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Three Things We Learnt: Oz v South Korea

Three Things We Learnt: Oz v South Korea

The Olyroos' Tokyo dreams were dealt a reality check on Thursday morning, after they were comprehensively outplayed on their way to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of South Korea in the semi-finals of the 2020 AFC U23 Championships. 23 Jan 2020
W-League looks to Asia as USA links firm

W-League looks to Asia as USA links firm

FFA's Head of Leagues Greg O'Rourke has revealed details of a new W-League partnership with the NWSL in the United States and the start of new relationships with leagues in Asia. 8 Nov 2019
Asian Champions League and Women's Asian Cup set to expand

Asian Champions League and Women's Asian Cup set to expand

The growth of Asian football is set to continue along at a rapid pace, with the Asian Football Confederation announcing the expansion of both the Asian Champions League and AFC Women’s Asian Cup. 27 Oct 2019
Olyroos learn rivals for Tokyo 2020

Olyroos learn rivals for Tokyo 2020

The Olyroos have dodged some of the biggest threats on their road to Tokyo 2020 in the draw for the AFC's Olympics qualifying tournament in Thailand next January. 26 Sep 2019
'Her death must not be in vain': Arrested female Iranian fan sets herself on fire outside court

'Her death must not be in vain': Arrested female Iranian fan sets herself on fire outside court

Sahar Khodayari, an Iranian football fan who was arrested after attending an Esteghlal match, has died after self-immolating outside a Tehran court. 11 Sep 2019
Should AFC nations be worried?

Should AFC nations be worried?

For the first time at FIFA Women's World Cup, there are no Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams in the quarter-finals. 28 Jun 2019
Socceroos 'to play in Copa America'

Socceroos 'to play in Copa America'

The Socceroos will reportedly play in the 2020 Copa America, according to reports in Brazil. 5 Jun 2019
China to host 2023 Asian Cup

China to host 2023 Asian Cup

China will host the 2023 Asian Cup in a drive to increase presence of the sport there and target and expansion of TV rights deals, the Asian Football Confederation decided tonight. 4 Jun 2019
Could this Australian striker win the AFC Cup?

Could this Australian striker win the AFC Cup?

Former A-League striker Harry Sawyer's dream season in Asia continues with the big Queenslander in the mix for two more trophies: one domestic and one continental. 9 Apr 2019
FFA chairman elected to AFC Executives

FFA chairman elected to AFC Executives

Chris Nikou will replace outgoing Asian Football Confederation vice-president Moya Dodd as the Australian representative on the AFC Executive Committee. 6 Apr 2019
A-League superstar Honda plots Olyroos downfall

A-League superstar Honda plots Olyroos downfall

The Olyroos will have more than just a bizarre pitch, extreme heat and a 50,000 sellout crowd to contend with in Friday night’s crucial opening Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifier in Phnom Penh. 20 Mar 2019
Will this nightmare pitch wreck our Olyroos 2020 dream?

Will this nightmare pitch wreck our Olyroos 2020 dream?

The Olyroos landed in Cambodia this morning where the players may get a rude shock when they check out the venue for their Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers in Phnom Penh. 19 Mar 2019
Hakeem: How can the FFA do this?

Hakeem: How can the FFA do this?

Hakeem Al-Araibi has slammed Football Federation Australia for backing the Bahrain sheikh who wanted to see him jailed and tortured. 19 Mar 2019
Warning: ASEAN football ‘can surpass Australia’ in decade

Warning: ASEAN football ‘can surpass Australia’ in decade

The stats don’t lie. Australia’s U-23 Olyroos go into next week’s crucial AFC Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers as an unseeded nation. Why? 17 Mar 2019
FFA: Our Asian spot is 'fragile'

FFA: Our Asian spot is 'fragile'

Football Federation Australia has warned Australia's place in Asian football is not guaranteed – and there are powerful forces lined up against it. 14 Mar 2019
'They smash you': Aussie prodigy's brutal J-League regime

'They smash you': Aussie prodigy's brutal J-League regime

Swapping the relative safety zone of the A-League for a brutal three-session-a-day pre-season at J-League outfit Cerezo Osaka has taken Olyroo striker Pierce Waring’s fitness and power to a new level. 12 Mar 2019

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