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Queensland and New South Wales share spoils as rivalry reignites

State team football returned but New South Wales and Queensland were forced to share the spoils as both matches went to penalties on Saturday at a rainy Perry Park. The Queenslanders made their home ground advantage count in the opening game ? claiming the Watson-O'Connor Cup

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Australian footballer Jada Whyman awarded inaugural Sydney Roosters & Easts Group Minerva Scholarship

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to have learned that emerging Australian goalkeeper Jada Whyman, 21, has been awarded the inaugural Sydney Roosters and Easts Group Minerva Scholarship....  Whyman, an Australian youth international who will represent Sydney FC in th

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Vale Shirley Lowy OAM

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of Shirley Lowy OAM, wife of FFA Honorary President, Sir Frank Lowy AC, and mother of former FFA Chairman, Mr Steven Lowy AM.  Shirley passed away in Israel last week after a long battle with

12 days of christmas FFA
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12 Days of Christmas

As the clock ticks down to Christmas Day, we are giving football fans across Australia 12 days of offers and prizes across all of our socials channels!  2020 has been a testing year and Football Australia would like to thank the footballing community for their ongoing support

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Socceroos coach Crawley excited by untapped footballing potential in NT after inspiring visit

Socceroos goalkeeper coach John Crawley believes there are vast reserves of untapped footballing potential in the Northern Territory after a visit immersed in Indigenous football and culture in Australia's Top End earlier this month. It comes after Crawley joined Joeys Head Co

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State rivalry to be reignited at Perry Park

Football's traditional rivalry between New South Wales and Queensland will be reignited this weekend when women's and men's representative squads made up of some of the best National Premier Leagues (NPL) players in the country clash at Brisbane's boutique Perry Park.  At 5:00

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Shadeene Evans recognised as NT Junior Sportsperson of the Year

Australian footballer Shadeene Evans was recognised as the Northern Territory's Junior Sportsperson of the Year at the 2020 NT Sports Awards on Sunday.  The NT Sports Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Territory athletes, coaches, sporting officials and volunteer

Mel Andreatta during her recent time in the Northern Territory
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'A reminder of the importance football has in our society': Mel Andreatta reflects on experiences in the NT

"It was a good reminder of the importance that football has in our society and the impact it can have on the lives of people." Last week, Westfield Matildas Assistant Coach Mel Andreatta joined a group of FFA National Team staff who experienced first-hand the powerful role fo

Domestic Transfer System Webinar 3
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Domestic Transfer System Webinar 3 & register for live Webinar

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the third in a series of webinars discussing the establishment of a modern Dome...ystem (DTS), the benefits and challenges of the system, and the potential for reform and evolution in Australia.  In the third webin

Mark Bosnich Rale Rasic
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Generations of Australians: Rale Rasic

In the latest instalment of the 'Generations of Australians' series, we look into the life of Rale Rasic OAM and his impact on Australian football.

Domestic Transfer System Webinar 2
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Domestic Transfer System Webinar 2

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released the second in a series of webinars discussing the establishment of a modern Dome...ystem (DTS), the benefits and challenges of the system, and the potential for reform and evolution in Australia.  In the second webin

Volunteers Day 2020
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A message to our volunteers from FFA CEO James Johnson

Saturday 5 December marks International Volunteers Day 2020.  Football Federation Australia CEO James Johnson spoke about the importance of volunteers, who are the lifeblood of our game, in his latest CEO Update: "Today, we celebrate International Volunteers Day.  Volunt

FFA Priceline announcement
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Football Federation Australia and Priceline Pharmacy partner to promote women’s and youth football

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy (Priceline) to support the development of women's and youth football in Australia. As part of a 'whole of game' partnership that aligns Pric

FFA Cup 2019 trophy Adelaide United
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Stand-alone Final and AFC Champions League prize to headline rebooted FFA Cup in 2021

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that the FFA Cup will return to the national football calendar in 2021 with some key adjustments intended to improve and enhance the excitement associated with Australia's largest annual club-based sporting competition. FFA C

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The countdown is on – full Westfield W-League 2020/21 fixtures revealed

The Westfield W-League 2020/21 Season Draw is here!