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European leagues reject 48-team World Cup

European leagues reject 48-team World Cup

It's one of the biggest proposed changes to the World Cup in recent decades - a plan to move to 48 teams and four extra days. But not everyone's happy with the idea... 17 Apr 2018
FIFA: Why isn't there a second division in Australia?

FIFA: Why isn't there a second division in Australia?

Former strategist and co-founder of the Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) Tom Kalas says the A-League model created by the PFA and FFA was flawed and ignored the grassroots. 9 Apr 2018
FIFA's Congress Working Group begins to form

FIFA's Congress Working Group begins to form

FIFA's Congress Working Group has begun to come together, with the state member federations nominating their four representatives. 9 Apr 2018
FIFA outlines solution to FFA governance crisis

FIFA outlines solution to FFA governance crisis

FIFA has outlined what their temporary 'Working Group' will look like as the organisation attempts to solve Australian football's governance crisis. 4 Apr 2018
A new FIFA women's competition?

A new FIFA women's competition?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will ask members of his executive council to approve plans for a new global women’s league. 16 Mar 2018
EXCLUSIVE: All About "Women Onside"

EXCLUSIVE: All About "Women Onside"

With FIFA and the AFC back on home turf after their recent visit to Australia to discuss the governance of the game with stakeholders, and with Female Football Week and International Women’s Day upon us, we take a look at Women Onside. 8 Mar 2018
Australian football fans: We won't be taken for granted any more

Australian football fans: We won't be taken for granted any more

Representatives of A-League active fans groups and Football Supporters Australia (FSA) are hopeful meetings with FIFA, AFC and FFA will result in supporters having a voice in the running the game. 23 Feb 2018
A-League clubs: There's going to be a catastrophic collapse

A-League clubs: There's going to be a catastrophic collapse

A-League club representatives have warned Australian football is on the brink of a "catastrophic collapse" if the FFA congress issue is not resolved. 22 Feb 2018
AAFC pushing second tier in FIFA and FFA meeting

AAFC pushing second tier in FIFA and FFA meeting

The AAFC - proponents of a second division in Australia called 'The Championship' - say they'll press visiting FIFA and AFC representatives this week as the on-going governance crisis seeks resolution. 20 Feb 2018
Dear FIFA, Australian women's football deserves a voice

Dear FIFA, Australian women's football deserves a voice

One of the most powerful voices in Australian football, Moya Dodd, says the ongoing FFA congress debate has resulted in women's representation in football governance deteriorating. 19 Feb 2018
Government pledge $4 million for Women's World Cup bid

Government pledge $4 million for Women's World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has welcomed the Australian government's confirmation of $4 million in funding for the 2023 Women's World Cup bid. 6 Feb 2018
Does FIFA want Australia to have a second tier?

Does FIFA want Australia to have a second tier?

The head of the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC), Rabieh Krayem, says the organisation is confident of being part of the newly formed Congress when FIFA arrives in February. 25 Jan 2018
“Australia had no chance. Not a chance. Never”: Blatter’s alleged comments on Australian World Cup bid

“Australia had no chance. Not a chance. Never”: Blatter’s alleged comments on Australian World Cup bid

A new book published by a former FFA staff-member, who held a high-ranking role within Australia’s 2022 FIFA World Cup bid, quotes FIFA President Sepp Blatter crushing Australia’s chances of hosting the event. 25 Jan 2018
Time's Up! Why women need a voice on FFA Congress

Time's Up! Why women need a voice on FFA Congress

One of the pioneers of Australian football, Heather Reid AM, is concerned about the lack of female voices at FFA’s Congress and says women need to be involved in all aspects of the decision-making process. 11 Jan 2018
Matildas rocket to all-time high in world rankings

Matildas rocket to all-time high in world rankings

The Matildas have rocketed to an all-time high of fourth in the FIFA Women's World Rankings following a string of eye-catching wins. 16 Dec 2017
Griffin: FFA Gerrymander must be ended

Griffin: FFA Gerrymander must be ended

The Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) have accused Football Federation Australia (FFA) of “Gerrymander” which must be ended after today’s media statement. 7 Dec 2017

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