Qantas, the national air carrier of Australia, has extended its partnership with the Football Federation of Australia (FFA), reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

Qantas will continue as the official airline of Australia's men's and women's national soccer teams - known as the Socceroos and the Westfield Matildas - and has increased its sponsorship to include the A-League and the W-League, the top levels of men's and women's club soccer in the country respectively.

"Qantas has been a fantastic partner and supporter of football over a long period and their decision to further their involvement into the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League is terrific news for the game," said FFA chief executive David Gallop.