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Mt. Druitt Town Rangers forward Roukayah Al Fararjeh’s celebration against APIA Leichhardt in the NSW NPL women’s competition.

Palestinian flag sparks clampdown on ‘inappropriate’ goal celebrations

An incident in an NPL women’s match triggered action from the state governing body which could lead to clubs being fined.

  • Vince Rugari

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Steph Catley wore the armband in both matches against Korea.

How an Arsenal Champions League loss could benefit the Matildas

Australian duo Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley will be desperate to progress to the UEFA Champions League final when they face coach Joe Montemurro’s formidable Lyon side later this month.

  • Vince Rugari
The Matildas play Korea in Newcastle.

Matildas v South Korea as it happened: Fowler stars as slick Matildas seal 2-0 win

The Matildas overcame a spirited South Korea – and some self-inflicted friendly fire – to complete a clean sweep of their two-match international friendly series.

  • Robert Dillon
The Matildas celebrate.

Matildas v South Korea LIVE updates: Injury-hit Aussies claim 1-0 win over South Korea

It wasn’t particularly pretty, but Friday night’s victory at Allianz Stadium was the confidence-booster they needed.

  • Vince Rugari
The Matildas train at Leichhardt Oval on Wednesday.

Players fear Matildas are ‘wasting time’ as coach search drags on and on

They’d rather be planning for the future and a home Asian Cup, but all Caitlin Foord and her Matildas teammates can do is their best.

  • Vince Rugari
Joe Montemurro is almost halfway through a two-year contract in France.

‘Positive discussions’: Montemurro won’t rule out taking on Matildas job

Joe Montemurro has confirmed he has held talks with Football Australia about the vacant role, saying: “Never rule out anything in football, mate.”

  • Vince Rugari
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Sam Kerr takes a selfie with a Matildas fan at Leichhardt Oval on Tuesday.

Sam Kerr joined the Matildas for training, but that wasn’t really the point

If you think Football Australia should have stripped Sam Kerr of the Matildas captaincy for her verbal altercation with London police ... you probably weren’t at Leichhardt Oval on Tuesday.

  • Vince Rugari
Sam Kerr has been sidelined with an ACL injury since January.

Why Football Australia made right call in keeping Sam Kerr as captain

As a train-on player only, she won’t wear the captain’s armband on Friday night at Allianz Stadium in the first of two friendlies between the Matildas and South Korea. But she will wear it again.

  • Vince Rugari
Australia’s head coach Tony Popovic, left reacts with Australia’s Jackson Irvine after winning a World Cup 2026 group C qualifier match against China held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo)

One last push, and the Socceroos can book their spot at the 2026 World Cup

The equation is simple for Australia after their 2-0 victory in China: win their next match and they’ll seal qualification for next year’s tournament.

  • Vince Rugari
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Socceroos player ratings: Irvine, Velupillay star but issues remain

Australia may now be in the driver’s seat, but the hard work is still to come. Here’s a look at how they performed in their World Cup qualifier against China in Hangzhou.

  • Paul Zalunardo

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