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Football fans invading Bondi beach? Hosting the Club World Cup would do wonders for the game in Australia

There are logistical challenges to hosting a month-long tournament in June and July but Football Australia is open to becoming the next host

The Guardian - AU

Protect pay and rankings to support female athletes to have children, guidelines say

Australian government backs recommendations which aim to stop women having to choose between motherhood and sport careers

The Guardian - AU

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Repeatedly heading a soccer ball alters the brain, a world-leading Australian study has found, but the long-term impacts still need to be investigated.

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Football Australia get right coach in Joe Montemurro, but why did it take so long?

After 10 months of uncertainty, judgment on the new Matildas coach will be immediate, but a true picture of his tenure won’t emerge for years

The Guardian - AU

Worth the wait? Limbo over as Matildas land Montemurro

Joe Montemurro has been named as the next coach of the Matildas in a deal that runs until the end of the Los Angeles Olympics.

AAP

Joe Montemurro unveiled as new Matildas coach by Football Australia

A 10-month period of limbo has come to an end with Football Australia appointing the widely-respected coach to lead the Matildas

The Guardian - AU

Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Two men have been charged over their involvement in an alleged betting scandal that included the manipulation of yellow cards during soccer games for gambling.

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Matildas’ Arsenal glory provides monumental moment for Australian football

The Women’s Champions League success of Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross has delivered a boost at a time when it needed it the most

The Guardian - AU

Top female coaches earn Matildas opportunity

There are no senior female coaches within Football Australia but three from A-League Women clubs are about to get an opportunity with the Matildas.

AAP

$8m loss sparks Football Australia 'right sizing'

Football Australia could be braced for a period of belt tightening after posting a $8.55 million loss at its annual general meeting.

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Football Australia ‘not satisfied’ with $8.5m loss amid concern over A-League debt

Chair says finances and board’s gender balance must improve, while search for new CEO goes on and Matildas coach to be named in June

The Guardian - AU

Kerr skips Wembley for Melbourne but future at Chelsea

Sam Kerr skipped the FA Cup final to attend the A-League Women grand final, but Chelsea are looking forward to having her back.

AAP

Football Australia CEO James Johnson resigns as major tournaments loom

James Johnson has resigned from his role as CEO of Football Australia, bringing to an end a tenure that spanned five and a half years

The Guardian - AU

Football Australia name interim CEO after Johnson quits

James Johnson has resigned from his role as the chief executive of Football Australia, with the governing body appointing a former Matilda as interim boss.

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The Guardian - AU

Welcome to country ceremonies to go ahead at Women’s State of Origin and NRL’s Magic Round

Welcome to country ceremonies will be held as planned this week with the NRL remaining committed to its Reconciliation Action Plan

AAP

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

The owners of Macarthur FC have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit alleging governing body Football Australia misled them ahead of the club's A-League entry.

AAP

Jets star given show cause notice, Roar gun faces ban

Newcastle striker Sheridan Gallagher has been handed a show cause notice for sticking up the middle finger after she was sent off against Melbourne City.

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Sam Kerr expresses ‘sincere regret’ over racial harassment case

‘I recognise that leadership means being mindful of our actions both on and off the pitch,’ Matildas captain says

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Sam Kerr Holds Onto Matildas Captaincy & Expresses ‘Sincere Regret’ Over UK Incident

“Knowing how Sam feels about the events, along with the additional context we’ve learned, has added vital perspective that the general public may not be aware of,” Football Australia said.

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Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting

Sam Kerr has met with the Football Australia board, who decided she will retain the Matildas captaincy, with the injured striker joining the team training camp.

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy

Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as Australian captain once she recovers from her serious knee injury

AAP

The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

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'Trying to ruin my career': soccer star on rape claim

An Olympic soccer hopeful's confidential calls with a friend have been aired as both face trial on rape charges.

AAP

Minnows Fiji prepare for date with World Cup destiny

A former Football Australia and Melbourne Victory backroom man has Fiji primed for their shot at the big time in this month's World Cup qualifiers.

AAP

Taskforce promise not kept after soccer's darkest day

Two years after the Melbourne derby pitch invasion, a taskforce Football Australia promised to establish to curb fan conduct has yet to get off the ground.

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