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Kaz Patafta: My A-League Ambition

Kaz Patafta: My A-League Ambition

Former Australian youth international Kaz Patfta’s playing career didn’t reach the heights expected – but his second act could see him exceed most expectations. 17 Jul 2017
Wenger: Arsenal’s kids are magnifique

Wenger: Arsenal’s kids are magnifique

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised the Gunners youngsters for their performance during the 2-0 win over Sydney FC last night. 14 Jul 2017
Arnold: No Vukovic, no problem

Arnold: No Vukovic, no problem

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has lauded Andrew Redmayne’s performance against Arsenal and believes he can be the Sky Blues number one goalkeeper this season. 14 Jul 2017
Wenger: Arsenal’s Redmayne mistake

Wenger: Arsenal’s Redmayne mistake

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger says the Gunners were stupid to let Andrew Redmayne go after witnessing a shot-stopping masterclass from their former triallist during their 2-0 win over Sydney FC. 14 Jul 2017
Armenakas: Why I left Udinese

Armenakas: Why I left Udinese

Australian youth International Panos Armenakas is chasing first team football on loan to Belgian second division club AFC Tubize after three seasons with Udinese’s U19 squad. 13 Jul 2017
We’re a great FFA Cup scalp – South Melbourne

We’re a great FFA Cup scalp – South Melbourne

EXCLUSIVE: South Melbourne's advisory board chairman Bill Papastergiadis believes many of their opponents will view victory over the ex- NSL club in the FFA Cup as a major scalp. 30 Jun 2017
Blacktown plots Mariners cup upset

Blacktown plots Mariners cup upset

Blacktown City coach Mark Crittenden believes last year's NSW NPL champions can cause an upset against Central Coast in the FFA Cup Round of 32. 29 Jun 2017
Football Federation Victoria demands promotion/relegation

Football Federation Victoria demands promotion/relegation

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) says it will support Football Federation Australia's congress reform - but only if promotion and relegation is part of the process. 29 Jun 2017
AIS coach: COE closure is 'horrific'

AIS coach: COE closure is 'horrific'

Former Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) coach Steve Darby has labelled the decision to close the Centre of Excellence (COE) as "horrific". 28 Jun 2017
Roberto Carlos & A-League stars support Boots4Liberia

Roberto Carlos & A-League stars support Boots4Liberia

Former Nunawading striker and Liberia international Emile Damey has enlisted the help of Brazilian star Roberto Carlos and A-League players for his Boots4Liberia charity. 27 Jun 2017
Australian youth not falling behind Asia - Abrams

Australian youth not falling behind Asia - Abrams

Football Federation Australia (FFA) technical director Eric Abrams says Asia’s youth development is not moving ahead of Australia's but concedes Japan is well ahead. 27 Jun 2017
Simon: Matildas' success will boost World Cup bid

Simon: Matildas' success will boost World Cup bid

Matildas star Kyah Simon says being successful at major tournaments is even more important now that Australia is bidding to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2017
We'll save Centre of Excellence, says FSA

We'll save Centre of Excellence, says FSA

Football Star Academy (FSA) CEO, Peter Nikolakopoulos, says he is in discussions with the Australian Sports Commission about saving the soon to be closed Centre of Excellence. 23 Jun 2017
Melbourne's City-United fans raise record amount for Manchester victims

Melbourne's City-United fans raise record amount for Manchester victims

The Australian Manchester City and Manchester United supporters clubs put aside their rivalries to raise more than $18,000 for the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack. 23 Jun 2017
Abrams: COE closure good for Australian football

Abrams: COE closure good for Australian football

Football Federation Australia (FFA) technical director Eric Abrams says the current changes happening in youth development will lead to greater outcomes for Australian football. 21 Jun 2017
Kalas: NPL clubs' AGM is an historic moment

Kalas: NPL clubs' AGM is an historic moment

The outgoing Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) steering committee chairman Tom Kalas says the organisation’s first general meeting in July is an historic moment for Australian football. 21 Jun 2017
Simon: Young Indigenous stars can go all the way

Simon: Young Indigenous stars can go all the way

Matildas' Indigenous striker Kyah Simon says the next generation of Aboriginal footballers should reach for the top and pointed to rising stars Shaydene Evans and Jada Whyman. 19 Jun 2017
Young Aussie: Training under Kewell was brilliant

Young Aussie: Training under Kewell was brilliant

Young Aussie defender Tom Podaridis is looking for a shot at the A-League after a stint training under ex-Socceroo Harry Kewell at Watford. 16 Jun 2017
Dandenong Mayor: We'd get 20,000 members in a month

Dandenong Mayor: We'd get 20,000 members in a month

Greater Dandenong City Mayor Jim Memeti says support for an A-League club in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs is so strong it would have 20,000 members in a month. 16 Jun 2017
Paschalidis: Why NSW Govt defib roll-out will save lives

Paschalidis: Why NSW Govt defib roll-out will save lives

The New South Wales government's plan to roll out 2,500 defibrillators across the state means the mission to have the lifesaving devices at every sports ground is one step closer according to football personality Andy Paschalidis. 15 Jun 2017
Simon: Why home World Cup would be unbelievable

Simon: Why home World Cup would be unbelievable

Matildas striker Kyah Simon says she never believed Australia hosting the Women’s World Cup would be possible and believes it'd do wonders for the code domestically. 15 Jun 2017