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Australian radio host axed after he compared women footballers to schoolgirls with ‘friendship issues’

Marty Sheargold has apologised for comments he initially suggested were ‘comedy’ that ‘missed the mark’

The Independent UK

Football Australia Slams Triple M Host Marty Sheargold’s ‘Unacceptable’ Matildas Comments

Professional Footballers Australia added this type of commentary "drags women’s sport down with cheap and backward rhetoric."

Pedestrian.tv

Afternoon Update: PM and ADF at odds on China ships timeline; radio host’s Matildas slur; and the TV stars who wanted scenes cut

Anthony Albanese says civilian and military notifications about Chinese live-fire drills came ‘at around the same time’

The Guardian - AU

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Sermanni slams 'outrageous' on-air Matildas criticism

Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit out at radio host Marty Sheargold for "outrageous" comments, with Triple M since parting ways with the broadcaster.

AAP

Triple M host Marty Sheargold departs after being condemned for comparing Matildas to ‘year 10 girls’

Parent company Southern Cross Austereo says programming should meet ‘expectations of its audience’ and ‘it’s clear this is a moment for reflection and review’

The Guardian - AU

A Triple M Host Compared The Matildas To ‘Year 10 Girls’ In Absolutely Fkd Radio Moment

How many stadiums have you sold out mate??

Pedestrian.tv

SheBelieves Cup Day Two Takeaways: Japan and USWNT Extend Dominance

Day two of the SheBelieves Cup is all wrapped up as Japan and the USWNT both grabbed victories in Glendale.

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Micah makes case for No.1 spot as Matildas fall to USA

Teagan Micah has made a compelling case to become Australia's first-choice No.1 after a strong display in the Matildas' 2-1 SheBelieves Cup loss to the USA.

AAP

Matildas fall to another SheBelieves Cup defeat after horror start against USA

The Matildas suffered a nightmare start against the tournament hosts and despite a much-improved performance lost 2-1

The Guardian - AU

USA 2-1 Australia: SheBelieves Cup women’s football international – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Matildas were much improved but still fell to defeat against world No 1 USA, who opened the scoring after just 42 seconds

The Guardian - AU

Matildas to swing changes for United States clash

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni won't throw youngsters to the wolves but has promised changes to his line-up against the United States.

AAP

Matildas eye US bounce back after honest Japan review

The Matildas had a players-only meeting after their 4-0 loss to Japan and interim coach Tom Sermanni is confident they can regroup against the United States.

AAP

SheBelieves Cup Day One Takeaways: Australia Struggles and U.S. Thrives

Day One of the SheBelieves Cup is done and dusted after the USA and Japan picked up wins in Houston.

Sports Illustrated

Afternoon Update: Hamas accused of ‘serious’ ceasefire violation; Victoria to get ticketless trains; and Matildas thrashed by Japan

Israel’s military says the body of Shiri Bibas is not among the four returned by Hamas

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Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston

Australia put in a toothless performance in a heavy 4-0 defeat as they started the tournament in underwhelming fashion

AAP

Pasifika passion: Kuilamu dreams of Matildas and more

Teenage striker Grace Kuilamu is closing in on a Matildas call-up, captaining Australia at U-20 level and wants to be a role model for young Pasifika women.

AAP

'Un-Australian' defending costs Matildas in Japan loss

The Matildas have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Japan, with big defensive errors proving costly in a horror SheBelieves Cup opener.

AAP

Kerr captaincy discussion 'irrelevant' for Sermanni

Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.

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Matildas 'can't wait' for acquitted Kerr to be back

Matildas player Ellie Carpenter is throwing her arms around Sam Kerr as the Australian captain nears a return to full fitness.

AAP

Shock call-up: teen ready to make her mark for Matildas

Melbourne Victory teen sensation Alana Murphy earned a shock call-up to the Matildas squad but is ready to take her opportunity with both hands.

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s pressure to not let people down’: Lydia Williams makes leap from goalline to boardroom

The former Matildas goalkeeper will carry experience as a women’s football trailblazer into a new role as a director of the Australian Sports Commission

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr will not face disciplinary action at Chelsea as coach says apology ‘enough’

Blues boss Sonia Bompastor backs Australian after not guilty verdict but timeline for the striker’s return to playing remains unclear

AAP

Victory teen Murphy earns shock Matildas call-up

Midfielder Clare Wheeler has withdrawn from the Matildas' SheBelieves Cup squad through injury, with teenager Alana Murphy receiving a maiden call-up.

AAP

Captaincy call looms as FA vow to support Sam Kerr

After Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, Football Australia are yet to indicate whether she will remain Matildas captain.

The Guardian - AU

Football Australia commits to supporting Sam Kerr but stops short of endorsing Matildas captaincy

Football Australia has pledged to ‘reflect’ with Sam Kerr ‘on learnings’ from her London court case

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