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A-League back with derby date - TV or no TV deal

A-League back with derby date - TV or no TV deal

The A-League will return on July 16 with a Melbourne derby at AAMI Park to relight the competition after four months in a coronavirus coma - with or without Fox Sports, say the FFA. 16 Jun 2020
FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA boss James Johnson has detailed how the process, FIFA and FFA have all changed since Australia's disastrous bid for the 2022 World Cup. 14 Jun 2020
Government announcement raises possibility of A-League crowds

Government announcement raises possibility of A-League crowds

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has opened the possibility of live crowds at football and other sporting events by July. 12 Jun 2020
Nikou: Legacy potential boosting Aus/NZ Women's World Cup bid

Nikou: Legacy potential boosting Aus/NZ Women's World Cup bid

FFA Chairman Chris Nikou believes the legacy that a Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand would leave on South East Asia and the Pacific has the trans-Tasman bid well placed in the race to win the rights to stage the tournament.  12 Jun 2020
States face off over Home of the Matildas

States face off over Home of the Matildas

Football Victoria believes the first stage of their Home of the Matildas could be complete before Australia and New Zealand potentially host the Women's World Cup in 2023. 11 Jun 2020
Govt committed to 2023 WWC bid: Johnson

Govt committed to 2023 WWC bid: Johnson

FFA CEO James Johnson says government support for the Australia-New Zealand joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup is strong despite the COVID-19 crisis. 9 Jun 2020
Football Victoria outlines $1m fee relief and refund proposals for 2020

Football Victoria outlines $1m fee relief and refund proposals for 2020

Football Victoria has revealed further fee relief and refunds for clubs throughout the state as it plots football's return from its COVID-19 enforced hibernation. 4 Jun 2020
Football Victoria's timetable revealed

Football Victoria's timetable revealed

Football Victoria has revealed they have formally requested permission from the Victorian State Government to resume competitive training and matches as restrictions continue to ease. 1 Jun 2020
Kiwi legend: A-League can seize the day post-COVID-19

Kiwi legend: A-League can seize the day post-COVID-19

The A-League must continue expansion plans post COVID-19, says Kiwi coaching great Ricki Herbert, who believes the future is bright for the competition.  1 Jun 2020
Roar boss lashes Sydney hub call

Roar boss lashes Sydney hub call

Brisbane Roar CEO David Pourre has taken to Facebook to launch at the A-League governing body's decision to finish the season almost exclusively in Sydney. 30 May 2020
Football West locks in return dates

Football West locks in return dates

A light at the end of the tunnel has come for footballers in WA, with Football West today announcing the dates its 2020 competitions will resume. 29 May 2020
Heroes and villains in the A-League's TV drama

Heroes and villains in the A-League's TV drama

The phrase "never let a good crisis go to waste" has been tossed around during the A-League's COVID-19 shutdown, but Fox's embrace of that ethos looks set to cast them as villains. 29 May 2020
FFA reveal A-League restart timetable

FFA reveal A-League restart timetable

Football Federation Australia today unveiled their planned timetable to restart the A-League – if Fox Sports come on board. 28 May 2020
A-League plans to resume in July

A-League plans to resume in July

The FFA, A-League clubs and the PFA have reached an agreement to restart the A-League season in July, pending the approval of broadcaster Fox Sports. 28 May 2020
Ultimate guide to A-League and football’s radical rethink in Oz

Ultimate guide to A-League and football’s radical rethink in Oz

The Socceroos' Golden Generation have become the lightning rod for a much-needed discussion over proposed changes to the structure of the A-League and football in Australia. 26 May 2020
World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

A Women's World Cup in Australia would change the nation's sporting landscape, according to FFA chief executive James Johnson. 24 May 2020
Golden generation reunite to demand change

Golden generation reunite to demand change

Australia's 'golden generation' of soccer stars has united in a passionate plea to change the way the sport is managed in the country. 21 May 2020
Club's 'shit fight' blast over NPL's return

Club's 'shit fight' blast over NPL's return

Hume City FC President Steve Kaya has split ranks with rival NPL clubs fighting Football Victoria's return to match action – and questioned the agenda of the rebel clubs opposing it. 18 May 2020
Date for fate of Aus/NZ 2023 WWC bid

Date for fate of Aus/NZ 2023 WWC bid

FIFA's ruling council will make a decision on the 2023 Women's World Cup host on June 25, with Australia and New Zealand's joint bid among the four candidates. 16 May 2020
Clubs say 2020 NPL Victoria season resumption is 'not viable'

Clubs say 2020 NPL Victoria season resumption is 'not viable'

The return of the 2020 NPL Victoria senior men’s season has been thrown into uncertainty, with clubs declaring that a resumption of play "isn't financially viable" under current circumstances. 14 May 2020
Cup-shaped light at the end of the tunnel as Football Victoria inches closer to resumption

Cup-shaped light at the end of the tunnel as Football Victoria inches closer to resumption

Magic of the Cup could still be on the 2020 agenda for Victorian community and National Premier League sides, whose return to the field took another step closer on Monday following the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions by the State Government. 12 May 2020