FIFA Women's World Cup
Inside the makings of a Matildas legend, and the legacy she will leave
There were signs nearly 30 years ago that suggested “this little flash of red hair hacking all these boys down” would become a Matildas icon.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
Matildas, Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years
Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall.
- by Vince Rugari and Calum Jaspan
Perspective
Olympics
Save the Games for sports whose zenith is the Olympics
The sports that should be celebrated at the Games are those whose athletes have a singular goal – Olympic gold.
- by Cameron Atfield
Opinion
Sexism
It seemed a simple kiss on TV after the game, but it crossed a boundary
Is kissing at work cool and contemporary, or something best left to 1970s Christmas parties? When someone is just trying to do their job, it can be difficult to say no.
- by Kate Halfpenny
‘They all want to play for the Matildas’: Inside soccer’s grassroots boom
Female participation in soccer is on the rise after the Matildas’ stunning run in last year’s Women’s World Cup, and benefits are flowing to the A-League Women.
- by Marnie Vinall
Rubiales to face trial for ‘unconsented’ Women’s World Cup kiss
A judge has ruled that Luis Rubiales’ actions towards Jenni Hermoso were “carried out unilaterally and in a surprising fashion”.
Barbie and beige flags: The best (and weirdest) internet trends of 2023
From Matildas mania to therapy speak, we look back at the most talked about trends of the year.
- by Abby Seaman and Lauren Ironmonger
Country music and camping: How Mackenzie Arnold is staying grounded
Back home for Christmas, the Matildas star opens up about her fans, family and the next generation of goalkeepers.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘I’m no different from the girl next to me on the tram’: The private world of Mary Fowler
The Matildas megastar is one of Australia’s most recognised athletes and airport paparazzi fodder, yet she’s still barely 20 and happiest when side-stepping the spotlight.
- by Dan Walsh
Luis Rubiales accused of ‘inappropriately touching’ England players
Luis Rubiales “inappropriately touched” England players on the same podium that he allegedly sexually assaulted Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final, according to the chair of England’s Football Association.
- by Tom Garry
Matildas fans still owed hundreds of dollars amid FIFA ticket resale delays
Women’s World Cup fans who resold their tickets using FIFA’s official platform said they also haven’t received invoices detailing how much their tickets sold for.
- by Amber Schultz
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