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Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 20 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season.
Kearney Robinson will officiate his 150th match as an Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR) in the A-League Men’s competition, in the match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers.
Robinson's first appointment as an AVAR came in Round 4 of the 2019-20 season, in the match between Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners, and becomes only the second official to reach 150 matches in the AVAR role after Michael Bailey (233).
For the list of appointments from 10-13…
Kearney Robinson will officiate his 150th match as an Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR) in the A-League Men’s competition, in the match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers.
Robinson's first appointment as an AVAR came in Round 4 of the 2019-20 season, in the match between Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners, and becomes only the second official to reach 150 matches in the AVAR role after Michael Bailey (233).
For the list of appointments from 10-13…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
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…
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…
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- 7 years 5 months ago
Football Australia is undertaking a new development known as the Foundation of Football course, which is aimed at bringing a new structure to coach education in alignment with international conventions. The origins of this initiative by Football Australia come from the desire to standardise coach education courses in line with the AFC and UEFA conventions. As a part of this endeavour, the previous coaching diploma program will be divided into two parts: the Foundation of Football and the C Licence Part 2. This alignment will simplify the process of recognising coaching qualifications…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
Ange Postecoglou has officially become manager of Scottish giants Celtic in a landmark move for an Australian coach.
Postecoglou, 55, joins Celtic after the Scottish Premiership club parted ways with Neil Lennon.
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner with the Socceroos moves to Celtic after spending three seasons with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
Postecoglou won the J.League title in his second season with the club - their first Championship win in 15 years.
Ange Postecoglou with the 2019 J1 League Championship
And after Celtic missed out on…
Postecoglou, 55, joins Celtic after the Scottish Premiership club parted ways with Neil Lennon.
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner with the Socceroos moves to Celtic after spending three seasons with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
Postecoglou won the J.League title in his second season with the club - their first Championship win in 15 years.
Ange Postecoglou with the 2019 J1 League Championship
And after Celtic missed out on…
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- 5 years 2 months ago
A record-breaking Olympics has shown Australia what will be on its doorstep in less than two years.
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
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- 5 years ago
CommBank Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan has been forced to make a change to his squad for the upcoming Australia–China Friendship Series during the March FIFA Men’s International Window.James Overy (Manchester United) has withdrawn from the squad due to illness and will be replaced by Gabriel Tilo (Sydney United 58).The tour to China is supported by the Australian Government through the National Foundation of Australia–China Relations (NFACR) and forms part of a broader program of football engagement aimed at strengthening sporting, cultural and people-to-people links between…
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- 4 months 3 weeks ago
CommBank Young Matildas forward Grace Kuilamu has been medically withdrawn from the CommBank Young Matildas’ training camp commencing today in Sydney.Due to a shoulder injury, Kuilamu has been replaced in the 25-player squad by Newcastle Jets FC forward Alexis Collins. Collins returns to the squad after assisting the U-20 Women’s National Team secure the 2025 PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament title in February.The CommBank Young Matildas have assembled in Sydney for their training camp held at Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub from 31 March – 8 April.COMMBANK YOUNG…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
The official Westfield Matildas and Socceroos browser extensions brings you closer to the teams like never before!
You can customise your browser with your favourite Westfield Matildas or Socceroos wallpapers, and stay up to date with all the latest updates from the national teams on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup, and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Every new tab ensures you’ll never miss any latest news about the Westfield Matildas or Socceroos, with the ability…
You can customise your browser with your favourite Westfield Matildas or Socceroos wallpapers, and stay up to date with all the latest updates from the national teams on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup, and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Every new tab ensures you’ll never miss any latest news about the Westfield Matildas or Socceroos, with the ability…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Football Australia conducted the FFA Cup 2021 Semi Final draw on Thursday as the competition reaches the final stages.
Melbourne Victory have been drawn at home in the first Semi Final against Wellington Phoenix, with both sides winning their respective Quarter Finals last night.
Meanwhile, the winner of Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar will host Central Coast Mariners in the second Semi Final.
Sydney and Brisbane are set to play their postponed Quarter Final fixture next Wednesday, 12 January.
Stay tuned to theffacup.com.au and FFA Cup social media pages for all the…
Melbourne Victory have been drawn at home in the first Semi Final against Wellington Phoenix, with both sides winning their respective Quarter Finals last night.
Meanwhile, the winner of Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar will host Central Coast Mariners in the second Semi Final.
Sydney and Brisbane are set to play their postponed Quarter Final fixture next Wednesday, 12 January.
Stay tuned to theffacup.com.au and FFA Cup social media pages for all the…
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- 4 years 7 months ago
It was a rough start to the Australia U23's ASEAN Women’s Championship MSIG Serenity Cup™ 2025 campaign, with the Australians going down 2-1 to Myanmar in their opening match at Viet Tri Stadium, Phú Thọ.Captained by Naomi Thomas-Chinamma, both sides started brightly, but it was Myanmar who would make the most of their chances. In the 12th minute, Naw Htet Ntet Wai fired off the first warning shot against the Aussies, breaking her way through the defence to send the ball over the bar from the edge of the area.Then, a cross from Phyu Phyu Win almost caught out Sally James in the 27th…
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- 1 year ago
CommBank Matildas captain Sam Kerr finished third in the voting for the women’s Ballon d'Or for the second-straight year, after leading Chelsea to a domestic double of the Barclays Women’s Super League and Women's FA Cup.
Chelsea and Matildas striker Sam Kerr has achieved her equal-highest-ever finish in the women's Ballon d'Or, coming in third in this year's edition.
It comes after another history-making season for club and country for the striker, claiming back-to-back WSL Golden Boots with Chelsea and becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for Australia earlier in the…
Chelsea and Matildas striker Sam Kerr has achieved her equal-highest-ever finish in the women's Ballon d'Or, coming in third in this year's edition.
It comes after another history-making season for club and country for the striker, claiming back-to-back WSL Golden Boots with Chelsea and becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for Australia earlier in the…
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- 3 years 10 months ago
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) today announced that David Gallop AM, the CEO of Football Federation Australia, will become the new Chairperson of COMPPS, effective immediately, with James Sutherland stepping down as the current Chairperson following his resignation as CEO of Cricket Australia.
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
David Gallop…
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
David Gallop…
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- 7 years 9 months ago
The CommBank Joeys' AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 hopes for a maiden Final appearance have been dashed after a 2-0 Semi Final defeat to China PR in Jeddah on Wednesday morning (AEST).After a tight opening 45 minutes the Aussies conceded two goals in the second half at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends.Head Coach Carl Veart named an unchanged starting eleven for the clash from their impressive 3-0 win over Vietnam in the quarter finals.China PR threatened in the first minute with Australia's goalkeeper, Charlie Wilson-Papps, forced into saving Zhao Songyuan glancing…
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- 2 months 4 weeks ago
Football Australia has always enjoyed playing CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos matches in New South Wales and intends to bring additional football content.New South Wales is known for hosting world class events and is an important partner for Football Australia to showcase the world game on the international stage. This will be on full display next year as Sydney plays host to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.Football Australia proactively attempts to ensure high standards in turf and grounds are maintained for our national teams and clubs, and we work collaboratively with all…
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- 1 year ago
Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has been forced to make a change to his 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024TM Qualifiers, being held in Tajikistan during September, with Mohamed Toure (Paris FC) withdrawing due to injury.
Toure will be replaced by Jahce Novello from Cosenza Calcio in Italy’s Serie B, with the 19-year-old having previously been called into the Subway Olyroos’ set-up in March this year.
Australia have been drawn into Group I and will face Laos and Tajikistan in a three-team group, following the recent withdrawal of the DPR Korea…
Toure will be replaced by Jahce Novello from Cosenza Calcio in Italy’s Serie B, with the 19-year-old having previously been called into the Subway Olyroos’ set-up in March this year.
Australia have been drawn into Group I and will face Laos and Tajikistan in a three-team group, following the recent withdrawal of the DPR Korea…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
Football Australia would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Tim Cahill AO, following his induction into the prestigious Sport Australia Hall of Fame.Cahill – who represented the Socceroos on 108 occasions, scoring 50 goals – was inducted alongside six other national sporting icons, signifying his position as a great of Australian sport, not just football.The four-time FIFA World Cup player was not only recognised for his extensive on-field accomplishments, but the indelible mark he has left on both Australian and world football at large.Cahill’s international career spanned more…
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- 2 years 10 months ago