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FFA praises budget's $158 million sports boost

FFA praises budget's $158 million sports boost

FFA CEO David Gallop has lauded the federal government's $158 million cash-splash towards Sport Australia and the AIS. 3 Apr 2019
A-League needs $120m, warn clubs...

A-League needs $120m, warn clubs...

A-League owners have warned the competition urgently needs $120m spent on it to bring it up to scratch...and urged Football Federation Australia to let go of the reins. 3 Apr 2019
'We need to teach young players more than just 4-3-3'

'We need to teach young players more than just 4-3-3'

At this crucial time for football’s future, what are the three most important issues the incoming Football Federation Australia (FFA) Technical Director must address? 2 Apr 2019
'It's not a cost, it's an investment': New A-League model to prioritise youth

'It's not a cost, it's an investment': New A-League model to prioritise youth

The New Leagues Working Group report included a section related to Australian youth development, highlighting the pressing need for refocusing in this area. 2 Apr 2019
Revealed! The new A-League v2.0 blueprint

Revealed! The new A-League v2.0 blueprint

Football Federation Australia has revealed the new blueprint for the standalone A-League and W-League after six weeks of talks. 2 Apr 2019
4 Olyroos to spearhead Australian Olympic glory

4 Olyroos to spearhead Australian Olympic glory

Australia’s Olympic football team have now confirmed their spot in the final stage of AFC's Tokyo 2020 qualifiers. But which Olyroos will be crucial in helping Australia break a 12-year Olympics hoodoo? 27 Mar 2019
24% growth in 12 months: 'Surging' FFV launches ambitious football roadmap

24% growth in 12 months: 'Surging' FFV launches ambitious football roadmap

Football Federation Victoria has launched its strategic plan for football in the region until 2022, with some ambitious targets in the offing. 27 Mar 2019
When Is A Licence Not A Licence?

When Is A Licence Not A Licence?

Confusion continues to reign in the wake of Chris Nikou’s comments at the recent Football Writers’ Festival at Jamberoo. 27 Mar 2019
'New second division by 2020, promotion and relegation to follow...'

'New second division by 2020, promotion and relegation to follow...'

Australia's traditional clubs still believe promotion and relegation is on the cards for the A-League despite yesterday's furore of confusion over the FFA's proposed timeline. 25 Mar 2019
FFA: Pro / Rel unlikely until 2034

FFA: Pro / Rel unlikely until 2034

FFA chairman Chris Nikou says he believes in a second division, but it probably won't happen for over a decade. 24 Mar 2019
Merrick escapes fine, highlights FFA 'inconsistencies'

Merrick escapes fine, highlights FFA 'inconsistencies'

Ernie Merrick has criticised a reduced (and suspended) one-match ban for the coach's post-match dig at VAR following an appeal against FFA's sanction. 19 Mar 2019
Nikou: We have to be realistic about 2023

Nikou: We have to be realistic about 2023

Football Federation Australia Chairman Chris Nikou has said they have to be realistic about their 2023 World Cup chances. 19 Mar 2019
Is this the answer to the FFA's Queensland prayers?

Is this the answer to the FFA's Queensland prayers?

Brisbane Strikers could have the answer to Football Federation Australia's prayers for Queensland with the blueprints of a redeveloped boutique-style Perry Park...but there's just one problem. 19 Mar 2019
Hakeem: How can the FFA do this?

Hakeem: How can the FFA do this?

Hakeem Al-Araibi has slammed Football Federation Australia for backing the Bahrain sheikh who wanted to see him jailed and tortured. 19 Mar 2019
How the FFA hope their dream of a new Brisbane stadium will happen...

How the FFA hope their dream of a new Brisbane stadium will happen...

Football Federation Australia are hoping an investor will come along to build a new boutique stadium in Brisbane after giving up hope of the Queensland state government stepping in. 18 Mar 2019
Oz cities miss out on Copa America

Oz cities miss out on Copa America

A secret bid by Football Federation Australia would have seen the key mainland capitals host showpiece Copa America clashes including Brazil, Argentina and the Socceroos. 15 Mar 2019