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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Sam Kerr of Australia and Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, hug after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal , Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

‘Delightful’: Albo leaps to Kerr’s defence

The Prime Minister has leapt to the defence of Matildas star Sam Kerr in the wake of allegations she racially abused a cop.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Ellie Carpenter of the Matildas celebrates her goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Australia Matildas and IR Iran at HBF Park on October 26, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Matildas in Adelaide bombshell: ‘Hottest ticket in the country’

After a five-year absence, Australia’s most popular national sporting team is returning to South Australia.

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TOPSHOT - Australia's forward #20 Sam Kerr reacts at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

‘News to us’: Sam Kerr ‘cover up’ slammed

Football Australia’s boss has made a startling admission about Sam Kerr as she faces a criminal charge in London.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia looks dejected after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

OpinionWomen's Football

Why Kerr must be stripped of Matildas captaincy

Sam Kerr is a national hero, but she can no longer be the national team’s skipper. EMMA GREENWOOD tells us why.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Polly Doran of Melbourne Victory and Meleri Mullan of Adelaide United during the A-League Women's match between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium, on February 26, 2022, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Preview: Matildas battle looms in W-League finals

There’s no bigger stage than international football and several Matildas hopefuls will be desperate to prove they belong at the top during W-League finals. See our full semi-final previews.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Kyah Simon of the Matildas celebrates scoring her team's only goal during game two of the International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Matildas heading for Townsville

The Matildas’ preparations for next year’s World Cup will include a historic match in Townsville.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Chloe Logarzo of the Matildas poses during a Matildas media opportunity at GIO Stadium on March 01, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for Football Australia)

Matilda’s message to her younger teammates

Chloe Logarzo is desperate for the Matildas to make the most of co-hosting next year’s Women’s World Cup.

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Another gong for Matildas captain

Another gong for Matildas captain

Sam Kerr’s form for Chelsea has earnt her recognition at the London Football Awards.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Sam Kerr (L) and Emily Van Egmond (R) of the Matildas interact during game one of the series International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at Stadium Australia on November 27, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Matildas to return to Canberra

Having crashed out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals, the Matildas will return home in April for the next step on their journey to next year’s Women’s World Cup.

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‘Monumental’ step as US reaches equal pay deal

‘Monumental’ step as US reaches equal pay deal

US soccer has reached a historic agreement with its women’s team to ensure equal pay in what has been hailed a “monumental” step forward for women’s sport.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Charlotte Mclean (L) and Jada Mathyssen-Whyman (R) of Sydney FC celebrate victory after the round eight A-League Women's match between Sydney FC and Melbourne City at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on January 22, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

A-Leagues preview: 2023 World Cup auditions commence

Formal auditions for the 2023 FIFA World Cup commence this A-League weekend. Check out the full preview for each match in the A-League Men and Women.

MUMBAI, INDIA - JANUARY 24: Head coach Alen Stajcic of the Philippines reacts during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group B match between Philippines and Australia at Mumbai Football Arena on January 24, 2022 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)

Stajcic a success with the Philippines

The ‘disaster’ that was Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign is in contrast to the effort of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to guide the Philippines to the semi-finals.

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PUNE, INDIA - JANUARY 30: Shim Seo-yeon of South Korea celebrates her side's 1-0 victory while Alanna Kennedy of Australia shows dejection after the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter final between Australia and South Korea at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on January 30, 2022 in Pune, India. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)

‘Criticise me’: Coach takes blame for shock exit

The Matildas scored 18 goals in their opening Asian Cup match but didn’t make it past the quarter-finals and that could have repercussions.

Women's Football

Sam Kerr missed a golden opportunity.

Matildas stunned by horror loss, Kerr shocker

The Matildas have been dumped out of the Asian Cup in a controversial quarter-final thriller against South Korea.

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