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Sydney To Host WC Qualifiers

Sydney To Host WC Qualifiers

FOOTBALL Federation Australia (FFA) today announced a four-year partnership with the NSW Government that features the hosting of three 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in Sydney. 7 Aug 2011
Tobin’s Task For NSW

Tobin’s Task For NSW

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Tobin says a winning-first mentality at youth level has been destructive and he will work closely with Han Berger to make ‘fundamental’ changes to improve NSW football’s coaches and coaching system. 21 Jul 2011
Inside Sydney's Salary Cap...

Inside Sydney's Salary Cap...

EXCLUSIVE: Football Federation Australia will regularly get clubs to massage their salary capped contracts to fix any problem before it becomes a scandal, a former FFA insider has claimed. 20 Jun 2011
FFA Hit Back At Salary Cap Claims

FFA Hit Back At Salary Cap Claims

FOOTBALL Federation Australia has rejected allegations made in Saturday's Fairfax newspapers of a Sydney FC salary cap breach during their double-winning 2009-10 campaign. 18 Jun 2011
FFA: Why We Backed Blatter

FFA: Why We Backed Blatter

FOOTBALL Federation Australia have admitted they ignored calls for a boycott of Sepp Blatter and backed him in his bid for power and a fourth presidential term. 2 Jun 2011
Buckley Roasted By Fans

Buckley Roasted By Fans

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chief Ben Buckley came face to face with the fans last night as they let rip their frustrations at the way the game is being run in the country. 25 May 2011
FFA & Sports Minister Cool On Re-Run Vote

FFA & Sports Minister Cool On Re-Run Vote

FOOTBALL Federation Australia and Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib have both played down Australia's hopes of a re-run vote for the hosting rights of the 2022 World Cup. 22 May 2011
Do The FFA Listen To Fans?

Do The FFA Listen To Fans?

This week’s FourFourTwo Insider podcast assesses our recent Fan Census, where you voiced your views on the A-League, free-to-air football, hooliganism, plus Ben Buckley and the FFA. 12 May 2011
Matildas Ready For NZ Test

Matildas Ready For NZ Test

THE Westfield Matildas enter their penultimate training camp in Gosford tomorrow in preparation for two international friendly matches against New Zealand on May 12 and 15. 8 May 2011
A-League Our Big Challenge - Lowy

A-League Our Big Challenge - Lowy

FFA chairman Frank Lowy has revealed in his first in-depth interview since the 2022 World Cup bid failure he believes football is in good shape in Australia except for the A-League. 7 May 2011
FFA Optimistic On New TV Deal

FFA Optimistic On New TV Deal

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley says the AFL's bumper broadcast deal is good news for football and believes the code can get the right TV deal. 7 May 2011
No B-Team Despite Schedule

No B-Team Despite Schedule

FFA CEO Ben Buckley said Socceroos coach Holger Osieck is not concerned by playing two friendlies in three days and denied one of the matches will feature a second-string Australia squad. 6 May 2011
FFA Respond To 442 Fan Survey

FFA Respond To 442 Fan Survey

EXCLUSIVE: The FFA have responded to FourFourTwo’s recent fan survey saying they accept there is dissatisfaction on the terraces, but they also made a spirited argument about the game’s positives. 5 May 2011
PFA: 'No Standing Still'

PFA: 'No Standing Still'

EXCLUSIVE: Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) say the Smith Review into the game offers a chance to further strengthen football's claim for future federal government funding of the sport. 28 Apr 2011
Australian Football Set For Gov't Review

Australian Football Set For Gov't Review

FOOTBALL in Australia will undergo a full review in the lead-up to the 2015 Asian Cup, Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib announced on Sunday. 24 Apr 2011
Bakries Fly In To Meet FFA

Bakries Fly In To Meet FFA

EXCLUSIVE: A private jet flew into Sydney earlier today with representatives on-board from the Bakrie family - the Indonesian billionaires and football powerbrokers - who are expected to meet with FFA later in the day. 7 Apr 2011
Lowy’s Diplomatic FIFA Snub

Lowy’s Diplomatic FIFA Snub

FFA chairman Frank Lowy has dismissed nominating a rival FIFA president contender to avoid a confrontation with current candidate and Asian Federation president Mohamed bin Hammam. 31 Mar 2011
GCU's No Confidence In A-League

GCU's No Confidence In A-League

GOLD Coast United have revealed their lack of faith in the viability and survival of the A-League by only offering one-year contracts for the upcoming campaign. 26 Mar 2011
FFA Overhaul Revealed

FFA Overhaul Revealed

FOOTBALL Federation Australia has revealed its latest overhaul in the wake of the failed World Cup bid with a new streamlined management structure. 24 Mar 2011
Billionaire Kept On Hold

Billionaire Kept On Hold

EXCLUSIVE: Representatives of Indonesia’s wealthy Bakrie family tell au.fourfourtwo.com they are still waiting for the FFA to contact them regarding their publicly stated interest in A-League investment. 21 Mar 2011
Ange Did Not Explore Options

Ange Did Not Explore Options

ANGE Postecoglou says he always wanted to stay with Brisbane Roar and never even explored his options elsewhere after signing a new two-year extension with the A-League premiers on Friday. 18 Mar 2011