football australia

A-Leagues eye October start for next season

A-Leagues eye October start for next season

The APL will work with Football Australia in deciding whether the A-League Men will break for the Asian Cup while eyeing an October start to next season. 4 Jun 2023
Argentina clash to open opportunities for Socceroos

Argentina clash to open opportunities for Socceroos

The Socceroos will play world champions Argentina in a friendly in Beijing on June 15 and hope it will lead to games against top-class opponents at home. 22 May 2023
Socceroos coach Arnold hopes for Argentina friendly

Socceroos coach Arnold hopes for Argentina friendly

Football Australia has been in negotiations regarding a potential friendly against Argentina in June and Socceroos coach Graham Arnold hopes it comes off. 12 May 2023
Socceroos could face Argentina in Beijing friendly

Socceroos could face Argentina in Beijing friendly

The Socceroos are poised for a reunion with World Cup champions Argentina in Beijing with Football Australia in negotiations to play a friendly match in June. 10 May 2023
Wanderer skipper Marcelo facing hefty ban for headlock

Wanderer skipper Marcelo facing hefty ban for headlock

Western Sydney Wanderers captain Marcelo appears set to be slapped with a lengthy suspension for putting Adelaide's Nestory Irankunda in a headlock. 4 Apr 2023
Socceroos great Manfred Schaefer dies aged 80

Socceroos great Manfred Schaefer dies aged 80

Socceroos great Manfred Schaefer, who played a key role in Australia's first World Cup finals in 1974, has died at the age of 80. 28 Mar 2023
Victory ignore Canberra ALW points drama, focus on Roar

Victory ignore Canberra ALW points drama, focus on Roar

Melbourne Victory are putting aside the drawn-out saga over Canberra United's overturned ALW points deduction, with coach Jeff Hopkins focused beating Brisbane. 25 Mar 2023
A-League refs hit back at poser coaches: 'Protective of my people'

A-League refs hit back at poser coaches: 'Protective of my people'

Football Australia's head of referees says A-League coaches have the option to privately critique an official's performance, it's just that they choose not to. 17 Jan 2023
Melbourne Victory's sanctions at a glance

Melbourne Victory's sanctions at a glance

A look at the sanctions handed down by Football Australia following the abandonment of last month's A-League Men derby with Melbourne City. 11 Jan 2023
Victory fined $550,000 over crowd violence

Victory fined $550,000 over crowd violence

Melbourne Victory have been handed a suspended points deduction and $550,000 worth of fines following last month's crowd violence in the A-League Men derby. 10 Jan 2023
Victory return to action against Western without fans

Victory return to action against Western without fans

Melbourne Victory will take on Western United without their supporters on hand at AAMI Park in their first game since their fans' violent pitch invasion. 26 Dec 2022
Victory desperate to reward loyal ALM fans

Victory desperate to reward loyal ALM fans

Melbourne Victory supporters will be barred from attending the Boxing Day match against Western United as punishment for a violent pitch invasion. 24 Dec 2022
Victory sanctioned after pitch invasion

Victory sanctioned after pitch invasion

Melbourne Victory fans cannot attend away games while only members can go to the club's home games under Football Australia's initial pitch invasion sanctions. 23 Dec 2022
D-Day looms for Victory sanctions

D-Day looms for Victory sanctions

Football Australia will deliver an update on Friday on the sanctions Melbourne Victory will face for their fans' violent pitch invasion. 22 Dec 2022
Sydney not fearful of fresh fan backlash

Sydney not fearful of fresh fan backlash

Sydney FC believe their club's fans will not resort to anarchy in any protest over the decision to award their city with A-League grand final hosting rights. 22 Dec 2022
FA flag more bans, Victory await sanctions

FA flag more bans, Victory await sanctions

The number of pitch-invading Melbourne Victory fans given life bans by Football Australia is set to hit double figures, as the club braces for heavy sanctions. 21 Dec 2022