The Latest Breaking News from Aivi Luik

Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal

Matildas veteran Aivi Luik says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her to withdraw from selection contention for the Olympic Games.

AAP · Aug 29, 2024

Matildas’ Aivi Luik fights doping suspension imposed despite not undergoing a drug test

Australian defender says she would ‘never intentionally cheat’ after Italian anti-doping agency imposes suspension over a painkilling injection in 2022

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Clare Hunt is returning after injury for the Matildas but doubt still hovers over Katrina Gorry ahead of the Paris Olympics.

AAP · May 21, 2024

‘We were unlucky’: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after injuries rock Matildas

Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik have been ruled out of the Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria after sustaining mild concussions in training

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Xbox, table tennis and toddlers: Matildas find the light side of Women’s World Cup

Manifesting glory through video games or relaxing with arts and crafts are among the distractions on offer for Australia’s players

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

Cathy Freeman inspires Matildas in surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Olympic gold medal winner pays visit to Australia’s camp ahead of opening match at same stadium where she made history

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt

The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Big injury gambles to define Matildas' home WWC squad

The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023

Matilda Luik can still dream of an upset

Aivi Luik's hopes of reaching the Champions League group stages remain alive after the Matilda's Swedish club held French giants PSG to a 2-1 first-leg win.

AAP · Sep 21, 2022

‘So much more than football’: Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik shaves head for brain tumour research

The 37-year-old upheld her promised to go under the razor if she reached her target of $30,000 to honour her younger brother Noah

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022