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Leisel Jones responded to Marty Sheargold in tears.

Marty Sheargold’s colleague breaks down in tears live on-air

The legendary Olympian was audibly sobbing as she responded from her ‘tricky position’.

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Respected 7NEWS presenter Mel McLaughlin has sent a message to the Matildas following Marty Sheargold’s unhinged attack.

Channel 7 star Mel McLaughlin savages Marty Sheargold’s ‘pathetic’ comments

The respected sports presenter didn’t hold back, and used facts to back her up.

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Perth Wildcats legend Greg Hire has slammed Marty Sheargold's disguting Matildas rant

Wildcats great calls for men to ‘be better’ in Matildas saga

Perth Wildcats champion Greg Hire has called on men to be better in holding each other to account, as he slammed ‘disgraceful’ comments made by Marty Sheargold about the Matildas.

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The Matildas are playing in the SheBeleives Cup in the USA. Clare Wheeler has spoken out about the Marty Sheargold comments.

‘Pandering to the worst kind of women-haters’

Matildas players and their union have shared their outrage at radio host Marty Sheargold after he said he would rather have a nail hammered into his genitals than watch the side play.

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Marty Sheargold has faced significant backlash for his comments about the Matildas.

‘Deeply disappointed’: Football Australia slams radio host

Football Australia and interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni have delivered a strong riposte to radio host Marty Sheargold, strongly condemning the Triple M presenter’s anti-Matildas and women’s football tirade.

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Marty Sheargold has been slammed for his comments on the Matildas.

Radio host blasted for ‘misogynistic and sexist’ Matildas rant

‘This is one of the worst things I’ve heard said on radio in a long time.’

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Hayley Raso and Michelle Heyman Australia embrace after being defeated by the United States in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup match in Glendale, Arizona.

Matildas’ fightback against USA too little too late

Australia went down to the Olympic champions after interim coach Tom Sermanni made four major changes to the team’s starting line-up.

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Mina Tanaka Japan celebrates her second  goal against Australia.

Matildas thrashed in horror start to SheBelieves Cup

Australia has suffered a humiliating loss to Japan in their first match since Sam Kerr was cleared of racially harassing a police officer.

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Luis Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso.

Verdict finally reached in football’s bitter kissgate scandal

The High Court has issued a statement on the 47-year-old who has repeatedly said he did nothing wrong.

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Luis Rubialeshas been convicted of sexual assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent.

Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over World Cup kiss

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing World Cup-winning player Jenni Hermoso without her consent.

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Sam Kerr leaves Kingston Crown Court after she was acquitted earlier this month.

The Sam Kerr issue Tillies coach refuses to talk about

Tom Sermanni has given a prickly press conference as he was peppered about the return of the national skipper to the side ahead of the team’s next big tournament in the USA.

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Kylian Mbappe has scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eliminated Man City from the Champions League.

Mbappe’s brilliance bundles Man City out of Champions League

The French international enjoyed his best game with Real Madrid in a dominant display, while a Manchester City star did not even make it off the bench as the team’s season from hell got even worse.

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A deflected Trent Alexander-Arnold strike has earned Liverpool a share of the spoils at Villa Park. (AP PHOTO)

Liverpool drop points after thrilling finish at Villa

Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League but needed a bit of luck to get them there against Aston Villa.

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Sam Kerr (right) celebrates a goal with fellow Matildas Hayley Raso and Ellie Carpenter in 2023. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

‘This will be my only comment regarding Sam’: Tillie’s frosty response on Kerr

Ellie Carpenter was not keen to talk about Sam Kerr’s future with the Matildas but did reveal one thing about her return to the national side.

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Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring the only goal as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano. (AP PHOTO)

Barcelona back on top in Spain after rivals stumble

Barcelona have capitalised on weekend slip ups by Spanish league rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

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