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Matildas rocket to all-time high in world rankings

Matildas rocket to all-time high in world rankings

The Matildas have rocketed to an all-time high of fourth in the FIFA Women's World Rankings following a string of eye-catching wins. 16 Dec 2017
Griffin: FFA Gerrymander must be ended

Griffin: FFA Gerrymander must be ended

The Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) have accused Football Federation Australia (FFA) of “Gerrymander” which must be ended after today’s media statement. 7 Dec 2017
No FIFA takeover in Australia

No FIFA takeover in Australia

There will be no FIFA normalisation committee taking over the game in Australia, with FFA revealing they will work with FIFA/AFC to establish a Congress Review Working Group. 7 Dec 2017
PFA: Don't let crisis jeopardise Roos, Matildas

PFA: Don't let crisis jeopardise Roos, Matildas

PFA CEO John Didulica is imploring leaders of Australian football to refrain from doing anything that “prejudices” the recent feats of the Socceroos and Matildas in the wake of the current FFA crisis. 1 Dec 2017
New board must learn from ignorant FFA

New board must learn from ignorant FFA

Whether we like it or not, November 30 2017 will forever live as a crossroads day for Australian football with a board clinging to power, a duo refusing to accept defeat and an uncertain future for the world game in Australia. 30 Nov 2017
FFA Congress reform rejected

FFA Congress reform rejected

Member associations have rejected the FFA's proposed reform of its Congress at today's Annual General Meeting in Sydney.   30 Nov 2017
A-League clubs allege FFA board's conflicts of interest

A-League clubs allege FFA board's conflicts of interest

A-League clubs have detailed a list of 13 potential conflicts of interest involving FFA board members ahead of Thursday afternoon’s meeting to determine the future of the game in Australia. 30 Nov 2017
FIFA unveils Soviet-style 2018 World Cup poster

FIFA unveils Soviet-style 2018 World Cup poster

In Soviet Russia, poster sells tickets... 29 Nov 2017
FIFA wipe Socceroos' yellow card woes

FIFA wipe Socceroos' yellow card woes

The Socceroos have received a massive boost ahead of their World Cup play-off with Honduras after FIFA wiped the suspensions hanging over the heads of several stars. 6 Nov 2017
Men's World Cup winners to earn $36 million more than Women

Men's World Cup winners to earn $36 million more than Women

FIFA has announced that the 2018 Russia World Cup champions will win $38 million (US) in prize money, when the 2015 Women's World Cup champions only won $2 million (US). 28 Oct 2017
FIFA to give Socceroos $200,000 for World Cup play-off travel

FIFA to give Socceroos $200,000 for World Cup play-off travel

FIFA will give Football Federation Australia (FFA) almost $200,000 in travel costs for their upcoming World Cup play-off against Honduras. 19 Oct 2017
FFA: Ads are 'not unusual'

FFA: Ads are 'not unusual'

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has backed Network Ten’s inclusion of advertisements during game play of its coverage of the 2017/18 A-League season. 17 Oct 2017
FIFA investigating Cahill goal celebration

FIFA investigating Cahill goal celebration

Tim Cahill is being investigated by FIFA following reports he was was paid for a sponsored goal celebration after scoring in Tuesday night’s 2-1 over Syria, Channel Nine reports. 13 Oct 2017
Lujic to FFA: We need to see expansion now!

Lujic to FFA: We need to see expansion now!

Ahead of South Melbourne’s FFA Cup clash against Sydney FC, South star striker Milos Lujic has implored the game’s governing body to stop dragging their heels on expansion. 5 Oct 2017
The Socceroos are overweight - Blatter

The Socceroos are overweight - Blatter

Disgraced former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter has strangely accused the Socceroos of being "overweight". 18 Aug 2017
A-League's first FIFA player suffers early World Cup exit

A-League's first FIFA player suffers early World Cup exit

The A-League's first ever eSports signing suffered an early exit from the 2017 FIFA Interactive World Cup in London this week. 18 Aug 2017
Stajcic snubbed in FIFA awards

Stajcic snubbed in FIFA awards

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic was remarkably left off the 10-person shortlist for the 2017 FIFA Women's Coach of the Year. 18 Aug 2017
Kerr nominated for Best FIFA Women's Player

Kerr nominated for Best FIFA Women's Player

Matildas star Samantha Kerr has been named as one of 10 nominees for the 2017 Best FIFA Women's Player. 18 Aug 2017
Melbourne City sign eSports player

Melbourne City sign eSports player

Melbourne City have become the first Australian club to sign an official FIFA eSports player. 15 Aug 2017
FFA target November resolution to representation deadlock

FFA target November resolution to representation deadlock

FFA is hopeful that at agreement can be reached on expanded representation by the end of November after a "wide range of options" were discussed with stakeholders. 10 Aug 2017
The hidden beauty to the beautiful game

The hidden beauty to the beautiful game

For Les Murray, there was much more to football than 22 players running about a pitch. It was gateway to diversity, to inclusiveness, to acceptance. It was a gateway to a better Australia. 1 Aug 2017