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Michelle Heyman celebrating after scoring a goal for the Westfield Matildas

Heyman joins Football Australia to inspire the next gen

After inspiring and thrilling fans on the pitch, capped Westfield Matilda Michelle Heyman is looking to influence the next generation of footballers from the sideline. Heyman is one of 10 staff who have been recently appointed by Football Australia as Junior Program Officers,

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ to be shown on Optus Sport

OPTUS SPORT MEDIA RELEASE COURTESY RELAY In what will be a defining tournament in women’s sport in Australia, Optus Sport has been awarded the Australian media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ - which will be one of the biggest sporting events in Australia since the

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The Socceroos overcome Kuwait on international return

The Socceroos marked their long-awaited return to the international stage in style, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Kuwait in Friday morning's (AEST) first FIFA World Cup Qualifier in 567 days . It took Australia less than a minute to break the deadlock as Mathew Leckie headed

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Football Australia to host a Unity Football Festival for Refugee Week

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to the growing COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney Football Australia will host a ‘Unity Football Festival’ later this month in Sydney as part of Australia’s Refugee Week 2021 celebrations. The event, to be held at Wanderers Football Park i

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How to watch Australia U23's Marbella friendly matches

With the Australia U23's set to take part in friendly matches as part of their Marbella Training Camp, here's how you can watch all of the action. Australia’s preparations for Tokyo 2020 are continuing as a selection of potential Olyroos and men’s national team players of the

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Gustavsson selects 25-player squad for June's Denmark and Sweden friendlies

Westfield Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson has selected 25 players to take part in the team’s June international friendlies against Denmark and Sweden. The fixtures against the Scandinavian nations form part of Australia’s preparations ahead of July’s women’s football tour

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Football Australia issues show cause notice to Carl Veart

Football Australia has issued a show cause notice under the Football Australia National Code of Conduct and Ethics to the Adelaide United A-League Head Coach, Carl Veart. The citation relates to comments made in the official post-match media conference following the A-League

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FIFA announces new CEO of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

Dave Beeche appointed to lead FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ in Australia and New Zealand New CEO to oversee overall delivery of tournament in two host countries Appointment follows recent Host Cities announcement and appointment of FIFA Chief Operating Offi

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Football Australia begins path to Reconciliation

Football Australia’s ambition to make a tangible impact on Reconciliation in Australia has taken positive steps throughout 2021, with the organisation having commenced a clear process of engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In the XI Principles for th

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How to watch Socceroos' June FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Socceroos fans, the wait is nearly over!

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Vale Bill Mahoney

Football Australia is saddened to hear news of the passing of Socceroo number 141, Bill Mahoney. At the age of 19, Bill was included in the Australian squad to tour South Africa in 1950 as back-up goalkeeper to Norman Conquest.

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From Canberra to Madrid: The incredible story of Andy Bernal

From moving to Europe as a teenager. To being scouted by Vincente Del Bosque, and signed by Brian Clough.

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31 players bound for Kuwait as Socceroos seek to seal top spot in Group B

Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today named the 31 players selected to represent Australia in the Middle East throughout May and June, as the nation’s quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ edges closer to a restart. The Socceroos commenced their path to next y

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021 with our football family

It was a day of recognition on Saturday, 22 May as Football Australia and Football NSW staff joined forces on a Kissing Point FC matchday to lend a hand as part of National Volunteer Week. With over 1 million volunteers in our game, their importance cannot be understated, es

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Vale Alan Garside

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Socceroo number 148, Alan Garside. Garside passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, 23 May 2021 surrounded by his four children. Garside, a prolific striker, made his ‘A’ international debut against South Afr