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How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia

The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home

The Guardian - AU

‘Save our girls’: Crowds chase Iran women’s football team bus in Australia, demanding asylum

The Iranian women’s football team faced an unexpected crowd of protesters on the Gold Coast, Australia after their final match in the Asian Cup on Sunday (8 March).

The Independent UK

Iran’s women’s team decline to sing national anthem before Asian Cup tie

Iran’s women’s football team declined to sing their national anthem before their opening match of the Asian Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Matildas have had enough time together to deliver: Raso

Hayley Raso is confident the Matildas can meet high expectations at the Asian Cup despite limited time under coach Joe Montemurro.

AAP

The Aussie who wants to crash Matildas' Asian Cup party

The Philippines' Australian coach Mark Torcaso is adamant his team has what it takes to upset the Matildas in the opening game of the Asian Cup.

AAP

Matildas sweat on stalwart's hamstring scans before Cup

Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup.

AAP

'A huge difference': Kerr plots Matildas cup glory

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March.

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Matildas captain in mix for rare outing on home soil

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says captain Sam Kerr is in the selection mix for Tuesday night's friendly against New Zealand after battling a calf complaint.

AAP

Australia 5-0 New Zealand: wmen’s international friendly – as it happened

Fierce and fluid display Matildas may be ready to peak in time for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU

Every Matilda under pressure ahead of Asian Cup: Coach

Coach Joe Montemurro has sent a warning to the Matildas ahead of two important clashes against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.

AAP

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Host, venues, format, teams and everything you need to know

With the biggest women’s football competition in Asia and Australia kicking off, will the Matildas finally win on home soil?

FourFourTwo

The Matildas keep soaring but the league, and players, beneath them are being left behind

The Matildas, Australia’s women’s soccer side, have become one of the nation’s most beloved teams, filling stadiums, breaking TV records and driving unprecedented growth at grassroots level.

The Conversation

Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU

No pressure on Kerr as Matildas relish star's return

Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah says Sam Kerr's return is a huge confidence boost, but they won't be putting any pressure on her.

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The Guardian - AU

Matildas hope to avoid potential pitfalls at Women’s Asian Cup draw

Tournament hosts Australia will avoid AFC heavyweights Japan and North Korea in the group stage but other tricky opponents await

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Teams that won major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that won major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

AAP

Olympic disappointment to fuel Matildas: Fowler

The Matildas flopped badly at the Paris Olympics, with star attacker Mary Fowler determined to use the harsh lessons learned as motivation for the Asian Cup.

AAP

FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach

Football Australia will consider local and foreign talent to replace Tony Gustavsson as Matildas coach following his departure after a below-par Paris Olympics.

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States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures

NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup.

International Business Times

Failed South Korea Hunt For Klinsmann Successor Unmasks Deeper Issues

Led by skipper and Spurs ace Son Heung-min, South Korea are on course to reach the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Do Son, Salah and Kim show damage mid-season tournaments can bring?

Leading players have not been at their usual club levels since going to the Asian Cup or Africa Cup of Nations

The Times of India

Igor Stimac and the growing unease within the All India Football Federation

NEW DELHI: Igor Stimac will finally be in attendance to watch a few Indian club matches. Famous, for a while now, for not attending matches in India in person, the senior National coach is expected to reach Kolkata on Mar 6 ostensibly to catch a few games before the Indian…

International Business Times

Son Apologises For Bust-up With South Korea Team-mate Lee

Son Heung-min apologised on Wednesday for his role in a bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee Kang-in at the Asian Cup and urged fans to forgive the Paris Saint-Germain player.

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Korea Football Association sacks national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has dismissed national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann following their exit from the Asian Cup semifinals. Klinsmann's lea...

International Business Times

Klinsmann Sacked As South Korea Coach After Less Than A Year

The 59-year-old German former striker, a World Cup winner as a player, was in the post for just under a year.

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