Organisation: FFA

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sport

AFL forced to suspend 2020 season

The Australian Football League’s attempt to forge on with the season despite the coronavirus outbreak lasted just one round before it was shut down esterday in the wake of a government crackdown on non-essential travel.

soccer

Saudis apologise after footballers snub silence in memory of London attack

The Saudi team officials said the tradition was not in keeping with Saudi culture, but that their players would respect the custom from the side of the field.

Credit where it’s due... and that’s to 99 members of Citizens’ Assembly

soccer

Roy O’Donovan gets eight-week ban for headbutt

comment-analysis

Clare Daly’s bill’s rejection a craven display of hypocrisy

soccer

FIFA's top ethics investigator to appeal decision on World Cups

England criticised over World Cup bid, but Qatar cleared

Qatar have been cleared to host the 2022 World Cup after FIFA’s ethics committee’s investigation into bidding but there is severe embarrassment for England over their bid for the 2018 tournament.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

UK protests target imports of Irish cheese

Dairy farmers in the UK have targeted Irish cheese in their campaign against falling milk prices.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Football Federation Australia bans fan for racist abuse

The man that racially abused Paul Ifill during Adelaide United’s 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix has been banned by Football Federation Australia for two years.

Sun, 23 Dec, 2012

Aussie return for Kewell in doubt

Harry Kewell's proposed move to the A-League has been thrown into doubt after the player's agent revealed negotiations had broken down with the Football Federation of Australia.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2011

Plea for struggling farmers to be supported as CAP negotiations loom

THE Family Farmers Association in Britain has called on the European Commission to provide ongoing financial support for working livestock producers and growers unable to make a living from agriculture.

Sat, 07 Aug, 2010

Australia withdraws World Cup 2018 bid

Australia have pulled out of their bid to host the 2018 World Cup to concentrate on a challenge for the tournament in 2022, it was announced today.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2010

Putin gives guarantees over Russian World Cup bid

Russia’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 has now been backed by the required guarantees from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010

Leeds boss Harvey rejects Lowy reports

Leeds chief executive Shaun Harvey claims the club have had no contact with Australian businessman Frank Lowy.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2010

Public urged to be vigilant of fraud

THE PUBLIC is being urged to fight finance fraud that is “ruining people’s self respect and lives”.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2009

United spurn Tour plea

Manchester United have turned down a final plea to fulfil their Far East tour match in Indonesia – and also rejected the opportunity to earn £1m by going to Australia instead.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2009

Australia submit World Cup bid

Australia have officially joined the race to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup after submitting their bid to FIFA.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2009

Aussies to step up 2018 World Cup bid

Australian football supremo Frank Lowy is determined to press ahead with a bid to host the 2018 World Cup despite FIFA president Sepp Blatter suggesting the country would be better served bidding for the 2022 tournament.

Sun, 01 Jun, 2008

FIFA to probe plan for games ‘overseas’

FIFA WILL examine the Premier League’s controversial plan to hold some matches overseas, the world governing body’s president, Sepp Blatter, announced yesterday.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2008

Verbeek unveiled as Australian soccer coach

Former South Korea coach Pim Verbeek has been unveiled as the new coach of Australia.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2007

Drugs ban for Lazaridis

Former Birmingham and West Ham winger Stan Lazaridis has been banned for 12 months after failing a drugs test.

Mon, 27 Aug, 2007

Scottish fans urged to report bigots on website

A new website giving football fans the chance to report sectarian incidents at matches went online today.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2007

Laziridis tests positive

Former West Ham and Birmingham winger Stan Lazaridis has tested positive for a banned substance, his club Perth Glory confirmed today.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007

Australians deny Houllier agreement

The Australian FA have denied reports former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has signed up to replace Guus Hiddink as Australia coach.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Farmers threaten action over prices

GROUPS representing thousands of farmers on both sides of the Irish Sea have warned of possible protest action to highlight their claims that producers are not getting a fair share of the retail price for key products such as dairy, beef and lamb.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

Breakfast on Pluto leads success overseas for Irish movies

The Irish Film Board (IFB) has said films co-financed by the board in the first three months of 2005 have been snapped up for overseas distribution.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2005

Northern milk hurting farmers here

INITIATIVES like the move for common action by ICMSA and the British Farmers For Action (FFA) are the best response to the growing pressure of cross-border imports on southern Ireland milk prices.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Cull of healthy animals begins in Scotland

The mass cull of healthy animals to stamp out foot-and-mouth disease has already begun.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2001

British Government faces rural revolt over mass slaughter plan

The British Government is facing further calls to abandon plans for a mass slaughter of healthy animals which may have come into contact with foot-and-mouth disease.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2001