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The Latest Breaking News from Matildas

Veteran Polkinghorne retires from Matildas football

Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has called time on her 19-year international football career.

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Kennedy backs 'legend' Sermanni as Matildas interim

Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she's also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.

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Police allegedly pepper-sprayed 13-year-old at Sydney rally, legal observers say – as it happened

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AFL grand final with no Victorian teams a ratings hit

The AFL grand final between non-Victorian teams Brisbane and Sydney was the most-watched decider for three years but didn't hit the Matildas' high ratings mark.

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Six English-based Matildas advance in Champions League

Half-a-dozen English-based Matildas are set to feature in the group stages of the Women's Champions League after Arsenal and Man City eased through.

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Don't rely on grit: Coach's plea to next Matildas boss

Brisbane Roar women's coach Alex Smith has implored whoever takes over the Matildas to embrace the squad's brilliance, and Kyah Simon agrees.

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Kyah Simon eyes Matildas recall with Sydney return

Matildas veteran Kyah Simon has joined reigning A-League Women champions Sydney FC as she seeks more silverware and a national team recall.

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Matildas interim coach to connect with Kerr

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will soon reach out to injured skipper Sam Kerr as he prepares to lead the team in upcoming friendlies.

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Hayley Raso scores stunner on Tottenham debut

Snapped up by Spurs from Real Madrid, Hayley Raso has scored a stunning individual goal on her Women's Super League return in England.

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Matildas in Super League demand - plus one Aussie bloke

The Women's Super League in England is about to kick off with 14 Matildas set to feature - and one Aussie bloke also ready to make a splash.

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Mary Fowler plays in Paris a month late - and scores

Matildas' star Mary Fowler has finally made it to the French capital, scoring amid Manchester City's Women's Champions League stroll at Paris FC.

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Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni returns on interim basis as search for full-time boss goes on

Tom Sermanni, the former Matildas coach, has been reinstated on an interim basis as the search continues for Tony Gustavsson’s permanent replacement

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Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up

Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.

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Matildas narrow down coach search, interim imminent

The hunt for the next Matildas coach is heating up, while Football Australia expects to announce an interim coach within the next 10 days.

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Matilda Heyman shuns overseas offers, stays at Canberra

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has opted not to head overseas in favour of staying at A-League Women club Canberra United.

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Matildas star Raso leaves Real Madrid for Tottenham

There will be three Matildas players at Tottenham next season after Hayley Raso joined Spurs from Real Madrid on a two-year deal.

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Free agent Hayley Raso agrees two-year deal with Tottenham

The Matildas forward joins Tottenham as a free agent having spent last season with Liga F side Real Madrid.

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Fowler comes up short as PSG beat Man City 1-0 in Perth

Paris Saint-Germain have won the Perth International Football Cup after defeating the Mary Fowler-led Manchester City 1-0 at HBF Park.

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Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal

Matildas veteran Aivi Luik says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her to withdraw from selection contention for the Olympic Games.

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Matildas’ Aivi Luik fights doping suspension imposed despite not undergoing a drug test

Australian defender says she would ‘never intentionally cheat’ after Italian anti-doping agency imposes suspension over a painkilling injection in 2022

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Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler

The Matildas flopped badly at the Paris Olympics, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation for the Asian Cup.

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‘We want to be loud’: Australia’s first women’s sports bar can change the game

The Ladies League is out to shake up the status quo with a new venue in Sydney dedicated to being a safe space to watch sport, matches and events

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Matildas prepared to turn to interim coach if needed

The Matildas return to action against Germany away in October and Football Australia is prepared to turn to an interim coach if required by that date.

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Aussie star signs up to join another Matilda at Spurs

Matildas defender Clare Hunt has left French club Paris Saint-Germain after less than a year to join international teammate Charli Grant at Tottenham Hotspur.

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‘We have to reset’: Golden generation face rejuvenation amid next Matildas coach’s balancing act

Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future

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