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Vale Johan Neeskens

It is with great sadness that Football Australia acknowledges the passing of Johan Neeskens, a beloved figure in the world of football and a former Assistant Coach of the Socceroos. Neeskens joined the Socceroos coaching staff in 2006, working closely with Head Coach Guus Hiddink

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Tony Popovic names his inaugural Subway Socceroos squad

Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Tony Popovic has named an extended 26-man squad ahead of Australia’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 fixtures against China PR and Japan.The October FIFA Men’s International Window will be Popovic’s first in charge of the senior men’s national tea

Players of Australia celebrate their side's victory in the penalty shoot out after Cortnee Vine of Australia scores her team's tenth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Elsa - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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CommBank Matildas headline AFC Annual Award nominations

The AFC have announced a star-studded line-up of nominees for this year's AFC Annual Awards, with CommBank Matildas, Cortnee Vine and Ellie Carpenter headlining.Nominated for AFC Women's Player of the Year and AFC Asian International Player of the Year (women) respectively, Vine

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Subway Socceroos Coaching Staff appointments

Football Australia welcome a number of new appointments to the Subway Socceroos’ coaching and support staff under the direction of Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, Tony Popovic.These appointments, set to commence with Football Australia on Tuesday 1 October, reflect Popovic

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Join the Undefeated Challenge to support Australia's CP football stars

The Undefeated Challenge is now live, giving people the chance to run, walk, swim, or ride as far as they can in seven days, all to help send Australia’s national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, or stroke-related symptoms to the 2024 IFCPF

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Jonathan Barreiro appointed as referee for Australia Cup Final 2024

Football Australia is pleased to advise that Jonathan Barreiro has been selected to referee Sunday night’s Australia Cup Final 2024 at AAMI Park, Melbourne.Barreiro (Football VIC) will be assisted by Ashley Beecham (Football QLD) and Arvin Shanmuganathan (Football West), with Jac

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Football Australia to pilot nationally-aligned Academy Program to nurture elite players and coaches

Football Australia will partner with Member Federations to pilot a newly developed Academy initiative designed to nurture the nation’s emerging generations of elite playing talent.In an Australian first for football, the Football Australia Academy will commence its pilot phase fr

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Football Australia announces key appointments for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup LOC

Football Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior leaders to the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, further strengthening its preparations for the tournament.Bill Allen joins as Tournament Director, while Alex Hamilton has

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Club Changer Club of the Month: Mandurah City Football Club

Football Australia and Football West acknowledge Mandurah City Football Club as the Club Changer, Club of the Month for their devotion in building their women and girls offerings by setting a foundation for their volunteer base.Mandurah City Football Club became a Club Changer in

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Football Australia appoints Tony Popovic as Head Coach of the Subway Socceroos

Football Australia today confirmed the permanent appointment of Tony Popovic as the new head coach of the Subway Socceroos.Popovic assumes responsibility for the men’s national team with immediate effect, with his first assignment being to lead the team through the critical Third

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New Player Roster Principles to be introduced for NPL Senior Men's competitions

Football Australia has confirmed the introduction of new Player Roster Principles for National Premier League Senior Men’s competitions across Australia from 2026.The current Player Points System (PPS) will be phased out over the next 12-months and replaced by the Player Roster P

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Graham Arnold departs as Head Coach of the Subway Socceroos

Football Australia Begins Search for New Coach Ahead of October's AFC Asian QualifiersGraham Arnold, the longest-serving coach in Subway Socceroos history, will depart immediately from the role of head coach.Arnold advised Football Australia earlier this week of his decision to r

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CommBank ParaMatildas Squad Announced for Important Training Camp ahead of World Cup

CommBank ParaMatildas Head Coach Kelly Stirton has selected an 11-player squad in what shapes as the final audition to make the squad for the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Salou, Spain. The three-day training camp will take place at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra from Frid

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Sasha Grove receives Sport Australia Hall of Fame 2025 Scholarship

Sporting greats Susie O’Neill, Patrick Rafter, Jana Pittman, Kurt Fearnley, Steve Bradbury and Cheryl Salisbury will guide the exceptional group of emerging athletes accepted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s 2025 Scholarship and Mentoring Program.The Olympic gold medallist

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Football Australia Appoints Tom Sermanni as Interim CommBank Matildas Coach

Football Australia has today confirmed the appointment of Tom Sermanni as interim head coach of the CommBank Matildas, effective immediately.Sermanni is the longest serving coach of the CommBank Matildas having previously coached the team from 1994-1997 and 2005-2012.

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