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Guide to Matildas' World Cup rivals Italy

Guide to Matildas' World Cup rivals Italy

A look at Australia's first-up opponents at the Women's World Cup, Italy. 7 Jun 2019
Arnold rubbishes B-team claims, says Socceroos 'aren't charity'

Arnold rubbishes B-team claims, says Socceroos 'aren't charity'

Graham Arnold has vehemently denied that his untested Socceroos squad to face Korea Republic tonight are a second string outfit, saying he expects them to win. 7 Jun 2019
Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Rough-house tactics, appalling refereeing and getting stuck in elevators on tours to Pyongyang; Matildas legends recall their tours of North Korea. 7 Jun 2019
Goodwin: I want to go back overseas

Goodwin: I want to go back overseas

Craig Goodwin has revealed a desire to return to European football and test himself overseas again. 6 Jun 2019
Jeggo on his international tug of war

Jeggo on his international tug of war

James Jeggo has opened up about the international tug of war that saw him choose representing Australia over his birthplace Austria. 6 Jun 2019
Violins out for Matildas in Valenciennes

Violins out for Matildas in Valenciennes

Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight says Australia's opening World Cup opponents Italy have been huge improvers. 6 Jun 2019
Arnie keen to play Copa America

Arnie keen to play Copa America

Australian coach Graham Arnold has confirmed the Socceroos have been invited to play in the 2020 Copa America. 6 Jun 2019
Call me captain Behich...

Call me captain Behich...

Aziz Behich will be Socceroos skipper when the squad takes to the field against Korea tomorrow night, coach Graham Arnold revealed today. 6 Jun 2019
Women's World Cup set for French take-off

Women's World Cup set for French take-off

The Matildas are expected to make a deep run in this month's Women's World Cup, which begins on Saturday when hosts France meet South Korea. 6 Jun 2019
Pic special: Italy prepare for Australia

Pic special: Italy prepare for Australia

Italy put in the hard yards at training ahead of their crunch opening clash of the Women's World Cup against the Matildas on Sunday. But despite a punishing training session in France, they were still all smiles for fans and at the pre-match press conference. 6 Jun 2019
Deng vs Grant: The battle for Australia's right back spot

Deng vs Grant: The battle for Australia's right back spot

Thomas Deng is relishing the battle with Rhyan Grant to be the Socceroos' starting right back. 6 Jun 2019
Taggart: 'Tough' Korean move is what I wanted

Taggart: 'Tough' Korean move is what I wanted

Adam Taggart admits it has been a big step up in intensity and training workload after swapping the A-League for the K League 1. 6 Jun 2019
No Roos revenge for Matildas

No Roos revenge for Matildas

The Matildas are focused on carving their own history against Italy on Sunday rather than taking any motivation from the Socceroos' painful exit from the men's FIFA World Cup in 2006. 5 Jun 2019
Socceroos 'to play in Copa America'

Socceroos 'to play in Copa America'

The Socceroos will reportedly play in the 2020 Copa America, according to reports in Brazil. 5 Jun 2019
Comeback Matildas revel in World Cup call-ups

Comeback Matildas revel in World Cup call-ups

Katrina Gorry and Chloe Logarzo were both on the brink of missing Matildas selection for the World Cup in France. 5 Jun 2019
No regrets for rookie Roo over family split

No regrets for rookie Roo over family split

Young Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says he has no regrets on turning his back on playing for Scotland and pledging his allegiance to the land of his mother's birth. 5 Jun 2019
Players to watch at the Women's World Cup

Players to watch at the Women's World Cup

Here are the names to watch - and a couple that you won't get to see - in France this month for the Women's World Cup. 5 Jun 2019
Socceroos and Matildas to play in Canberra

Socceroos and Matildas to play in Canberra

Canberra has secured Socceroos and Matildas matches with the FFA promising three internationals in the capital over the next 18 months. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas clock off ahead of World Cup slog

Matildas clock off ahead of World Cup slog

The Matildas are enjoying a last taste of freedom before knuckling down for the World Cup campaign. 4 Jun 2019
Roos recall a reward for Spiranovic

Roos recall a reward for Spiranovic

Defender Matthew Spiranovic says his Socceroos recall is the reward for his return to fitness and form with Perth Glory. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas take fight to FIFA over fair pay

Matildas take fight to FIFA over fair pay

Professional Footballers Australia has upped its daring bid for equity in prize money between the men's and women's World Cups, launching a campaign to make the case. 4 Jun 2019