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Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Joe Montemurro has explained why selecting overseas talent over A-League Women's players is more enticing for the Matildas mentor.

Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission

Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission

Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission

Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission

With the FIFA Women's World Cup less than a year away, coach Joe Montemurro has unveiled his Matildas squad ahead of two stern tests against Germany and Haiti.

Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war

Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war

Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war

Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war

Mitch Moses is one of several NRL stars named in multiple nations' World Cup squads, with Nathan Cleary's injury to potentially impact Lebanon's campaign.

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Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

The Opals have kick-started their quest for another World Cup title with a 16-point win over Puerto Rico in Berlin.

Matilda's move breaks A-League Women transfer record

Matilda's move breaks A-League Women transfer record

Melbourne City playmaker Leticia McKenna has moved overseas in a deal that breaks the A-League Women transfer fee record.

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

Veteran James O'Connor is back in Western Force black and blue, but wants to fight for another Wallabies green and gold jersey.

Yeo reveals World Cup stance, contract timeline

Yeo reveals World Cup stance, contract timeline

Isaah Yeo is nearing a return to full fitness for Penrith, and hopes to lock in a new deal and play in the World Cup.

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Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and are also looking to address their future sooner rather than later.

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Alessandro Circati is the latest Socceroo to move clubs in the post-World Cup money-go-round, after Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed his transfer from Parma.

Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington has signed with the English Premier League's Hull City for what's understood to be a record transfer fee for an Australian.

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

FIFA has acknowledged that it made mistakes in its failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but backs their under-fire president.

Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss

Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss

Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss

Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss

FIFA ‌president Gianni Infantino is fighting to stay head of soccer's governing body as opposition to him builds following his failed World Cup sell-off plan.

FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA has decided to abandon its divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup.

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Spain reign after sub's strike in World Cup final

Spain are World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final following an extra-time goal.

England stun 'gutted' France in 10-goal bronze battle

Thomas Tuchel’s side scored four times before halftime and then had to hold on to win the World Cup bronze medal match 6-4 against France.

Messi's men sink England, title defence one win away

England have fallen at the semi-final stage for the fifth time at a major tournament, conceding two late goals to lose their World Cup clash with Argentina 2-1.

France flop, Euro champs Spain seal Cup final spot

Didier Deschamps’ hopes of leading France to a third successive World Cup decider have been dashed, his world No.1 side beaten 2-0 in the first semi by Spain.

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European giants set for Texas semi-final shootout

Dallas is all set to play host to the first World Cup semi-final between the top-ranked France and third seeds Spain in a clash of two former champions.

Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead

It’s a World Cup semi-final lineup for the ages, with the four top-ranked teams and some of the most prolific individual players chasing ultimate glory.

'Not happy': Tuchel's comment irks England's hero

Two-goal star Jude Bellingham says "sometimes you have to win dirty" and that's what England did against Norway to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.

Belgium into QFs after beating last remaining co-hosts

The USA's World Cup run on home soil is over, falling 4-1 to a red-hot Belgium side in their round-of-16 match in Seattle.

Gutted but proud, life's a beach for World Cup hero

Patrick Beach has returned to Melbourne, saying there was no need for a private chat with Socceroos coach Tony Popovic after his controversial substitution.

Socceroos left to rue latest World Cup missed chance

The Socceroos are out of the World Cup and left to rue what might have been after losing to Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the round of 32.

Socceroos chase World Cup history as Salah looms

Presented with a chance to make World Cup history, the Socceroos cannot get caught up in the occasion against Mohamed Salah's Egypt, says coach Tony Popovic.

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