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Labor: Football To Fight The Flab

Labor: Football To Fight The Flab

EXCLUSIVE: The Rudd government has reiterated its support for football saying it wants to boost the code’s playing numbers to help tackle childhood obesity. 29 May 2008
Sepp: Oz Can Still Dream Of 2018

Sepp: Oz Can Still Dream Of 2018

AUSTRALIA’S failure to land a prestigious tournament next year should not be viewed as a sign that a 2018 World Cup bid is already doomed, promised FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter. 27 May 2008
 Oz Lose Club World Cup Bid

Oz Lose Club World Cup Bid

AUSTRALIA have missed out on hosting the Club World Cup after FIFA chose United Arab Emirates to host the event in 2009/2010. 27 May 2008
FFA Set To Cough Up Over Iraq

FFA Set To Cough Up Over Iraq

FOOTBALL Federation Australia is bracing for a multi-million dollar loss if Iraq's ban is upheld later this week. 27 May 2008
The Brazilian Model Exposed

The Brazilian Model Exposed

EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian coach Mauricio Marquez told the FFA’s coaching conference in Sydney that Brazil does not have a formal coaching structure or organised football until U13 level. 27 May 2008
FFA: Let's Just Get Through June

FFA: Let's Just Get Through June

EXCLUSIVE: Australian football isn't ready to give itself a huge slap on the back just yet, warns Ben Buckley.
26 May 2008
'We Need To Polish Our Coaches'

'We Need To Polish Our Coaches'

EXCLUSIVE: AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam pledged in Sydney today to set up an Asian Coaches Association to enhance local talent. 26 May 2008
Klinsmann: Oz On The Right Path

Klinsmann: Oz On The Right Path

EXCLUSIVE:: Ex-German World Cup coach Jurgen Klinsmann has opened the inaugural FFA Coaches Conference this morning with encouraging words for Australia’s future. 26 May 2008
Buckley: Coaching The Coaches Is Key

Buckley: Coaching The Coaches Is Key

SOME of the world's top coaching brains will pass on their expertise in Sydney this week as part of the FFA's drive for excellence.
25 May 2008
Australia Bids For FIFA Club World Cup

Australia Bids For FIFA Club World Cup

FOOTBALL Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley has confirmed Australia is bidding to host the 2009 and 2010 FIFA Club World Cup, as exclusively revealed by au.fourfourtwo.com two weeks ago. 18 May 2008
Buckley Prepares For Busy Blast Off

Buckley Prepares For Busy Blast Off

BEN Buckley insists Australian football is fully prepared for a frenetic period of international fixtures which poses crucial challenges both on and off the pitch. 12 May 2008
Millsy Set For Friday Showdown

Millsy Set For Friday Showdown

MARK Milligan's appeal against his AWOL Olyroo ban is expected to be thrashed out in Sydney with the FFA anxious for a swift outcome. 8 May 2008
Colosimo Hails Bargain Deal

Colosimo Hails Bargain Deal

SIMON Colosimo has hailed the very first collective bargaining agreement launched in central Sydney today as a ‘wonderful day for footballers in this country’. 8 May 2008
Australia To Bid For Club World Cup

Australia To Bid For Club World Cup

FOOTBALL Federation Australia is putting its hand up for Australia to host the 2009 and 2010 Club World Cup. 7 May 2008
Millsy To Explain Gooner Trip

Millsy To Explain Gooner Trip

EXCLUSIVE: FFA CEO Ben Buckley says Mark Milligan will have a chance to explain his case to the U/23 coaching staff after missing an Olyroo camp to train at Arsenal this week. 2 May 2008
Buckley: 'We Can Hit 20k '

Buckley: 'We Can Hit 20k '

EXCLUSIVE Ben Buckley says the A-League's expansion will fuel the surge in crowds with 20,000 average crowds a goal of the FFA. 2 May 2008