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The story of Australian football is a story about our nation’s migrant history.
First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homelands – to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage.
Many of Australia’s oldest football clubs were formed by these immigrant groups: the Greeks of South Melbourne and Sydney Olympic, the Italians of Marconi and Adelaide City, the Croatians of Melbourne Knights, Sydney United and Perth's…
First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homelands – to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage.
Many of Australia’s oldest football clubs were formed by these immigrant groups: the Greeks of South Melbourne and Sydney Olympic, the Italians of Marconi and Adelaide City, the Croatians of Melbourne Knights, Sydney United and Perth's…
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- 5 years 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has reminded Bruno Fornaroli of the standards expected of professional footballers after the Melbourne City FC captain used inappropriate language while making an acceptance speech after the Westfield FFA Cup Final in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
Head of the Hyundai A-League Greg O’Rourke spoke to Melbourne City FC CEO Scott Munn, who has counselled Fornaroli on his responsibilities under the Code of Conduct.
“Whilst we take into account Fornaroli’s apology and the fact English is his second language Bruno’s comments on the stage after the…
Head of the Hyundai A-League Greg O’Rourke spoke to Melbourne City FC CEO Scott Munn, who has counselled Fornaroli on his responsibilities under the Code of Conduct.
“Whilst we take into account Fornaroli’s apology and the fact English is his second language Bruno’s comments on the stage after the…
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- 9 years ago
Australia’s national men’s Futsal team, the Futsalroos, have begun their preparations for the 2019 AFF Futsal Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in late October.
Head Coach Rob Varela has selected an extended training squad of 25 players from across Australia and Europe as the team prepares for its qualification campaign for the 2020 AFC Futsal Championship in Turkmenistan in February next year.
“We are excited that we are able to plan and prepare properly for this important tournament with an extended squad and importantly an extended program of training camps leading into the…
Head Coach Rob Varela has selected an extended training squad of 25 players from across Australia and Europe as the team prepares for its qualification campaign for the 2020 AFC Futsal Championship in Turkmenistan in February next year.
“We are excited that we are able to plan and prepare properly for this important tournament with an extended squad and importantly an extended program of training camps leading into the…
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- 7 years 1 month ago
The CommBank ParaMatildas defeated Japan 2-0 in the final of the IFCPF Asia Oceania Championships to become the champions of Asia and Oceania.Read a summary of the day's play below.
Women: CommBank ParaMatildas 2 - 0 JapanGoalscorers: Nicole Christodoulou (21'), Georgia Beikoff (27')The CommBank ParaMatildas were too strong in the end for Japan, who put in a fantastic performance against the home side.Japan had the better of the opportunities in the first 10 minutes or so of the game, with Australian goalkeeper Katelyn Smith forced into making…
Women: CommBank ParaMatildas 2 - 0 JapanGoalscorers: Nicole Christodoulou (21'), Georgia Beikoff (27')The CommBank ParaMatildas were too strong in the end for Japan, who put in a fantastic performance against the home side.Japan had the better of the opportunities in the first 10 minutes or so of the game, with Australian goalkeeper Katelyn Smith forced into making…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
In a historic move for CP football in Australia, legendary CommBank Pararoos player Ben Roche has been appointed as the Para Teams Manager for both the CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas.The announcement marks a significant step forward in advancing inclusivity and accessibility within Australian football. Roche, known for his outstanding contributions as a player for the CommBank Pararoos and his work with the Subway Olyroos and CommBank Matildas, brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. Having been involved with the CommBank Pararoos since he was 11 and…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
CommBank ParaMatildas Head Coach Kelly Stirton has selected a 12-player squad to participate in a key training camp in Sydney, which shapes as an important step towards selecting the final squad for the 2024 IFCPF World Cup.The three-day training camp will take place at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood from 5-7 July and features a mixture of players from across Australia all vying for their chance to don the green and gold at November’s World Cup in Spain.Only five months remain until the CommBank ParaMatildas squad return to Salou, Spain in November for their second appearance at the…
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- 2 years 2 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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- 6 years 1 month ago
Football Australia has confirmed that AAMI Park, Melbourne will host the Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026 between South Melbourne FC and Melbourne Victory FC on Saturday, 10 October.The showpiece fixture will mark the first all-Victorian Hahn Australia Cup Final of the modern era, bringing together one of Australian football’s most historic clubs and one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history.South Melbourne secured its place in the Final with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Lions FC at Lakeside Stadium, with substitute Bul Juach scoring a second-half hat-trick.The result…
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- 2 weeks 4 days ago
Football Australia is proud to announce the CommBank Junior Matildas will take centre stage in Gosford this November as part of the inaugural ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Week 2025, playing a curtain raiser ahead of the CommBank Matildas’ match against New Zealand.The CommBank Junior Matildas will face off against Thailand’s U16 Women’s National Team in a friendly match on 28 November 2025 at polytec Stadium, Gosford. The match will also be broadcast live on Paramount+.This fixture follows an earlier clash between the two sides on 25 November at Wanderers Football Park in Sydney, and…
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- 10 months 2 weeks ago
A 27-strong squad has been selected for the CommBank Young Matildas training camp hosted by Wyndham City Council commencing next Monday.
The 10-day assembly will assist the U-20 Women’s National Team in getting ready for next month’s 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers. Australia will take on Guam and hosts Kyrgyz Republic with the group winner progressing to Round 2.
Head coach Leah Blayney commented on the squad: “The selected players are part of a group that we have been closely monitoring in various environments across Australia over the past 12 months. As…
The 10-day assembly will assist the U-20 Women’s National Team in getting ready for next month’s 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers. Australia will take on Guam and hosts Kyrgyz Republic with the group winner progressing to Round 2.
Head coach Leah Blayney commented on the squad: “The selected players are part of a group that we have been closely monitoring in various environments across Australia over the past 12 months. As…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
Top-seeded Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies of Japan will start their challenge for the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 - Invitational Tournament title in Group A following the official draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.Second seed Sydney FC, the Australian champions, will headline Group B for the fourth edition of the tournament.Urawa, seeded top based on Japan's latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, will have Chinese Taipei's Hualien Women’s Football Team, host club Bangkok FC of Thailand and India’s Sree Gokulam Kerala Football Club for company in the record-setting eight-team…
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- 3 years ago
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 24 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023/24 season, as well as the rescheduled Round 13 match between Western United and Adelaide United.For the list of appointments from 12-14 April see below.Adam Kersey is set to referee his 100th A-League Men’s match, in the match between Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets on Saturday, 13 April. Adam made his A-League refereeing debut on 23 March 2012, in the final round of the 2011-12 season with the match between Adelaide United and Melbourne Heart (now Melbourne City). He will become…
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- 2 years 5 months ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of former Socceroo Alan Marnoch.
Marnoch became the 186th player to represent Australia’s senior men’s national team in an A' international when he made his debut for the Socceroos against Scotland, the nation of his birth, in May 1967.
In total, Marnoch made 14 appearances for the Socceroos from 1967 to 1969. His esteemed performances resulted in him being named in Football Australia’s Men’s Team of the Decade for the period 1963 to 1970.
Marnoch played for Midlothian Juniors in Scotland in his childhood…
Marnoch became the 186th player to represent Australia’s senior men’s national team in an A' international when he made his debut for the Socceroos against Scotland, the nation of his birth, in May 1967.
In total, Marnoch made 14 appearances for the Socceroos from 1967 to 1969. His esteemed performances resulted in him being named in Football Australia’s Men’s Team of the Decade for the period 1963 to 1970.
Marnoch played for Midlothian Juniors in Scotland in his childhood…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has taken the next step in promoting inclusion in football for LGBTI employees, players, clubs, volunteers and spectators by joining Pride in Sport as a Foundation Partner.
Pride in Sport is Australia’s first and only sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist National and State sporting organisations and clubs with the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) participants.
They assist Australian sporting organisations with all aspects of LGBTI inclusion and work with members to achieve best practice as…
Pride in Sport is Australia’s first and only sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist National and State sporting organisations and clubs with the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) participants.
They assist Australian sporting organisations with all aspects of LGBTI inclusion and work with members to achieve best practice as…
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- 9 years ago
