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Australia's Sam Kerr celebrates her goal during the Asian qualifying round women's football match between Australia and Iran for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on October 26, 2023. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Kerr officially recognised as the best

Sam Kerr was close to being crowned the best player in the world, but her star status has been confirmed by winning another massive award.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Ellie Carpenter of the Matildas takes a shot at goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Philippines and Australia Matildas at Optus Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Star Matildas trio out of Olympic qualifier

The Matildas will be calling on some new players for Wednesday’s clash in Perth after the early departure of a trio of stars.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Sam Kerr of Australia shows dejection after the teamÃ¢â¬â¢s defeat following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Third Place Match match between Sweden and Australia at Brisbane Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Anger as Sam Kerr snubbed for top award

Sam Kerr has gone agonisingly close to being crowned the queen of world football at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Sam Kerr of the Matildas celebrates her 2nd goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Philippines and Australia Matildas at Optus Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Kerr pipped in major global award

Sam Kerr’s superstar status not just in Australia but around the world was confirmed despite missing a major award.

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr poses for a photograph before a press conference at HBF Park in Perth, Friday, June 26, 2020. Australia and New Zealand will co-host the Women's World Cup in 2023. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING

‘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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Grassroot football parents are living in fear of retribution after exposing more shocking allegations of coach abuse as Lisa De Vanna finds a powerful ally in her fight.

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