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Apr 18, 20223 min read
UN vote another reason to boycott Qatar 2022
If human rights is more than empty rhetoric to FIFA, they need to act on Qatar's support for Russia

Dec 20, 20213 min read
2023 World Cup must be a game changer for all to make the most of government investment
Australian Government's 2021 MYEFO banks on loss of tax revenues due to 2023 World Cup

Sep 16, 20213 min read
Play On: It's all about the A-League
'Play On' looks at the A-League and how it's shaping up for 2021-22.

May 5, 20214 min read
Grassroots clubs in battle to retain community value
A new model of governance proposed for Queensland is facing resistance from grassroots clubs.


Jan 28, 20213 min read
CAS concludes AFC 2019 election was 'subject to improper influence'
Despite CAS finding on 'undue influence' in AFC election, there is no sanction and the election results remain.


Jan 3, 20216 min read
2020 Vision: A look at the state of football finances
This time last year, the 10 football federations were in a good financial position but with structural challenges apparent even then.

Dec 11, 20203 min read
2020 Vision: what a year it’s been!
The theme of the December edition of PLAY ON e-magazine is '2020 Vision'. 12 writers have their say.


Nov 24, 20205 min read
Blue Skies Ahead for the A, W, Y & E-leagues
It's taken almost 45 years but the premier domestic national league competitions are about to be untethered from the governing body.

Sep 11, 20203 min read
Memories: 20 years since the 2000 Olympic Games football tournament
Easy, I thought, when making this month’s theme for PLAY ON e-magazine the letter ‘M’. Maradona, Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Mohamed...


Aug 12, 20204 min read
Infantino holds on to power in Zurich
FIFA hits back at Swiss justice system in response to criminal investigations against FIFA President
Jul 27, 20202 min read
Thank you: putting football first
I want to thank all who have donated to the GoFundMe campaign organised by Rabieh Krayem and friends to assist me with legal costs...

Jun 16, 202012 min read
Long read: the vote for 2023
With 10 days to go to the vote for the 2023 World Cup, we unpack what role the technical evaluation has, the politics at play and what it co

May 13, 20205 min read
Do 10 football federations deliver bang for our buck?
Employee expenses in state member federations account for more than one-third of revenue


Mar 29, 20207 min read
Coronavirus crisis presents an opportunity to get football governance fit for purpose
We’ve all heard the variety of maxims around a crisis: in essence, don’t let them go to waste.
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