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FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

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Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

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Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

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'Silencing mechanism': ex-Matildas slam new FA platform

Relations between ex-Matildas and Football Australia have soured further on the eve of the Women's Asian Cup over the introduction of a new ticketing platform.

AAP

FA not rushing to replace departing Olyroos coach

Tony Vidmar has stepped down as Olyroos coach and Football Australia will review the program before appointing his replacement.

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Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

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City teen learns fate over alleged 'gypsy' slur

Medin Memeti won't face a suspension from Football Australia after AAP revealed he was under investigation for the alleged use of a racial slur.

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FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.

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Football Australia appoints ex-Stan boss Martin Kugeler to end long search for CEO

Football Australia’s eight-month global search for a new chief executive has ended with former Stan boss Martin Kugeler appointed to lead the federation

The Guardian - AU

Legal threat not a concern for Mariners coach Moon

The ugly New Year's Eve stoush between Brisbane and Central Coast could still end up having legal ramifications, but Mariners coach Warren Moon isn't worried.

AAP

City youngster to keep playing amid racism probe

While Football Australia investigates racism allegations against young Melbourne City forward Medin Memeti, he will remain eligible for selection.

AAP

Rising A-League star embroiled in racism probe

A-League Men club Melbourne City look set to be embroiled in a race row after one of their brightest prospects was accused of using discriminatory language.

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Football Australia hands down bans over spot-fixing

Football Australia has handed down its judgement to players regarding their involvements in betting scandals based around yellow cards.

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Uncertainty over World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip

Football Australia will receive discounted $A90 World Cup tickets after FIFA responded to the outcry at high prices, but fans remain uncertain about access.

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Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their last home hit-out before the World Cup finals in a four-team tournament on Australian soil next March.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos fans divided over new FA+ paid membership offering fast access to World Cup tickets

But the membership’s $99 fee does not guarantee a ticket depending on the ticket allocation for the North American tournament

AAP

Finance boss latest top exec to quit FA after $8m loss

Chief financial officer Caroline Veitch has become the latest high-profile departure from Football Australia, resigning after reporting a $8.55-million loss.

The Guardian - UK

From World Cup halo to turmoil: why the A-League Women is at a crossroads

The Matildas’ legacy was meant to supercharge the domestic game. Instead the league has lost a team, leaving many to wonder if the boom has gone bust

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The Conversation

Top sports teams are bought and sold for billions worldwide. The risky trend is coming to Australia

In recent years, private equity has changed the global sports landscape, with clubs from Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), rugby union in New Zealand and European soccer reaping massive financial benefits.

AAP

Player linked to A-League betting scandal learns fate

Football Australia has wrapped up its probe into Matthew Millar's role in the Macarthur betting scandal.

AAP

Fresh twist gives new hope for crisis-hit A-League club

Western United's hopes of returning to the A-League in the future have received a major boost following a Football Australia backflip.

AAP

Embattled A-Leagues expansion club wound up by courts

An eleventh-hour bid to save Western United has failed with the Federal Court ordering the wind-up of the embattled A-Leagues club.

The Guardian - AU

From an A-League title to the brink of collapse: how did it all go wrong for Western United?

The highs of 2022 are a distant memory as a perfect storm of off-field issues leaves the club’s existence on a knife-edge and players and fans in limbo

The Guardian - AU

‘The world betting game’: is football more susceptible to match-fixing in Australia?

Integrity experts are concerned over the strength of laws in parts of the country, with the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup deemed particularly vulnerable

AAP

Western Utd given boost in A-Leagues licence fight

Embattled Western United have received an extension to their appeal against having their A-Leagues licence stripped as they attempt to keep their club alive.

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