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Referees strike over as Football Australia reaches deal

Soccer referees are no longer on strike and will be on deck for the Australia Cup final and the A-Leagues season after Football Australia struck a deal.

AAP · Oct 2

Cloud hangs over Australian football with referees still on strike weeks out from A-Leagues opener

There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Court battle looms for Socceroos star after drug test

Cristian Volpato is set to go to court after the young Socceroos star tested positive for driving with cocaine in his system.

AAP · Sep 17

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Socceroo Volpato learns fate over failed cocaine test

Cristian Volpato has been fined by police for testing positive for cocaine while driving, with Football Australia now facing a big call on the Socceroos star.

AAP · Sep 9

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

The complex relationship between Football Australia and A-Leagues clubs has triggered another swathe of national team withdrawals.

AAP · Aug 21

Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head

Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on the Fifa president by calling for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to the crisis engulfing world football

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan

FA chair Anter Isaac has said some principles of football ‘should never change’ after Fifa withdrew its proposal in the wake of significant backlash

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1

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Football Australia and Fifa’s controversial World Cup sell-off plans – explained

FA is yet to formalise a position after being advised by the Asian Football Confederation to await further details

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup.

AAP · Jul 30

Football Australia pleads for more time to digest Fifa’s controversial World Cup plans

FA has resisted immediate criticism of Gianni Infantino as it awaits more information to ‘properly assess’ the implications of the privatisation push

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30

Morning Mail: headwinds for green revolution, Football Australia’s Fifa deadline, Fauci takes the fifth

Anti-wind campaigns eat into popular support for renewable power sources; federation must decide whether or not to join World Cup selloff

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

To turn the Socceroos into World Cup contenders, we need to start with the junior game

Australia had high hopes of an historic World Cup knockout round win after progressing through the group stage.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Betting bombshell: Football Australia investigates player wager on Newcastle match

Player accused of betting on his own team's match.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 15

The Socceroos’ defensive approach ended their World Cup dreams. They have some tough decisions to make

Tony Popovic took over the reins of the Socceroos when there was real concern they would not qualify for the World Cup. It’s what he does best: he goes into teams and is a bit of a “Mr Fix It”.

The Conversation · Jul 5

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AAP · Jul 5

'Enormous success': FA defends Popovic after Egypt loss

After the Socceroos' round-of-32 exit at the World Cup, Football Australia's bigwigs have thrown their support behind coach Tony Popovic.

AAP · Jun 12

Socceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract until after the 2027 Asian Cup, in a boost ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign.

The Conversation · Jun 11

Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots

When Football Australia (FA) announced the Socceroos’ squad for the FIFA World Cup, there was plenty of interest on the mix of experienced and new players.

AAP · May 28

SOC:Cash-strapped FA 'not reliant on' Socceroos Cup bailout

Forced to make cost-cutting measures, cash-strapped Football Australia aren't placing any pressure on the Socceroos to go deep at the World Cup.

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The Canberra Times · May 28

Cash-strapped FA 'not reliant on' Socceroos Cup bailout

Forced to make cost-cutting measures, cash-strapped Football Australia aren't placing any pressure on the Socceroos to go deep at the World Cup.

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Football Australia receives surprise video from Fifa boss Infantino amid news of financial pain

AGM features message of support as FA confirms it is on track for $5m loss in 2026 despite World Cup boost

AAP · May 25

SOC:'Toxic': Internal FA probe to spark culture change

Football Australia says its taking steps to address concerns raised by staff, who were critical of the cash-strapped governing body's workplace culture.

AAP · May 25

'Toxic': Internal FA probe to spark culture change

Football Australia says its taking steps to address concerns raised by staff, who were critical of the cash-strapped governing body's workplace culture.

AAP · May 21

SOC:Football Australia's record losses top $15 million

Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.

AAP · May 21

Football Australia's record losses top $15 million

Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.

The Guardian - AU · May 20

An SOS or a timely reset? Football Australia sends mixed signals over latest financial woes

Football’s governing body faces more redundancies but it’s hard to know whether this year’s cuts reflect mismanagement or justified changes

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