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November deadline set as FIFA intervenes

November deadline set as FIFA intervenes

Football Federation Australia (FFA) will welcome a FIFA/AFC mission to Australia later this month in an effort to end an impasse over expansion of the sport’s membership (Congress). 6 Jul 2017
Football Federation Victoria demands promotion/relegation

Football Federation Victoria demands promotion/relegation

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) says it will support Football Federation Australia's congress reform - but only if promotion and relegation is part of the process. 29 Jun 2017
FFA responds to Garcia report publication

FFA responds to Garcia report publication

Football Federation Australia (FFA) notes the release by FIFA of the Garcia Report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. 28 Jun 2017
Subterfuge behind Australian World Cup bid

Subterfuge behind Australian World Cup bid

The subterfuge behind Football Federation Australia's bid to host the World Cup has been revealed in an uncensored version of the Garcia Report released overnight by FIFA. 28 Jun 2017
Australia bid to host Women's World Cup

Australia bid to host Women's World Cup

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the federal government have confirmed they will bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 13 Jun 2017
AAFC: Why Australian football needs restructure

AAFC: Why Australian football needs restructure

The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) is continuing to push for a restructure of domestic football, despite Football Federation Australia (FFA) delaying the expansion of its congress until November. 8 Jun 2017
Dodd loses FIFA spot

Dodd loses FIFA spot

Integrity in football campaigner Moya Dodd has lost her place on FIFA. 8 May 2017
Worst case scenario - What if we finish third?

Worst case scenario - What if we finish third?

With only three games left until the third round of qualification ends - and Australia in third place - what happens if the unthinkable comes to fruition, and the reigning Asian champions fail to qualify directly? 29 Mar 2017
Training compo fees holding back Aussie kids

Training compo fees holding back Aussie kids

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) chief John Didulica says legal action against FIFA’s transfer system could have major ramifications for Australian players hoping to move overseas. 3 Mar 2017
Offside Marco!

Offside Marco!

Marco Van Basten, FIFA Chief Technical Officer, has foreshadowed further changes to the World Cup Finals, including the possibility of replacing decider spot kicks with the old NASL method where a player started with the ball 25 metres out and had 8 seconds to score. 19 Jan 2017
A World Cup revolution

A World Cup revolution

While the debate rages about the rights and wrongs of a 48-nation World Cup finals, it’s now a chance to overhaul even more about the tournament. 17 Jan 2017
The World Cup Runneth Over

The World Cup Runneth Over

So Gianni Infantino got his way. From 2026 the World Cup Finals will feature 48 rather than 32 teams. The biggest sporting event in the world just got 50% bigger. 11 Jan 2017
Aussie ref realises 'lifelong dream'

Aussie ref realises 'lifelong dream'

A-League referee Shaun Evans is over the moon after being selected to the FIFA Panel of International Referees for the first time. 1 Jan 2017
Is World Cup expansion viable?

Is World Cup expansion viable?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino would like to see a World Cup with 48 teams, comprising 16 groups of three teams, with two going through to the expanded knockout round of 32. Is it viable? 8 Dec 2016
FIFA president postpones Aussie visit

FIFA president postpones Aussie visit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has postponed Monday’s visit to Australia to attend funeral services in Brazil for those lost in this week's Colombian plane crash. 2 Dec 2016
Moya Dodd flying the flag for Southeast Asia

Moya Dodd flying the flag for Southeast Asia

Politics in football, like those in other persuasions, has a fairly murky reputation riven as it is with cloaked backroom deals and shady careerists more concerned with personal enhancement than unified progress. 27 Sep 2016
FFA set for voting overhaul

FFA set for voting overhaul

Football Federation Australia has bowed to demands for reform from FIFA and the AFC which should see A-League clubs have a bigger say in the game. 22 Sep 2016
Who are the best Aussies in FIFA17?

Who are the best Aussies in FIFA17?

The new FIFA 17 hits shelves and games consoles on September 29 - but we've got the lowdown on who are the top ranked Socceroos and A-League stars this season. 22 Sep 2016
Road to Russia continues

Road to Russia continues

The Socceroos aiming to achieve their fourth consecutive qualification 23 Mar 2016
World Cup Wrap: 20 April 2015

World Cup Wrap: 20 April 2015

With just under 50 days until the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off, we are commencing a weekly look at the news from the tournament and its other 23 nations. 20 Apr 2015
FFA receipent of FIFA Goal Project funding

FFA receipent of FIFA Goal Project funding

Head of Women's Football Emma Highwood has announced that the FFA will be receiving $A536k ($US500k) of FIFA Goal Project Funding. 18 Aug 2014