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Soccer spiers Canada bumped out of Olympics

Soccer spiers Canada bumped out of Olympics

Germany will face the United States in one semi-final of the Olympics women's football tournament, with Spain against Brazil in the other.

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat soccer rival Argentina in the Olympic men's quarter-finals.

Langerak to bolster Victory's ALM title bid in January

Langerak to bolster Victory's ALM title bid in January

Langerak to bolster Victory's ALM title bid in January

Langerak to bolster Victory's ALM title bid in January

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mitch Langerak will rejoin Melbourne Victory in January after a successful overseas club career in Europe and Japan.

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New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act

New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act

The Matildas' next permanent head coach is about to embark of a period of transition as the team's golden generation approaches its final chapter.

Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby

Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby

Sydney FC will start their upcoming A-League Men campaign against Western Sydney Wanderers, after the draw for the 2024-25 season was released.

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

The devastated Matildas have made a brief, what-might-have-been stop-off in Paris before flying home but were keen to defend departing coach Tony Gustavsson.

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.

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Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics.

Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Defending champions Canada lost their appeal following a drone-spying scandal, but have won through to the last eight of the Olympic women's soccer anyway.

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

The Matildas are being hailed for their fantastic spirit in an astonishing 6-5 comeback win over Zambia - but the win couldn't hide alarming deficiencies.

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

The Matildas have earned one of the most extraordinary soccer wins in Olympic annals, a 6-5 comeback win over Zambia in Nice, to keep their golden dream alive.

Canada stripped of points for drone scandal

Canada stripped of points for drone scandal

Canada stripped of points for drone scandal

Canada stripped of points for drone scandal

The Canadian women's soccer team has been docked six points in the Olympic competition and had their coach banned for a year due to the drone scandal.

Mariners' gun defender Farrell joins Portsmouth

Mariners' gun defender Farrell joins Portsmouth

Mariners' gun defender Farrell joins Portsmouth

Mariners' gun defender Farrell joins Portsmouth

The Central Coast Mariners have lost Jacob Farrell ahead of their title defence, with the talented left-back headed to Portsmouth.

Who are the French faces of the Games?

Who are the French faces of the Games?

Who are the French faces of the Games?

Who are the French faces of the Games?

Seven-time Olympic discus thrower Melina Robert-Michon was a natural choice to carry the flag in Paris for a French team with a smattering of global stars.

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Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas' Olympic loss

Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects his side to hit back at the Olympics.

Canada coach Priestman suspended for drone scandal

Canadian soccer women's national team coach Bev Priestman has been suspended over the spy drone scandal at the Paris Olympic Games.

Bonmati leads Spain to comeback win over Japan

Mallory Swanson scored a double as the US opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia, while world champions Spain came from behind to beat Japan.

Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas

The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.

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Mariners treble-winning coach Mark Jackson re-signs

Coach Mark Jackson has re-signed until 2027 as the all-conquering Central Coast Mariners chase an A-League Men three-peat.

Israel's national anthem jeered at Olympic soccer match

Israel’s national anthem has been loudly jeered ahead of the team's opening Olympic soccer match against Mali in Paris.

Morocco fans' pitch invasion halts match with Argentina

Morocco fans force the suspension of the match with Argentina after a late equaliser - but after a long delay the goal is disallowed and the Africans win 2-1.

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canada used a drone to spy on a training session of their first-up Olympic women's soccer opponents New Zealand.

Matildas up for German litmus test at Olympics

The Matildas know they have a tough opening game of the Olympics against Germany, with Mary Fowler set to be among the key players in the contest.

Defending women's soccer champs suffer pre-Paris blow

Defending women's Olympic soccer champions Canada have been forced to make a change to their squad after Sydney Collins suffered another serious leg injury.

Mary Fowler ready to be the Matildas' headline act

Attacking sensation Mary Fowler is ready to embrace the hype around being the face of the Matildas at the Paris Olympics at just 21.

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