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'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.

ABC News

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 Guardian - AU

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.

The New Daily

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.'

Newcastle Herald

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

ABC News

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

Daily Mirror

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.

ABC News

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The Guardian - AU

Matildas unveil first period-conscious kit design for Women’s World Cup

The co-hosts of this year’s Women’s World Cup have unveiled new kits that directly address period anxiety amongst players

ABC News

Football Australia to accelerate trans-inclusive high performance policy following anti-trans harassment cases in NSW

Kirralie Smith, director of anti-trans lobby Binary Australia, is being investigated for allegedly organising the targeted harassment of women footballers in NSW.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroo, milkman, friend to Pelé: football mourns Manfred Schaefer

The defender represented Australia 73 times, including at the 1974 World Cup, and will be remembered by the Socceroos on Tuesday night

ABC News

Canberra United back in A-League Women finals race after points deduction is overturned on appeal

The club was deducted three points for an illegal substitution last month, but Football Australia has found in its favour after an appeal.

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The Guardian - AU

Can a national second tier be the answer to Australian football’s problems?

Proponents claim it provides a crucial missing link while sceptics say it’s a bridge too far for a sport already teetering on the edge

ABC News

Sports minister says athletes should have greater say in sponsorships after Visit Saudi deal scrapped

Anika Wells argues athletes should have a greater say over sports sponsorships in the wake of FIFA coming under fire for a potential partnership between Saudi Arabia and the 2023 Women's World Cup.

ABC News

FIFA scrap Visit Saudi sponsorship of the 2023 Women's World Cup after public backlash

Following a backlash from fans, high-profile players and the co-hosts themselves, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the Visit Saudi sponsorship deal will not be going ahead.

ABC News

Australian and New Zealand Indigenous groups to sign 'Football Treaty' ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup

Just months from the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup, Indigenous representatives in Australia and New Zealand are signing their own 'Football Treaty'.

Daily Mirror

Fabio Paratici's stance on Mauricio Pochettino as Antonio Conte set for Tottenham exit

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Tottenham are hugely unlikely to extend Antonio Conte's contract and in-the-spotlight football director Fabio Paratici is identifying managerial replacements

The Independent UK

Fifa sets target of equal Women’s World Cup prize money by 2027

President Gianni Infantino said the total prize money for this summer’s Women’s World Cup has been increased to $152m, which is still some way short of the reported $440m at last year’s men’s finals

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino wants Women’s World Cup prize money to match men’s by 2027

Infantino said the total prize money package for this summer’s Women’s World Cup was 152m US dollars.

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