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Matildas veteran Aivi Luik believes her three-month doping ban is a mistake, saying she’s innocent.
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Steve Larkin

Shock as Matildas star admits to doping ban

One of the Matildas stars says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her withdrawal from the Olympic Games squad.

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West Ham and Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry.
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Ben Smith

‘Not done yet’: Gorry has unfinished Matildas business

Katrina Gorry does not know whether she will pull on a Matildas jersey again at a Women’s World Cup or an Olympics - but the 2026 Asian Cup in Australia is absolutely on her radar.

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Teammates showed immediate concern for Juan Izquierdo.
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Glenn Valencich

Football world in shock as 27-year-old dies after collapsing on pitch

The title-winning defender had become a father for the second time just two weeks ago.

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The Olympics created a 'different kind of pressure' to anything Mary Fowler had ever experienced. (AP PHOTO)
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Justin Chadwick

‘It was a different kind of pressure’: Fowler opens up on Olympic heartbreak

The Matildas flopped badly in Paris, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation to achieve future tournament success.

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Joao Cancelo is leaving Manchester City and heading to ply his trade in Saudi Arabia.
Football
Staff Writers

Manchester City sell Portuguese star as transfer window closes

Arsenal and Brighton have both spent significant sums as Premier League clubs finalise their squads ahead of the upcoming closure of the transfer window, while the defending champions have let an international player go.

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Mary Fowler speaking in Perth.
Football
Ben Smith

WA starting point for Matildas star to shed Olympic pain

Mary Fowler has admitted the pain of the Matildas’ Olympic failure is still fresh, but vowed to use it as motivation as she eyes a big impact in WA this week.

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Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been widely lauded for his contributions to soccer.
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Staff Writers

Prince William leads tributes as world-renowned soccer coach dies

The Prince of Wales has led tributes for a much-loved football manager calling him a ‘true gentleman of the game’, as the world heard of his death.

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Douglas Costa is headed Down Under in a landmark move for Sydney FC and the A-League.
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Jamie Dunkin

Can Douglas Costa be Del Piero 2.0 for Sydney FC?

It’s perhaps the biggest signing in the A-League for a decade.

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Chelsea's Noni Madueke scoring during his match-winning performance at Wolverhampton. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Madueke answers boos in stunning fashion

Booed by the Wolverhampton fans after he had made insulting social media comments about their city, Noni Madueke has continued to rile Wolves fans.

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Sydney FC have secured a massive coup for itself and the league with Douglas Costa.
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Jamie Dunkin

Ex-Juventus star Douglas Costa signs for Sydney FC

Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa is headed for the A-League Men in a landmark deal.

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Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou was left feeling optimistic after their thumping win over Everton.
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Staff Writers

Aussie coach spurs team to EPL thrashing

Australian coach believes his team's huge victory in the English Premier League has brushed away any lingering self-doubt.

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Mary Fowler with the tortoise.
Football
Chris Robinson

Soccer superstar gives baby turtle a helping hand in Perth

Mary Fowler is lightning-quick on the soccer pitch - but she’s got plenty of time for the the slowest of baby animals, as she showed during her trip to Perth.

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Christopher Nkunku celebrates after scoring Chelsea's opener from the penalty spot against Servette. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Unhappy Blues fans spur Chelsea to European win

Chelsea have laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge.

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Tottenham Hotspur's manager Ange Postecoglou.
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Matt Barlow

Youth is the future of Ange-ball

Tottenham gave just seven minutes to teenagers last season, but have already topped that after one game.

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Alanna Kennedy shows her dejection after losing the Women's group B match between Australia and United States during the Olympic Games Paris.
Football
Anna Harrington

Coachless Matildas’ drastic measure as friendly looms

The Matildas may return to action against Germany away in October without a coach.

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