The Matildas have suffered a crushing start to their latest Olympic dream, outclassed 3-0 by Games powerhouse Germany on a stifling, dispiriting night in the south of France. The World Cup semi-finalists — seeking their first ever Olympic medal — were simply not allowed to find their stride against the accomplished former champions in Marseille … Read more
The Matildas’ Olympics campaign is now on life support after an embarrassing first-up effort against powerhouse Germany. The Germans ran rings around the Aussies in the 3-0 thumping, with several Matildas stars having very quiet afternoons. The Matildas’ pool was dubbed the ‘group of death’ ahead of the Olympics … and now they have one … Read more
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is suddenly in damage control. It’s fair to say Gustavsson was stunned by his team’s underwhelming — if not embarrassing — performance against Germany in their Paris Opener that led to the brutal 3-0 loss and a Olympics campaign virtually in tatters. The Matildas — who were fourth both in the … Read more
The Canadian women’s football team have sacked an assistant coach and another staff member after New Zealand complained to the International Olympic Committee that a drone was used to spy on their training session. Head coach Bev Priestman also removed herself from coaching the team against New Zealand despite declaring she “did not direct” the … Read more
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has opened up on what the upcoming Paris Olympics mean to her after being overlooked in the previous two campaigns. Arnold is Australia’s clear first-choice keeper for the Games, having stamped herself as a star of the international game in the 12 months since last year’s World Cup. But it’s taken … Read more
Former Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters star Cooper Cronk has become involved in a spat with his neighbour over a renovation. Cronk and his TV celebrity wife Tara Rushton live in an extravagant house on Sydney’s lower north shore in Georges Heights. But they are unhappy with their neighbour’s $3.7 million renovation plan and have … Read more
An internal rift in Australian football history has been reopened in what is meant to be an attempt to heal it, with Football Australia announcing the “historic” recognition of the 1975 team as the true “First Matildas”. The title of Australia’s first national women’s football team had been disputed for several years between two different … Read more
Follow Football Weekly wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. On the podcast today: England are not creative enough, not positive enough … Gareth Southgate’s side again look poor as they draw 0-0 with Slovenia and somehow contrive to finish top of Group C. Is it one too … Read more
Matildas winger Hayley Raso has been cut from Spanish giants Real Madrid after one season. The 29-year-old is searching for a new club after being squeezed out due to Liga F rules surrounding foreign players. She released a statement on social media on Monday morning. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “What … Read more
Sad news has hit the Tim Cahill family and broken the hearts of passionate Aussie football fans. The much-loved Cahill is one of Australia’s most famous footballers and there were high hopes his son, Shae, would follow in his footsteps. But just nine months after signing with the Brisbane Roar on a multi-year agreement, the … Read more
