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Sam Kerr suffered a setback in her recovery from ACL surgery.

Sam Kerr secretly dealing with mystery problem: ‘Really sad news’

The injured Matildas captain’s ‘significant mental hurdle’ has hit her on a ‘personal and professional level’.

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Sam Kerr arriving at court in Febraury.

New Matildas coach reveals plans for Sam Kerr captaincy call

Joe Montemurro has detailed the process he will go through before deciding if the injured star will remain as the national skipper.

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Socceroos duo Martin Boyle and Mathew Ryan. Kelsey Reid

Socceroos duo chasing euphoria of another World Cup berth

With another World Cup qualification on the line for the Socceroos in Perth on Thursday night, two of Australia’s experienced campaigners are impressing the importance of seizing the moment.

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Joe Montemurro is the new Matildas coach.

Not your average Joe: Matildas announce Montemurro as coach

After a lengthy, prolonged 10-month search, Football Australia have finally got their man, with Joe Montemurro putting pen to paper to become the new Matildas coach - and WA will play host to his first games.

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Australia players celebrate their World Cup quarterfinal over France in 2023.

Matildas coach unleashes over World Cup success going to waste

Tom Sermanni has blasted the state of women’s football in Australia in a savage tirade highlighting what he sees as the biggest problem.

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Ange Postecoglou is frustrated by speculation over his future.

Ange’s plea for Spurs owners to end ‘weird’ speculation

Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to end the “weird” speculation over his future as he promised to deliver more success for the Europa League winners

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A small crowd watches last Sunday’s A-League Women’s GF.

Soccer authorities have dropped ball on Matildas success

GEORGIE PARKER: The A-League Women’s grand final was played last Sunday at Melbourne’s AAMI Park. You could be forgiven for not knowing it happened at all.

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Sunderland teen Tom Watson was their goalscoring hero as they won the Championship play-off final. (AP PHOTO)

Sunderland roar back into the Premier League big-time

Sunderland have scored late to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final and earn promotion back to the Premier League.

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Has Spurs's Europa League win in Bilbao saved Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou's job?

Ange’s staggering reward could be Spurs golden handshake

‘Big Ange’ Postecoglou is now in the annals of Australian sport folklore after taking Totttenham to a major cup victory, and his likely reward ... a $4.1 million golden goodbye.  

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Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou lifts the Europa League trophy after they downed Manchester United.

Postecoglou’s prophecy realised as Spurs claim Europa Cup

Ange Postecoglou has created history as the first Australian coach to win a major European soccer trophy as Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.

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Mary Fowler was forced to scrap plans to return to Australia after her injury.

Nathan Cleary makes ‘sad’ admission on Mary Fowler regret

The NSW Blues star’s heart is torn heading into the State of Origin opener.

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Sam Kerr was in Melbourne, while her Chelsea teammates won the FA Cup.
Sam Kerr may return for Chelsea before she plays for Australia again.

Kerr return remains in limbo in major blow for Tillies

Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni has detailed when he thinks Sam Kerr might be fit to play amid her competing priorities.

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Ellie Carpenter (r) will not play against Argentina later this month.

Matildas stars granted ‘personal leave’ from key friendlies

An under-strength Australian squad will take on Argentina with two of the team’s most important players opting out and Sam Kerr still missing.

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