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Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool after a goal- and trophy-laden nine years at the Anfield club. (AP PHOTO)

Record-setting Liverpool star to leave Anfield

An emotional Mohamed Salah has announced he is leaving Liverpool after nine success-laden years at the Premier League club.

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The Matildas were left devastated after losing to Japan.

The one thing we are all forgetting about the Matildas

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s easy to say the Matildas girls have failed after losing to Japan in the Asian Cup Final but that does not tell the whole story.

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr revs up the crowd after scoring a goal.

‘World-class’ Kerr’s still got another level to reach

Matildas captain Sam Kerr still believes her best is yet to come after once again proving the difference for Australia as they punched their ticket for the Women’s Asian Cup final.

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Sam Kerr’s goal has lifted Australia past China and into the final of the Women’s Asian Cup.

Sam Kerr magic act sends Matildas into Asian Cup final

The Aussies have won a pulsating battle against the reigning champs and the home crowd loved it.

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Joe Montemurro has the respect of fellow Australian Ante Milicic ahead of their Asian Cup clash. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

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Steph Catley and Hayley Raso are both in line to return.

Matildas stars return to training ahead of semifinal

As the clock ticks towards the Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup semifinal on Tuesday night, there has been a significant update on the availability of star pair Steph Catley and Hayley Raso.

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Photograph released by Iranian state media agency Tasnim News of women's football team members Mona Hammoudi, Zahra Sarbali and Zahra Meshkekar, who changed their minds about seeking asylum in Australia.

Three more Iranian soccer players forfeit asylum in Aus

Another three members of the Iranian women’s football team who accepted asylum in Australia have now changed their minds and will return to Iran.

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Photograph released by Iranian state media agency Tasnim News of women's football team members Mona Hammoudi, Zahra Sarbali and Zahra Meshkekar, who changed their minds about seeking asylum in Australia.

Three more Iranian soccer players forfeit asylum in Aus

Another three members of the Iranian women’s football team who accepted asylum in Australia have now changed their minds and will return to Iran.

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Iran women's coach Marziyeh Jafari says TV comments back home drove some players to seek asylum. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Iranian soccer players driven to asylum in Australia by TV barbs

Iran's women's coach says comments on Iranian TV caused psychological damage and drove some of her Asian Cup team ‌to seek asylum in Australia.

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Hayley Raso and Steph Catley walk laps during training on Thursday.

Matildas star duo ruled out of Perth quarterfinal

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has made a call on stars Steph Catley and Hayley Raso for Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal against North Korea in Perth on Friday night.

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Clare Hunt and the Matildas are looking to bounce back.

Matildas on the Hunt against physical North Korea

Matildas defender Clare Hunt says they are ready to fight fire with fire as they brace for a different, more physical test against North Korea in their Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final.

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Iranian team granted asylum reunited.

Asylum-seeking footballers had to quickly leave safe house

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum after the whole group were a major move inside an airport terminal.

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Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler.

Matildas aim to ‘use pressure as fuel’ in Perth

Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler says they will look to the past, both distant and near, to control their future ahead of their Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea in Perth.

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Lionesses pose for a team photo during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia.

‘Incredibly concerning’: Union speaks out on Iranian team

The footballers’ union holds grave concerns for the Iranian women’s soccer team as speculation swirls about whether and how they might return home after their elimination from the Women’s Asian Cup.

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