sydney FC in August, 2017, he could never have envisaged the pressures which …
Canterbury Bankstown Council axe ground hire costs for clubs
The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council has announced it will waive ground hire costs in the area, to lessen the …
Queensland clubs to receive a share of $350,000 in funding
Multiple football clubs across Queensland will receive a share of $350,000 in funding, thanks to Round 105 of the Gambling …
Robert Cavallucci to prioritise grassroots growth over National Second Division
Football Queensland (FQ) CEO philosophically backs the concept of a National Second Division but maintains his key priority is to …
Football Queensland teams up with TAFE Queensland
Football Queensland have announced a new partnership with TAFE Queensland. The partnership will support students completing a Diploma of Sport, …
Football Queensland releases Strategic Infrastructure Plan for 2020-2024
Football Queensland (FQ) has published its Strategic Infrastructure Plan for the 2020-2024 period.
Football Queensland to assess impact of National Second Division
Football Queensland’s Future of Football 2020+ state-wide consultations will investigate the viability, possible structure and application of a National Second …
WA clubs to receive critical mental health support
Football clubs in Western Australia will be able to access a free support program for members who are struggling with …
AFC digital platforms break records
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reached several milestones for its digital platforms, achieving a high amount of growth despite …
Camden Council waives ground hire costs for clubs in NSW
Camden Council have decided to waive ground hire costs for the remainder of the 2020 season, to support local football …
FFA and PFA reach deal for revised CBA
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have today come to terms on a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement …
Football Queensland outlines new Opportunities Paper
Football Queensland has released the Future of Football 2020+ Opportunities Paper, to build further on their goal of uniting football …
AFC announces changes to competitions calendar
The AFC have announced multiple changes to its competitions calendar for the rest of this year. Matches in the AFC …
Football Federation Australia clarifies Collective Bargaining Agreement processes
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has issued a statement addressing the current status of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Capital Football launches academy for players with a disability
Capital Football have launched the first dedicated football academy for people with a disability in the ACT. Aligned with the …
Football Queensland to deliver virtual Club Summit
Football Queensland will host a Future of Football 2020+ Club Summit on Zoom tonight, where North West Queensland clubs are …
New Zealand Football appoint Project Director
New Zealand Football has announced the appointment of Jane Patterson as the Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of …
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. …
UEFA remains committed to women’s football
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed on Monday that the governing body for football in Europe is committed to helping women’s …
Football Queensland delivers football programs to over 8,000 students in Term 3
Football Queensland have delivered multiple football programs in recent months which has seen just under 9,000 students become active through …
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 …
$1.5 million funding boost for Home of the Matildas facility
The Victorian government have confirmed they will commit $1.5 million towards the master planning and design for the proposed Home …
VAR to debut in Asian Champions League
The AFC have confirmed the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used from the quarter-final stage of the 2020 …
Filopoulos takes up senior role at FFA
FFA have announced Peter Filopoulos has been appointed Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs at the organisation, taking up …
Peter Filopoulos: $4.9 million State Government grant a major win for football
Football Victoria has announced that the Victorian Government will deliver more than $4.9 million in grants to 13 different projects …
MLS and U.S. Soccer sign content deal
The MLS and U.S. Soccer have signed a multi-year deal with sports media brand Bleacher Report, who will produce daily …
Football Queensland’s Paula Robinson appointed as QAS chair
Football Queensland’s newly-elected Board Director Paula Robinson has been appointed as Chair of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS).
Manly United announces training compensation reward for grassroots clubs
Manly United have announced an agreement that will give grassroots clubs in the Manly Warringah Football Association a portion of …
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 …
Football Tasmania CEO calls for improved funding for the world game
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley believes it is time football received a fairer share of state government funding. The governing …
Football Federation Australia teams up with Football Coaches Australia
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) in a …
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% …