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Subway Australian U23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has been required to make a change to his 23-player squad for a series of fixtures with Korea Republic during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Mohamed Toure (Randers FC) has been called up to the senior national team and will travel to Perth for Round Three Qualifiers and will be replaced in the squad by Jing Reec (Melbourne Victory FC).Australia will assemble in Yongin, Korea Republic for two matches, ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers in September.The selection of Australian-based players will allow…
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- 9 months 3 weeks ago
The Futsalroos staged a dramatic comeback but ultimately went down to Afghanistan in heartbreaking fashion with a 5-4 loss in the dying moments in Thailand.Australia trailed 4-1 at half time before staging a remarkable second half comeback scoring three goals in just over a minute to level the score at 4-4. However with the game on a knife edge, Afghanistan found the winner with 12 seconds to play and move above the Futsalroos into first in the NSDF Futsal Championship standings.
Next Match:Malaysia v AustraliaDate: Wednesday, March 27, 2024Time:…
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- 2 years ago
One of Australian football’s most decorated former players, Tim Cahill (Socceroo Cap #476) has joined the Socceroos’ official staff for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as Head of Delegation.
Cahill, who scored 50 goals in his 108 Socceroos’ appearances and represented his country at four FIFA World Cups will support the team and staff on and off the field.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer James Johnson said: “We are delighted to have someone of Tim’s calibre and profile working so closely with Graham (Arnold) and the team.
“He is one of our all-time greatest players…
Cahill, who scored 50 goals in his 108 Socceroos’ appearances and represented his country at four FIFA World Cups will support the team and staff on and off the field.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer James Johnson said: “We are delighted to have someone of Tim’s calibre and profile working so closely with Graham (Arnold) and the team.
“He is one of our all-time greatest players…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that the Hyundai A-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will be held online next Thursday (10 September 2020) via the Hyundai A-League website (www.a-league.com.au) and Hyundai A-League official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aleague).
The event will be hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Adam Peacock, and will begin from 7:30pm (AEST) culminating with the presentation of the Johnny Warren Medal.
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited that the successes of the past season will be celebrated.
“Unfortunately we are unable to…
The event will be hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Adam Peacock, and will begin from 7:30pm (AEST) culminating with the presentation of the Johnny Warren Medal.
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited that the successes of the past season will be celebrated.
“Unfortunately we are unable to…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Tony Vidmar has announced he will step down from his position as Head Coach of the CommBank Australian U23s after four years at the helm.The Socceroos great concludes an impactful seven-year spell with Football Australia, which included three years as CommBank Socceroos Assistant Coach.Vidmar, a key member of Graham Arnold’s coaching staff during the historic Round of 16 run at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, took on the Olyroos job in the same year.Over a dozen Olyroos have gone on to represent the Socceroos, with a number of those expected to feature at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™.…
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- 1 month 1 week ago
The Australian football community has come together to put a unique football twist to a Christmas classic.
Reminiscent of the #PlayAtHomeChallenge, current and former Westfield Matildas and Socceroos, MiniRoos and National Premier Leagues players, Westfield W-League, A-League and social players all joined in to remix a familiar tune.
The video is yet another demonstration of how the football community has found ways to stay connected throughout a disrupted 2020. …
Reminiscent of the #PlayAtHomeChallenge, current and former Westfield Matildas and Socceroos, MiniRoos and National Premier Leagues players, Westfield W-League, A-League and social players all joined in to remix a familiar tune.
The video is yet another demonstration of how the football community has found ways to stay connected throughout a disrupted 2020. …
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- 5 years 3 months ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce that Queensland’s Chris Beath will preside over this Saturday’s 2022-23 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Central Coast Mariners FC at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Supporting Beath will be Assistant Referees, Anton Shchetinin (QLD) and Ashley Beecham (QLD), along with Fourth Official Adam Kersey (QLD) and Fifth Official Brad Wright (NSW).
This will be Chris Beath’s fourth appointment as the referee for a A-League/A-League Men’s Grand Final, having whistled the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 season-ending match. It…
Supporting Beath will be Assistant Referees, Anton Shchetinin (QLD) and Ashley Beecham (QLD), along with Fourth Official Adam Kersey (QLD) and Fifth Official Brad Wright (NSW).
This will be Chris Beath’s fourth appointment as the referee for a A-League/A-League Men’s Grand Final, having whistled the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 season-ending match. It…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
The Pararoos’ 2018 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship campaign commenced in convincing fashion on Saturday with Kai Lammert’s charges claiming an 11-0 win over Korea Republic at the Kish Island Olympic Stadium in IR Iran.
Needing to finish in the top two of the competition to advance to the 2019 IFCPF World Championship in Spain next year, Australia’s qualifying efforts couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.
READY TO GO: Pararoos squad settled as Championships approach
SYDNEY CAMP: Pararoos set for three-day training camp
Experienced Pararoo Ben Roche starred in the…
Needing to finish in the top two of the competition to advance to the 2019 IFCPF World Championship in Spain next year, Australia’s qualifying efforts couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.
READY TO GO: Pararoos squad settled as Championships approach
SYDNEY CAMP: Pararoos set for three-day training camp
Experienced Pararoo Ben Roche starred in the…
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- 7 years 4 months ago
Football Australia today confirmed that Matildas' great Alicia Ferguson (Cap #101) will join the CommBank Matildas’ official staff for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after being named as Australia’s Head of Delegation.
Ferguson, who debuted for the senior national team as a 15-year-old, represented Australia at two FIFA Women’s World Cups (1999 and 2007) and an Olympic Games (2000) in her 66 appearances for the CommBank Matildas spanning a decade. Her role will be centred on supporting the team and staff both on and off the field during their FIFA World Cup™…
Ferguson, who debuted for the senior national team as a 15-year-old, represented Australia at two FIFA Women’s World Cups (1999 and 2007) and an Olympic Games (2000) in her 66 appearances for the CommBank Matildas spanning a decade. Her role will be centred on supporting the team and staff both on and off the field during their FIFA World Cup™…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
The Football Federation Australia Podcast has arrived!
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the first episode of a new podcast established to help keep fans of Australian football abreast of, and connected to, some of the latest news and views in the game.
The first edition of the podcast, which will be re-named over the coming weeks following feedback from the football family (you can send your ideas to media@ffa.com.au), will also act as a platform to acknowledge some of the great moments and contributors to the sport in Australia, both past and present. …
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the first episode of a new podcast established to help keep fans of Australian football abreast of, and connected to, some of the latest news and views in the game.
The first edition of the podcast, which will be re-named over the coming weeks following feedback from the football family (you can send your ideas to media@ffa.com.au), will also act as a platform to acknowledge some of the great moments and contributors to the sport in Australia, both past and present. …
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- 5 years 11 months ago
Football Australia’s purpose is to bring communities together through football and our participation at this year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM is no exception.
Football Australia has a responsibility to equitably represent our fans, our players, and our football family. We are proud to be the most multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive sport in Australia.
Our representation at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of some important matters and help affect change globally and domestically.
Football Australia, in collaboration with Professional…
Football Australia has a responsibility to equitably represent our fans, our players, and our football family. We are proud to be the most multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive sport in Australia.
Our representation at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of some important matters and help affect change globally and domestically.
Football Australia, in collaboration with Professional…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that a special Westfield W-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will be held virtually this Thursday (23 July 2020) via the Westfield W-League website (www.w-league.com.au) and Westfield W-League official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thewleague).
Hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Tara Rushton, the event will begin from 12pm (AEST) with the Julie Dolan Medal winner to be announced at 7:00pm (AEST).
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited to recognise the outstanding achievements from the Westfield W-League 2019/20…
Hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Tara Rushton, the event will begin from 12pm (AEST) with the Julie Dolan Medal winner to be announced at 7:00pm (AEST).
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited to recognise the outstanding achievements from the Westfield W-League 2019/20…
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- 5 years 8 months ago
Australia will learn their group stage opponents for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 when the Final Draw ceremony takes place at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot at 6pm AEDT on Thursday, February 6.Nine teams emerged from the first ever Qualifiers – held last month – to progress to the Finals, where they will be joined by hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan. The third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s national team futsal tournament is slated to take place in May 2025 and the Final Draw will see the cast being split…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
Spain closed out their Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Czechia on a wet Wednesday afternoon in Newcastle.
A first-half double from Esther González and late Athenea Del Castillo penalty saw La Roja come out on top in the all-European clash.
Spain created the first opportunity of the game five minutes in, as Irene Guerrero's shot was saved well by Olivie Lukasova.
The half-hour mark brought the match's opening goal, as González tapped home from close range after a lovely team move.…
A first-half double from Esther González and late Athenea Del Castillo penalty saw La Roja come out on top in the all-European clash.
Spain created the first opportunity of the game five minutes in, as Irene Guerrero's shot was saved well by Olivie Lukasova.
The half-hour mark brought the match's opening goal, as González tapped home from close range after a lovely team move.…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
The Australian football community today acknowledges the three members of the football family who have been recognised in the January 26 Honours List for their work as community leaders and contributors to the sport.A stalwart in the ACT’s football community, former Capital Football CEO and Director Ivan Slavich AM was awarded a Member (AM) in the general division for his service to business, and to the community through governance and philanthropic endeavours including roles with Soldier On, the Australian War Memorial and Ronald McDonald House Charities.Football administrator …
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- 2 years 2 months ago