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Buzzing Ben's Finals Dream

Buzzing Ben's Finals Dream

WELLINGTON Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund is delighted with the club's fight to the finish after initial fears the team may have peaked too early. 22 Jan 2009
FFA Are Up For The Cup

FFA Are Up For The Cup

AUSTRALIA'S unique twist on the FA Cup remains firmly on the FFA's agenda but it is likely to be next year before a format is finalised. 16 Jan 2009
Ben: 'Let Phoenix Into Asia'

Ben: 'Let Phoenix Into Asia'

EXCLUSIVE: Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund has called for New Zealand to be included in the Asian Football Confederation as the club battles for an A-League finals berth. 9 Jan 2009
Sigmund: Death Of A Salesman

Sigmund: Death Of A Salesman

EXCLUSIVE: Former salesman Ben Sigmund is looking beyond his contract in 2011 but right now, he says Phoenix's desire to prove themselves is vital. 9 Jan 2009
Buckley Backs FIFA WC Decision

Buckley Backs FIFA WC Decision

FOOTBALL Federation Australia CEO, Ben Buckley, has welcomed the decision from FIFA today that bids for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments can be made simultaneously. 20 Dec 2008
Buckley Hails Baan's Oz Impact

Buckley Hails Baan's Oz Impact

FFA CEO Ben Buckley today paid tribute to retiring National Technical Director, Robert Baan for shaping the future of Australian football for years to come. 17 Dec 2008
Foster Vows to Take His Chance

Foster Vows to Take His Chance

Ben Foster is learning how to play the game of patience as he looks to establish himself as Manchester United's number one. 3 Dec 2008
No Brakes On Expansion

No Brakes On Expansion

FFA chairman Frank Lowy says the global financial crisis won't put the brakes on A-League expansion but there will be a stock-take once the competition is 12-strong. 27 Nov 2008
Extra Oz Tickets For Japan Clash

Extra Oz Tickets For Japan Clash

MORE than 1000 extra tickets for Australia's crunch World Cup qualifier against Japan will go on sale to travelling fans next month after a furious backlash.
23 Nov 2008
Football 'Is Good Business For Oz'

Football 'Is Good Business For Oz'

FOOTBALL is a bridge to other people and other nations according to Football Federation Australia CEO, Ben Buckley. 19 Nov 2008
Buckley Launches Strong Football Defence

Buckley Launches Strong Football Defence

BEN Buckley has launched a passionate defence of the state of Australian football and rejected the notion the game is in crisis. 18 Nov 2008
Reds The 'Pride Of Australia'

Reds The 'Pride Of Australia'

ADELAIDE United are the pride of football in Australia, according to Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley. 12 Nov 2008
Buckley: Still 90 Minutes To Play

Buckley: Still 90 Minutes To Play

FFA CEO Ben Buckley congratulated J-League team, Gamba Osaka, on their 3-0 home win against Adelaide United - but warned there was still 90 minutes left to play. 5 Nov 2008
FFA: Melbourne Won't Let Us Down

FFA: Melbourne Won't Let Us Down

FOOTBALL Federation Australia is confident Melbourne will turn out in force for a potentially meaningless game against Japan next June. 13 Oct 2008
Big Boost For Oz Football

Big Boost For Oz Football

AUSTRALIAN football at all levels of the game has received a further multi-million dollar boost with a new agreement between Football Federation Australia and Optus. 11 Oct 2008
Buckley Hails Adelaide

Buckley Hails Adelaide

ADELAIDE United's Asian Champions League progress has been hailed as 'a fantastic achievement' by Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley. 8 Oct 2008