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…
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…
Australia’s most experienced Hyundai A-League referee Ben Williams has announced his retirement.
Williams will referee his final match in Australia on Tuesday night when he takes control of the International Champions Cup (ICC) match between Juventus FC and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He will remain available for international appointments until December.
Williams will end his top level career having controlled 161 Hyundai A-League matches and 24 NSL matches. He also had the honour of refereeing the 2015 Westfield FFA Cup Final as well as international matches…
Football Australia congratulates the Hon. Anika Wells on her reappointment as the Federal Minister for Sport.During her time as Minister for Sport, the Hon. Anika Wells has been a great supporter of Women’s Football, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, and the catalyst for the $200m Play Our Way grants for women’s participation and infrastructure.Quotes attributable to Football Australia’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Heather Garriock:“Football Australia warmly welcomes the reappointment of Minister Wells as the Federal Minister for Sports.“Minister Wells champions sport with her…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is saddened to learn of the passing of Colin Alagich Snr, the father of former Westfield Matilda Dianne Alagich and former Hyundai A-League, National Soccer League player, and Australian youth representative Richie Alagich.
Colin, who was a South Australian football icon and Port Adelaide Pirates club legend, was a keen supporter of his children’s careers both domestically and abroad.
From a Matildas perspective, Colin became a familiar face to the team as he attended many of Di’s 86 ‘A’ international matches played in Australia and abroad between…
Nicole Mitchell has been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year in the 2023 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs).Football Australia nominee, Nicole Mitchell, has been shortlisted for the Volunteer of the Year in the 2023 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs).Nicole, a volunteer at Tuggeranong United Soccer Club in the ACT, was selected and nominated from the group of community football volunteers that were highlighted by Football Australia as part of the National Volunteer Week campaign run in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission in May 2023.The campaign celebrated volunteers in…
Football Australia is deeply disappointed by the unacceptable comments made by Marty Sheargold on Triple M regarding the CommBank Matildas. Such remarks not only diminish the extraordinary achievements and contributions of our women’s national football team but also fail to recognise the profound impact they have had on Australian sport and society.The CommBank Matildas have inspired a new generation of Australians from young boys and girls to men and women who now see a future for themselves in football and sport more broadly. They have broken barriers, set new standards, and elevated the…
Matches around Australia may have been postponed but you can keep football in your life with the #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
While it is important to practise social distancing during this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to be active, connect with each other and keep your skills sharp!
So, if you are missing your weekend football fix out on the parks and pitches of Australia, take your ball and show us your best moves.
Whether it’s in your own back yard, in a quiet field or in a safe place at home, we want you to join our #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
Football Australia and Subway® Australia today announce that Subway® Australia’s Socceroos naming rights sponsorship agreement will conclude in August, following the natural completion of the current contract term.Over the course of the sponsorship, Subway® Australia has been a proud and committed supporter of Football Australia, the Subway® Socceroos, CommBank Matildas and the broader football community.Joining Football Australia in September 2022, Subway® Australia has partnered with Football Australia through some of Australia’s most iconic moments—including two record-breaking World Cup…
Football Australia has concluded an investigation into the conduct of an 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.
The conduct in question relates to a fascist salute or similar gesture conducted during the match and captured on the host broadcast. Such…
The CommBank Young Matildas will continue their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ campaign on Wednesday morning (AEST) when they take on Mexico in their second group-stage game.Australia will be looking to pick up their first points in the tournament after falling 2-0 against the host nation, Colombia, in the opening game. Meanwhile, the reigning 2023 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, Mexico, were held to a 2-2 draw by Cameroon. Australian fans can catch every CommBank Young Matildas match at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ live and free on 10Play, thanks to…
Australia’s Socceroos will take on Japan at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 24 as each nation’s quest to qualify directly for this year’s FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar reaches a crescendo.
Currently in Melbourne ahead of this week’s near sell-out meeting with Vietnam at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, it has been confirmed that the Socceroos will return to the scene of many famous men’s national team moments in March as Group B of AFC Asian Qualifiers come to a head.
The Socceroos have secured qualification for three FIFA World Cups at Stadium Australia in the past, and will again…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the charging of two people as part of a Victoria Police Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit (SIIU) investigation into allegations of match-fixing and subsequent betting involving a match in the Victorian National Premier Leagues 2 competition.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said FFA were notified of the arrests last night, after an investigation which spanned 18 months involving the SIIU.
“The preservation of the integrity of football is paramount and FFA will take all necessary steps to cooperate with authorities to this end…
The Teams of the Tournament for the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships and CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships have been revealed, celebrating the standout players from two weeks of high-quality football.Held at the Home of the Matildas in Melbourne and Valentine Sports Park in Sydney, the tournaments are a key step in Football Australia’s player development pathway and provide a glimpse of the next generation of Subway Socceroos and CommBank Matildas.Selected by National Team staff who carefully watched every match across both competitions, the Teams of the Tournament recognise…
