VALE – George Pashalis

Football NSW is deeply saddened to hear the news of the unfortunate passing of one of Australian football’s most dedicated administrators, George Pashalis.

Pashalis, a long-time football advocate, was admitted as a solicitor in 1980 and due to his legal skills was retained as Legal Counsel by Soccer Australia during the period 1998 to 2003.

The well loved administrator was involved in the negotiation and drafting of sponsorship and television contracts and in the protection of the then Soccer Australia’s intellectual property.

In December 2003, George joined Neil Scott Lawyers where he specialized in the areas of business and commercial property law and maintained involvement in sports law by way of appearances before disciplinary tribunals and the International Court of Arbitration for Sport.

No stranger to the world game, Pashalis was heavily involved with former NSL champions and National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side Sydney Olympic and held various positions as treasurer, secretary and as an Honorary Chairman over a period of more than 20 years.

Pashalis, known to many of his former peers as one very kind and giving individual, was well admired for his role as Football NSW’s Competition Manager given his understanding of the game from a club perspective and played an integral role in the development of the organisation.

Football NSW would like to pass on its deepest condolences to the Pashalis family.

May he rest in heavenly peace.