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A bluffer's guide to Group E

A bluffer's guide to Group E

A surprise package from North America, two tireless European battlers and a top nation looking for redemption. Group E holds Costa Rica, Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil, football nations with an abundance of history, but here are some things you probably didn't know about the titans in Group E. 30 May 2018
Brazil Star Neymar Says Not 100% Ready to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Brazil Star Neymar Says Not 100% Ready to Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil striker Neymar says that he is not 100 percent ready yet to play at the FIFA World Cup that kicks off in Russia in mid-June, Brazilian media reported. 28 May 2018
Ex-Brazil Midfielder Silva Praises 'Nice Atmosphere' in Russia Ahead of World Cup

Ex-Brazil Midfielder Silva Praises 'Nice Atmosphere' in Russia Ahead of World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, May 25 (Sputnik) - Former Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva said on Friday that he was delighted with the way Russians are embracing this summer’s FIFA World Cup and there is currently a “nice atmosphere” in the country during the build-up to the competition. 26 May 2018
Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me

Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me

Tommy Oar says playing at the 2014 World Cup against the likes of Spain, who he shares the same heritage with, was a dream come true. 8 May 2018
Would you have refused Roberto Carlos’ World Cup jersey?

Would you have refused Roberto Carlos’ World Cup jersey?

Socceroos legend Luke Wilkshire says he wouldn’t refuse a player’s jersey in the same manner teammate Scott Chipperfield did when he knocked back Roberto Carlos' shirt in Germany. 1 May 2018
Ronaldo: We'll bring the Bernabeu to Melbourne!

Ronaldo: We'll bring the Bernabeu to Melbourne!

Brazilian legend Ronaldo is excited Victorians will be able to experience Real Madrid without having to leave Melbourne in 2018. 21 Mar 2018
Memories of 2017: Australia wins silverware

Memories of 2017: Australia wins silverware

After falling short of a place at the 2017 Algarve Cup, the Matildas brought home some silverware in the 2017 Tournament of Nations trophy. 30 Dec 2017
Memories of 2017: Lisa De Vanna becomes top Matildas goal scorer

Memories of 2017: Lisa De Vanna becomes top Matildas goal scorer

The highest capped current player, 2017 saw forward Lisa De Vanna embark on her 13th year with the senior national team. 30 Dec 2017
F1 cancel test in Brazil over security concerns

F1 cancel test in Brazil over security concerns

McLaren Honda have cancelled their tyre test with Pirelli in the wake of major security concerns following the Brazilian Grand Prix on the weekend. 14 Nov 2017
Lisa De Vanna: I sold Freddo Frogs to survive

Lisa De Vanna: I sold Freddo Frogs to survive

Sydney FC star Lisa De Vanna says women’s football has come a long way since she had to sell raffle tickets and Freddo frogs to make ends meet as a Matilda. 24 Oct 2017
Rosana: 'We are now strong enough to try and do something'

Rosana: 'We are now strong enough to try and do something'

Respect. 7 Oct 2017
Sam Kerr: How Matildas star flipped the switch

Sam Kerr: How Matildas star flipped the switch

Australia’s most in demand sports star Sam Kerr says the reason for her recent success for club and country is simple - she is enjoying her football. 21 Sep 2017
Matildas boss: We can get 25,000 at AAMI

Matildas boss: We can get 25,000 at AAMI

Australia coach Alen Stajcic says there's no reason why AAMI Park can't fill 25,000 people when the Matildas host China in November. 21 Sep 2017
Kerr slams Brazil's lack of respect

Kerr slams Brazil's lack of respect

Matildas star Sam Kerr slammed Brazil's lack of respect after the South Americans refused to shake hands following Tuesday night's friendly. 20 Sep 2017
Kerr double sinks Brazil

Kerr double sinks Brazil

The Matildas have downed Brazil 3-2 in front of a record crowd of 16,829 on Tuesday night in Newcastle. 19 Sep 2017
Gallery: Fans swarm for the Matildas

Gallery: Fans swarm for the Matildas

Massive crowds turned out to watch the Matildas vs Brazil this week. 19 Sep 2017
De Vanna: Matildas have a lot more to give

De Vanna: Matildas have a lot more to give

After stunning wins against the USA, Japan and Brazil, Matildas superstar striker Lisa De Vanna says the side has an abundance of potential that is waiting to be unleashed. 19 Sep 2017
Match 2 Preview: Australia v Brazil

Match 2 Preview: Australia v Brazil

NEWCASTLE, Australia — After a convincing opening match win over Brazil in their two game series, the Matildas roadshow heads north to McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. 19 Sep 2017
Catley: I’d fear our Matildas attack

Catley: I’d fear our Matildas attack

Matildas defender Steph Catley says she wouldn’t enjoy coming up against Australia’s attacking trio of Sam Kerr, Lisa De Vanna and Caitlin Foord. 18 Sep 2017
5 Things Learned: Australia v Brazil - Game 1

5 Things Learned: Australia v Brazil - Game 1

For the second straight meeting, Australia convincingly defeated Brazil 2-1 with goals from Lisa De Vanna, and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year nominee Sam Kerr. 18 Sep 2017
ON THE SIDELINES: Epic Matildas pic gallery

ON THE SIDELINES: Epic Matildas pic gallery

We were on the packed sidelines for the historic Matildas clash against Brazil...which saw both a sell-put crowd for a women's match for the first time in Australia – and a bigger crowd than were at the AFL finals match in Sydney later the same day! Here's the action the fans saw... Pics by Kevin Airs. 17 Sep 2017