Aussie champion reveals she was kissed too
Australian Olympian Jana Pittman has revealed her own story about an “inappropriate” kiss from a coach following the furore at the World Cup Final.
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FIFA rankings farce: Matildas punished despite WC heroics
The Matildas have tumbled out of the top-10 in the latest FIFA World rankings despite finishing in the top four at the FIFA World Cup.
Lies exposed: Wild twist in World Cup kiss saga
Spanish media reports have exposed lies told by the football federation, after the World Cup kiss saga sparked global outrage, and the two men that pressured the player to speak out.
120+ stars: Qld’s next generation Matildas
Australia’s stunning World Cup run may have ended but there is a conveyor belt of talent ready to chase the same dream. Meet the next generation of Queensland football stars looking to emulate their heroes.
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How ‘happiest coach in the game’ was brought back to earth
Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson was ‘shocked’ when he first heard about Lisa De Vanna’s sickening complaints and has urged any players who have experienced abuse within the game to report it.
Matildas coach won’t tolerate player abuse
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has welcomed the independent investigation into all levels of elite Australian football.
De Vanna: Matildas response left me hurt but not surprised
Lisa De Vanna felt she had to speak out on bullying, harrasment and intimidation for future generations of Matildas, but the reaction of her former teammates has left a mark.
Brazil provides Matildas with ideal test on road to India
In a little under three months the Matildas will look to end an 11-year drought at the Asian Cup in India. It means these two matches against Brazil take on special significance.
Matildas star ‘crazy’ about returning home
Despite being under scrutiny due to an investigation into Australian women’s football, the Matildas are thrilled to be playing in Sydney against Brazil.
Abuse allegations take toll on Matildas
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson promises to ‘call out’ players if they are guilty of acts of abuse, harassment, assault and grooming.
Bombshell Matildas investigation cleared for early start
As the big stars return home for a two-match series with Brazil, an agreement has been reached on the investigation into Australian football’s dirty secrets – and it’s sure to be explosive.
‘Groundbreaking’: Huge boost for Aussies
It’s been a controversial 10 days for the Matildas, but captain Sam Kerr’s team has received some big news ahead of their homecoming later in October.
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