News and Insights

The latest association news, key insights and opinions, and updates on all our projects and campaigns.

This is the official communication hub for the Football Supporters Association Australia. We use this section to keep our members and the wider football community informed.

Here you will find the latest official news and statements from the FSAA, in-depth insights and opinions on critical issues affecting supporters, and regular updates on all our projects and advocacy campaigns.

Check back regularly for reliable information directly from the voice of Australian football supporters.

Opinion Patrick Clancy Opinion Patrick Clancy

Hands off our World Cup, Gianni!

Football Australia should not simply be seeking clarification from FIFA. It should be joining the growing chorus of football bodies, clubs, players and supporter groups demanding this proposal be withdrawn.

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Statement: Our game is not for sale

The proposals floated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the privatisation and financial restructuring of the FIFA World Cup represent a direct threat to the governance, accessibility, and integrity of the world game.

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Opinion Blayne Treadgold Opinion Blayne Treadgold

Hey pollies, it's time to put your money where your scarf is!

As one of the highest participation sports and arguably one of the best supported at the varying levels of the game, one can draw the conclusion that football is a prominent contributor to positive health, social and economic outcomes across the country, however funding fails to hit the same heights.

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Unite in Green and Gold: Official Supporter Guide and World Cup Live Sites

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. For the Australian football community, knowing where to gather and watch together is essential. Whether you are on the ground in North America or backing the team from home, the FSAA has compiled the official list of live sites and active support pre-game venues.

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The battle for the boardroom: What Thursday's Football Australia AGM means for the future of Australian football

While it sounds like a boring boardroom meeting, the people in that room hold the keys to our game in Australia. They decide where grassroots money goes, set development pathways for our kids, run the Matildas and Socceroos, and decide the future of the game we love.

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FSAA secures formal voice for football supporters in landmark APL agreement

The Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a collaborative partnership to ensure supporters have an independent and definitive voice in the future of the professional game.

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Statement: Football Australia must step up to the plate on "Appalling" World Cup tickets

“It is about time Football Australia, as a member association of FIFA, promptly and directly raised the concerns of Australian football supporters with the international governing body. Football should be about the fans, their passion, and the match-day atmosphere they generate.”

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Global Football Fan Survey Now Live

This initiative investigates the unique consumption behaviours of supporters of Women’s National Teams (The Matildas) alongside comparative data from Men’s National Teams (The Socceroos), in addition to examining trends in support for club and local football.

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Statement regarding venue entry and cultural symbols

Earlier this week, the Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) engaged with the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) following the recent incident where a young supporter was asked to remove a jersey depicting a national flag before entering Allianz Stadium.

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