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Abrams: COE closure good for Australian football

Abrams: COE closure good for Australian football

Football Federation Australia (FFA) technical director Eric Abrams says the current changes happening in youth development will lead to greater outcomes for Australian football. 21 Jun 2017
FFA confirms landmark Ten TV deal

FFA confirms landmark Ten TV deal

A-League and Socceroos matches will be broadcast live in prime time on free-to-air commercial television under a deal agreed by Football Federation Australia (FFA) with Network Ten and Fox Sports. 2 Jun 2017
FFA cash distribution offer rejected

FFA cash distribution offer rejected

The Australian Professional Football Club Association member chairmen and CEO's today rejected the FFA’s proposed cash distribution of A$3.25 million per club for the 2017/18 season. 2 May 2017
Football named Australia's biggest club-based sport

Football named Australia's biggest club-based sport

Football is Australia’s largest club-based participation sport by a wide margin with over 400,000 more participants than AFL, more than twice as many as cricket and four times as many as rugby league. 28 Apr 2017
FFA 'hijacked' football: Ex-NSL fans to picket HQ

FFA 'hijacked' football: Ex-NSL fans to picket HQ

Fans of former National Soccer League clubs have been urged to protest outside the headquarters of Football Federation Australia on Friday as they step up the campaign for a second division. 27 Mar 2017
FFA embraces LGBTI community with partnership

FFA embraces LGBTI community with partnership

FFA has taken the next step in promoting inclusion in football for LGBTI employees, players, clubs, volunteers and spectators by joining Pride in Sport as a Foundation Partner. 3 Mar 2017
FFA say no expansion before 2018-19

FFA say no expansion before 2018-19

FFA says it will this week begin the detailed work with A-League and W-League clubs to develop a new ownership and operating model for both leagues with FFA boss David Gallop adamant expansion will not happen before the 2018-19 season. 28 Feb 2017
FFA relocate U-23 camp to minimise A-League disruption

FFA relocate U-23 camp to minimise A-League disruption

FFA has relocated a training camp for the Under 23 Australian men’s squad from Hong Kong to Australia to minimise disruption to the A-League. 13 Jan 2017
Finding the next Indigenous football star!

Finding the next Indigenous football star!

In November, FourFourTwo attended the National Indigenous Championships and made a short film to find out how football is reaching out to embrace the Indigenous community. 28 Dec 2016
'The Kids Are Alright!'

'The Kids Are Alright!'

Socceroos veteran Tim Cahill says the most important aspect of the FFA's new $346 million TV deal with Fox Sports is the link between grassroots and elite football. 23 Dec 2016
Football's bid to smash cricket

Football's bid to smash cricket

Socceroo striker Tim Cahill says the A-League’s Summer of Football that features 10 matches in 11 days over the festive period will build on the exciting start to the season. 23 Dec 2016
Kyah: TV deal 'massive' for women’s game

Kyah: TV deal 'massive' for women’s game

Matildas superstar Kyah Simon says the new six-year broadcast agreement between Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Foxtel is massive for the growth of women’s football in Australia. 21 Dec 2016
The key change to the TV deal for Cahill...

The key change to the TV deal for Cahill...

Socceroo and A-League uber marquee Tim Cahill has hailed the soaring kitty to lure big name stars Down Under and says it's key to the competition's future. 21 Dec 2016
FTA derbies will grow game - Gallop

FTA derbies will grow game - Gallop

Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop says the A-League will attract new fans by simulcasting the competition’s biggest matches on Saturday night in prime time on free-to-air TV along with Fox Sports. 20 Dec 2016
FFA: TV deal a springboard to number one

FFA: TV deal a springboard to number one

FFA Chairman Steven Lowy says the new $346 million broadcast deal with Foxtel has the potential to help springboard football into the biggest sport in Australia. 20 Dec 2016
FFA: Foxtel will have say on expansion

FFA: Foxtel will have say on expansion

FFA CEO David Gallop said any decision around where new expansion teams will be located will include Foxtel following the announcement of a $346 million broadcast deal. 20 Dec 2016