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The move comes as a significant disappointment to football fans across the state who traditionally gather at the popular public space to watch major international tournaments.\n\nThe ban, which prevents the live broadcast of matches on the large public screens, has been met with criticism from the sport's governing body. Football Australia argues that such public viewings are a vital part of the football culture, fostering community spirit and allowing fans to share in the excitement of the world's most-watched sporting event.\n\nFederation Square has long served as a central hub for Melburnians to come together for major sporting events, from FIFA World Cups to AFL Grand Finals. The restriction on World Cup screenings represents a notable shift in policy for the venue, which is managed by the Victorian government.\n\nWhile the specific reasons for the ban have not been detailed in the available information, the decision has created a rift between the football community and state authorities. Football Australia's intervention highlights the organization's commitment to ensuring fans have accessible venues to support the Socceroos and enjoy the tournament.\n\nThe Victorian government has yet to publicly respond to Football Australia's request. The outcome of this appeal could set a precedent for how public spaces are used for major sporting events in the future, impacting not just football but all sports fans in Melbourne.","news","Football Australia urges Victorian government to reverse ban on World Cup matches shown on big screens at Melbourne's Federation Square, citing fan engagement","328216137525366785","0","2026-05-06T13:30:59Z","why-melbourne-banned-world-cup-big-screens-football","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc1m2n93y927o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326222711976103936","Australia",[72,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85],"326255042854129664","326255043940454400","326257556026560512","326257760670846976","326257777649389568","326257789368274944","326257819017809920","326257686389723136","326222707169431552","326257536372051968","326257546392244224",[73,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97],"FC Urartu","Banga","Banfield","Bandırmaspor","Baniyas SC","Bangladesh","Banbury United","Together","Anderlecht","Metz","Nottingham Forest","Why Melbourne Banned World Cup Big Screens: Football",[100,130,161,190],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":101,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":102,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":103,"slug":104,"sourceName":105,"sourceURL":106,"teamId":107,"teamName":108,"teamIds":109,"teamNames":119,"title":129},"Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.","338200147588550657","2026-06-05T04:00:00Z","guela-doue-downs-brother-s-france-ivorian-2-1-win","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUn-but-et-une-passe-decisive-contre-la-france-la-soiree-de-reve-pour-guela-doue-avec-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681944#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[107,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,82,118,83],"326222711447621632","326255037997125632","326257536145559552","326222711401484288","326222767416414208","326257536078450688","326257536296554496","326257537865224192","326257535994564608",[108,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,94,128,95],"France","Strasbourg","Rennes","Belgium","Lesotho","Paris Saint Germain","Auxerre","Estoril","Nantes","Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win",{"awayTeamId":131,"awayTeamName":132,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":133,"homeTeamId":134,"homeTeamName":135,"id":136,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":137,"matchName":138,"publishedAt":139,"slug":140,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":141,"teamId":134,"teamName":135,"teamIds":142,"teamNames":151,"title":160},"326222712622026752","South Africa","Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. 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