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'Focus on football, not marquees...' says EPL guru Scudamore

'Focus on football, not marquees...' says EPL guru Scudamore

Former English Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has said the separation of Australia’s professional game from Football Federation Australia is in the best interest of the sport – but says that there is no such thing as ‘true independence’ in the symbiotic footballing environment. 1 Mar 2020
Bring on the salary cap change!

Bring on the salary cap change!

Melbourne City fullback Scott Jamieson has backed a salary cap overhaul in the A-League, saying it would make it more competitive. 25 Feb 2020
The Mixer: Olyroos boost amid Socceroos travel nightmare

The Mixer: Olyroos boost amid Socceroos travel nightmare

The Socceroos frequent flyer miles are set to skyrocket, the Sydney Derby’s rescheduling has is on the waiting list and the Olyroos will be boosted by the return of two star attackers. It’s all here in FTBL’s first edition of its new weekly column; The Mixer. 13 Feb 2020
Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Australia enhanced its joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by stepping in to host the Olympic qualifiers at short notice, FFA boss James Johnson says. 11 Feb 2020
FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

Football Federation Australia have halted ticket sales for the hastily re-arranged Olympic qualifiers due to start next week after fresh advice on the coronavirus. 29 Jan 2020
International superstars sign up to help Australia for bushfire relief

International superstars sign up to help Australia for bushfire relief

PIC GALLERY SPECIAL: International football legends like Didier Drogba, Dwight Yorke and David Trezeguet are set to fly into Sydney for a special one-off match to raise funds for those affected by the bushfires disaster. 28 Jan 2020
Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

FFA bosses are hopeful successfully hosting women's Olympic qualifiers at the last minute will boost Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 28 Jan 2020
No point to a second tier without promotion/relegation, says NPL star

No point to a second tier without promotion/relegation, says NPL star

North Geelong Warriors stalwart Anthony Banovac has joined calls for the FFA to bring in a proper football pyramid to help rejuvenate Australian domestic football. 16 Jan 2020
New FFA chief backs second-tier comp

New FFA chief backs second-tier comp

New FFA CEO James Johnson has outlined his vision and priorities and says he can't see any reason not to have a second-tier competition below the A-League. 15 Jan 2020
'We'll never put their welfare in doubt': Matildas camps going from hazards to danger

'We'll never put their welfare in doubt': Matildas camps going from hazards to danger

If the air quality wasn't bad enough in Sydney, the Matildas will have to face a whole new threat when they travel to Wuhan, China. 8 Jan 2020
Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Football Federation Australia's investigation into Alen Stajcic's sacking from the Matildas has been branded a 'whitewash' by critics. 19 Dec 2019
Babbel cited for Wellington comments

Babbel cited for Wellington comments

Western Sydney Wanderers FC coach Markus Babbel has been cited by the FFA for his comments after the club's defeat to Wellington Phoenix. 11 Dec 2019
James Johnson named new FFA chief

James Johnson named new FFA chief

Lawyer James Johnson is Football Federation Australia's new chief executive and will take over from David Gallop in January. 6 Dec 2019
FFA launch NPL review

FFA launch NPL review

Football Federation Australia today launched a review of Australia’s National Premier Leagues competition six years after it first began. 26 Nov 2019
Gallop's top tips for football's future

Gallop's top tips for football's future

David Gallop laid out a series of lessons for his successor as he faced the media for possibly the last time as Football Federation Australia Chief Executive 22 Nov 2019
Deputy 'lapsed' as FFA defend Olyroos scandal process

Deputy 'lapsed' as FFA defend Olyroos scandal process

Football Federation Australia has defended the decision not to report the Olyroos' sex scandal in Cambodia to the board until the investigation commenced, saying it was "proper process". 21 Nov 2019