September
The remarkable history in Heeney’s magic mark
Hard lessons learned through elite sporting administration taught these two Australian business partners invaluable lessons for navigating the corporate sector.
- Tom Rabe
Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach, saying it’s ‘best for the nation’
Graham Arnold stepped down after a poor start to Asia’s third phase of World Cup qualifying.
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- George Clarke
August
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson exits after Olympic dream cut short
Tony Gustavsson informed the Matildas he would quit as coach after the 2-1 loss against the US, which ended their Olympic dreams.
- Zoe Samios
Matildas’ dream over after gut-wrenching defeat
The Matildas lost 2-1 to the US in a match riddled with errors and yellow cards. It was the team’s second loss in a group stage, meaning they are now headed home.
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- Zoe Samios and Mark Ludlow
May
Labor’s controversial sports broadcast plans heading for Senate fracas
The government’s proposal, which would allow big streamers like Netflix to bid against free, local platforms, is “un-Australian”, according to the Greens.
- Zoe Samios
March
Football Australia, Matildas coach blindsided by Kerr criminal charge
Sam Kerr is to face trial accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. She was charged six weeks ago, but Football Australia was left in the dark.
- Zoe Samios
February
- Exclusive
- Business of sport
Australia in the box seat to host the 2026 women’s Asian Cup
With money flowing into women’s soccer, registrations up and the Matildas on a roll, it would be the icing on the cake.
- Zoe Samios
Socceroos out of Asian Cup after loss to South Korea
Australia suffered a dramatic 2-1 extra-time defeat after throwing away a 1-0 lead.
- Anna Harrington
November 2023
Socceroos, Matildas success boosts cash for Football Australia
Almost $20 million in prizemoney from the Socceroos, a boost in sponsorship and an uptick in merchandise sales nearly doubled Football Australia’s revenue.
- Zoe Samios
- Exclusive
- eSports
Melbourne football club probed over deal with crypto casino mogul
Melbourne Victory has been accused of backtracking on a commitment not to accept gambling sponsorship after signing up Ed Craven’s live-streaming site, Kick.
- Primrose Riordan and Zoe Samios
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup after Australia pulls out
FIFA is set to rubber stamp the move which will accelerate the kingdom’s push into soccer and broader its expansion into global sport.
- Graham Dunbar
October 2023
- Opinion
- Media & marketing
A young reporter’s unpleasant experience of country politics
A 26-year-old journalist, Zoe Askew, was banned from playing for her regional soccer club after she reported on what she felt was poor conduct by a match official.
- Aaron Patrick
- Exclusive
- Business of sport
Matildas success prompts World Cup rights deal
The FIFA Women’s World Cup was a major success for Football Australia. Now, they’re betting on the Matildas to generate a record broadcast deal.
- Zoe Samios
September 2023
The Matilda who waltzed into an MBA
Former Matildas star Moya Dodd is one of many prominent Australians who have undertaken an MBA to help move into new roles or prepare for more senior positions.
- Christopher Niesche
August 2023
Late to Matildas mania? Good luck finding merch
Matildas merchandise has been flying off the rack, according to Nike, Big W, and Rebel Sports, as Australia faces England for a spot in the World Cup final.
- Gus McCubbing
Football Australia chases record TV deal after Matildas success
The governing body’s chief executive, James Johnson, is expecting a record-breaking cash injection for the sport off the back of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- Zoe Samios
- Opinion
- Investing
How sports coaches are changing the rules of investing
An English soccer team with a small wage bill is one of several examples of how devotion to data and sound decision-making can lead to remarkable results.
- Jonathan Shapiro
Sam Kerr’s minutes a mystery as Denmark clash looms
The Matildas captain was limited to the stationary bike on Sunday in the 15-minute window of training open to media, amid speculation about her on-pitch minutes.
- Anna Harrington
July 2023
Football Australia backs Matildas pay push
The Matildas on Sunday used the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup as a platform to call out the discrepancy in male and female prizemoney, and to raise awareness about the pay conditions of other nations who will compete on local shores.
- Zoe Samios
June 2023
How women saved Australian soccer
An ambitious play for the FIFA Women’s World Cup ultimately saved Football Australia, which is projecting $216 million in visitor expenditure from the event.
- Zoe Samios