Matildas captain Sam Kerr finishes second at Ballon d'Or award ceremony
Australian narrowly misses out on top award; Hayley Raso 17th
Aitana Bonmatí wins after Spain's World Cup triumph
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has...
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr pipped by Spaniard Bonmati for women's Ballon D'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has added the Ball D'Or to her World Cup winner's medal, narrowly beating Sam Kerr who finished...
FIFA brings the hammer down over Luis Rubiales's Jenni Hermoso kiss after Women's World Cup final
Football's global bosses have imposed a massive punishment on Spanish official Luis Rubiales.
Matildas' World Cup weighs heavily on Foord. But you wouldn't know it from her football
As the Philippines realised, Arsenal forward Caitlin Foord can be very near unplayable. By the end of the 8-0 win she had three goals and four...
Matildas star Caitlin Foord on Women's World Cup legacy, Sam Kerr, Perth Glory and staying in the now
The Matildas' motto is ‘'Til It's Done' and Caitlin Foord has done more than enough to further their cause across 100 games for the national side -...
‘Australia is so diverse': Matildas' Amy Sayer on her Asian roots, ambition and passion for bioethics
As she breaks into the team, the attacking midfielder explains how she has balanced her family and education with her career
When she was at...
Luis Rubiales banned by FIFA for three years
Former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned from football activities for three years by FIFA over the Women's World Cup...
FIFA bans Luis Rubiales for three years for World Cup final kiss, misconduct
Spain's former soccer chief has been banned from the sport for three years for misconduct at the Women's World Cup final where he forcibly kissed a...
Rubiales slapped with three-year ban for misconduct
FIFA has banned former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales for three years for misconduct at the Women's World Cup final.
Sayer fighting for Matildas Olympic spot
Football: Amy Sayer is looking to cement a spot in the star Matildas lineup, with the Olympic squad a smaller one than the World Cup.
Sam Kerr hits the beach as Matildas relax after win over the Philippines... but there is no sign of Mary Fowler's love interest Nathan Cleary
Cleary, 25, has been romantically connected with Fowler, 20, ever since Australia's fairytale World Cup campaign earlier this year, with the pair...
Football Queensland releases 2024 season calendars
Football Queensland has released the season calendars for 2024, with a unified schedule to again be implemented across all regions following the...
FIFA bans Spain's Luis Rubiales for 3 years over kiss and misconduct at Women's World Cup final
FIFA banned ousted former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from the sport for three years on Monday for misconduct at the Women’s...
Football Canterbury buoyed by successful introductory program
Football Canterbury has seen a positive impact thanks to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup via their courses including the ability to facilitate an...
Caitlin Foord proves versatility as Matildas belatedly click in Olympic qualifiers | Jo Khan
The forward showed she can play anywhere, and dominate, in Australia's eight-goal romp against the Philippines
When the Matildas thrashed Canada to...
ALL GOALS – Tillies land 8 in home return
Football: The Matilda's led by hero Sam Kerr have scored eight goals in their return to playing in front of Australian fans since the Women's World...
Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord deliver hat-tricks as Matildas maul Philippines in Olympic qualifier
Australia thrash the Philippines 8-0 at Perth's Optus Stadium
Mary Fowler and Clare Wheeler also on the scoresheet
Through a brooding sky the...
Live: Matildas face Philippines in second Olympic qualifier
After shaking off the rust against Iran, Australia take on fellow Women's World Cup side the Philippines at a sold-out Perth Stadium.
Philippines v Matildas: Olympic women's football qualifying – live
Updates from the sold-out match at Optus Stadium
Kick-off in Perth is 3:10pm local/6:10pm AEDT
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Sportswashing or sports strategy? Why a 2035 Women’s World Cup in Saudi Arabia is dividing the world of football
On 12 March 2022, Saudi Arabia carried out its largest mass execution in the country’s modern history.
81 men were executed after being accused of...
Sam Kerr primed for Philippines qualifier on road to Olympic gold
Matildas captain riding World Cup feats into Paris 2024
Australia play crucial qualifier against Philippines on Sunday
Sam Kerr has had an “icky”...
Matildas turn to big guns in bid to break down Philippines
Tony Gustavsson is expected to use his World Cup stars for Sunday's Olympic qualifier in Perth as Australia look to replace their rivals at the top...
'An icky run': Matildas superstar Sam Kerr reveals full extent of fitness battle during World Cup
Sam Kerr and the Matildas prepare for the challenge of the Philippines in Perth on Sunday, with the superstar revealing why it's taken her so long...
History beckons for Philippines, if they can navigate Matildas test
This has been a momentous year for Philippines women's football, featuring a maiden World Cup appearance followed by a first goal and their first...
Jenni Hermoso makes triumphant return for Spain with late winner in Italy
Forward plays first Spain game since Rubiales kiss scandal
Hermoso had been left out of September squad ‘to protect her'
Spain substitute Jenni...
Matildas fringe players impress before experience finishes off Iran | Jo Khan
The likes of Clare Wheeler and Amy Sayer stood out but are likely to make way in the starting XI for Australia's next game against the...
Travelling 3,000km to watch the Matildas for the first time filled my heart and left me craving more | Emily Wind
It took me 25 years to attend a live sporting event. After I finally took the plunge I was not disappointed
The Matildas' Olympic qualifier against...
Sinclair: 'Friends and family convinced me' to play out year with Canada
Christine Sinclair thought she'd quietly retire from the Canadian national team after helping the squad qualify for next summer's Paris...
'Joining a new club is hard' - Lionessses star Alessia Russo opens up on Arsenal move after leaving Man Utd on free transfer
Alessia Russo made a move to Arsenal from Manchester United just hours before flying to Australia for the Women's World Cup with the Lionesses.
Matildas make winning return against Iran
Football: Playing in their first match since their magical World Cup run, the Matildas have made a winning return with a 2-0 win over Iran.