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Author: Matthew Galea

A former full-time journalist who crossed to the dark side of media and communications. Fortunately, football, Manchester United and freelance writing keeps me sane.
No losers in Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus

No losers in Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus

July 12, 2018 by Matthew Galea

Matthew Galea assesses the summer’s biggest transfer story as Cristiano Ronaldo swaps Real Madrid for Juventus after a trophy-laden decade in Spain.

Can 'The Championship' bring promotion and relegation to Australia?

Can ‘The Championship’ bring promotion and relegation to Australia?

October 27, 2017 by Matthew Galea

Matthew Galea discusses today’s proposal from the Association of Australian Football Clubs for a national second tier.

New season, same A-League in Australia

New season, same A-League in Australia

October 5, 2017 by Matthew Galea

The A-League makes its return this week but a low key build up and other issues impacting the game have dampened excitement, writes Matthew Galea.

Behind the game - Can Australian football learn from its past?

Behind the game – Can Australian football learn from its past?

March 16, 2017 by Matthew Galea

With talent production stalling, Matthew Galea get some thoughts and insights from one of the Australian game’s longest-serving servants, Grant Lee.

Australian second-tier must find voice to secure future in FFA governance mess

Australian second-tier must find voice to secure future in FFA governance mess

March 8, 2017 by Matthew Galea

Matthew Galea discusses the latest news from Australia where the governing body, FFA, has pushed back its plans to expand the A-League beyond ten teams.

Australian football governance crisis as FFA expansion delays add to putrid track-record

Australian football governance crisis as FFA expansion delays add to putrid track-record

February 16, 2017 by Matthew Galea

The running of the game in Australia has come in for plenty of criticism over the years, and Matthew Galea says that enough is enough.

Australian football stagnates as fans grow tired of ten-team A-League

Australian football stagnates as fans grow tired of ten-team A-League

February 10, 2017 by Matthew Galea

Matthew Galea discusses the problems in Australian football and its top tier competition as expansion and promotion/relegation remain hot topics with fans.

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