Matilda’s ‘in your face’ style will put world on notice
Australia’s pre-World Cup friendly with France will be anything but amicable as the Matildas repare for brutal selection decisions, writes Robbie Slater.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
‘Pressure is a strength’ for Matildas
The Matildas will play a high-energy game at the World Cup and fuelled by hometown expectations it could produce something special.
Bastille Day battle cry is … Allez Les Lorikeets!
The World Cup show unofficially hits the road in Melbourne on Friday night when the Matildas play France in a Bastille Day match at Marvel Stadium.
Star’s ‘goosebumps’ as record crowd awaits
A Matildas star says Friday’s final warm-up game will be an “extra special” occasion for her as tickets sell out for the clash.
‘Pressure is a strength’ for Matildas
The Matildas will play a high-energy game at the World Cup and fuelled by hometown expectations it could produce something special.
Top of their game: How women’s sport got bigger than ever
With the Matildas among the favourites to win at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup and more people tuning in to women’s sport than ever before, female athletes are at the top of their game. But while great strides have been made, there remains plenty of work to do before it’s truly a level playing field.
‘There’s really nothing else like it in the world’
She’s based in France’s gastronomic capital, but Ellie Carpenter says from sunrise to midday, Sydney dining is unrivalled. Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Matildas star shares her favourite Sydney spots to eat, stay and play.
FA’s plan for World Cup and the seismic tasks to follow
From making the Women’s World Cup a game-changer, to national second division plans plus a curious $11 million transfer fee discrepancy. ADAM PEACOCK speaks to Football Australia CEO James Johnson.
Chilled Aussies waltzing to the Big Dance
Moments of truth are approaching for Sam Kerr and the people’s team. The support will be immense for the Matildas at the World Cup – but the pressure will also be intense.
World Cup star wants transgender athletes included
US superstar Megan Rapinoe says anyone claiming trans inclusion ‘damages the sanctity of women’s sport’ is transphobic as she calls for more athletes to play elite football.
Fury as World Cup players filmed mocking haka
A week out from the womens FIFA World Cup and two European contenders have been filmed mocking the host countries’ culture.
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.
World Cup in Qatar: the stain that cannot be removed
While kick-off times aren’t ideal for Australian viewers, it will be even harder to watch knowing that the tournament itself is a crime in progress.
Gaslighting shows how broken soccer is
The Matildas’ attempt to gaslight former star Lisa De Vanna is perhaps the lowest moment of the disturbing scandal gripping football.
Politics has no place as we sit back and enjoy the Olympics
Wins by the Matildas and the Olyroos are a reminder of the unifying power of sport in this time of pandemic
Kerr’s England conquest complete
Australia’s superstar footballer Sam Kerr has conquered another country, spearheading Chelsea to England’s Women’s Super League title.
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