The Italian community of Australia has played an influential role in the history of Australian soccer.
Numerous clubs have been formed over the years in every state and territory, where present there are at least thirty active Italian football clubs competing in official senior competitions.
The first Italian football and sporting club established in Australia was Charlestown City Blues FC, founded in 1963.
It has officially been acknowledged that five clubs took inspiration from Juventus, and another two from AC Milan and US Triestina.
Adelaide City FC acquired the most NSL Cups, and is the only Italian club to have become a continental champion, winning the OFC Champions League in 1987.