Education
He won a prestigious position and scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in 1982 and played in the National Soccer League for the Canberra Arrows the following year. He played in Joao Havelange tournament in Acapulco.
He won a prestigious position and scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in 1982 and played in the National Soccer League for the Canberra Arrows the following year. He played in Joao Havelange tournament in Acapulco.
His playing career spanned Australia, Belgium, France, Italy and England, and was a major player for Australian National Team in the late 1980s and early/mid 1990s as well as subsequently managing the Australian National team in the early 2000s. He was considered an effective Striker in Australia and Europe, as well as a Manager.
In 2001, Australia began its quest to qualify for the World Cup for a 2nd time, and Farina led the team to huge victories over Tonga 2002 was a dour year, with only the Oceanian nations cup taking place. 2005 was Farina's final year as coach, his failure to win a single game in the Confederations Cup signalling the end of his reign. On 12 February 2011 it was confirmed that he had signed a 12 week contract with Papua New Guinea to manage the national side during the South Pacific Games in New Caledonia.