Nike backflips on Matildas with big call made
Nike has made a historic call on the Matildas after an admission the sporting apparel giant got it wrong at the World Cup.
Nike has made a historic call on the Matildas after an admission the sporting apparel giant got it wrong at the World Cup.
Good form in the women’s A-League has led to one Australia’s leading young strikers being recalled to the Matildas squad.
Rising star Holly McNamara has been called into the Matildas squad for their friendly series with Canada while a fan favourite will miss out.
A massive Matildas issue that emerged at the Women’s World Cup is set to be resolved as part of a mega deal signed between Nike and Football Australia.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has welcomed the independent investigation into all levels of elite Australian football.
Lisa De Vanna felt she had to speak out on bullying, harrasment and intimidation for future generations of Matildas, but the reaction of her former teammates has left a mark.
In a little under three months the Matildas will look to end an 11-year drought at the Asian Cup in India. It means these two matches against Brazil take on special significance.
Despite being under scrutiny due to an investigation into Australian women’s football, the Matildas are thrilled to be playing in Sydney against Brazil.
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson promises to ‘call out’ players if they are guilty of acts of abuse, harassment, assault and grooming.
As the big stars return home for a two-match series with Brazil, an agreement has been reached on the investigation into Australian football’s dirty secrets – and it’s sure to be explosive.
It’s been a controversial 10 days for the Matildas, but captain Sam Kerr’s team has received some big news ahead of their homecoming later in October.
Grassroot football parents are living in fear of retribution after exposing more shocking allegations of coach abuse as Lisa De Vanna finds a powerful ally in her fight.
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