Craig Foster
‘I thought I was friends with Nova’: Craig Foster on the spat that rocked the republican movement
The ex-Socceroo goes “all in” on the things he cares about, but it comes at a cost.
- by Ben Cubby
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Craig Foster un-cancelled by Sydney Grammar parents
After the $40,000-a-year school controversially axed a lecture from the Socceroo-turned human rights campaigner, a group of parents stepped in.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Sydney Grammar cancels Craig Foster talk
An upcoming speech from the former Socceroo turned human rights activist was abruptly pulled by the headmaster of the $45,000-a-year school this week.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Albanese government set to announce new antisemitism envoy
Prominent businesswoman Jillian Segal is set to be given the high-profile gig following months of political pressure during the war in Gaza.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
First Peris, now Foster: Republic movement leaderless after exits
The Australian Republic Movement has revealed co-chair Craig Foster will follow Nova Peris out the door. The pair have different views on Israel.
- by Chip Le Grand
The dark side of Australian football’s ‘great sporting fairytale’
Featuring Craig Foster and superfan Ian “Dicko” Dickson, Came from Nowhere tracks the rise of divisive A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers.
- by Bridget McManus
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Nova Peris quits republican movement over Gaza split with co-chair Craig Foster
The Olympic champion and former Labor senator says it is untenable to continue to work with Foster after what she described as his “inaccurate and divisive” comments against Israel.
- by Chip Le Grand
‘I apologise to Sam’: Craig Foster’s 180-degree turn on Kerr saga
Craig Foster had urged Football Australia to strip Sam Kerr of the Matildas’ captaincy if the charges were proven, to make a strong stand against racism. But he has had a change of heart.
- by Andrew Wu
‘They’ll build a statue of him’: How Ange Postecoglou silenced doubters to take the EPL by storm
How Australian manager Ange Postecoglou rose through the ranks at South Melbourne to live his fantasy at Tottenham, silencing doubters at every turn.
- by Marnie Vinall
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Mighty Matildas’ magical night captivates a nation
Where were you at exactly 8pm on August 12, 2023 when Cortnee Vine’s deathly spot-kick marked a moment that will be etched into Australian sporting folklore.
- by Emma Kemp
Foster, Goodes slam FIFA over ‘empty’ Indigenous symbolism at Women’s World Cup
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are flying at FIFA’s match venues in Australia – but the world governing body has been accused of co-opting Indigenous imagery and failing to walk the talk.
- by Vince Rugari
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