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Carbon Athletic: The Aussie duo protecting the stars at home and abroad

Christian Marchetti

Jan 13, 20238 min read

Carbon Athletic: The Aussie duo protecting the stars at home and abroad

Australian company Carbon Athletic and their popular carbon fiber shin guards protected Socceroos and global stars at the FIFA World Cup.

Should the A-League Men strengthen its relationship with the South-East Asian game?

Christian Marchetti

Dec 6, 202213 min read

Should the A-League Men strengthen its relationship with the South-East Asian game?

The A-League has provided a platform for many exciting Asian talents to showcase their quality. Except for one region on the continent.

The best quotes from the A-League Men's new foreigners

Christian Marchetti

Nov 4, 20227 min read

The best quotes from the A-League Men's new foreigners

Now four rounds into the 2022/23 season, FPF looks at the best quotes from the A-League Men's most prominent new foreign signings.

Which defensive duo does Graham Arnold start in Qatar?

Christian Marchetti

Nov 2, 20225 min read

Which defensive duo does Graham Arnold start in Qatar?

Graham Arnold may be scratching his head at which centre-back pairing will be most suitable for the World Cup, with viable options aplenty.

Travis Dodd: "We all want to give opportunities to young Indigenous kids to play the game"

Christian Marchetti

Oct 20, 20223 min read

Travis Dodd: "We all want to give opportunities to young Indigenous kids to play the game"

Speaking on the FPF Podcast recently, Adelaide United legend Travis Dodd opened up about his involvement in Indigenous football in SA.

Aussies Abroad: Socceroos strikers in form as Muscat closes in on the title

Christian Marchetti

Oct 12, 202212 min read

Aussies Abroad: Socceroos strikers in form as Muscat closes in on the title

Looking at 12 different categories, FPF reviews the 150+ Aussie players and managers who plied their trade abroad in September.

Barca Academy coming to Australia in 2023

Christian Marchetti

Sep 10, 20222 min read

Barca Academy coming to Australia in 2023

Barça Academy, affiliated with Spanish giants FC Barcelona, has announced that they are bringing their football camps to Australia in 2023.

Amir Alagic: The Bosnian-Australian manager targeting a job down under

Christian Marchetti

Sep 7, 20228 min read

Amir Alagic: The Bosnian-Australian manager targeting a job down under

Bosnian-Australian manager Amir Alagic has a unique CV and journey that can only be seen through an incredibly extensive and diverse lens.

Michael Valkanis: An exclusive interview with Australia's new overseas manager

Christian Marchetti

Mar 9, 202211 min read

Michael Valkanis: An exclusive interview with Australia's new overseas manager

After spending time as an assistant in Holland, Greece, and Belgium, Michael Valkanis has finally got his chance as a manager in Europe.

Are Isaias' struggles down to the player, or Adelaide's system?

Thomas Pombart and more

Jan 9, 20223 min read

Are Isaias' struggles down to the player, or Adelaide's system?

Isaias' sub-par performance and red card in last night's Original Rivalry capped off a disappointing few weeks for the Spanish midfielder.

Joshua Grommen: The Australian-Filipino who bounced back from Roar rejection to star in Thailand

Christian Marchetti

Dec 21, 20217 min read

Joshua Grommen: The Australian-Filipino who bounced back from Roar rejection to star in Thailand

Australian-Filipino defender Joshua Grommen has had to cope with several setbacks in his career that have largely gone unnoticed.

Forget AFL and cricket, Australia's next generation should be idolising its football stars

Christian Marchetti

Nov 25, 20214 min read

Forget AFL and cricket, Australia's next generation should be idolising its football stars

You can idolise a sporting star your entire life, then they make one fatal mistake and it changes your perception almost immediately.

Lochlan Czapla: The Adelaide boy chasing his football dreams in Scotland

Christian Marchetti

Oct 29, 20214 min read

Lochlan Czapla: The Adelaide boy chasing his football dreams in Scotland

An unknown to many Australian football fans, 18-year-old South Australian Lochlan Czapla is rising to prominence in Scotland.

From chaos in China to the NPL: Michael Marrone reveals all about his career

Christian Marchetti

Aug 30, 20219 min read

From chaos in China to the NPL: Michael Marrone reveals all about his career

Adelaide United legend Michael Marrone opened up on his time with the Reds amongst other topics in an exclusive interview with FPF.

FPF Exclusive: Our chats with Adelaide United's next generation

Christian Marchetti

Aug 17, 202111 min read

FPF Exclusive: Our chats with Adelaide United's next generation

The 2020-21 A-League season was a hotbed for young Australian talent. No side reflected that more than Carl Veart's Adelaide United.

Is Ange already under pressure at Celtic?

Christian Marchetti

Aug 2, 20214 min read

Is Ange already under pressure at Celtic?

We all knew the pressure Ange Postecoglou would be facing at Celtic, but none of us would've thought he would be feeling it already.

How might Macarthur line up next season?

Christian Marchetti

Jul 15, 20216 min read

How might Macarthur line up next season?

Macarthur have certainly been busy this off-season. But how does Ante Milicic fit all of their new signings into his plans for 2021/22?

Italian community takes over in Adelaide as the Azzurri claim Euro 2020 title

Christian Marchetti

Jul 12, 20211 min read

Italian community takes over in Adelaide as the Azzurri claim Euro 2020 title

The Italian community in Adelaide has gone wild this morning after Italy defeated England on penalties in the Euro 2020 decider at Wembley.

Adelaide City consolidate top spot after tense affair against rivals Campbelltown

Christian Marchetti

Jul 10, 20212 min read

Adelaide City consolidate top spot after tense affair against rivals Campbelltown

Adelaide City has consolidated first on the NPL SA ladder after downing rivals Campbelltown City 2-1 at Adelaide City Park.

Why Adelaide must do all they can to keep Tomi Juric

Christian Marchetti

Jul 5, 20212 min read

Why Adelaide must do all they can to keep Tomi Juric

Yesterday, freelance journalist John Davidson broke the news that Adelaide United is "facing an uphill battle" to keep striker Tomi Juric.