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New Leagues Working Group (NLWG) update

New Leagues Working Group (NLWG) Reaches in-Principle Agreement on Recommendations for a New Era for Football in Australia NLWG recognises the immediate need for commercial self-determination for professional Leagues FFA to receive ongoing yields from Leagues for National

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Football Federation Australia coaching appointments

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced Tony Vidmar has joined the Caltex Socceroos as an Assistant Coach whilst Gary van Egmond has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Young Socceroos. Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said he was delighted to welcome

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Australian football working towards National Second Division in 2021

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released a discussion paper to work towards the establishment of a National Second Division. FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said the white paper was prepared by the National Second Division Working Group, to consider the key principles that

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Football Federation Australia to review player pathways

Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced a review of the current player pathways. Development of players was one of the most widely debated topics at the recent Community Football Forums. Newly appointed FFA Technical Director Rob Sherman said there was broad ackn

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FFA confirmed as partner for Government's Australia now 2019 campaign

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has been confirmed as a partner for the Australian Government’s Australia now 2019 campaign, which will focus on the ASEAN region. An Australian Government initiative, the Australia now campaign is a celebration of Australia delivered annual

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International matches and a Home of Football for the ACT

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced a ground-breaking partnership with the ACT Government and Capital Football that will see the Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas play international matches in Canberra and the development of a new ‘Home of Football’ in t

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FFA and PFA announce extension of Collective Bargaining Agreements for Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) today announced a one-year extension to each of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for the Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League. FFA Head of Leagues Greg O’Rourke said that the ext

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Canberra to get new 'Home of Football' to host Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas matches

The Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas will play matches in Canberra over the next 18 months after the announcement of a $20 million investment by the ACT Government in Tuesday’s 2019-20 budget. It will see Canberra get a new ‘Home of Football’, with the facility, to be b

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Statement from Football Federation Australia re Alen Stajcic

On 19 January 2019 Football Federation Australia (FFA) made the decision to terminate the contract of the Matildas head coach, Alen Stajcic. Since that time there has been considerable commentary and speculation about why Alen Stajcic’s contract was terminated. FFA by this

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Special showcase of football history on display at Deakin University

An exhibition showcasing the history of Association football is going to take centre stage at Deakin University. Running from June 6 to July 29 this year, the exhibition – named Goals and Glory – displays the rich resources of football as part of Deakin University’s Library co

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Football Victoria welcomes $21.6 million for state football facilities

Football Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s 2019 Budget commitment of $21.6 million for community football facilities across the state. The announcement includes $20 million for The World Game Fund over the forward estimates, and, coupled with other State Government

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FFA acknowledges and thanks the thousands of football volunteers in Australia

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today encouraged all footballers to reach out and thank the thousands of volunteers this weekend, as National Volunteer Week wraps up. The week celebrates the six million Australians who volunteer their time across the country, and it is est

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FFA statement on the passing of HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah

It is with sadness that Football Federation Australia (FFA) learned today of the passing of His Royal Highness Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, the fifth Sultan of Pahang. His Royal Highness was a passionate football fan, serving as the President of the Football Association of Malaysia

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FFA statement on the passing of David Cervinski

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is today mourning the loss of former Melbourne Knights, Carlton, Wollongong Wolves, and North Geelong player David Cervinski. The four-time National Soccer League title winner lost his battle with cancer overnight. FFA Chief Executive Off

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Football Federation Australia inducts four new members into Hall of Fame

Matilda Leigh Wardell, Socceroo Harry Kewell, former NSL Championship winning coach Branko Culina and Former FFA Chairman Sir Frank Lowy AC are the latest inductees into the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Hall of Fame.

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