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FFA comment regarding Sporting Integrity Investigation in Victoria

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 Lea

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Football participation grows to record levels

There are now more than 1.8 million Australians participating in football, an increase of 13 per cent on the previous year, a Football Federation Australia annual football census has found. Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said the census w

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FFA Announces Dates For Community Summits

Football Federation Australia today opened expressions of interest for members of the football community to join in a series of Community Summits across the country and help shape the future of the game in Australia. Football Federation Australia Chairman Chris Nikou said the

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Australia reaffirms bid to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today reaffirmed the intention to bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM following the announcement of the formal bidding process by FIFA overnight. Since officially announcing the intention to bid in June 2017, the Australian Federal

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National Sports Museum set to receive $17.1 million upgrade

Australian football is set to be showcased in a whole new light after it was announced the National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground would undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade. Football holds a special place in the museum and a new Hall of Fame section will help

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FFA fines Ernie Merrick for breaching National Code of Conduct

The Head Coach of the Newcastle Jets, Ernie Merrick, has been fined $3,000 after being found to have breached the FFA National Code of Conduct. Merrick was asked by FFA to explain statements he made in the post-match media conference after the Hyundai A-League Round 16 match b

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FFA welcomes Western United FC to the Hyundai A-League

Football Federation Australia (FFA) welcomed the news that Western United FC will be the name of the new expansion club that will compete in the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season. FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, congratulated Western United FC on achieving this historic mile

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Australian Match Officials attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 Referee Seminar

In preparation for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, Westfield W-League referees Kate Jacewicz and Casey Reibelt along with Hyundai A-League referee Chris Beath have recently attended a FIFA Referee Seminar in Doha, Qatar. The seminar was conducted from the 3 to

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Statement on Hakeem al-Araibi

Football Federation Australia (FFA) welcomed news that footballer Hakeem al-Araibi will be returned safely to Australia. FFA Chairman Chris Nikou thanked the football community for its support and praised those who have led the efforts to ensure justice prevailed. “We are e

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FFA Statement in relation to Alen Stajcic

Chris Nikou, the Chairman of the Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Monday: “The FFA’s Board notes Mr Stajcic’s comments this morning. We disagree with many of his assertions and were surprised by a number of his comments. "Indeed Mr Stajcic, by his own admission and

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FFA Company Secretary to Depart in April

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirms that Company Secretary Jo Setright gave notice that she will depart FFA at the end of April 2019. Jo has been with FFA for 12 years, serving as Head of Legal, Business Affairs and Integrity and then as Company Secretary and Special

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FFA to move U23 training camp from Thailand

Football Federation Australia has cancelled a proposed trip to Thailand as the under 23 men’s national team prepares for its AFC U23 Championship qualifiers in March. The move comes after consultation with Australian National Team and Under 23 Head Coach, Graham Arnold. “L

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FFA thanks football community for supporting #SaveHakeem

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today thanked Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League Clubs, players and fans for supporting #SaveHakeem. Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League Clubs, in partnership with FFA and PFA, showed their

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#SaveHakeem the main theme for the 22nd Johnny Warren Memorial Cup in Jamberoo

The Johnny Warren Football Foundation will host the Johnny Warren Memorial Cup for the 22nd consecutive year this Friday and Saturday with 77 teams taking part in the tournament. The competition stages five separate divisions, with three men’s and two female leagues. The co

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New Leagues Working Group members appointed

Football Federation Australia (FFA) advises that nominations from the relevant stakeholder groups in relation to their representatives on the New League Working Group (NLWG) have now been confirmed. In accordance with the terms of Resolution 2 of the 2018 Annual General Meetin

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