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The gulf in FIFA's funding: in the numbers

The gulf in FIFA's funding: in the numbers

A breakdown of FIFA's payments to sides at the 2018 men's World Cup and 2019 Women's World Cup. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas on defence after Dutch disaster

Matildas on defence after Dutch disaster

The Matildas concede they're in a race against time to waterproof a leaky defence, but they're up for the challenge ahead of  their World Cup campaign starting on Sunday against Italy. 3 Jun 2019
Cap him! Big Blue keepers vie for Roo debut

Cap him! Big Blue keepers vie for Roo debut

Sydney keeper Andrew Redmayne and Melbourne Victory's Lawrence Thomas will be fighting for their first Socceroos cap this week after Mitch Langerak pulled out of the squad to face Korea Republic through illness. 3 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr out to break World Cup duck

Sam Kerr out to break World Cup duck

Sam Kerr has smashed goalscoring records for club and country but she's yet to find the net for Australia at the World Cup. 3 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Matildas coach Ante Milicic says he won't be changing his World Cup plans or preparation despite a 3-0 thrashing by the Netherlands on Sunday. 2 Jun 2019
Pic special: Australia v Netherlands

Pic special: Australia v Netherlands

Catch up on the match action from the Matildas' cals with Netherlands overnight. 2 Jun 2019
Ruthless Dutch hand Matildas loss

Ruthless Dutch hand Matildas loss

A Shanice van de Sanden brace has helped the Netherlands claim a 3-0 win over the Matildas in their last friendly before the FIFA Women's World Cup. 2 Jun 2019
Olyroo exits Bournemouth

Olyroo exits Bournemouth

Exclusive: Australian goalkeeper Jordan Holmes has left English Premier League club Bournemouth in search of first-team football. 1 Jun 2019
Indigenous Football’s new dawn

Indigenous Football’s new dawn

The co-founder of the Australian Indigenous Football Championships believes Aboriginal football is booming after the Indigenous men’s and women’s teams won Gold and Silver medals at the 2019 Arafura games in Darwin. 1 Jun 2019
Teen queen's Dutch football awakening

Teen queen's Dutch football awakening

Mary Fowler is eager to park discussions on where she'll play her club football after the World Cup to focus on the Matildas' campaign. 1 Jun 2019
Matildas face final test before France

Matildas face final test before France

A thumping atmosphere at Eindhoven's Philips Stadion is expected for The Matildas' friendly with the Netherlands on Sunday. 1 Jun 2019
'Staj debacle must never happen again...'

'Staj debacle must never happen again...'

The whispering witchunt campaign of insinuation and slander which surrounded the dismissal of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic must never be allowed to happen again, said Football Coaches Australia today. 31 May 2019
Milicic reacts to Heather Reid apology over Stajcic slurs

Milicic reacts to Heather Reid apology over Stajcic slurs

Football Federation Australia board member Heather Reid has apologised to Alen Stajcic for suggesting he was sacked as Matildas coach because of misconduct. 31 May 2019
Cup-bound Matildas ready for Dutch test

Cup-bound Matildas ready for Dutch test

The Matildas will be missing key midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight when they play their final World Cup warm-up match with the Netherlands. 31 May 2019
Daniel Arzani 'back in training'

Daniel Arzani 'back in training'

Crocked Socceroo Daniel Arzani is back on the road to recovery and expected to be back playing for the green and gold before the end of the year, said coach Graham Arnold today. 31 May 2019
Netherlands v Matildas guide

Netherlands v Matildas guide

A look at the final friendly match for Ante Milicic's Matildas ahead of their World Cup campaign. 31 May 2019
FIFA snub Matildas legends for men

FIFA snub Matildas legends for men

FIFA have snubbed two Matildas icons for ambassadorial roles at the Women's World Cup, instead giving gigs as 'FIFA Legends' to two ex-Socceroos. 30 May 2019
Michelle Heyman: I'm retiring

Michelle Heyman: I'm retiring

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has quit the national team after a series of injuries took its toll and cost her a shot at a spot at France 2019. 30 May 2019
Williams: Wilderness years are over...

Williams: Wilderness years are over...

Defender Rhys Williams says he's primed to end five years in the Socceroos wilderness. 30 May 2019
Ryan Williams: From Subiaco to Socceroo selection

Ryan Williams: From Subiaco to Socceroo selection

It has been some journey for Ryan Williams into the national team. 29 May 2019
Ryan discovered coach's sacking from 'fan at barbershop'

Ryan discovered coach's sacking from 'fan at barbershop'

Mat Ryan has revealed the ridiculous setting in which he found out former Brighton Hove & Albion coach Chris Hughton had been sacked. 28 May 2019