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Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Doug Rennie, a Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee, respected player and international referee. Born in Scotland, Rennie emigrated to Australia in 1961. He played for Pan Hellenic and Sydney Austral before joining Nepean referees association in 1964. It was as a referee where Rennie made his mark on football in this country, progressing from association level through to the international level to control matches against Greece, Mexico, England, Czechoslovakia and touring club teams as well as National Soccer League grand…
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- 8 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that Seven Consulting has extended its sponsorship of the Westfield Matildas for a further three years.
Seven Consulting is a Sydney and Melbourne-based company that provides transformational delivery services to many of Australia’s largest businesses.
Seven Consulting has been a partner of the Westfield Matildas since 2017 and will continue to support Australia’s most-loved national sporting team until 2023 – the year that Australia and New Zealand will co-host the largest and most…
Seven Consulting is a Sydney and Melbourne-based company that provides transformational delivery services to many of Australia’s largest businesses.
Seven Consulting has been a partner of the Westfield Matildas since 2017 and will continue to support Australia’s most-loved national sporting team until 2023 – the year that Australia and New Zealand will co-host the largest and most…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Socceroos goalkeeper coach John Crawley believes there are vast reserves of untapped footballing potential in the Northern Territory after a visit immersed in Indigenous football and culture in Australia's Top End earlier this month.
It comes after Crawley joined Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan for community visits in Darwin from 29 November - 4 December as part of Football Federation Australia's initiative with John Moriarty Football and Football Northern Territory.
There were record numbers of Indigenous boys and girls playing football in 2020, and Crawley said he was inspired to…
It comes after Crawley joined Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan for community visits in Darwin from 29 November - 4 December as part of Football Federation Australia's initiative with John Moriarty Football and Football Northern Territory.
There were record numbers of Indigenous boys and girls playing football in 2020, and Crawley said he was inspired to…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the decision of the FIFA Member Associations Committee to accept the recommendations of the Congress Review Working Group (CRWG).
Despite deep concerns about the CRWG’s certain key recommendations, the FFA Board will work with the Members of FFA to call an extraordinary general meeting for September.
“The fact remains that under the proposed CRWG model, the independence of the Board will be compromised.
Acting as a bloc, as they have done throughout the consultation process, the professional game and only two of the States could…
Despite deep concerns about the CRWG’s certain key recommendations, the FFA Board will work with the Members of FFA to call an extraordinary general meeting for September.
“The fact remains that under the proposed CRWG model, the independence of the Board will be compromised.
Acting as a bloc, as they have done throughout the consultation process, the professional game and only two of the States could…
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- 7 years 8 months ago
Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach Tony Vidmar has been forced to make a further change to the 24-man squad for this week’s U-23 men’s national team training camp in Italy, with former Sydney FC now Viking FK (Norway) midfielder Patrick Yazbek having to withdraw due to injury.
Coming into the squad is 21-year-old midfielder Ryan Teague who currently plays for Portuguese side FC Familicao U-23s.
The squad of 24-players will assemble today, Monday, at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate, Varese for a 9-day training camp to take place during the FIFA men…
Coming into the squad is 21-year-old midfielder Ryan Teague who currently plays for Portuguese side FC Familicao U-23s.
The squad of 24-players will assemble today, Monday, at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate, Varese for a 9-day training camp to take place during the FIFA men…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that an Australian representative team will compete at the inaugural FIFA eNations Cup which will take place on 13-14 April 2019.
Following last week’s announcement by FIFA, Australia will be one of 16 eFootball national teams invited to compete in this new show case event as part of the as part of the FIFA 19 Global Series on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup™.
Sixteen national teams representing all of FIFA’s confederations, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CAF, OFC, AFC and UEFA will be invited to take part in this event.
The Australian Team will…
Following last week’s announcement by FIFA, Australia will be one of 16 eFootball national teams invited to compete in this new show case event as part of the as part of the FIFA 19 Global Series on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup™.
Sixteen national teams representing all of FIFA’s confederations, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CAF, OFC, AFC and UEFA will be invited to take part in this event.
The Australian Team will…
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- 7 years 2 months ago
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi-Final second legs of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023/24 season.
For the list of appointments from 18 May see below:(2) Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory (3)Saturday 18 May 2024Sky Stadium6:30 PM (Local)4:30 PM (AEST)RefereeDaniel ElderVARShaun EvansAssistant Referee 1Andrew MeimarakisAssistant VAR 1Alex KingAssistant Referee 2Andrew LindsayAssistant VAR 2Richard NaumovskiFourth OfficialBen Abraham (1) Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC (4)Saturday 18 May…
For the list of appointments from 18 May see below:(2) Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory (3)Saturday 18 May 2024Sky Stadium6:30 PM (Local)4:30 PM (AEST)RefereeDaniel ElderVARShaun EvansAssistant Referee 1Andrew MeimarakisAssistant VAR 1Alex KingAssistant Referee 2Andrew LindsayAssistant VAR 2Richard NaumovskiFourth OfficialBen Abraham (1) Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC (4)Saturday 18 May…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
Football Australia has concluded an investigation into the conduct of a second identified spectator in attendance at the Australia Cup 2022 Final held at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on 1 October 2022.
The spectator in question has today been issued with a lifetime ban from attending Football Australia-sanctioned football matches including all NPL, A-Leagues, Australia Cup, and National Team matches.
The ban is effective immediately.
As with the first ban issued by Football Australia on Wednesday, the conduct in question relates to a fascist salute or similar…
The spectator in question has today been issued with a lifetime ban from attending Football Australia-sanctioned football matches including all NPL, A-Leagues, Australia Cup, and National Team matches.
The ban is effective immediately.
As with the first ban issued by Football Australia on Wednesday, the conduct in question relates to a fascist salute or similar…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
It's already a grand final rematch between the teams – now the set is complete, with Chris Beath being appointed to referee Sunday’s A-League season showpiece for the second straight year.
Also this week named Referee of the Year, Beath will be joined by assistant Referees Matthew Cream and Nathan MacDonald, with Daniel Elder as fourth official, Wilson Brown as fifth official and Kris Griffiths-Jones appointed as VAR.
After overseeing 210 matches in the A-League, Beath’s second consecutive appointment as Grand Final referee comes after he was fourth official (2019) and Additional Assistant…
Also this week named Referee of the Year, Beath will be joined by assistant Referees Matthew Cream and Nathan MacDonald, with Daniel Elder as fourth official, Wilson Brown as fifth official and Kris Griffiths-Jones appointed as VAR.
After overseeing 210 matches in the A-League, Beath’s second consecutive appointment as Grand Final referee comes after he was fourth official (2019) and Additional Assistant…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
The Socceroos are coming home for a huge World Cup Qualifier - here's how to make sure you don't miss a second of the action!
Yet again November's matches will be broadcast live and free on Australia's 'Home of Football,' Network Ten.
Most Australians can watch the action live on Channel 10, apart from Perth audiences who can watch on 10 Bold.
Fans nationwide can stream the action wherever they are via 10 Play app and website.
Sydney and Melbourne programming will begin at 7.30pm with an 8.10pm kick off
Brisbane will have a shorter episode of The…
Yet again November's matches will be broadcast live and free on Australia's 'Home of Football,' Network Ten.
Most Australians can watch the action live on Channel 10, apart from Perth audiences who can watch on 10 Bold.
Fans nationwide can stream the action wherever they are via 10 Play app and website.
Sydney and Melbourne programming will begin at 7.30pm with an 8.10pm kick off
Brisbane will have a shorter episode of The…
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- 4 years 6 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Capital Football (CF) have confirmed that the 2020 National Futsal Championships, scheduled for Canberra from 13-17 January, will proceed as planned.
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Canberra forecast to be ‘good’ for the next seven days and following extensive discussions with the competing member federations and venues, the decision was made to go ahead with the Championships.
The AQI in venues will be closely monitored to ensure that FFA standards are met, with the safety of players, officials and spectators of paramount importance.
With more…
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Canberra forecast to be ‘good’ for the next seven days and following extensive discussions with the competing member federations and venues, the decision was made to go ahead with the Championships.
The AQI in venues will be closely monitored to ensure that FFA standards are met, with the safety of players, officials and spectators of paramount importance.
With more…
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- 6 years 4 months ago
Sport Integrity Australia and Football Australia have today confirmed the details of an independent complaints and reports handling, investigation, and disciplinary framework.
Under the framework, Sport Integrity Australia will consider complaints and reports on a range of allegations including abuse, bullying, child abuse, child grooming, endangering the safety of a child, harassment, sexual misconduct, unlawful discrimination, victimisation, and vilification at the elite levels of Australian football.
VIEW: Football Australia Complaints, Disputes and…
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- 4 years 6 months ago
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Second Leg Semi Finals of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season.
For the list of appointments from May 19-20 see below.
(1) Melbourne City vs (5) Sydney FC - AAMI Park
Friday, 19 May 2023 - 7:45 PM (Local) (7:45 PM AEST)
Referee
Shaun Evans
VAR
Kris Griffiths-Jones
Assistant Referee 1
George Lakrindis
Assistant VAR 1
Kate Jacewicz
Assistant Referee 2
Owen Goldrick
Assistant VAR 2…
For the list of appointments from May 19-20 see below.
(1) Melbourne City vs (5) Sydney FC - AAMI Park
Friday, 19 May 2023 - 7:45 PM (Local) (7:45 PM AEST)
Referee
Shaun Evans
VAR
Kris Griffiths-Jones
Assistant Referee 1
George Lakrindis
Assistant VAR 1
Kate Jacewicz
Assistant Referee 2
Owen Goldrick
Assistant VAR 2…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that it has submitted a second bid to host Asian Football Confederation (AFC) youth women’s qualification fixtures in Australia in 2021.
In addition to the bid alongside Cessnock City Council to host a round one qualification group for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2022 in April next year, FFA has partnered with Greater Shepparton City Council in Victoria with a view to hosting a round one qualification group for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2022.
Round one of qualifiers for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2022 are scheduled to take…
In addition to the bid alongside Cessnock City Council to host a round one qualification group for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2022 in April next year, FFA has partnered with Greater Shepparton City Council in Victoria with a view to hosting a round one qualification group for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2022.
Round one of qualifiers for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2022 are scheduled to take…
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- 5 years 3 months ago
Football Australia will host a four-team invitational tournament featuring three of Oceania’s highly ranked women’s national teams in the 2022 Pacific Women’s Four Nations Tournament in Canberra from 8 – 13 November 2022.
The senior women's national teams of Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands will join the CommBank Young Matildas for a round-robin tournament that will feature the top three finishers at the 2022 Oceania Football Confederation’s Women's Nations Cup.
Over six days the four teams will participate in a series of double-headers on three match days at the Australian…
The senior women's national teams of Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands will join the CommBank Young Matildas for a round-robin tournament that will feature the top three finishers at the 2022 Oceania Football Confederation’s Women's Nations Cup.
Over six days the four teams will participate in a series of double-headers on three match days at the Australian…
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- 3 years 6 months ago