Australia Fall to Jordan

SYDNEY (10 Oct 2015) – Asian champions Australia fell to a 2-0 loss to Jordan to lose their leadership of Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup/2019 AFC Asian Cup joint-qualifiers. Following a first half deadlock, Hamza Al Daradreh earned a successfully converted penalty for Jordan in the 52nd minute, before doubling the advantage for…

AFF FUTSAL: Thais, Aussies are clear favourites

BANGKOK (7 Oct 2015) – Reigning champions Thailand and Australia are expected to claim two of the four precious slots to the AFC Futsal Championships in 2016, leaving the eight other teams in the AFF Futsal Championship here battling for the remaining places. While the Thais and Aussies are likely to take charge in the…

FIFA workshop growing women’s off field development

SYDNEY (26 Sept 2015) – The professionalisation of women’s football management in Australia was a hot topic of discussion at Football Federation Australia headquarters during a special two day workshop. FFA held the FIFA Women’s Football Administration Workshop with the support of FIFA across 21-22 September to discuss the management, administration, leadership and off field…