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South Korea sound Matildas warning with win over Iran

South Korea sound Matildas warning with win over Iran

South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran has put the Matildas on notice that they'll have a challenge on their hands to finish top of Group A at the Women's Asian Cup.

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.

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'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

Sydney star hurt in contentious Wellington win

Sydney star hurt in contentious Wellington win

Sydney FC have claimed a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix, but the victory came at a cost with Joe Lolley suffering an ankle injury.

Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies

Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies

Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies

Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies

Connor Metcalfe is back playing for Bundesliga team FC St. Pauli in a rare bit of good news on the injury front for Socceroos boss Tony Popovic.

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.

'Can't complain': Wanderers smash Bulls in ALM derby

'Can't complain': Wanderers smash Bulls in ALM derby

'Can't complain': Wanderers smash Bulls in ALM derby

'Can't complain': Wanderers smash Bulls in ALM derby

Western Sydney have scored a crushing 4-0 away win over ALM rivals Macarthur FC to move within five points of the sixth-placed Bulls.

Injuries cruel Roar's finals hopes in draw with Perth

Injuries cruel Roar's finals hopes in draw with Perth

Injuries cruel Roar's finals hopes in draw with Perth

Injuries cruel Roar's finals hopes in draw with Perth

Brisbane lost strikers Chris Long and Nick D'Agostino to injury in a 1-all draw with Perth Glory that did neither side's finals chances any good.

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Newcastle's hopes of breaking a record last set 13 years ago has been destroyed by rivals Central Coast in the latest edition of the F3 derby.

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

Sam Kerr has been in good goal-scoring touch for English powerhouse Chelsea but the superstar's attacking mojo levels still have some way to go.

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Red-hot Auckland leave Melbourne City's season on rocks

Auckland FC whiz Jesse Randall has been supreme in a 3-0 win over Melbourne City that keeps the Kiwis in the hunt to defend last season's ALM premiership.

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

The Philippines are big underdogs, but coach Mark Torcaso is backing his girls to beat some of their idols in Sunday's match against the Matildas.

Injured Socceroos ace could miss World Cup send-off

Norwich ace Mohamed Toure's groin injury will keep him sidelined for four to six weeks, so he could miss the Socceroos' key World Cup warm-up matches.

Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster

Melbourne Victory's clash with Sydney FC will be their third straight blockbuster and coach Arthur Diles is confident a sore Juan Mata will be ready for it.

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Old foes Victory, Adelaide settle for share of spoils

Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have fought out a tense 1-1 draw that does little to help either club's bid to move up the A-League Men table.

Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.

Refreshed Fowler ready to unleash on her unfrozen knees

There were fears Mary Fowler would miss the Women's Asian Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in April, but the 23-year-old is fit and ready to fire.

Roma defender set to become Matildas ace at Asian Cup

Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is ready to use lessons learned from her painful Olympics snub when she lines up in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup..

'Brings everyone to life': More to come from magic Mata

There is even more to come from Juan Mata, says Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles, after the Spanish star's extraordinary derby heroics.

Socceroos striker struck down in pre-World Cup scare

In-form Australian striker Mohamed Toure has suffered an injury during Norwich City's Championship win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Minimal preparation doesn't faze Matildas goalkeeper

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.

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