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SOC:Football Australia's record losses top $15 million

Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.

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Football Australia's record losses top $15 million

Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.

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An SOS or a timely reset? Football Australia sends mixed signals over latest financial woes

Football’s governing body faces more redundancies but it’s hard to know whether this year’s cuts reflect mismanagement or justified changes

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SOC:Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite

More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.

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Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite

More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.

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Cup giantkillers Heidelberg's ACL2 dream crumbles

After a fairytale run to the Australia Cup final, semi-professional club Heidelberg United have lost a direct spot to the AFC Champions League Two.

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Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.

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Common sense scores as Socceroos screening ban scrapped

Fans are rejoicing after a state premier reversed a decision to not screen Socceroos matches at Federation Square this World Cup.

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FA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban

Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.

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Football Australia calls on Victoria to reverse ban on Federation Square showing Socceroos games

Melbourne precinct cites ‘behaviour of small number of people’ for decision, which FA says robs fans of World Cup experience

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One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

Mark Schwarzer has been one of Football Australia's most dissenting voices. Now he wants to join its board.

AAP

City star could play grand final after ban downgraded

If Melbourne City reach the A-League Women grand final they will be able to call on Chinaza Uchendu after the striker had her ban cut from four games to three.

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'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.

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Australia urged to offer to host 2027 Asian Cup amid uncertainty over Saudi Arabia event

Former Socceroo Craig Foster calls for government to support FA bid after AFC postpone the tournament draw as Middle East conflict spreads

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No more Matildas or Socceroos blockbuster matches if top teams won’t make the trip

The pressure is on Football Australia to sustain interest in the national sides but luring elite opposition to play friendlies at home is ‘bloody difficult’

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FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

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Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

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Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

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'Silencing mechanism': ex-Matildas slam new FA platform

Relations between ex-Matildas and Football Australia have soured further on the eve of the Women's Asian Cup over the introduction of a new ticketing platform.

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FA not rushing to replace departing Olyroos coach

Tony Vidmar has stepped down as Olyroos coach and Football Australia will review the program before appointing his replacement.

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Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

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City teen learns fate over alleged 'gypsy' slur

Medin Memeti won't face a suspension from Football Australia after AAP revealed he was under investigation for the alleged use of a racial slur.

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FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.

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Football Australia appoints ex-Stan boss Martin Kugeler to end long search for CEO

Football Australia’s eight-month global search for a new chief executive has ended with former Stan boss Martin Kugeler appointed to lead the federation

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Legal threat not a concern for Mariners coach Moon

The ugly New Year's Eve stoush between Brisbane and Central Coast could still end up having legal ramifications, but Mariners coach Warren Moon isn't worried.

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