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It is with great sadness that Football Australia acknowledges the passing of Johan Neeskens, a beloved figure in the world of football and a former Assistant Coach of the Socceroos. Neeskens joined the Socceroos coaching staff in 2006, working closely with Head Coach Guus Hiddink during one of the most memorable periods in Australian football history, as the team prepared for and competed in the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006™.As Hiddink’s right-hand man, Neeskens played an essential role in helping guide the Socceroos to their first World Cup in 32 years, and to a historic Round of 16…
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- 1 year 11 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 7 months 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 8 months ago
The CommBank Young Matildas will have their chance to book their ticket to the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ final when they take on Japan in the semi-final on Wednesday night (AEDT).Australia went through to the final four after finishing at the top of Group A, remaining undefeated throughout the group stage. The side will take on defending AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup champions, Japan, for a spot in the final. Japan went through second in Group B, after suffering defeat to Korea DPR on the final matchday.The CommBank Young Matildas already booked their spot in the FIFA U20 Women…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
Australia’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ Qualifiers will continue with a Sydney-based training camp during the March/April FIFA Women’s International Window.New CommBank Young Matildas’ Head Coach Alex Epakis has called together a 25-player squad for the nine-day assembly to be held at Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub from 31 March – 8 April.Epakis will take charge for the first since being appointed to lead the U-20 Women’s National Team during the next international cycle which will include the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ and the FIFA U-20 Women’s…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
MELBOURNE Victory are the 2020/21 Westfield W-League champions, and they did it the hard way.
Teenage star Kyra Cooney-Cross was the hero for Victory, delivering a corner that swerved straight into the Sydney goal in the last seconds of extra-time, with a penalty shoot-out beckoning.
It was a devastating blow for the home side, and particularly goalkeeper Jada Whyman who was unable to keep out Cooney-Cross’s corner but had delivered a series of remarkable saves to keep her side on level terms until the very end.
But ultimately Victory were deserved champions, owning the big occasion and…
Teenage star Kyra Cooney-Cross was the hero for Victory, delivering a corner that swerved straight into the Sydney goal in the last seconds of extra-time, with a penalty shoot-out beckoning.
It was a devastating blow for the home side, and particularly goalkeeper Jada Whyman who was unable to keep out Cooney-Cross’s corner but had delivered a series of remarkable saves to keep her side on level terms until the very end.
But ultimately Victory were deserved champions, owning the big occasion and…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
The Football Australia Referees Committee have finalised the match official panels for the upcoming 2021/22 A-Leagues Seasons.
Tim Danaskos (NSW), Lachlan Keevers, Jack Morgan (VIC) & Casey Reibelt (QLD) have all been promoted to referees for the A-League Men competition, while Isabella Libri, Bec Mackie (NSW), and Caitlin Williams (VIC) have been promoted for the A-League Women season.
The new A-Leagues 2021/22 season will kick off on November 19 for A-League Men and December 3 for A-League Women.
In addition to the announcement of the panels, over the off-season …
Tim Danaskos (NSW), Lachlan Keevers, Jack Morgan (VIC) & Casey Reibelt (QLD) have all been promoted to referees for the A-League Men competition, while Isabella Libri, Bec Mackie (NSW), and Caitlin Williams (VIC) have been promoted for the A-League Women season.
The new A-Leagues 2021/22 season will kick off on November 19 for A-League Men and December 3 for A-League Women.
In addition to the announcement of the panels, over the off-season …
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Football Australia is proud to confirm that four Australian match officials have been selected by FIFA to officiate at the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026™, underlining Australia’s strong standing in world football officiating.The Australian officials appointed are:Alireza Faghani – RefereeGeorge Lakrindis – Assistant RefereeAndrew Lindsay – Assistant RefereeShaun Evans – Video Match OfficialTheir selection follows a rigorous international assessment process conducted by FIFA over several years, with appointments awarded on the basis of performance excellence, consistency and professionalism across…
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- 5 months 2 weeks ago
CommBank Matilda Steph Catley and Subway Socceroo Jackson Irvine have been voted by their peers as the 2024 Austraffic PFA Footballers of the Year.Irvine and Catley join Mary Fowler and Alex Paulsen, who were revealed as the Austraffic PFA Young Footballers of the Year last week, as winners of the PFA’s major football-related awards for 2024.Irvine received the highest number of votes from players overseas, the Socceroos, and in the A-Leagues, following a PFA member-vote, edging out fellow nominees Mat Ryan, Cam Burgess, Massimo Luongo, Adam Taggart, Josh Nisbet, Brian Kaltak and Tolgay…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
Football Australia has today announced that CommBank Stadium in Sydney will host the much-anticipated Australia Cup 2022 Final between Sydney United 58 FC and Macarthur FC on Saturday, 1 October (7.45pm AEST).
Family and fan-friendly ticket prices have been set for the occasion and will go on pre-sale at 2.00pm AEST on Wednesday, 21 September, with general on-sale at 4.00pm AEST, 21 September via Ticketek.
In qualifying for the Australia Cup 2022 Final, Sydney United 58 FC become the first semi-professional outfit to feature in Australian football’s premier knockout competition in the…
Family and fan-friendly ticket prices have been set for the occasion and will go on pre-sale at 2.00pm AEST on Wednesday, 21 September, with general on-sale at 4.00pm AEST, 21 September via Ticketek.
In qualifying for the Australia Cup 2022 Final, Sydney United 58 FC become the first semi-professional outfit to feature in Australian football’s premier knockout competition in the…
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- 4 years ago
The CommBank Young Matildas will continue their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Qualifiers tomorrow morning (12:00am AEST) when they take on Palestine in their second game of qualifying.After recording a dominant 14-0 win over Tajikistan in their opening game, Australia will be looking to make it two from two when they face Palestine. Australia currently sit at the top of Group C, while Palestine suffered a 4-0 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their opening game.
Qualification at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ will mean a…
Qualification at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ will mean a…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
The Australia Women’s National Futsal Team will kick off their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign tonight against the hosts, China PR.The Australians gained their place in the tournament after finishing top of their group with an undefeated record at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers held in Uzbekistan.The top three teams at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 will then qualify for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™.
Fans can watch the game live and free via the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Page, with kick-off set for…
Fans can watch the game live and free via the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Page, with kick-off set for…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
At the conclusion of the group stages of the Tokyo 2020 Football Tournaments, the Matildas and Olyroos have left their mark at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
On Tuesday night, the Matildas secured progression to the final eight of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament after they recorded a nil all draw with the world’s number one ranked nation, United States of America, in Kashima.
Tony Gustavsson’s team finished third in a tough Group G, having recorded four Group Stage points following a victory over New Zealand, a draw with the USA, and a loss to group winners Sweden. It is the…
On Tuesday night, the Matildas secured progression to the final eight of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament after they recorded a nil all draw with the world’s number one ranked nation, United States of America, in Kashima.
Tony Gustavsson’s team finished third in a tough Group G, having recorded four Group Stage points following a victory over New Zealand, a draw with the USA, and a loss to group winners Sweden. It is the…
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- 5 years 2 months ago
