The Tackle: Inside Aussie soccer’s TV rights mess
Broadcast rights, the Matilda’s Uzbekistan prospects and Jamie Maclaren’s form are under the microscope as ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE tackle all the biggest issues in football.
Matildas
Behind the World Cup’s stunning $1.32b impact… and what’s next
The FIFA Women’s World Cup set a new benchmark for sport in Australia but Football Australia CEO James Johnson said it’s just the beginning.
Ideal birthday gift awaits Matildas star
Revelling in her captaincy role at club level in England, Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is eyeing off the best possible birthday present this weekend.
Olympics the next big tick after stunning 12 months
Having enjoyed the taste of international football since debuting for the Matildas 11 months ago, Clare Hunt is keen to keep the ‘roll’ going by helping the Matildas qualify for the Olympics.
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‘Perfect test’ to show Matildas’ World Cup credentials
The Matildas have one last chance to hone their World Cup preparation against one of the tournament’s leading contenders — will it end with more questions or answers?
Grant’s two-year rise from teen prospect to World Cup ace
In the blink of an eye, Charli Grant has gone from teenage Adelaide United prospect to featuring in a global World Cup marketing campaign. ADAM PEACOCK chats to the defender about her rapid rise.
Fury as stars filmed mocking haka
Two World Cup heavyweights have been filmed mocking the iconic haka, getting slammed on social media for the insensitivity.
Matilda who only now believes she belongs
It’s been almost 11 years since her Matildas debut, but only now is goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold feeling she is worthy of a permanent spot in the team.
Is Sam Kerr our greatest athlete since Cathy Freeman?
Twenty-three years ago, Sam Kerr watched Cathy Freeman deliver a history-making moment at the Sydney Olympics. Now the Matildas superstar is chasing her own piece of history.
How Matildas WC glory could revolutionise Australian football
Australian goalkeeper Lydia Williams has seen first-hand what major tournament success has done for women’s football in the UK and US. She speaks to TILLY WERNER about what it could do in Australia.
How level-headed Luik is an off-field asset
Aivi Luik has been a part of the Matildas for over a decade. It’s why she knows the role she’ll play off the field this World Cup is more important than anything she could do on it.
First Nations flags to fly at World Cup
Football Australia’s values of “diversity” and “inclusion” will be highlighted by the flying of First Nations flags at World Cup stadiums.
Matildas great to embrace World Cup pressure
A legendary Matildas defender never thought she would see the day Australia hosted a World Cup, let alone have the chance to play in it.
FIFA agrees to last minute World Cup change
After six months of negotiations with FIFA, the sport’s governing body has agreed to allow an important change ahead of the World Cup.
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