Les Murray AM

Born in Hungary in 1945, Les Murray’s early years were spent following the famous Hungarian team of the 1950s.

His playing career was interrupted when his family migrated to Australia in 1957.

They settled in Sydney where Murray resumed playing with Sydney club St George Budapest.

He moved into journalism with the Fairfax Group until 1980 when the opportunity arose to join SBS Television.

In 1984 Murray toured with the national team to China and Europe.

He presented regular weekly programs on soccer for SBS, including acting as compere for major awards nights.

Murray is also the author of numerous articles and books on the world game.

Murray was inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame in 2003 and was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2006 for his services to Football as a radio and television producer, journalist and presenter, and through national and international football organisations.

Murray sadly passed away in 2017 at the age of 71.