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RANKED! The jerseys from the Final 16

RANKED! The jerseys from the Final 16

Even if you don’t like football it is easy to have an opinion on how each team looks.
24 Jun 2019
Early exit brings tough questions

Early exit brings tough questions

Ante Milicic and Sam Kerr's team - labelled as the Matildas' golden generation - failed to live up to expectations in France.
23 Jun 2019
WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

The Matildas fell to Norway in a penalty shootout in the Round of 16. Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) was there to capture the action.
23 Jun 2019
Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Australia coach Ante Milicic says he's distraught at not being able to help the Matildas realise their dream of lifting the World Cup.
23 Jun 2019
Matildas Kerr rubbishes Chelsea link

Matildas Kerr rubbishes Chelsea link

English Women's Super League side Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Sam Kerr but the Matildas star has dismissed the talk as speculation.
23 Jun 2019

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Ranked! The best obscure Aussie free agents in Europe
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India celebrates A-League star’s ‘game-changer’ transfer
Exclusive: Davidson departs Perth

Exclusive: Davidson departs Perth

FTBL.Life

PSG x Jordan collaboration heads into Season 2 with new releases

PSG x Jordan collaboration heads into Season 2 with new releases

The French powerhouse continues to blend football and fashion...
Jordan Henderson offered keys to the City of Sunderland

Jordan Henderson offered keys to the City of Sunderland

But the Liverpool captain asked for the honour to be delayed
The Blue and White Jewel of San Sebastian

The Blue and White Jewel of San Sebastian

A look Real Sociedad’s Anoeta stadium
Newcastle United become 11th Premier League side to unveil home kit for 2019/20

Newcastle United become 11th Premier League side to unveil home kit for 2019/20

Paying tribute to the club's 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup success!
New Balance teams up with Sadio Mané to release limited-edition Furon V5 Maagum

New Balance teams up with Sadio Mané to release limited-edition Furon V5 Maagum

Only 405 pairs were released, but there's a special reason behind that!

News

Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Australia's World Cup loss to Norway was full of contentious refereeing decisions and missed opportunities.
Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

The Matildas are out of the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout 4-1 to Norway, their worst result at the tournament in 16 years.
Williams a stand out against Norway

Williams a stand out against Norway

While the Matildas loss was a devastating blow for the team and fans, it is impossible to look past the exceptional performance by Lydia Williams.
Matildas rally round Kerr after penalty

Matildas rally round Kerr after penalty

Sam Kerr has sliced her penalty high and wide in the Matildas' shootout against Norway, laying the platform for Australia's exit from the World Cup.
Kerr: I'm proud of this team

Kerr: I'm proud of this team

Matildas captain Sam Kerr knows the team will only learn from their World Cup heartbreak.

Analysis

Most Hated, And Perhaps Most Misunderstood

Most Hated, And Perhaps Most Misunderstood

Kevin Muscat, outside Melbourne, is the Most Hated Man in Football, but not by me. Some of my friends are going to hate me for this article…
Why are football books a hard sell in Oz?

Why are football books a hard sell in Oz?

It seems that football books are very hard to sell in Australia. (Am I right Lawrie McKinna?)
New Roos To Choose?

New Roos To Choose?

The dire manner in which we limped out of the Asian Cup in January is still raw in my soul, but Arnie’s recent statement that he will be testing new blood in next month’s friendly with South Korea once again got my optimistic juices flowing…
When Is A Licence Not A Licence?

When Is A Licence Not A Licence?

Confusion continues to reign in the wake of Chris Nikou’s comments at the recent Football Writers’ Festival at Jamberoo.
Community and controversy at the inaugural Football Writers' Festival

Community and controversy at the inaugural Football Writers' Festival

If the AFL or NRL were truly worried about the sleeping giant of football, they could have done worse than to blow up the Jamberoo Pub this weekend. It would have set the football narrative back 50 years.

Galleries

WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

The Matildas fell to Norway in a penalty shootout in the Round of 16. Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) was there to capture the action.
In pics: Australia fall to Norway

In pics: Australia fall to Norway

It was a heartbreaking end to the Matildas' World Cup campaign, going out on penalties to Norway after both sides were inseparable at 1-1 after 120 minutes and a red card for Alanna Kennedy. Check out the pics here.
In pics: Sam's Kerr-ific as Matildas smash Jamaica

In pics: Sam's Kerr-ific as Matildas smash Jamaica

The 4-1 scoreline possibly flattered the Aussies who came under serious pressure in the second half against Jamaica, but the star was Sam Kerr, smashing home all four of the Matildas' goals - the first Aussie to score a hat-trick at a World Cup, never mind four in a game.
In Pics: Australia's huge win over Brazil

In Pics: Australia's huge win over Brazil

Australia fought back from being 2-0 down against Brazil to stage a legendary Never Say Die comeback for a sensational 3-2 win. Check out the pics...

Videos

Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Australia started strongly but fell foul of the ref and VAR with calls going against them yet managed to hold Norway to 1-1 despite going down to 10...but were undone in the penalty shoot out. Check out the highlights now.
Watch! Argentina shatter Scotland hearts

Watch! Argentina shatter Scotland hearts

Scotland were 3-0 up and headed for the group stage for the first time, men or women, at the World Cup. And then Argentina woke up...
Watch! Australia smash Jamaica

Watch! Australia smash Jamaica

Check out the video highlights as Captain Fantastic Sam Kerr smashed home four against the Reggae Girlz.
Watch! USA vs Chile

Watch! USA vs Chile

The USA backed up their devastating 13-0 win over Thailand with another dominating display against Chile this morning. Check out the highlights here now.
Watch! Sweden vs Thailand

Watch! Sweden vs Thailand

Sweden stamped their mark on the Women's World Cup last night with a convincing win over Thailand. Check out the highlights here.