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FFA hit by fraud claim

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner resigned as Trinidad and Tobago's national security minister on Sunday.

Football Federation Australia must wait to find out the fate of its six-figure donation.

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Time is right for FFA to tap into German juggernaut

Sebastian Hassett

Sebastian Hassett WHILE it's been quite a week in Australian football, it's clearly been the biggest week for German football in decades. At least since they won the World Cup 23 years ago, anyway.

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Gallop plans for FFA Cup to start next year

The long-awaited FFA Cup could finally become a reality by next year, with chief executive David Gallop flagging the possibility of the first-ever final being played as early as January 2015.

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Rojas makes FFA awards history

Marco Rojas

Michael Lynch Young winger dubbed the ''Kiwi Messi'' by his more ardent fans has had a breakout campaign.

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Canberra on the outer as FFA made 'wrong choice' in western Sydney

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Lee Gaskin Former chairman of the A-League4Canberra bid, Ivan Slavich, concedes an A-League team in Canberra is ''some way off'' and insists Football Federation Australia made the wrong choice in awarding the...

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FFA trumpets success by the numbers

Western Sydney fans.

Sebastian Hassett After all the hype that greeted the arrival of three elite marquee players, the most successful debut season of any expansion club and a nationwide buzz that enveloped the game, it was no surprise on...

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FFA defends revamped A-League finals

Damien de Bohun.

Sydney No double chance for top two finishers in this year's finals format.

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Osieck under pressure: FFA's Gallop

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Football Federation Australia boss David Gallop has declined to guarantee the job security of under-fire Socceroos coach Holger Osieck.

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Beckham deal remains a prospect: FFA

The push to get David Beckham to the A-League continues, with new Football Federation Australia (FFA) boss David Gallop saying the prospect of it happening shows the health of the competition.

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FFA warns Beckham could cost the big one

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Lee Gaskin David Beckham's profile would be a coup for the A-League, but winning a championship with the English star would be difficult, Football Federation Australia technical director Han Berger says.

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Canberra coach blasts FFA for delay decision

Jitka Klimkova

Fleta Page Canberra United coach Jitka Klimkova has criticised Football Federation Australia's late decision to postpone their Saturday match against the Western Sydney Wanderers due to extreme weather...

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New FFA refs boss content to call it as he sees it

Ben Wilson.

Chris Wilson As he watches the grand finals of the other football codes this weekend and prepares to take the hotseat as director of referees for Football Federation Australia, Canberra's Ben Wilson is thankful...

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David Gallop appointed new FFA boss

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Michael Cockerill Former NRL boss David Gallop is the new chief executive of Football Federation Australia.

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Cautious praise for FFA chief

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Sebastian Hassett, Sydney Key figures from across soccer landscape greet arrival of David Gallop with degrees of optimism and caution.

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ACT government working with FFA on soccer game

Fleta Page FOOTBALL Federation Australia has agreed in principle to bring an international game to Canberra as part of the ACT's centenary celebrations next year, but no further details have been finalised as...

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Buckley hits out over attack on FFA

Michael Lynch Football Federation Australia boss says players' union wrong to condemn organisation.

Big Clive lights fuse under FFA

Michael Lynch Support for Clive Palmer's complaints show how much ground those who run the sport have lost with some sections of the public.

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'Free speech' riles FFA

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Daniel Pace, Gold Coast Gold Coast's gutsy team of youngsters draw 1-1 with the desperate Melbourne Victory.

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Noisy detractors won't push FFA off course

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Ben Buckley Most will judge the madcap events of the past week for what they are; a noisy distraction from the main game.

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FFA: the failures and the successes

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Michael Lynch It has been the most tumultuous fortnight in Australian soccer since 2004.