Buoyed by the Matildas’ stunning success, soccer officials are pushing the Albanese government to provide $500m for community facilities, leading to a showdown with the AFL and Brisbane Olympics for funding.
“Any boss who sacks someone for not turning up to work today is a bum” — it’s the Bob Hawke line which is part of Aussie sporting folklore and could soon apply again, writes Robert Craddock.
French star Eugenie Le Sommer has received a huge endorsement from her coach ahead of Les Bleues’ World Cup quarter-final battle with the Matildas.
The AFL has ticked-off on a deal to show the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final clash with France at the MCG — check out the details.
All of Australia wants to know if superstar Sam Kerr will start for the Matildas against France and the coach has revealed his plan.
It’s always been about Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord. Still might be. But here’s how Steph Catley’s role is just as crucial.
The Matildas have made enormous strides over the past month, but football faces a challenge to capitalise on the momentum as the World Cup draws to a close, writes BRENT READ.
The biggest question facing Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson remains unanswered despite a big move from captain Sam Kerr.
What’s life like inside for the Matildas as they prepare for the biggest game of their careers at the World Cup? Amy Chapman lifts the lid on life in camp.
The Matildas beat France on the eve of this World Cup but, writes ADAM PEACOCK, much has changed since then.
Most of our Australian squad had never heard of the ‘Matildas’ when they first found football. Find out who they were before their World Cup dreams were realised.
Matildas star Sam Kerr has been dubbed a “female Cristiano Ronaldo” and her brand is set to explode after the World Cup, setting her up to make history for female footballers.
The Matildas’ World Cup run has captivated the Australian public and now these six sisters are helping set remarkable new records in rugby league.
Australia’s won cricket and rugby World Cups and bucketloads of Olympic gold, but if the Matildas do the unthinkable… are they the greatest ever? Phil Rothfield and Robert Craddock debate the biggest World Cup issues.
Matildas defender Clare Hunt says she isn’t Tony Gustavsson. She’s told go on, pretend you are …
Only one thing stands between AFL fans being able to watch the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final before Melbourne and Carlton’s MCG blockbuster.
Emerging Matildas star Clare Hunt idolised Wendie Renard. Now she must play a role in stopping the French star.
As the Matildas capture the hearts and minds of the nation, Carlton AFLW star Darcy Vescio says footy has the chance to capitalise on their raging success ahead of the upcoming season.
All eyes will be on the Australian Women’s World Cup team as they take on France in Saturday’s quarter-final match. Here’s how you can watch.
Emily van Egmond insists she won’t mind if Sam Kerr’s potential return to the Matildas’ starting team comes at her expense.
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