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Football Australia Chair Anter Isaac Shrugs Off Recent FIFA Turmoil as ‘Growing Pains’ | Football Australia

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026grace

Football Australia chair Anter Isaac has dismissed concerns over Gianni Infantino’s disputed attempt to privatise World Cup commercial operations, ahead of a gathering of Asian confederation officials in Tokyo this week. Isaac’s remarks come as support for the under-pressure Fifa president begins to recover worldwide. Infantino had previously appeared at risk of losing his position […]

‘Deeply thankful’: Nathan Cleary reveals why Mary Fowler is absent from the Matildas

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026grace

Injured rugby league star Nathan Cleary has thanked his partner, Matildas attacker Mary Fowler, after she travelled to Australia to support him following major surgery. Fowler pulled out of the Australian national team’s latest fixtures and returned to Sydney to be with Cleary during his recovery. On Sunday evening, Cleary shared several Instagram photos showing […]

Mary Fowler to Miss Matildas Friendlies Due to ‘Personal Circumstances’

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026grace

Matildas forward Mary Fowler will miss the forthcoming friendly fixtures against Germany and Haiti because of personal matters. Football Australia announced on Tuesday morning that Fowler would be unavailable for the international window. Charlton midfielder Leah Davidson, who has made four appearances for Australia, has been selected as her replacement. Football Australia said Fowler had […]

Vinícius Júnior and Co arrive in unexpected Townsville as Brazil’s new era begins | Brazil

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026grace

It is unlikely that Vinícius Júnior, accustomed to representing Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, has heard of North Queensland Fury. There would be little reason for him to know the club, and most of the Brazilian squad arriving in Townsville on Thursday are probably unfamiliar with the region’s football history. Until recently, many may […]

Cristian Volpato’s Socceroos Future in Doubt After Second Sample Confirms Positive Cocaine Result | Australia National Football Team

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026grace

Cristian Volpato’s immediate eligibility to represent the Socceroos will be determined by Football Australia after NSW Police confirmed that a follow-up test returned a positive result for cocaine. Police stopped Volpato on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge on 24 July, where an initial roadside screening indicated the presence of cocaine. The 22-year-old later arranged an independent examination […]

Lucas Herrington Keeps His Feet on the Ground at Hull City After Rapid Rise: ‘It’s Pretty Crazy’ | Football

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026grace

A little over an hour into Hull City’s Premier League opener against Manchester United, Lucas Herrington was called from the bench. With Hull leading 2-0, Sergej Jakirović introduced the 18-year-old Australian after goalscorer Nobel Mendy suffered an injury, giving the young defender a specific task. “I understood exactly what I needed to do,” Herrington says, […]

‘An Incredible Privilege’: Socceroos World Cup Star Alessandro Circati Completes Benfica Transfer | Australia National Football Team

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Promising Socceroo Alessandro Circati is the latest Australian international to secure a lucrative move in Europe, describing his transfer from Parma to Benfica as a major honour. His transfer follows Lucas Herrington’s switch from MLS to Hull City, which made him Australia’s sole Premier League representative, and Nestory Irankunda’s move from Watford to Benfica’s Lisbon […]

No Room for Failure as Ange Postecoglou Prepares for His Toughest Test Yet Alongside Ronaldo | Football

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026grace

When Ange Postecoglou departed Nottingham Forest in October, hardly anyone expected Riyadh to be his next destination. Yet his appointment at Al-Nassr could present one of the toughest assignments of his wide-ranging career. Although he has a reputation for collecting silverware in his second season, he may not get that opportunity unless he delivers a […]

Australia’s Rising Stars Are Making Moves, Boosting the Socceroos’ Future

August 12, 2026August 13, 2026grace

Australia’s leading footballers have entered a busy transfer period following the World Cup, with Nestory Irankunda and Lucas Herrington expected to join prominent European clubs this week. Only 18, Herrington is poised to complete a transfer from Colorado Rapids to newly promoted Premier League side Hull City. The agreement could surpass the Australian transfer record […]

Football Australia Backs AFC Position but Refrains from Demanding Infantino’s Resignation

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026grace

Football Australia has added its voice to mounting international pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino, demanding a “clear and credible response” to the turmoil affecting the global game. However, the organisation did not directly seek Infantino’s resignation. In a three-paragraph statement released on Tuesday, it supported the Asian Football Confederation shortly after that body issued […]