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Sherman: I did nothing at the FFA...

Sherman: I did nothing at the FFA...

Former Football Federation Australia technical director Rob Sherman admits the role was so compromised by competing factions he could do nothing during his 10 months in the job. 21 Apr 2020
Australian club bans heading for juniors

Australian club bans heading for juniors

APIA Leichhardt have taken a step to prevent health risks in footballers by banning heading in training for kids under the age of 12, effective immediately. 18 Apr 2020
Put fans first says former rugby star

Put fans first says former rugby star

Former Parramatta Two Blues and Gordon Highlanders club rugby star David Cox has urged the major sporting codes to put fans first as they navigate their way through the crippling mess left by COVID19. 16 Apr 2020
Fox Sports A-League cash crisis

Fox Sports A-League cash crisis

Football Federation Australia today refused to say if Fox Sports came up with the cash for their latest payment for A-League TV rights, sparking fears the broadcaster has pulled the plug. 16 Apr 2020
Football bushfire relief game rescheduled

Football bushfire relief game rescheduled

Football's bushfire relief game has been postponed - not cancelled - by the coronavirus pandemic but the delay has also seen it moved to Bankwest Stadium. 6 Apr 2020
'Fox have not asked one owner to be on their channel'

'Fox have not asked one owner to be on their channel'

Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has hit out at Fox Sports for keeping the A-League in the dark over whether they plan to stick with the A-League. 5 Apr 2020
New Zealand appeals for help from FIFA's $4.6 billion reserves, Australia likely to follow suit

New Zealand appeals for help from FIFA's $4.6 billion reserves, Australia likely to follow suit

New Zealand's football federation has appealed to FIFA for financial assistance following the devastating financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on member federations across the world. 5 Apr 2020
FCA boss Phil Moss concerned of coaches’ future, hopeful of A-League ‘reset’

FCA boss Phil Moss concerned of coaches’ future, hopeful of A-League ‘reset’

President of Football Coaches Australia (FCA) Phil Moss has acknowledged the challenges facing Australian football but believes that the opportunity is there for the game to emerge as a stronger force. 4 Apr 2020
Peace in our time? A-League clubs and players negotiate

Peace in our time? A-League clubs and players negotiate

A ceasefire between A-League clubs and player’s union Professional Footballer’s Australia (PFA) has been called, with the two groups agreeing on Friday to talks aimed at addressing the COVID-19 shaped crisis that has befallen Australian football. 3 Apr 2020
A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

Australian football at all levels has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus outbreak, putting strain on the FFA and the A-League in particular. 3 Apr 2020
Season length? Expansion? A-League planning for uncertain future

Season length? Expansion? A-League planning for uncertain future

A-league decision-makers are battling to plan for the future of the competition against an uncertain backdrop, with numerous factors still up in the air and a COVID-19 situation that has been changing by the day. 3 Apr 2020
Fox scrap $900,000, A-League poised to lose $57m

Fox scrap $900,000, A-League poised to lose $57m

The FFA has made an urgent plea for unity within the game after the players' union confirmed a second A-League club had stood its players down. 3 Apr 2020
'Football will play an essential role in the recovery of our nation'

'Football will play an essential role in the recovery of our nation'

James Johnson has spoken about the healing power of the beautiful game following Football Federation Australia stood 70 per cent of its staff due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 2 Apr 2020
FFA extends grassroots suspension to end of May

FFA extends grassroots suspension to end of May

Football Federation Australia has extended the suspension of National Premier Leagues (NPL) and grassroots football to at least May 31 as Australian football continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 crisis gripping the globe. 1 Apr 2020
PFA raises prospect of free-agency as more A-League clubs stand-down players

PFA raises prospect of free-agency as more A-League clubs stand-down players

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has raised the possibility of A-League players becoming free agents in the wake of Western Sydney Wanderers, Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United becoming the latest A-League side to stand-down players in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 Apr 2020
Football Victoria to stand-down over 50% of staff

Football Victoria to stand-down over 50% of staff

Football Victoria (FV) has become the latest Member Federation to announce staffing stand-downs and wage reductions in the face of the COVID-19 crisis sweeping the globe.   31 Mar 2020
FFA: ‘While other codes foster unity...we’re regressing’

FFA: ‘While other codes foster unity...we’re regressing’

FFA CEO James Johnson has issued a call for unity in the face of the COVID-19, but stopped short of signalling an immediate intention to intervene in the growing rancour over A-League player stand-downs. 31 Mar 2020
PFA ramps up call for collective action in face of player stand-downs

PFA ramps up call for collective action in face of player stand-downs

With the threat of player-stand downs looming, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has reiterated its calls for collective action to navigate the COVID19 disrupted A-League landscape. 30 Mar 2020
FFA stands-down 70% of staff

FFA stands-down 70% of staff

Football Federation Australia (FFA) on Friday announced that 70% of its staff will be stood down as it scrambles to keep its head above water during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis gripping the globe. 27 Mar 2020
Half of A-League players out of work: PFA

Half of A-League players out of work: PFA

Almost half of the A-League's contracted players face an uncertain future after the competition was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. 24 Mar 2020
Historic Australian football year 'blown to bits': FFA

Historic Australian football year 'blown to bits': FFA

FFA boss James Johnson is looking to rebuild an international schedule for Australian teams that has been put on hold. 24 Mar 2020