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Vale Maria Berry AM (1954-2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Maria Berry AM, a coach, administrator and former Team Manager and Head of Delegation for several CommBank Matildas and CommBank Young Matildas International Tours. Berry held a wide array of roles in women’s football, inc

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Vale Doug Rennie (1934-2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Doug Rennie, a Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee, respected player and international referee. Born in Scotland, Rennie emigrated to Australia in 1961.

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Vale Tony Farrugia

Football Australia joins Football South Australia and the entire Australian football community in mourning the passing of Tony Farrugia, a respected and much-loved figure in South Australian football.Tony’s impact on the game was profound and enduring.

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Vale Vito Cilauro (1930 – 2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Vito Cilauro, a Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee, long-serving football administrator, and passionate advocate for the game’s growth, aged 95. Born in Sicily, Italy, in 1930, Vito migrated to Melbourne at the age o

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Vale Donald Campbell OAM & AM

Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Donald Campbell OAM & AM, a pioneering match official and Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee. Donald Campbell stands as one of the most respected figures in the history of Australian refereeing.

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Vale John Marshall SC (1958-2025)

The Australian football community is deeply saddened by the passing of John Marshall SC, a long-serving and highly respected figure in football’s legal and disciplinary landscape. A distinguished barrister, John was widely regarded for his tireless but fair advocacy. John made

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Vale Betty Hoar

A pioneer of women’s football in Australia Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Betty Hoar, a true pioneer of the women’s game whose tireless efforts laid the foundation for generations of players to come. Betty was one of a small and determined group of indivi

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Vale Glenn Ahearn

Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Socceroo, Glenn Ahearn (Cap #310), who proudly represented Australia on the international stage with distinction. Born in Sydney in 1962, Ahearn relocated to Queensland at a young age, where his football jour

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Vale: David Bone (1930-2025)

Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of former Socceroo, David Bone (Cap #120) at the age of 94.Born and raised in Adamstown, NSW, Bone was a talented goalkeeper who carved out a distinguished career in Northern NSW Football.Bone played his junior football in Adam