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FFA refs boss quits

FFA refs boss quits

A-League referees boss Ben Wilson - who brought VAR to the A-League – has quit football and the FFA for a new job outside the sport in Canberra. 12 Aug 2019
FFA's move to create Australian Football Museum

FFA's move to create Australian Football Museum

Football Federation Australia today took the first steps towards an official Australian Football Museum with the launch of a Football Heritage Committee including Fox Sports' Simon Hill. 9 Aug 2019
FFA backs 32-team World Cup

FFA backs 32-team World Cup

FFA have thrown their support behind FIFA's decision to expand the 2023 World Cup to 32 teams, reconfirming their eagerness to host the tournament. 1 Aug 2019
Can 'walking football' get your grandparents kicking goals?

Can 'walking football' get your grandparents kicking goals?

FFA have launched their ambitious new program to increase football engagement and get Aussies into healthier habits...but it's not aimed at the usual demographic. 31 Jul 2019
Top FFA exec Highwood quits

Top FFA exec Highwood quits

Emma Highwood, a top Football Federation Australia executive involved in the Alen Stajcic sacking drama, will leave the governing body at the end of next month. 26 Jul 2019
Highwood to leave FFA

Highwood to leave FFA

FFA’s Head of Community, Football Development and Women’s Football Emma Highwood will leave her position at the end of August. 26 Jul 2019
New FFA CEO: Meet 6 influential contenders

New FFA CEO: Meet 6 influential contenders

With FFA CEO David Gallop signalling his intent to depart Oxford Street, FTBL has scanned the CEO talent pool. Could one of these be our next national governing body supremo? 12 Jul 2019
Gallop quits the FFA

Gallop quits the FFA

Football Federation Australia chief Executive David Gallop has confirmed he will quit the job at the end of the year, ending months of speculation. 11 Jul 2019
In pics: The Gallop Years...

In pics: The Gallop Years...

Football Federation Australia Chief Exzecutive David Gallop today revealed he'll quit the job at the end of the year - so have a look back at this time in the hot seat through seven years of highs and lows. 11 Jul 2019
Football crazy Indonesia 'perfect' for World Cup bid with Oz

Football crazy Indonesia 'perfect' for World Cup bid with Oz

Australian Robbie Gaspar remembers the moment he realised Indonesia’s football passion ran deep and was absolutely world class. 10 Jul 2019
NPL clubs: We're now free to celebrate our history!

NPL clubs: We're now free to celebrate our history!

Australia's traditional clubs today celebrated the official end of the FFA's hated National Club Identity Policy that tried to make clubs and players ashamed of their history. 9 Jul 2019
Football + Australia’s surging population = huge chance

Football + Australia’s surging population = huge chance

The prospect of an independently run A-League, an FFA focused on player talent pathways coupled with huge population growth can be a platform to finally grow football on a mass scale in Australia. 8 Jul 2019
'The NCIP is dead' - FFA draft policy to celebrate clubs' heritages

'The NCIP is dead' - FFA draft policy to celebrate clubs' heritages

The tyrannical days of the hated National Club Identification Policy are numbered with the leak of the new FFA draft policy set to replace it any day now. 5 Jul 2019
The new leagues revolution is here

The new leagues revolution is here

The biggest change in the history of the W-League and A-League has been been signed off by club bosses and the FFA – and will overhaul the way the game is governed in Australia. 1 Jul 2019
The next steps for Australia

The next steps for Australia

As the dust settles on the Matildas exit from the FIFA Women's World Cup, there have been many ideas thrown up as to what the next steps should be. 30 Jun 2019
Is Australia losing ground in women's football?

Is Australia losing ground in women's football?

As the rest of the world pushes ahead in women's football, Australia is starting to lag behind. 29 Jun 2019
ASEAN World Cup 2034 would be ‘off the charts!' Is Oz ready?

ASEAN World Cup 2034 would be ‘off the charts!' Is Oz ready?

An ASEAN World Cup would be a huge success if it won the bid, but Aussie players warn Australia needs to address its own issues before thinking about co-hosting such an event. 27 Jun 2019
Here we go again... FFA in talks for 2034 World Cup bid

Here we go again... FFA in talks for 2034 World Cup bid

Australia is set to re-enter the race to host a FIFA World Cup with confirmation Football Federation Australia is looking at joining forces with Indonesia to bid for the 2034 event. 27 Jun 2019
Women's Council reject worries about lobby group double

Women's Council reject worries about lobby group double

FFA Women’s Football Council Chair Ros Moriarty welcomes the new Women In Football association, which was launched today in Sydney.  26 Jun 2019
Stajcic backs new Women in Football association

Stajcic backs new Women in Football association

A new group aimed at promoting women in football launched in Sydney today with former Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic one of their high-profile backers. 26 Jun 2019
Melbourne Knights unveil their Championship blueprint

Melbourne Knights unveil their Championship blueprint

Melbourne Knights have unveiled their vision of a national second division in response to the white paper revealed last week by Football Federation Australia 26 Jun 2019