Football Australia
‘Everyone has caught the bug’: Fans flock to welcome Socceroos home
The loudest cheer was reserved for Andrew Redmayne as players and staff arrived at Sydney Airport from Qatar, where the Socceroos qualified for the World Cup.
- by Dominic Bossi
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World Cup qualification set to net Socceroos, FA $17m pay day
The Socceroos’ penalty shootout triumph over Peru is set to inject a cash bonanza into the governing body’s coffers, with each player guaranteed over $220,000.
- by Dominic Bossi
‘The greatest thing he has ever been a part of’: Vindication for Arnold, Socceroos as they slay the doubters
The Socceroos’ win over Peru is the ultimate vindication for Graham Arnold, who kept the faith in his players despite mounting criticism of him and his methods.
- by Michael Lynch
The changes Arnold has to consider if the Socceroos are to beat Peru
The forward line needs tinkering, the right side of defence needs bolstering and the mentality needs to be more desperate and dogged than ever before.
- by Dominic Bossi
Roosters-Rabbitohs to open the new SFS as Matildas secure Canada match
A blockbuster opening week for the new Moore Park stadium features an NRL derby, a Wallabies Test match and the Matildas taking on the Olympic champions.
- by Dominic Bossi
The night that sparked the Socceroos’ spiral – but why there’s still time to atone
Coach Graham Arnold’s words came back to bite him before a loss to Japan last year and now the Socceroos face the fight of their lives to qualify for a fifth successive World Cup.
- by Dominic Bossi
Why Matildas won’t follow USA with equal prizemoney split
The US has announced all prizemoney won by its national teams will be shared equally between the men and women - but Australia’s female players won’t be pursuing a similar deal.
- by Dominic Bossi
Accor Stadium roof still an option despite ‘circus and theatre’ from V’landys
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said he won’t be rushing a decision on stadium infrastructure spending despite pressure from NRL boss Peter V’landys.
- by Iain Payten and Tom Rabe
‘We think it’s a bit much’: Football, rugby want a say in NSW stadium spending
Sydney’s hopes of hosting the 2027 Rugby World Cup final and a potential Australian bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup could be plunged into turmoil if the NSW government again walks away from plans to put a roof on Accor Stadium.
- by Georgina Robinson and Vince Rugari
How a Socceroo’s triumph in France was born out of cash-strapped A-League
Socceroo Denis Genreau sealed promotion to Ligue 1 with Toulouse this week, paving the way for Australia’s best crop of youngsters since the golden generation.
- by Dominic Bossi
Football Australia’s transfer system paves way for a second division
In announcing a free transfer market in the NPL, Football Australia revealed part of its financial blueprint for a national second division below the A-League.
- by Dominic Bossi