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Arnold asks Albanese to help Socceroos' Palestine venue

Arnold asks Albanese to help Socceroos' Palestine venue

The Socceroos have asked for government help in ensuring they are asked to play at a "safe" venue for next month's World Cup qualifier with Palestine. 18 Oct 2023
The Matildas who made history in Chengdu

The Matildas who made history in Chengdu

Ten years on from landing Australian football its first silverware in Asia, current and former Matildas reflect fondly on their 2010 Asian Cup triumph. 29 May 2020
'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

It was 1998. The internet was a relatively new concept. Social media hysteria didn’t exist. COVID19 wouldn’t stop the world in its tracks for another two decades. 30 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v North Korea

3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v North Korea

The Young Matildas set-up need to ask themselves a few questions after a deja-vu inducing 5-1 thumping at the hands of North Korea in their opening AFC U/19 Championship match. Here are our suggestions for a few of the answers... 27 Oct 2019
Matildas learn Olympic qualifying group

Matildas learn Olympic qualifying group

The Matildas will take on China, Taiwan and Thailand in the first phase of qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 18 Oct 2019
3 Things We Learned: Junior Matildas v DPR Korea

3 Things We Learned: Junior Matildas v DPR Korea

We certainly learned some things we might all wish we hadn't as the Junior Tillies succumbed to a 3-0 whitewash from their North Korean opponents in Chonburi. 25 Sep 2019
Socceroos draw familiar foes in World Cup qualifiers

Socceroos draw familiar foes in World Cup qualifiers

Australia have drawn Nepal, Jordan, Taiwan and Kuwait in the second stage of Asian qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 17 Jul 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
'My week in North Korea': Ex-A-league striker’s inside story

'My week in North Korea': Ex-A-league striker’s inside story

An empty flight, a deserted airport, a scary balcony, and a digital detox: ex-A-League striker Harry Sawyer gives FTBL the inside story to an eye-opening three days in Pyongyang for an AFC Cup playoff. 11 Mar 2019
ASIAN CUP 2019 PREVIEW: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GROUP E

ASIAN CUP 2019 PREVIEW: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GROUP E

Click above for your ultimate quick guide to Group E at the 2019 Asian Cup. 8 Jan 2019
North Korean dignitary to attend the World Cup final

North Korean dignitary to attend the World Cup final

North Korea Vice Premier and President of DPR Korea Football Association Lee Ryong Nam will attend the World Cup final match in Moscow, the Russian Embassy in DPRK say. 12 Jul 2018
N. Korean dignitary to attend opening ceremony

N. Korean dignitary to attend opening ceremony

President of the Presidium of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly Kim Yong Nam will attend the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on 14 June, according to the Korea Central News Agency. 9 Jun 2018
Paartalu opens up on North Korea experience

Paartalu opens up on North Korea experience

Erik Paartalu has detailed his recent eye-opening trip to North Korea as part of Bengaluru's AFC Cup campaign. 20 Sep 2017
North Korea tensions put AFL game in doubt

North Korea tensions put AFL game in doubt

The AFL says it will continue to work with the Australian Government ahead of its historic Shanghai match, but it is confident international tensions won't force the game to be abandoned. 19 Apr 2017