Matildas ‘need to win something’ says Football Australia CEO
On the back of their Olympics debacle, James Johnson has opened up on the plans for the Matildas’ ‘evolution’ as the team heads towards hosting a home Asian Cup in less than two years.
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Fears champagne-sipping FA have cruelled next-gen Matildas
The Matildas failure to get out of the group stage of the Olympics has thrust a burning spotlight on a game that is already in crisis at a domestic level. It’s about to get worse.
The candidates: Who could be Matildas’ next coach?
Three time women’s championship winning A-Leagues coach Ante Juric has emerged as a front runner to take the charge of the Matildas. Find out how he compares with the contenders.
Enter via jet, exit by bus — Matildas’ journey goes off script
They arrived on a private jet full of promise and were hustled out of town on a train and bus, but players are sticking by the outgoing coach and their preparation for the Games.
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Blowtorch to probe Matildas’ ‘train wreck’ display
The Matildas’ fitness is under scrutiny and their preparation will be put under the microscope in the wake of the nightmare loss to Germany.
Drone spy scandal deepens: Canada coach banned from Games
Canadian women’s football coach Bev Priestman has been stood down for the remainder of the Olympics after new information about the alleged “spying” scandal came to light.
Slater: Forget the off-field hype Matildas, play football
A pedestrian performance against Germany leaves Socceroos’ great Robbie Slater questioning how well prepared the Matildas were leading into the Paris Olympics.
‘Sick to my stomach’: Cheating scandal erupts
Canada’s Olympic women’s football gold medal defence is in tatters after a cheating scandal even raised questions over their Tokyo victory.
‘Heads up their bums’: Matildas torched
The Matildas have been torn to shreds after their Paris Olympics campaign got off to the worst possible start on Friday morning.
Matildas Paris disaster: Every player rated
In a 3-nil loss to Germany to open their Paris campaign, no Matildas’ player rated more than seven and just two with six and above. FULL PLAYER RATINGS
‘She’s so in form I had to hold her back’: High hopes for Matildas star
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has declared the full 22-woman squad fit and ready for their opening match against Germany on Friday morning.
‘We have to medal to get noticed’: Rugby star’s dig at Matildas
Australian women’s sevens captain Charlotte Caslick has hinted at a simmering rivalry with the Matildas after urging fans not to forget about them and their gold medal chances.
Games rocked by ‘biggest scandal in history’
There have been ugly, embarrassing scenes at the Olympics with a match shut down following crowd violence and sheer insanity on the field.
Tensions flare as pro-Palestine supporters crash Israel Olympics match
Security was slow to respond as half a dozen Palestinian supporters unravelled flags in front of a couple waving an Israeli flag – who were moved on just 22 minutes into the match.
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