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FFA strikes deal with A-League players

FFA strikes deal with A-League players

The A-League's post COVID-19 restart is a step closer to reality with the FFA finalising its pay deal with the players' union. 15 Jun 2020
A-League aims for July restart

A-League aims for July restart

Despite being no closer to a revised broadcast agreement, A-League clubs will return to training this week aiming for a July 16 restart to the competition. 14 Jun 2020
How the FFA's A-League restart plans look

How the FFA's A-League restart plans look

The FFA is pushing ahead with plans to resume the 2019-20 A-League season on July 16 despite not having reached a revised agreement with Fox Sports. 14 Jun 2020
A-League in limbo as wait goes on

A-League in limbo as wait goes on

Out-of-contract A-League players are urgently demanding clarity about their short-term futures as the wait for a competition restart date drags on. 8 Jun 2020
FFA boss says A-League hub will be in NSW

FFA boss says A-League hub will be in NSW

Dates and venues remain unknown but FFA chief executive James Johnson has revealed the A-League's isolation hub will be based in NSW. 29 May 2020
Phoenix commit to A-League resumption

Phoenix commit to A-League resumption

The Wellington Phoenix plan on having a full-strength squad to see out the A-League season in Australia, if the competition can go ahead. 29 May 2020
Heroes and villains in the A-League's TV drama

Heroes and villains in the A-League's TV drama

The phrase "never let a good crisis go to waste" has been tossed around during the A-League's COVID-19 shutdown, but Fox's embrace of that ethos looks set to cast them as villains. 29 May 2020
A-League plans to resume in July

A-League plans to resume in July

The FFA, A-League clubs and the PFA have reached an agreement to restart the A-League season in July, pending the approval of broadcaster Fox Sports. 28 May 2020
'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

Any future TV deal must include the W-League, say fans of the country’s premier women’s competition. 27 May 2020
Could a new A-League streaming model transform football’s broadcast future?

Could a new A-League streaming model transform football’s broadcast future?

For the Hyundai A-League, broadcasting and its deal with Foxtel is top of a long to-do list since the COVID-19 wrecking ball sent sport into a tailspin.  7 May 2020
PFA: Everybody will suffer if we can't reactivate football...

PFA: Everybody will suffer if we can't reactivate football...

Professional Footballers Australia believes that even if Fox Sports do decide to quit the A-League "...we can replace them" – and sees a massive chance to reset the top tier in this country. 4 May 2020
Glory looking forward to AL resuming: Sage

Glory looking forward to AL resuming: Sage

Perth Glory owner Tony Sage says Foxtel have finally paid FFA its broadcast payment for A-League rights following a bitter stand-off. 2 May 2020
Year Zero - a new dawn for the post-Fox masterplan for Australian football

Year Zero - a new dawn for the post-Fox masterplan for Australian football

The A-League faces a future without any big money TV deals – but former FFA technical director Rob Sherman has a plan for its survival because “…it’s absolutely vital”. 22 Apr 2020
Players eager to finish season

Players eager to finish season

With the FFA's update on the status of the suspended A-League season looming, players remain eager to play out the campaign despite multiple challenges. 20 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
Victory boss: We will survive virus crisis

Victory boss: We will survive virus crisis

Melbourne Victory are being affected by the A-League suspension but chief executive Trent Jacob is confident they will pull through the financial challenge. 8 Apr 2020
Leishman's picture-perfect Masters moment

Leishman's picture-perfect Masters moment

Marc Leishman's favourite golf photo is making him feel nostalgic in what should have been Masters week. 6 Apr 2020
Masters week without the golf

Masters week without the golf

The first full week of April is a special one in golf. And despite The Masters being postponed due to Covid-19, Fox Sports are doing their best to make this week a good one for golf fans. 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
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
PFA demands Fox decision on A-League

PFA demands Fox decision on A-League

Anxious A-League players have directed the PFA to demand an answer from Fox Sports over its short-term and long-term commitment to the competition. 2 Apr 2020