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Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France. 13 Aug 2023
Matildas relish Melbourne crowd in Canada triumph

Matildas relish Melbourne crowd in Canada triumph

The Matildas relished a loud and parochial crowd at AAMI Park as they thumped Canada 4-0 to book their spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16. 31 Jul 2023
Manchester United tame Victory in pre-season clash

Manchester United tame Victory in pre-season clash

Manchester United have rallied back from a goal down to defeat A-League Men's side Melbourne Victory 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at the MCG. 15 Jul 2022
'It's fair to be pretty pissed off' - MCG fans down as Argentina-Brazil tie off

'It's fair to be pretty pissed off' - MCG fans down as Argentina-Brazil tie off

Brazil's glamour friendly with South American champions Argentina, set for the MCG in June, has been called off, drawing the ire of the Victorian government. 12 May 2022
South American Superclasico returns to the MCG

South American Superclasico returns to the MCG

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil are headed to Melbourne for a June 11 Superclasico de las Americas at the MCG. 20 Apr 2022
Iran looms for Roos in WC qualifying draw

Iran looms for Roos in WC qualifying draw

A first meeting with Iran since 1997's heartbreaking World Cup playoff could await the Socceroos when the draw for the next stage on the road to Qatar is held. 30 Jun 2021
Socceroos want 24-year revenge against Iran for 2022 World Cup

Socceroos want 24-year revenge against Iran for 2022 World Cup

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold would welcome a long overdue chance for revenge if Australia are drawn with Iran in the next stage of World Cup qualifying. 18 Jun 2021
Sam Kerr primed for home World Cup glory

Sam Kerr primed for home World Cup glory

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says Australia's successful bid to co-host the 2023 FIFA World Cup is a landmark moment for the game in her home nation. 26 Jun 2020
Aloisi's iconic moment born from anguish

Aloisi's iconic moment born from anguish

John Aloisi knew he was the right man for the moment when it came to his famous winning penalty in Australia's 2005 World Cup playoff. 17 Apr 2020