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Milan Club Sydney uniting "a common appreciation" for an Italian giant
Ian Pulczynski recently spoke to Milan Club Sydney President Daniel Karameneas to learn more about how the Italian giants are followed in the Harbour City.

Ian Pulczynski
Sep 26 min read


From schoolboy prodigy to Brisbane City star, and kickabouts with Rod Stewart: The Frank Pimblett story
When Brisbane City unveiled the Frank Pimblett Supporter Deck earlier this year, it honoured one of their greatest former players. Frank Pimblett became a towering figure in Queensland football, helping shape the game in the state.

Adam Cattell
Aug 126 min read


1985: Live Aid, Back to the Future, and Australian football in a slump
Kevin Keegan. Australia vs Scotland. The Pratten Park riot. In this piece, David Grant goes through the archives to take us back to 1985 and one of the more "ineffaceable" years in Australian football history.

David JA Grant
Jul 1610 min read


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 5: Every cloud has a silver lining
"It's about being positive enough to keep going and giving this game an aspect of your life's passion. If we can all do that, we're going to be alright." The final part of Christian Marchetti's series on why he took a break from Australian football.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 158 min read


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 4: Media and discourse
"Maybe you're just complaining because you can, or in Australian football, it has somehow become the 'cool' thing to do." The fourth of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 1310 min read


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 3: Personal struggles
"You just think, 'If something like this can't have the desired impact, then what the fuck is the point?" The third of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 1110 min read


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 2: Enjoy your lunch
"In many respects, that speech changed my life. It changed my perspective and desire to realise a world where I can be at peace with the state of our game." The second of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 107 min read


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 1: For the love of the game
"Why am I still following this? How do I fit into this chaotic landscape? Is working in this field really going to be worth it? Is a career in football media actually viable?" The first of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 911 min read


Series Futsal Victoria: Hume FC secure super international signings
Thailand's most decorated international men's futsal player, Suphawut Thueanklang, has signed for Series Futsal Victoria club Hume FC.

Adam Palombi
Mar 283 min read


"We have the interest" - Series Futsal finding its feet in Victoria
Series Futsal Victoria has recently begun its ascendancy to the heights it experienced before the pandemic, Adam Palombi writes.

Adam Palombi
Feb 254 min read


The Melbourne Derby: A Wellington Phoenix fan's perspective
Navy-and-blue-clad Victory fans, pale blue-wearing City fans, and, at least one Wellington Phoenix fan attended the latest Melbourne Derby.

Rob Binns
Dec 24, 20247 min read


Unite Round: An invisible success
FPF's Jack Twohill draws a stark comparison to the reception the second Unite Round has received by those who did and did not attend.
Jack Twohill
Nov 27, 20245 min read


Elasticos, thunderbolts, and live drums: The good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour
We dissect the good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour, as fans swarmed onto CommBank Stadium to watch the legend Ronaldinho.

Cody Ojeda
Nov 7, 20246 min read


Socceroos-China: Adelaide welcomes back the original foe
Before the Socceroos and China face off again, FPF looks back at their 1923 encounter, the first international football match in Adelaide.

David JA Grant
Oct 7, 20247 min read


Doctor's orders: Docceroos vying for World Medical Football Championship
The 'Docceroos' are aiming to put forward their best-ever performance at the 28th World Medical Football Championships.

Adam Cattell
Jul 18, 20243 min read


George Best Down Under: A football icon's time in Australia
In his new book “George Best Down Under”, author Lucas Gillard seeks to delve deeper into George Best’s time in Australia.

David JA Grant
Jun 6, 20246 min read


Lest we forget: Remembering South Australian ANZAC footballers
Countless sportsmen had fallen before them. Countless more would follow. Lest we forget.

David JA Grant
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Your favourite player's favourite boots: Mizuno's expansion into Australian football
Mizuno are making their mark on Australian football, with significant growth in A-Leagues players wearing their famous Runbird boots.

Jake Holub
Apr 6, 20247 min read


Australian football history: The 1974 South Australian season
In 1974, the SA football season was Adelaide City's championship year. We delve deeper into the campaign that was in this historical piece.

David JA Grant
Apr 4, 20246 min read


Pega Sports: The player-created brand empowering clubs through high-quality teamwear
Pega Sports is disrupting the SA teamwear market and FPF spoke to its Founder, Kosta Mantis, as he plots the brand's expansion.
Antonis Pagonis
Mar 21, 20247 min read
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