Some incredible words from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, specifically recognising our club’s participation in the OFC Pro League, the impact being made across Oceania and our recent Australian Championship triumph, where we were not only a foundation club, but the inaugural champions. But beyond results, we want to be leaders of football in this country. To see the FIFA executive recognise the direction of our club, the ambition behind what we are building and the impact we are making across the region is something we are incredibly excited about. From domestic success to representing our badge internationally, this football club continues to push forward on every front. The club is going places, and we want you on that journey with us.

This week, South Melbourne was able to reflect on the past few months as part of World Football Giving Day. Across Oceania, football is far more than a game. It is a powerful tool for connection, opportunity and social impact through programs delivered across communities throughout the region. The OFC continues to use football to strengthen communities, empower young people and create positive change both on and off the pitch. As a club, we are proud to continue playing our part across both Australia and Oceania, and look forward to growing our community programs further into 2027 and beyond.

Andy Paschalidis is a great football man (and friend of our club) and we were thrilled to have him at Lakeside last night, as he continues to lead the way in promoting heart health through the Heartbeat of Football foundation. Heartbeat of Football is focused on reducing the number of cardiac events through proactive testing and the promotion of defibrillators at sporting grounds across Australia. Many fans, staff and everyone at the game had the opportunity to get their health checked and learn more about the importance of regular health checks. It’s never too late to get checked.

Back at Lakeside Stadium this afternoon as we take on Avondale in the NPL at 7:30PM.

It's OFC Professional League Grand Final day in Auckland as we have an unchanged XI from our Semi Final win. Kick off at 3pm (1pm AEST)

There can only be one OFC Pro League Champion 🏆 @fc_auckland and @smfc clash TODAY on a massive weekend of Football in Auckland. Be there to witness history at Eden Park, or catch the action LIVE on FIFA #OFCProLeague

Hellas embraced & connected with Pacific Culture in every country they visited! Making a few new fans on the way! 🇳🇿➡️🇵🇬➡️🇦🇺➡️🇸🇧➡️🇫🇯➡️🇳🇿 If you cannot be there, then tune tomorrow from 3:00pm NZT as this historic first season reaches its final conclusion! 🏆👀 #OFCProLeague

Incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve off the pitch.

𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 An incredible journey across the Pacific comes down to this as we take on Auckland FC in the inaugural OFC Pro League Final. Many South fans expected to be here in Auckland as we chase history on one of the biggest stages our club has played on in decades. 🆚 Auckland FC 🏟️ Eden Park, Auckland ⏰ 3pm NZT / 1pm Melbourne 📺 Live and free on FIFA WATCH PARTY 📍 Coppersmith Hotel, South Melbourne 🚪 Doors open 12pm 🍻 Happy hour drinks all day for Hellas fans Fire up, Hellas!

Only one day remains until our OFC Pro League Final against Auckland. Representing our club, our community and Australia on the international stage, we need your support as we chase history together. One more push, Hellas fans.

Final session done and dusted in Auckland. A huge thank you to Bay Olympic Football Club for the incredible hospitality and support shown to our club across the past three weeks. We truly appreciate the way your club welcomed our players and staff throughout our time in New Zealand.

Our Senior Coach Sinisa Cohadzic spoke to the media today at Eden Park ahead of Sunday’s OFC Pro League Final. A huge occasion for our football club, our players, staff and the entire Hellas fans as we prepare to represent South Melbourne in a final on the international stage.

South fans back in Melbourne, this one is for you. Let’s pack out the Coppersmith Hotel on Clarendon Street in South Melbourne this Sunday as we come together to watch the OFC Pro League Final live from Auckland. A great supporter of our club, the Coppersmith will be opening the doors from 12pm ahead of the 1pm kick off, with happy hour drinks running all day for Hellas fans. Bring the noise, wear your colours and get behind Hellas from home.

𝗢𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 After an incredible journey across the Pacific, South Melbourne will take on Auckland this Sunday at Eden Park in the inaugural OFC Pro League Final. From Melbourne to Auckland, Fiji and beyond, the boys have represented the badge and our community with pride to earn a place on the biggest stage that the club has seen in years. Now, one final challenge awaits. Australia, we need you behind us! 🆚 Auckland 🏟 Eden Park, Auckland 📅 Sunday May 24 ⏰ 3pm Auckland time / 1pm Melbourne time 📺 Watch live and free worldwide on FIFA A chance to make history. A chance to bring the trophy home to Hellas.

3 finals. 12 months. The @smfc badge doesn’t chase history, it writes it. NPL VIC. Australian Championship. OFC Pro League. Every stage. Every challenge. Every time. 🏆 2 finals. 🏆 2 trophies. 👀 A third loading… 📸 shhmedia_/IG

𝐎𝐅𝐂 𝐏𝐑𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 ✅ We secure our third major final in 12 months, with a brace from Swibel and goals from Mikkola and Giannakopoulos We will play the winner of South Island United vs Auckland FC at Eden Park this Sunday the 24th of May 📸 George Kou

𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 🔒 South Melbourne will officially play in the OFC Pro League Semi Final on Wednesday 20 May at 𝘎𝘰 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥. Kick off is locked in for 1:30pm NZT / 11:30am Melbourne time. Our opponent is still to be confirmed, with Hellas set to face either Vanuatu or Bula for a place in the inaugural OFC Pro League Final.

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 It is confirmed that we will be taking on Caroline Springs George Cross this Monday night in NPL Victoria action at Lakeside Stadium. After a huge few months across multiple competitions and countries, the boys need your support at home as we continue our league campaign under lights. Kick off is at 7:30pm. Tickets: intix.com/event/npl-south-me…

South Melbourne FC has teamed up with Helloworld South Melbourne to give our fans a unique opportunity to support Hellas in Auckland for the OFC Pro League Semi Finals and, hopefully, the Final at Eden Park. This is a special moment in our club’s history as we proudly represent Australia and the South Melbourne community on the international stage, and we want as many South fans there with us as possible. Whether it’s for the Semi Final or the full finals experience, Karen and the team at Helloworld South Melbourne can assist with travel packages, flights and accommodation options to help get you to Auckland and behind the boys in Blue and White. For enquiries and bookings: Call 03 9696 7979 or email karen.sthmelb@helloworld.com.au

𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 Jack Painter-Andrews sustained a low-level hamstring strain following our match against Melbourne City. He has progressed well throughout the week and is available for Tuesday’s OFC Pro League match against Bula. Jack is currently in Auckland and training with the squad. Che Gorr-Burchmore continues to recover from a back injury and was replaced in the OFC Pro League squad prior to our Auckland travel by Ethan O’Sullivan, who has featured on the bench in the past two matches. Che is expected to return in early June. 𝗦𝗠𝗙𝗖 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 & 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿.