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Vale: Stefan Kamasz (1949–2025)

The Australian football community is united in mourning the passing of Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, Stefan Kamasz, a revered figure whose contributions to the game shaped its landscape across decades.

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Vale – George Negus AM, former Soccer Australia Board Member and veteran journalist

Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George Negus AM, a pioneering journalist and former board member of Soccer Australia, at the age of 82. Negus was renowned as one of Australia’s most influential media figures, having shaped the landscape of broadca

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Vale for Ian Knop AM

Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear the passing of Ian Knop AM, former Chair of Soccer Australia during the early 2000s.Knop's chairmanship came during an important time for the sport, as Australian football navigated significant changes.

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Vale Johan Neeskens

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

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Vale Jimmy Armstrong - Hall of Fame inductee and Socceroo

Football Australia sends its sincere condolences to the family of Jimmy Armstrong following the recent passing of the inaugural Hall of Fame inductee and former Socceroo.A stalwart with Hakoah and most notably South Melbourne, Armstrong was an international and state representati

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Vale Alan Westwater

Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear that Socceroo Cap #188 Alan Westwater, a distinguished former Socceroo, passed away suddenly on Thursday, 27 June, at his home in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Vale Dr. Siri Kannangara

It is with deep sadness that Football Australia acknowledge the passing of Dr. Siri Kannangara, a distinguished figure in sports medicine and a cherished member of the Football Australia family. Emigrating to Australia from Sri Lanka in 1977, Dr.

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Vale Ron Lord

Australia’s oldest Olyroo, the “Prince of Keepers” has made his last save & seen his last game.Ron Lord, the second eldest of 5 siblings, was born in Rozelle on July 25, 1929 and passed away yesterday following a short battle with illness and after giving a lifetime to the game h

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Vale Steve Maxwell

Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of a true legend of Australian football, Steve Maxwell, Socceroo Cap #339. A prolific forward and a revered figure in the football community, Maxwell's legacy will forever be etched in the annals of our sport's