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Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will not have his contract extended after the team's Olympics exit. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
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Olympics
George Clarke

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group stage exit at the Olympics.

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Australia coach Tony Gustvasson is shown a yellow card by French referee Francois Letexier during the loss to the USA overnight.
Olympics
Jackson Barrett

Matildas coach set to be first scalp of Olympics disaster

Tony Gustavsson is out of contract and faces an uphill battle to keep his job in the wake of the team’s shock early exit from the Olympics.

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Sydney's most-capped player of all time Rhyan Grant will skipper the side.
Sport
Jamie Dunkin

One-club man Rhyan Grant to captain Sydney in sixteenth year

Rhyan Grant will captain the Sky Blues as he approaches his 15th season at the club.

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Mary Fowler had a very quiet night during the Olympics Opener against Germany.
Olympics
Cameron Noakes

Fans turn on ‘cold’ Mary Fowler after Olympics horror show

‘I honestly didn’t even know she was on the pitch.’

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The Matildas have been crushed by Germany in a nightmare start to their Olympics campaign.
Olympics
Ian Chadband

Matildas embarrassed in nightmare start to Olympics

The opening match could not have gone any worse for the Australians.

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Mackenzie Arnold is gearing up for her first full Olympics campaign.
Olympics
Harrison Reid

Matildas Olympic hero makes sad admission: ‘Ready to quit’

‘Nah, I’m not answering that. You know why. I’m not answering that.’

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Socceroo Jamie Maclaren has exited Melbourne City as the A-League's all-time leading goalscorer. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Staff Writers

Melbourne's Maclaren off to India, Yazbek US bound

Ex-Melbourne City striker Jamie Maclaren has joined Indian Super League giants Mohun Bagan, while fellow Socceroo Patrick Yazbek is off to MLS side Nashville.

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Matildas stars Mackenzie Arnold and Alanna Kennedy have taken a dig at their Olympics outfits in a cheeky video posted to TikTok.
Olympics

Matildas stars REACT to questionable Olympics outfits

Matildas players have taken a dig at their brand-new Olympics outfits in a cheeky video posted to TikTok.

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The Matildas have touched down in Paris.
Sport
Cameron Noakes

Matildas’ private jet caught up in global IT outage chaos

The football superstars were not immune to the global meltdown, despite taking extreme measures to avoid any drama.

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Former Brisbane Roar midfielder Shae Cahill has moved back to England to join Nottingham Forest. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Staff Writers

Tim Cahill’s son secures move to English Premier League

Shae Cahill, son of former Socceroos star Tim Cahill, has joined an English Premier League side after being released by Brisbane Roar.

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Brianna Edwards has left the Phoenix and signed for the defending ALW champions Sydney FC. (Masanori Udagawa/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Joanna Guelas

Matildas goalkepeer set for A-League exit, as Sky Blues snare Phoenix keeper

Sydney FC have lured goalkeeper Brianna Edwards across the Tasman from Wellington Phoenix as Matildas back-up Jada Whyman closes in on a move abroad.

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Young Mary Fowler is ready to step up for the Matildas at the Olympic Games in Paris. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Olympics
Anna Harrington

Matildas’ Olympics battleplan to help Fowler star

Attacking sensation Mary Fowler is ready to embrace the hype around being the face of the Matildas at the Paris Olympics at just 21.

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been told he should say sorry for players' racist chanting. (EPA PHOTO)
Football
Staff Writers

Messi told to apologise over Argentina’s 'racist chants’

Lionel Messi has been told to apologise for racist chanting by his Argentina side following their Copa America victory.

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Australia's captain Mat Ryan isn't settling for a back-up role at club level. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Joanna Guelas

Arnold backs Socceroos captain Ryan to get club minutes

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident No.1 goalkeeper Mat Ryan will get much-needed playing minutes at his new club AS Roma as World Cup qualifying looms.

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Hiroaki Aoyama playing for the Glory in his unofficial debut last night.
Football
Ben Smith

Japanese midfielder jets in to join Glory

Perth Glory have confirmed their second international signing of the Ross Pelligra era, adding Japanese midfielderHiroaki Aoyama on a one-year deal.

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