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Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL. 3 Jul 2023
'Oh my gosh': The seven crucial Matildas that could miss the World Cup

'Oh my gosh': The seven crucial Matildas that could miss the World Cup

The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil. 2 Jul 2023
'Completely devastated': Matildas star out of World Cup after another devastating injury

'Completely devastated': Matildas star out of World Cup after another devastating injury

Melbourne Victory have announced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has ruptured an Achilles tendon, ending her A-League Women season. 4 Mar 2023
'It's such a unique year': Good signs bode for World Cup crowds despite USA rout

'It's such a unique year': Good signs bode for World Cup crowds despite USA rout

The United States have shown their ruthless side in Wellington, beating the Football Ferns 4-0 as they tune up for the Women's World Cup in July. 18 Jan 2023
'It's sad': The mysterious end of New Zealand's greatest ever player

'It's sad': The mysterious end of New Zealand's greatest ever player

New Zealand will miss one of its best players when it co-hosts the Women's World Cup in July, with ex-captain Abby Erceg retiring from international football. 18 Jan 2023
Here we go again: Socceroos back on World Cup trail in October

Here we go again: Socceroos back on World Cup trail in October

With the dust barely settled on the Socceroos’ miraculous World Cup run, the national team will begin a marathon 16-match automatic qualification quest for next edition of the global showpiece in just 10 months time. 3 Jan 2023
The World Cup is a reminder that history's most talented Socceroo has Australia's most complicated legacy

The World Cup is a reminder that history's most talented Socceroo has Australia's most complicated legacy

Kewell’s unprecedented talent dared Australia to dream before revealing the harrowing nightmares football can entail. History’s most talented Socceroo has the nation’s most complicated legacy. 22 Dec 2022
As Socceroos bow out to world's greatest male, the world's greatest female steps up

As Socceroos bow out to world's greatest male, the world's greatest female steps up

Sam Kerr has scored for Chelsea as they retained their lead in the Women's Super League with an 8-0 mauling of bottom club Leicester. 4 Dec 2022
'Doesn't look like a 16-year-old': City coach will be 'upset' if A-League sensation doesn't make World Cup

'Doesn't look like a 16-year-old': City coach will be 'upset' if A-League sensation doesn't make World Cup

Melbourne City have started their season with two wins on the bounce, with youngsters Bryleeh Henry and Daniela Galic impressing in a 3-0 win over Brisbane. 3 Dec 2022
Socceroos credit success to god, 'the universe' and COVID-19

Socceroos credit success to god, 'the universe' and COVID-19

Coach Graham Arnold says the COVID pandemic created an unbreakable bond of mateship in his Socceroos, who play Argentina in a round of 16 game at the World Cup. 3 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach's harsh shot at team: 'It's not about them, they've got to be honest'

Socceroos coach's harsh shot at team: 'It's not about them, they've got to be honest'

Australia's coach Graham Arnold is demanding honesty from his players about their fitness as they prepare to meet Argentina in the last 16 at the World Cup. 2 Dec 2022
Socceroos take digs at rugby fans: 'Were the pubs like that?'

Socceroos take digs at rugby fans: 'Were the pubs like that?'

The Socceroos are tapping into wild scenes of jubilation after their World Cup wins as more inspiration for their knockout clash with Argentina. 2 Dec 2022
Argentina fans trying to organise 'somewhere safe' to watch Socceroos match

Argentina fans trying to organise 'somewhere safe' to watch Socceroos match

Australia's Argentinian community hope their team can beat their adopted homeland when the South American giants face the Socceroos on Sunday morning. 2 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach has 'massive concern for the future' after World Cup

Socceroos coach has 'massive concern for the future' after World Cup

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he fears for the future of Australian football because on alarming lack of junior development. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroo star's message to kids: Don't be an AFL player

Socceroo star's message to kids: Don't be an AFL player

Winger Mathew Leckie hopes Australian children will be inspired to play football after watching the Socceroos at the World Cup. 1 Dec 2022
Rale Rasic: 'When I saw Fed Square that brought big time tears to my eyes'

Rale Rasic: 'When I saw Fed Square that brought big time tears to my eyes'

Rale Rasic, who led the Socceroos to their first World Cup in 1974, has lauded the work of coach Graham Arnold in getting Australia to the round of 16. 1 Dec 2022