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Football Australia has today confirmed the appointment of Tom Sermanni as interim head coach of the CommBank Matildas, effective immediately.Sermanni is the longest serving coach of the CommBank Matildas having previously coached the team from 1994-1997 and 2005-2012. The Football Australia Hall of Fame inducted coach brings a wealth of experience to the role as Football Australia continues the recruitment process for a permanent replacement for Tony Gustavsson.Football Australia CEO James Johnson said: "We are delighted to welcome Tom (Sermanni) back to the CommBank Matildas program. “With…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
Australia’s two most popular national sporting teams, the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos, have launched TikTok accounts thanks to a new collaboration partnership between Football Australia and TikTok.
In what will be the most exciting 12-months for Australian football in the sport’s history, with both senior national teams competing in their respective FIFA World Cups, these TikTok accounts complement the teams’ existing digital and social media offerings and provide an opportunity to create fresh and unique content for fans, including exclusive before behind-the-scenes access.…
In what will be the most exciting 12-months for Australian football in the sport’s history, with both senior national teams competing in their respective FIFA World Cups, these TikTok accounts complement the teams’ existing digital and social media offerings and provide an opportunity to create fresh and unique content for fans, including exclusive before behind-the-scenes access.…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
The Australia U-23 national football team will be in action at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium from 7pm AEDT when they go head to head against A-League champions Sydney FC.
Graham Arnold’s troops enter this friendly match on the back of an almost 11-month hiatus since their third place play-off triumph against Uzbekistan’s U-23’s in the AFC U-23 Championships at the back end of January.
HOW TO WATCH THE MATCH (from 7pm AEDT)
Youtube: Click here or watch in the video player below.
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Graham Arnold’s troops enter this friendly match on the back of an almost 11-month hiatus since their third place play-off triumph against Uzbekistan’s U-23’s in the AFC U-23 Championships at the back end of January.
HOW TO WATCH THE MATCH (from 7pm AEDT)
Youtube: Click here or watch in the video player below.
Facebook: Click here to watch on Facebook and hit "Get Reminder" to be notified when the game goes live.…
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- 5 years 4 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas will host AFC compatriots the Korea Republic in a three-match international series at Kingscliff Soccer Club and Burleigh Heads FC.
Starting this Sunday, the CommBank Junior Matildas will play a three-match international series against Korea Republic U15 Women's National Team, with fans able to watch live and for free on the Football Australia YouTube Channel.
All three matches will be open to the public with free entry.
MATCH DETAILS
CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15…
Starting this Sunday, the CommBank Junior Matildas will play a three-match international series against Korea Republic U15 Women's National Team, with fans able to watch live and for free on the Football Australia YouTube Channel.
All three matches will be open to the public with free entry.
MATCH DETAILS
CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has sanctioned a registered player for betting on football matches in breach of the FFA National Code of Conduct.
The player was registered in Western Australia when the breaches occurred and the breaches involved betting on various football matches in Australia, including Hyundai A-League and PS4 National Premier Leagues matches.
FFA has determined to impose a sanction of a $1,000 suspended fine, which will be triggered immediately in the event of another breach of the Code of Conduct.
The participant has a right of appeal under the Code of Conduct to…
The player was registered in Western Australia when the breaches occurred and the breaches involved betting on various football matches in Australia, including Hyundai A-League and PS4 National Premier Leagues matches.
FFA has determined to impose a sanction of a $1,000 suspended fine, which will be triggered immediately in the event of another breach of the Code of Conduct.
The participant has a right of appeal under the Code of Conduct to…
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- 8 years 6 months ago
Football Australia has confirmed the slot allocations for the Final Rounds of the Australia Cup 2022.
Member Federations around the nation have been advised of the allocations for this year’s Round of 32, with one Member Federation (Football Victoria) awarded one additional slot when compared to the FFA Cup 2021.
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals Series was unfortunately not held in 2021 due to COVID-19, meaning that there was one additional slot was available to be assigned to a Member Federation for the Australia Cup 2022.
Based on a framework that measured and…
Member Federations around the nation have been advised of the allocations for this year’s Round of 32, with one Member Federation (Football Victoria) awarded one additional slot when compared to the FFA Cup 2021.
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals Series was unfortunately not held in 2021 due to COVID-19, meaning that there was one additional slot was available to be assigned to a Member Federation for the Australia Cup 2022.
Based on a framework that measured and…
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- 4 years 1 month ago
Australia's national powerchair football team, the Poweroos, have completed their final selection camp in Sydney last weekend in preparation for the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup. The event is the second football World Cup to be hosted on Australian shores in 2023, being held in Sydney between Sunday 15th and Friday 20th October. The Australian team are highly rated on the international stage having finished 4th at the third powerchair World Cup in Florida, USA in 2017. Over 80 players from 15 clubs across six states and territories participate in competitive…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
CUPRA’s acclaimed Formentor crossover car has been named as the official vehicle for both of Australia’s senior national football teams, the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos.
Already the automotive partner of the women’s and the men’s teams, CUPRA’s visually distinctive and performance driven Formentor will be the squads’ official car through the forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to be held later this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand™.
Director of CUPRA Australia Ben Wilks said that the challenger brand from Barcelona had moved quickly to…
Already the automotive partner of the women’s and the men’s teams, CUPRA’s visually distinctive and performance driven Formentor will be the squads’ official car through the forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to be held later this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand™.
Director of CUPRA Australia Ben Wilks said that the challenger brand from Barcelona had moved quickly to…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
Melbourne Victory are FFA Cup Winners for a second time after defeating Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
Jason Davidson and Chris Ikonomidis were on target with a pair of sublime goals for the Victory as Tony Popovic’s side were crowned Champions in front of a 15,343 strong crowd.
Davidson broke the deadlock in the 70th minute in stunning fashion - smashing home a left footed free-kick from the top of the box to put Victory ahead.
Substitutes Francesco Margiotta and Ikonomidis then combined stoppage time to double Victory’s lead.
The Italian’s inch perfect…
Jason Davidson and Chris Ikonomidis were on target with a pair of sublime goals for the Victory as Tony Popovic’s side were crowned Champions in front of a 15,343 strong crowd.
Davidson broke the deadlock in the 70th minute in stunning fashion - smashing home a left footed free-kick from the top of the box to put Victory ahead.
Substitutes Francesco Margiotta and Ikonomidis then combined stoppage time to double Victory’s lead.
The Italian’s inch perfect…
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- 4 years 1 month ago
During National Refugee Week (Sunday June 14 to Saturday June 20), Football Federation Australia will be sharing stories of refugees who have made Australia home and have enriched our game. Thomas Deng shares his story below.
They say football is a universal language and Thomas Deng’s journey from South Sudanese refugee to Socceroo proves exactly that.
As Australia celebrates National Refugee Week, the Urawa Red Diamonds defender opened up on how football was invaluable in overcoming the challenges he and his family faced after they first settled in South Australia in 2004.
Born in Nairobi…
They say football is a universal language and Thomas Deng’s journey from South Sudanese refugee to Socceroo proves exactly that.
As Australia celebrates National Refugee Week, the Urawa Red Diamonds defender opened up on how football was invaluable in overcoming the challenges he and his family faced after they first settled in South Australia in 2004.
Born in Nairobi…
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- 5 years 9 months ago
Football Federation Australia has cancelled a proposed trip to Thailand as the under 23 men’s national team prepares for its AFC U23 Championship qualifiers in March.
The move comes after consultation with Australian National Team and Under 23 Head Coach, Graham Arnold.
“Last year, the National Team Department had put some preliminary plans in place to play against China in Bangkok as part of our important preparation for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers to be held in Cambodia in March.
“On our return from the recent AFC Asian Cup we reassessed our plans due to the ongoing…
The move comes after consultation with Australian National Team and Under 23 Head Coach, Graham Arnold.
“Last year, the National Team Department had put some preliminary plans in place to play against China in Bangkok as part of our important preparation for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers to be held in Cambodia in March.
“On our return from the recent AFC Asian Cup we reassessed our plans due to the ongoing…
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- 7 years 1 month ago
Refugee Week 2021 takes place from June 20-26, and this year's theme is unity. Football Australia is celebrating Refugee Week and our world game that unites us all.
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Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your personal story and your football life?
I am Madina Ali, born in Afghanistan and I am currently 15 years old. I started playing soccer in 2017 for Hampton Park United Sparrows U12. From then on, I’ve continued playing for multiple teams. Currently I am playing for Box Hill United U17s (National Premier Leagues).
I didn’t play football before…
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Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your personal story and your football life?
I am Madina Ali, born in Afghanistan and I am currently 15 years old. I started playing soccer in 2017 for Hampton Park United Sparrows U12. From then on, I’ve continued playing for multiple teams. Currently I am playing for Box Hill United U17s (National Premier Leagues).
I didn’t play football before…
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- 1 month 4 weeks ago