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With less than four months to go to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the largest-ever cast of 74 match officials have been appointed to the Continental showpiece, which is scheduled to be held from 12 January to 10 February 2024, across nine world-class venues.A total of 35 referees and 39 assistant referees – including two standby nominees for each position – from 18 Member Associations have been selected based on their game management skills and competence, technical knowledge, physical fitness as well as performances delivered at the highest levels of both Continental and global football in…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
High profile senior footballing delegates and Indigenous leaders come together to ignite an Indigenous football flame in Darwin to put their weight behind Indigenous participation at the 2019 Arafura Games.
“The Arafura Games is a fantastic opportunity for the Australian Indigenousroos and the Australian Indigenous Koalas to play internationals against neighbouring countries to show-case football and the world game up the top end” said David Gallop, FFA chief executive officer.
Gallop said: “I’m excited to see first-hand our male and female Indigenous footballers play at the Darwin…
“The Arafura Games is a fantastic opportunity for the Australian Indigenousroos and the Australian Indigenous Koalas to play internationals against neighbouring countries to show-case football and the world game up the top end” said David Gallop, FFA chief executive officer.
Gallop said: “I’m excited to see first-hand our male and female Indigenous footballers play at the Darwin…
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- 6 years 9 months ago
Head coach Kai Lammert has selected an exciting 18-player strong CommBank Pararoos squad as they open Football Australia’s 2023 calendar of home internationals next month when they take on the United States of America.
It will mark the CommBank Pararoos first international on home soil in three years when they welcome the world number four at Cromer Park, Manly.
Lammert has called up a host of familiar faces with history making veteran captain David Barber, forward Ben Roche and midfielder Connor Marsh headlining the host of experienced names.
At the other end of the…
It will mark the CommBank Pararoos first international on home soil in three years when they welcome the world number four at Cromer Park, Manly.
Lammert has called up a host of familiar faces with history making veteran captain David Barber, forward Ben Roche and midfielder Connor Marsh headlining the host of experienced names.
At the other end of the…
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- 3 years ago
CommBank Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan today announced a squad of 23 players to attend a World Cup pre-camp ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™.The FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™, scheduled from 27 September to 19 October, features 24 teams from across the globe, with the CommBank Young Socceroos sealing their place in the 24th edition of the bi-annual tournament courtesy of their history-making victory at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™.The squad will be cut to 21 players before Australia begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign against European heavyweights, Italy at…
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- 4 months 4 weeks ago
The Subway Joeys have fallen 2-1 against leaders Uzbekistan in its final match at the U-17 Antalya Youth Cup on Wednesday afternoon local time.
Jordan Hoey had quickly cancelled out Uzbekistan's first-half opener, but Brad Maloney's side conceded again somewhat against the run of play midway during the second half, and despite a gallant effort, were unable to restore parity.
The White Wolves opened the scoring in the 35th minute via a close-range finish after tapping in the rebound from goalkeeper Michael Vonja's initial save.
But five minutes later Australia responded as Hoey controlled…
Jordan Hoey had quickly cancelled out Uzbekistan's first-half opener, but Brad Maloney's side conceded again somewhat against the run of play midway during the second half, and despite a gallant effort, were unable to restore parity.
The White Wolves opened the scoring in the 35th minute via a close-range finish after tapping in the rebound from goalkeeper Michael Vonja's initial save.
But five minutes later Australia responded as Hoey controlled…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
The Australian Institute of Sport will again play host to the CommBank Junior Matildas for their third AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ preparation camp.Another set of 30 players have earned the call-up from Head Coach Rae Dower, with a mix of familiar camp attendees, A-League Women’s regulars and freshly scouted faces following the recent launch of the Football Australia / FIFA Talent Development Scheme. Dower said: “We're excited to get straight back into camp as we look to narrow down our final squad for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup. With so much depth across the…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
The Subway Olyroos will travel to Saudi Arabia during the March FIFA Men’s International Window, as they compete in the fifth edition of the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) U23 Championship – Saudi Arabia 2024.The tournament – played out of Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia – will also feature Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Thailand.The eight participating teams have been broken up into four groups, who will each play three matches throughout the tournament, with opponents beyond the first match dependent on results.The Subway Olyroos have…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
By now, many of you would have witnessed the footage or seen the images from Saturday night’s Australia Cup Final, which have shocked and concerned us all.
What should have been a celebration of a tightly contested and excellent game of football, has been marred by the actions of groups of a few people, which do not represent the values and expectations of our football community.
Their actions have disrespected, hurt, and offended members of our football community.
After a swift and collaborative investigation with, the participating clubs, our…
What should have been a celebration of a tightly contested and excellent game of football, has been marred by the actions of groups of a few people, which do not represent the values and expectations of our football community.
Their actions have disrespected, hurt, and offended members of our football community.
After a swift and collaborative investigation with, the participating clubs, our…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
This year’s Female Football Week Player of the Year award winner, Francesca Blyth reflects on what winning the award means to her, how football has impacted her life, and what legacy she wants to leave behind.
As the United Warriors Football Club women’s team captain, Blyth embodies what it means to be a fair player, always showing respect and care for teammates, opponents and officials out on the pitch.
Despite admittedly not being the “best player,” to take the field, it’s her commitment to improving and providing an inclusive environment that makes her such a positive role model in the…
As the United Warriors Football Club women’s team captain, Blyth embodies what it means to be a fair player, always showing respect and care for teammates, opponents and officials out on the pitch.
Despite admittedly not being the “best player,” to take the field, it’s her commitment to improving and providing an inclusive environment that makes her such a positive role model in the…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have confirmed the date for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ draw.
The draw will take place virtually from Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 28 October at 3pm local time (6pm AEDT).
Twelve nations - including our Commonwealth Bank Matildas - will take part in the 2022 tournament, an increase of four countries from previous editions.
There will be a total of three (3) groups of four (4) teams, with the first and second-place teams - as well as the two (2) best third-placed teams - in each group progressing to the Quarter Finals.
As…
The draw will take place virtually from Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 28 October at 3pm local time (6pm AEDT).
Twelve nations - including our Commonwealth Bank Matildas - will take part in the 2022 tournament, an increase of four countries from previous editions.
There will be a total of three (3) groups of four (4) teams, with the first and second-place teams - as well as the two (2) best third-placed teams - in each group progressing to the Quarter Finals.
As…
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- 4 years 3 months ago
Football Australia (FA) has sanctioned four players for engaging in match-fixing offences, in breach of the FA National Code of Conduct and Ethics, as follows:Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus have been banned from all football-related activity for a period of 5-years commencing on 17 May 2024 (being the date they were both issued no-fault interim suspensions by FA).Mr Lewis and Mr Baccus were each offered the option and have elected to complete 200 hours of unpaid football-related community service to support FA’s integrity and education programs. Completion of the football-related community…
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- 1 month 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou has officially become manager of Tottenham Hotspur, in a landmark move for the Australian coach.
The move means Postecoglou, 57, is set to become the first Australian to manage in the Premier League.
He joins after a successful stint with Scottish Premiership club Celtic, most recently winning the treble, after bagging two trophies in his first season with the club.
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner with the Socceroos joined Celtic after spending three seasons with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, where he won the J.League title in his second season with the club…
The move means Postecoglou, 57, is set to become the first Australian to manage in the Premier League.
He joins after a successful stint with Scottish Premiership club Celtic, most recently winning the treble, after bagging two trophies in his first season with the club.
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner with the Socceroos joined Celtic after spending three seasons with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, where he won the J.League title in his second season with the club…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chair Mr Chris Nikou was today elected as the second ever Australian to serve on the Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Nikou, together with FFA Chief Executive Officer Mr David Gallop AM, was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today to attend the 29th AFC Congress where the quadrennial elections took place.
The AFC Congress, which is held annually and brings together the 47 Member Associations that comprise the AFC, included on the agenda elections for the position of AFC President and positions on the AFC Executive Committee…
Nikou, together with FFA Chief Executive Officer Mr David Gallop AM, was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today to attend the 29th AFC Congress where the quadrennial elections took place.
The AFC Congress, which is held annually and brings together the 47 Member Associations that comprise the AFC, included on the agenda elections for the position of AFC President and positions on the AFC Executive Committee…
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- 6 years 10 months ago