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'There was nothing there to sack a coach over...'

'There was nothing there to sack a coach over...'

The damage done by the FFA’s rush to axe Alen Stajcic goes far beyond the destruction of his reputation and career – and even beyond the divide it’s apparently creating in the Matildas. 23 Jan 2019
Zaccheroni: I don't know anything about Australia

Zaccheroni: I don't know anything about Australia

UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni admits he does not “know anything” about Australia ahead of their quarter-final clash at the Asian Cup. 23 Jan 2019
Shootout king Ryan saves Australia

Shootout king Ryan saves Australia

As a child fan, Mat Ryan watched from the stands as Mark Schwarzer's penalty shoot out heroics sent Australia to Germany 2006. Today he tasted that joy for himself at the Asian Cup. 22 Jan 2019
Spotkick hero Leckie: It was all Ryan!

Spotkick hero Leckie: It was all Ryan!

Super sub Mat Leckie came off the bench to score the crucial spot kick to take Australia to the Asian Cup quarter finals - but laid all the credit in the hands of his keeper hero Mat Ryan. 22 Jan 2019
Australia v Uzbekistan player ratings

Australia v Uzbekistan player ratings

Our player ratings might shed some light on why it took penalties for Australia to see off Uzbekistan. 22 Jan 2019
FFA sidestepped warnings to sack Stajcic

FFA sidestepped warnings to sack Stajcic

Football Federation Australia admitted they used contract loopholes to bypass giving sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic any warnings or counselling prior to his removal on Saturday. 21 Jan 2019
Leckie like a new signing for Arnie

Leckie like a new signing for Arnie

The Socceroos striking options have received a much-needed bolster in the form of returning bolter Mat Leckie. 21 Jan 2019
The OS names in the frame for the Matildas

The OS names in the frame for the Matildas

After the sensational sacking of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic on Saturday, The Women's Game yesterday looked at Aussie options to replace him and now looks at the international possibilities. 21 Jan 2019
Pic special - Australian Open - Day 7

Pic special - Australian Open - Day 7

Photos by Ben Southall (@bsouthallau) 20 Jan 2019
Sam Kerr: I'm not gagged by anyone...

Sam Kerr: I'm not gagged by anyone...

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has hit back at suggestions she was blocked from discussing coach Alen Stajcic axing – but admits she was stunned into silence by the shock sacking. 20 Jan 2019
Aussies in the running to take over Matildas

Aussies in the running to take over Matildas

After the sensational sacking of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic on Saturday, thoughts have now turned to who could replace him. 20 Jan 2019
Women's Football Council blindsided by Stajcic sacking

Women's Football Council blindsided by Stajcic sacking

The Women's Football Council was blindsided by today's sensational sacking of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic in a World Cup year. 19 Jan 2019
Matildas react to Staj axe

Matildas react to Staj axe

The press conference from FFA revealed little detail behind the sacking of former Head Coach Alen Stajcic. 19 Jan 2019
National coaching body sticks by Stajcic

National coaching body sticks by Stajcic

Football Coaches Australia will enlist legal advice for Alen Stajcic after the Matildas coach was sensationally removed from his post today. 19 Jan 2019
Matildas boss axed over 'culture' issues

Matildas boss axed over 'culture' issues

Football Federation Australia today confirmed they had sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic after players and coaching staff alleged "workplace culture" issues. 19 Jan 2019
Stajcic shock: Matildas coach exits ahead of World Cup

Stajcic shock: Matildas coach exits ahead of World Cup

The Matildas are in search of a new coach five months out from the 2019 Womens World Cup following the shock exit of Alen Stajcic. 19 Jan 2019
Watch! Battling Hayley Raso's return after broken back

Watch! Battling Hayley Raso's return after broken back

Matildas star Hayley Raso has created a video charting her fight back after breaking her spine in three places...and it's an inspiration to everyone. 18 Jan 2019
Australia to face Uzbekistan

Australia to face Uzbekistan

Australia will play Uzbekistan in the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Up after Japan came from behind to beat the White Wolves 2-1 at Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. 18 Jan 2019
Rhyan Grant: I almost died

Rhyan Grant: I almost died

Socceroos new boy Rhyan Grant has revealed for the first time how he almost died when an afternoon's surf came within a breath of tragedy. 17 Jan 2019
Stajcic: Matildas can raise Australian football’s standards

Stajcic: Matildas can raise Australian football’s standards

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has presided over one of the most remarkable rises in Australian sporting history – but he isn’t planning to stop with women’s football. 17 Jan 2019
Jedi on quitting the Roos: It's still quite raw...

Jedi on quitting the Roos: It's still quite raw...

Former Australia skipper Mile Jedinak is adapting to a new life without the Socceroos – and shared his feelings with golden generation legend, Mark Schwarzer. 17 Jan 2019