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AFC confirm Doha as location for Australia against Oman

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have confirmed that the Socceroos will play their third AFC Asian Qualifiers ? Road to Qatar? (Final Round) fixture against Oman in Doha, Qatar on Thursday, 7 October 2021. The Socceroos will return to the Khalifa International Stadium ?

A new vision for Australian football with the reveal of the ‘A-Leagues’
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A new vision for Australian football with the reveal of the ‘A-Leagues’

A-Leagues reveal a new identity for Australian football Men's, Women's and Youth football united under new 'A-Leagues' brand New A-Leagues 2021-22 season kicks off November 19 for A-League Men and December 3 for A-League Women Australian football has revealed its new

Explaining the FFA Cup 2021 Round of 16 draw
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Explaining the FFA Cup 2021 Round of 16 draw

The FFA Cup looks a bit different in 2021, with a number of changes made to combat further disruption from lockdowns and border closures around the country.  The first change was to amend the draw principles, breaking the Round of 32 into four regionalised zones. The format ha

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Education and sport a winning mix with new scholarships

Australian athletes are being encouraged to balance education and career pathways with their sporting ambitions as the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today launches a $200,000 education scholarships program.   The AIS is partnering with the John and Myriam Wylie Founda

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas to headline return of major events to NSW in October
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The Commonwealth Bank Matildas to headline return of major events to NSW in October

Commonwealth Bank Matildas to host Brazil in a two-match series in NSW on 23 October and 26 October 2021 at CommBank Stadium Football Australia's comprehensive Quarantine Management Plan approved by the NSW Government is based on global best practice, a first of its

Australian football celebrates 100 years of women's football progress
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Australian football celebrates 100 years of women's football progress

Football Australia in partnership with its nine (9) Member Federations today celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the first recorded public women's football match.  In front of 10,000 people at the GABBA on 24 September 1921, North Brisbane and South Brisbane hit the pitch. 

Football Australia launches '#VaxxedToBeBack' initiative in support of government vaccination campaigns
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Football Australia launches '#VaxxedToBeBack' initiative in support of government vaccination campaigns

Football Australia has today thrown its support behind Federal, State, and Territory Government COVID-19 vaccination campaigns with the launch of its '#VaxxedToBeBack' initiative featuring representatives from across Australia's large, diverse, and multicultural football family.

Celebrating 100 years of women's football in Australia
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Celebrating 100 years of women's football in Australia

Australian football is set to celebrate the pioneers and key figures of the women's game on the anniversary of the first recorded public match in 1921.   Kitted up in long socks, long-sleeved football jerseys, baggy shorts, and purpose worn football shoes, the Reds of North B

100 years of womens football
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Celebrating Australia's rich female football history

Friday marks a milestone occasion for Australia's female football history; marking 100 years since the first public game of football was played by women in Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba) on 24 September 1921. Female football has experienced tremendous gro

Jarred Gillett set for Premier League history
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Jarred Gillett set for Premier League history

Football Australia today commended Australian match official Jarred Gillett, who is set to become the first overseas referee in Premier League history to take charge of a match in England's top-flight this weekend. Gillett, 34, has been appointed to Watford FC's home fixture a

How to watch CommBank Matildas v Republic of Ireland
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How to watch CommBank Matildas v Republic of Ireland

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are back in action for the first time since the Tokyo 2020 Games with an International Friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, 22 September (AEST).  The squad have been in Dublin for the past few days, preparing for the match set f

October Qualifiers
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How to watch Australia's October FIFA World Cup Qualifiers v Oman & Japan

After starting round three of Asian Qualifying in style, the Socceroos will look to continue their record-breaking streak of 10 consecutive victories when Group B action resumes in early October. After this month's 3-0 win over China in Doha and 1-0 victory over Vietnam in Han

Football South Australia to celebrate 100 Years of Australian Women’s Football in landmark event
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Football South Australia to celebrate 100 Years of Australian Women’s Football in landmark event

Football South Australia will celebrate 100 years of women's football in Australia on 24 September 2021 on the upcoming anniversary of the first public game of football played by women in Australia.  The centenary celebration will be held at VALO Football Centre showcasing the

Football Australia receives approval for concussion substitutes
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Football Australia receives approval for concussion substitutes

The FFA Cup Round of 32 begins on Tuesday, 14 September, and the tournament will have a new feature in 2021 with the introduction of a trial for permanent concussion substitutions. As seen in the Premier League, MLS, J.League, Ligue 1 and many more top-level competitions arou

The wait is over: FFA Cup Final Rounds to commence tonight live & free on Network 10
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The wait is over: FFA Cup Final Rounds to commence tonight live & free on Network 10

The FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 will finally and joyfully get underway this evening when Football Queensland's Peninsula Power FC take on A-League outfit Brisbane Roar FC at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe, Queensland. After 692 days since the last FFA Cup Final, due to the im