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Football Australia reaffirms AFC Grassroots Charter Gold Membership

The COVID-19 pandemic forced mandatory border closures and stay at home orders in Australia which forced many football programs and competitions to abruptly pause and eventually be cancelled throughout 2020.  The impact was far reaching across the community and professional level

The Football Takeover: Commbank Matildas v Canada, Socceroos v All Whites, Suncorp Stadium
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Socceroos and Commonwealth Bank Matildas Return to Brisbane This September

Brisbane will be the centre of Australian football this September when both the Commonwealth Bank Matildas and Socceroos play international matches at Suncorp Stadium. The Commonwealth Bank Matildas return to Brisbane for the first time in over three years when they meet Tokyo

CommBank Matildas Assistant Coach, Melissa Andreatta, has been appointed as head coach for the Australian representative team with Leah Blayney named as her Assistant Coach.   
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Andreatta confirms youthful final 28-Player Australian U-23 Squad For 2022 AFF Women’s Championships

Head Coach Melissa Andreatta has finalised Australia's U-23 Representative Team to compete at the 2022 AFF Women's Championships in Manilla, Philippines.... Australia will take 28-players to face the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia in Group A of the t

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Football Australia release Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23

The Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23 (DMC 2022/23) has been released, with Football Australia today outlining the key dates for elite men's and women's football competitions, as well as transfer and registration windows, for the period from 7 October 2022 t

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"Football is my identity, no one can take that away from me."

Vida Opoku-Agyemang is an African-Australian from Ghana, West Africa, who took part in the NSW African Cup last year.

Refugee Week 2022: The power of football to heal and unite
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Refugee Week 2022: The power of football to heal and unite

Asma Mirzae arrived in Australia in 2007 when she was 11 years old. Prior to this, she knew nothing about football.

CommBank Junior Matildas bound for Brisbane in preparation for AFF U18 Championships
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CommBank Junior Matildas bound for Brisbane in preparation for AFF U18 Championships

Head coach Rae Dower's extensive search for the next generation of women's footballers will continue next week when the CommBank Junior Matildas head to Brisbane for their most recent training camp. The camp has been called following confirmation that Australia will participat

National Youth Championships 2022 - Coffs Harbour
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National Youth Championships Return in 2022

Football Australia is pleased to announce the National Youth Championships will return in 2022, having been sidelined due to the COVID pandemic for the past two years. Taking place over 11 days in September, this year's national football tournament for Under 14 and 16 Girls (1

Julie Bishop steps onto the field as the latest Legacy '23 Ambassador to join team Football Australia
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Julie Bishop steps onto the field as the latest Legacy '23 Ambassador to join team Football Australia

Football Australia is pleased to announce the Hon Julie Bishop as the latest ambassador to join the Legacy '23 Ambassador ...gram. With Australia set to host the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023?, the Legacy '23 Ambassador Program will play a critical role

Australia’s Full Schedule Confirmed For 2022 AFF Women’s Championships
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Australia’s Full Schedule Confirmed For 2022 AFF Women’s Championships

Australia will meet hosts the Philippines in their opening match of the 2022 AFF Women's Championships on 4 July 2022 at the Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan as their full tournament schedule was confirmed. ...   Drawn in Group A, the Australian Representative team will then face Th

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Vale Anton Boskovic

Football Australia is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Hall of Fame Member and respected referee Anton "Tony" Boskovic. Born in Blato, Croatia, Boskovic emigrated to Australia in 1955 where he resided in NSW. Boskovic quickly rose through the referee ranks in NSW

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Football Australia fills casual vacancy on Board appointing Spiro Pappas

Football Australia today confirmed the appointment of a new Director on the Board, Spiro Pappas. The appointment of Mr. Pappas fills the casual vacancy created by Stefan Kamasz's resignation as a Director in March 2022.  Mr.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, congratulates Football Australia
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, congratulates Football Australia

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, congratulates Football Australia Watch his message above. 

The Socceroos: Australia’s Most Watched
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The Socceroos: Australia’s Most Watched

The Socceroos' historic victory against Peru, which sealed Australia's place at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?, had Australians glued to their screens with Network 10's broadcast reaching 568,000 viewers nationally, making it the most-watched program of the morning with 70.2% sha

Qatar Quest Complete: Socceroos Secure Qualification To Fifth Consecutive FIFA World Cup™
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Qatar Quest Complete: Socceroos Secure Qualification To Fifth Consecutive FIFA World Cup™

Australia's Socceroos, with a world ranking of No. 42, secured qualification for a fifth consecutive FIFA World Cup? on Tuesday morning (AEST), recording a historic victory 5-4 over world-ranked No.