The Latest Breaking News from Professional Footballers Australia

Fresh concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh

Asia’s elite men’s footballers are on edge as they prepare to travel to conflict-affected Saudi Arabia for January’s Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13

Saudi attacks raise fresh concerns over Asian Cup

The Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia's main airport have cast fresh doubt on the likelihood of next year's Asian Cup going ahead as scheduled.

AAP · Oct 13

A-League Men players’ patience wearing thin with APL facing suite of issues, union report shows

The latest PFA survey reveals ongoing dissatisfaction with competition operators, with footballers not ruling out industrial action as negotiations approach

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025

Goalie fails in COVID-19 wages claim from A-League team

Former Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Lopar has failed in legal action seeking close to $500,000 from the club over wages during the pandemic.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

Matildas and Socceroos keen to lock in new pay deal

The current collective bargaining agreement for the Socceroos and Matildas expires on Sunday, and players are keen to get their new pay deal locked in.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Australia’s football union announces plan to tackle abuse and harassment of players

On the eve of the Women’s World Cup, Professional Footballers Australia has taken steps to ‘proactively prevent abuse, bullying and harassment’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Elite football academies in spotlight as students choose sport over education

School authorities and the Professional Footballers Australia are seeking an urgent meeting with Football Australia, saying some high school students are being asked to miss up to 50 per cent of classes so they can attend training sessions.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Australian players’ union and LGBTQ+ advocates join criticism of Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup

Professional Footballers Australia says Fifa has consistently been unwilling to uphold its stated human rights commitments

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

Hearts star Cammy Devlin joins Socceroos teammates in World Cup plea over migrant workers and LGBTI rights

Professional Footballers Australia have called on authorities to do more ahead of taking part in the tournament next month.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Socceroos make collective statement to speak out about Qatar’s human rights record

The Socceroos, including their captain Mat Ryan, have issued a strong collective statement of protest over the human rights record of Qatar

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022