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Double to Fowler, but Man City lose in Women's FA Cup

Matildas star Mary Fowler had a rare start for Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup quarter-final, but they lost to Spurs despite her two goals.

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Craig Foster apologises to Sam Kerr after arguing her alleged remark to UK police officer was racist

Former Socceroo says he made a mistake and is ‘very pleased to be able to learn’ that ‘racism can only be perpetrated against a marginalised person or group’

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Cortnee Vine stars as Sydney FC overcome Western United

Sydney FC have landed a big punch in the fight for the A-League Women premiership, while a dramatic late strike earned the Wanderers a draw at Canberra.

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Oversimplifying a serious matter or a fair cop – were Sam Kerr’s alleged words really racist?

Politicians and academics have found common ground to criticise the charges against the Matildas star, but not everyone is so sure

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Peter FitzSimons scores own goal in rush to judge Sam Kerr over alleged ‘racist epithets’

It was a confusing read as the SMH star columnist’s bold argument was overtaken by events. Plus: a quiet ABC farewell for Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU

Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom.

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Media’s all-time low, press won’t sing for Matilda, and a mysterious disappearance

This week’s Media Briefs brings a Matildas-flavoured case of tall poppy syndrome, an index of media profits, and a memory-holed article.

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Sam Kerr’s slur stirs ‘reverse racism’ row

The media has a myriad of hot takes on Sam Kerr’s ‘stupid white bastard’ comment, Australian news companies might get compensation when AI is trained on their content, and a man has been charged with Samantha Murphy’s murder.

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The Matildas are off to Paris, but at home we’re failing our A-League women

At a recent A-League fixture, there was no mention of the women’s game to occur before the men’s. Fans weren’t even let into the stadium on time.

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Morning Mail: what Sam Kerr allegedly said to police, tobacco giant’s $55,000 donation, Nikki Haley quits race

Matildas captain allegedly called British officer a ‘stupid white bastard’ in taxi row; first donation by BAT for 13 years came amid vaping crackdown

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr allegedly called police officer a ‘stupid white bastard’, source says

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Australia star has the club’s ‘full support’ as she faces trial for racially aggravated harassment over what was allegedly said to a police officer.

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Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents.

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Tony Gustavsson Was 'Surprised' by Harassment Charges Against Sam Kerr

The Matildas manager and Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, only found out on Tuesday morning that Sam Kerr will have to go on trial next year.

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Afternoon Update: Matildas coach says he was blindsided by Kerr charge; PM dismisses push for ICC to investigate Australia’s role in Gaza; and NBN to boost speeds

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says he was blindsided by an allegation of racially aggravated harassment made against Sam Kerr

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Matildas coach supports Sam Kerr after racism charge

Coach Tony Gustavsson has not commented on whether Matildas star Sam Kerr will remain captain after she was charged for racial harassment.

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Sam Kerr: Football Australia says it was blindsided by player’s UK harassment charge and court appearance

Football Australia and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson say they only found out about the charge Sam Kerr is facing through media reports on Tuesday

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Matildas trio end jet-setting week with Arsenal win

Arsenal's three Matildas have ended a busy week by helping propel their side towards a crucial win over local rivals Spurs in the Women's Super League.

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Another bit part for Fowler as Man City go clear in WSL

Manchester City have forged clear at the top of the Women's Super League with a 2-1 win over Everton - but, again, Matildas ace Mary Fowler only had a bit part.

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Sydney beat Wanderers, Roar stun City in A-League Women

Mackenzie Hawkesby led Sydney FC to a 2-0 win over Western Sydney, while Tameka Yallop scored as Brisbane Roar stunned Melbourne City 2-0.

The Guardian - AU

The Nightly: Kerry Stokes and his billionaire mates take a punt on ‘mainstream middle’ journalism

Online afternoon newspaper praises the ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ of ‘tycoons of industry who put us on the map’. Plus: Greg Sheridan caught up in Taylor Swift fever

The Guardian - AU

History-making all-female football commentary lineup is just the beginning

This weekend in Australia only women’s voices will be heard on broadcasts for an entire A-League Women round. I’m honoured to be a part of it

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Argentina’s Gracia Sosa: ‘The football pitch is freedom for someone who can’t see’

The Bat Girls won the first official women’s blind football world championship amid an ongoing fight for Paralympic status

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Matildas coach Gustavsson turns focus towards Paris

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson can only pick 18 players for the Paris Olympics and the process of narrowing down his options starts immediately.

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Heyman adamant she can kick up a gear with Matildas

Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has stepped up in Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan and is adamant she can keep pushing to snare a prized ticket to Paris.

The Guardian - AU

Michelle Heyman hits four as Matildas thrash Uzbekistan 10-0 to reach Paris Olympics

A blistering eight-goal first half put Australia on the way to a crushing win on a memorable night in Melbourne

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