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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Matildas goalkeeping jerseys finally go on sale after World Cup controversy

Mackenzie Arnold wears the purple shirt in a friendly against France in Melbourne last year.
Mackenzie Arnold wears the purple shirt in a friendly against France in Melbourne last year. Photograph: Rachel Bach/Rachel Bach | @bythewhiteline

Aspiring young goalkeepers and fans of Mackenzie Arnold will finally be able to buy the “iconic” purple Matildas jersey seen at last year’s Women’s World Cup, with replica shirts to go on belated sale in Australia on Tuesday.

Manufacturer Nike came under fire during last year’s tournament when, despite surging demand following Arnold’s heroics in the record quarter-final shootout win over France, women’s goalkeeper jerseys were not available to buy.

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