A-Leagues All Stars Game

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A-League All Stars
Founded2013
RegionAustralia (AFC)
Number of teams2
Television broadcasters Network 10

The A-Leagues All Star Game is an association football match contested by the A-Leagues All Stars team against an invitee club. The All Stars team is made up of selected A-League Men players. The game is played during the footballing off-season, the first of which was held on 20 July 2013.

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After the 2014 edition, the All Star Game was not held for almost a decade, before the concept was revived in 2022 and was expected to continue for at least the 2023, 2024 and 2025 A-League seasons as part of the commercial agreement with the NSW State Government to play a "Football Festival" culminating with the A-League Grand final in Sydney for those three seasons.

A-League All Stars Men

Background

On 13 November 2012, it was confirmed that Manchester United would come to Australia and play an all-star team consisting of A-League players. [1] The inaugural A-League All Stars Game took place on 20 July 2013, against Manchester United. The A-League team was picked by an online vote by fans and by the appointed manager. On 20 December 2013, it was confirmed that Juventus would compete against the all-star team for the 2014 game, again hosted in Sydney. [2] On 6 April 2022 it was announced that a third A-League All Stars match would be held against Barcelona on 25 May 2022, again in Sydney. [3] [4]

The 2023 edition was under negotiations with Bayern Munich to appear as the foreign club but the APL were unable to fund the multi-million dollar appearance fee. [5]

On 18 March 2024, it was announced that the A-League All Stars would be facing Premier League side Newcastle United on 24 May 2024 as part of Global Football Week Melbourne, 5 days after the conclusion of the Premier League season. The game was played at Marvel Stadium, and is the first time in 10 years that United have visited Australia. [6]

Games

20 July 2013 2013 A-League All Stars Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 1–5 Flag of England.svg Manchester United Sydney
19:30 AEST Berisha Soccerball shade.svg51' Report Lingard Soccerball shade.svg10', 54'
Welbeck Soccerball shade.svg33', 70'
Van Persie Soccerball shade.svg86'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Attendance: 83,127
Referee: Masaaki Toma (Japan)
10 August 2014 2014 A-League All Stars Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2–3 Flag of Italy.svg Juventus Sydney
19:30 AEST Carrusca Soccerball shade.svg9'
Jurić Soccerball shade.svg76'
Report Llorente Soccerball shade.svg58'
Pogba Soccerball shade.svg87'
Pepe Soccerball shade.svg90+3'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Attendance: 55,364
Referee: Felix Brych (Germany)
25 May 2022 2022 A-Leagues All Stars Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2–3 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona Sydney
20:05 AEST
Report
Stadium: Accor Stadium
Attendance: 70,174
Referee: Alex King (Australia)
24 May 2024 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Men Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 8–0 Flag of England.svg Newcastle United Melbourne
17:15 AEST Report Stadium: Marvel Stadium
Attendance: 42,120
Referee: Daniel Elder (Australia)

The 2013 and 2014 matches were televised in Australia by Seven Network. The 2022 and 2024 matches were televised on 10 Bold.

A-Leagues All Stars Women

Background

On 18 March 2024, it was announced that the A-League All Stars would be facing Women's Super League side Arsenal on 24 May 2024 as part of Global Football Week Melbourne, 5 days after the conclusion of the WSL season. The game was played at Marvel Stadium.

Games

24 May 2024 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Women Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 0–1 Flag of England.svg Arsenal Melbourne
20:05 AEST Report Russo Soccerball shade.svg39'Stadium: Marvel Stadium
Attendance: 42,120
Referee: Casey Reibelt (Australia)

The 2024 Match was broadcast on 10 Bold.

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