Football

On the eve of the Women’s Asian Cup on home soil, with their first major trophy in 16 years within reach, these are the five Matildas who will shape their destiny.

‘I can’t think of another place on the planet that would make this mistake.’

The wave of violence sweeping the country after cartel boss killed comes just months ahead of one of the world’s biggest sporting tournament.

The Matildas’ cavalry is here, as a swag of stars have joined captain and Perth-born superstar Sam Kerr in arriving in WA ahead of their blockbuster Women’s Asian Cup opener. SEE THE PICS.

Matildas winger Hayley Raso has declared her team will put on a show at the Women’s Asian Cup, with the Aussies excited to embrace the pressure of hosting a major tournament.

Matildas’ superstar captain Sam Kerr has returned back to where her journey began ahead of the hugely-anticipated Women’s Asian Cup.

Ange Postecoglou says he "was lost" being out of work when he took his short-lived role as Nottingham Forest manager.

‘Selecting a squad is never easy.’

The Aussie striker is on fire ahead of the World Cup, striking just 51 seconds into his first start for his new team.

Nathan Cleary and the rest of Australia celebrated as one as Mary Fowler achieved a major breakthrough in a huge boost for the Matildas ahead of the Asian Cup.

‘I have been silent for years. Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth.’

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has scored her first goals of 2026, netting a double in Chelsea's 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at Kingsmeadow.

Adelaide United coach Airton Andrioli has rejected explosive allegations from former player Josh Cavallo that ‘internal homophobia’ blocked his playing opportunities during his final season with the club.

The country’s first openly gay professional football player has issued a damning statement, claiming he left his club due to homophobia that kept him off the field.

The 23-year-old is front of everyone’s mind after rushing home following her mother’s Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.