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‘The future looks bright’: talk turns to how Australia must capitalise on Matildas’ World Cup success

The Matildas have played their part in raising the profile of football but for everyone else the hard work starts now

The Guardian - AU

Matildas jerseys outsell past editions 13 to 1, as Australian fans clamour for more merchandise

Unprecedented merchandise sales have led to major stockists running low. Here’s how to buy Matildas merch, or make your own to dress the part

The Guardian - AU

Matildas enter last-chance saloon with door to World Cup last 16 still open

Australia’s subpar opening performances have set up a sliding doors moment for the tournament hosts against Canada

The Guardian - AU

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How do we keep women's football clean? Start paying players a fair wage

As the Women’s World Cup grows in size and stature, it’s not surprising concerns are also being raised about match-fixing and the integrity of the sport.

The Conversation

‘We were unlucky’: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after injuries rock Matildas

Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik have been ruled out of the Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria after sustaining mild concussions in training

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr will ‘definitely be back’ this Women’s World Cup, Caitlin Foord says

Foord says the Matildas captain is ‘doing everything possible’ to be fit but there are fresh concerns after Mary Fowler suffers knock in training

The Guardian - AU

Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of World Cup opening matches with calf injury

The Australian star will miss at least first two matches of tournament after picking up calf injury at training on Wednesday

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Football Australia boss criticises Fifa ban on rainbow armbands at Women’s World Cup

James Johnson expresses disappointment at Fifa’s refusal to allow players to wear rainbow armbands during the 2023 tournament

The Guardian - AU

Gaps in the record reveal the winding road of women’s football in Australia

On the eve of the Women’s World Cup, listing Matildas captains should be easy, but it sent Heather Reid into the archives for days

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos great Atilla Abonyi is mourned

Football Australia chairman Chris Nikou has led tributes to Socceroos great Atilla Abonyi who has died.

AAP

Celtic star Aaron Mooy retires from football with immediate effect

Aaron Mooy has decided to retire from football after his treble-winning season with Celtic.

The National (Scotland)

'We want Canberra to be part of this': Women's World Cup trophy headed to ACT

The eyes of the football world will soon be on Australia.

The Canberra Times

Rale Rasic, football pioneer who ‘changed the game in Australia’, dies aged 87

Rale Rasic, a pioneer of football in Australia and the first coach to take the Socceroos to the World Cup, has died aged 87

The Guardian - AU

Tottenham manager job a ‘personal triumph’ for Ange Postecoglou, say Australian FA

The Australian FA has hailed former Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou’s appointment at Tottenham as a “moment of great pride for Australian football”.

Evening Standard

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Jynaya and Indiana Dos Santos join Young Matildas for Vietnam Asia Cup qualifier

Jynaya and Indiana Dos Santos are in Vietnam and bringing their on-field sibling chemistry to the Young Matildas.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos lock in friendly against world champions Argentina in China

The Socceroos and Argentina will renew their recent rivalry with a friendly match to be played in Beijing

The New Daily

Dutton takes aim at sports ‘elites’ over Voice support

Peter Dutton has hit out at sporting "elites" as more of the country's big organisations back the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

Newcastle Herald

Dungog remains a delight, but the downsides to rural life linger

Letters: 'Regional and rural youth need a lot of things, and sadly they often don't get it.'

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The Guardian - UK

Football Australia expects rainbow symbol clearance at Women’s World Cup

James Johnson is ‘pretty confident’ Fifa will let players wear armbands about LGBTQ+ and First Nation rights at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

ABC News

Elite football academies in spotlight as students choose sport over education

School authorities and the Professional Footballers Australia are seeking an urgent meeting with Football Australia, saying some high school students are being asked to miss up to 50 per cent of classes so they can attend training sessions.

ABC News

Football Australia recognises 'immense contribution' of Matildas Alumni ahead of 2023 Women's World Cup

Football Australia writes to the Matildas Alumni group apologising for any distress they had felt by being largely ignored in the lead up to the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Spanish goalkeeper comes out as gay after posting touching photo with boyfriend

Marbella FC goalkeeper Alberto Lejaragga shared a photo along with a brief message after his team won promotion to the Segunda RFEF, Spanish football's fourth tier

ABC News

ANZAC Soccer Ashes trophy rediscovered in suburban garage after almost 70 years

A rare trophy, which holds the ashes of two cigars inside a razor case that travelled to Gallipoli, was last seen in 1954. Now, the century-old relic has been found.

ABC News

As the women's World Cup looms on the horizon for Australian football, these legendary Matildas have been left behind

As preparations for the women's World Cup hit high gear, some of Australia's greatest ever players are being left behind.

ABC News

Sports minister calls on football to unify its grassroots funding strategy as part of 2023 Women's World Cup legacy

Anika Wells says football (soccer) has been fractured when approaching the federal government for funding, with no clear direction for the grassroots game.

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