‘Just do your job’: Ex-Matildas coach slams whinging players
In an extraordinary interview the Matildas longest serving coach has publicly defended ousted coach Tony Gustavsson and said the disastrous Olympic result is not the coach’s fault.
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Football Australia chief hits back at ‘silly’ criticism
Football Australia boss James Johnson is looking for answers after the worst Olympic campaign in Matildas history as he hits back at criticism and denies rift with star striker Sam Kerr.
Slater: Golden girls show Matildas what real success looks like
The Matildas don’t need to look further than the Olympic village for an idea of what it takes to be the world’s best, writes ROBBIE SLATER. And it’s time Football Australia takes responsibility if they’re ever going to get there.
Olympic soccer match ends in huge brawl
Even coaching staff got involved during the major brawl at the Olympics quarter-final.
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Player ratings: Where things went wrong for Tillies against USA
The Matildas’ Olympic campaign has come to an end after a disappointing loss to the USA. ERIN SMITH casts her eye over every performance.
USA brings Matildas’ dismal Olympics campaign to an end
The Matildas’ Olympic campaign is over after going down to the USA, with unwanted history made by the Australian team.
Draw, profiles, latest news: Ultimate guide to Matildas in Paris
The Matildas will hope to build on their World Cup legacy at the Olympic Games – this is everything you need to know.
Fresh twist in Canada drone scandal could gift Matildas bronze
There are calls for Canada’s women’s football team to be stripped of its Tokyo Olympic gold medal – and for Australia to be awarded the bronze medal, after explosive new details about the drone spying saga have been revealed by FIFA.
Kerr detail at centre of Matildas ‘sh*tshow’
The Matildas Olympic campaign has been rocked by a damning report that details scenes of disharmony within the locker room.
How Matildas plan to wind back clock against ‘world’s best team’
The Matildas were in this exact same situation three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics when they took on the USA and pulled it off. Coach Tony Gustavsson explains how they can do it again.
‘Sh*tshow’: Matildas in turmoil ahead of crunch match
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson’s reign as coach will end after this Olympics, but questions have been raised about his management of the team in France.
Mistake Matildas cannot repeat if they want to win a medal
Having survived by the skin of their teeth against Zambia, the Matildas take on women’s football giants the USA. ERIN SMITH breaks down the changes they must make to stand any chance.
Gold medals are great, but Olympics a reality check for us all
If you win you’re a national hero, lose and we turn our collective backs and put the scarfs and beanies back in the drawer, writes Mike O’Connor.
‘Critical’ that A-Leagues capitalise on Matildas boom
Angel FC boss Julie Uhrman, the president of the most valuable women’s football franchise in the world, said it is ‘critical’ Australia gets its national women’s competition right to capitalise on the Matildas’ boom.
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