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Matildas mateship !

Matildas mateship !

It might have been a heartbreaking result for the Matildas but the match against Brazil did at least give one light moment when Lisa De Vanna had to be reminded which end the water comes out of from her bottle... 13 Aug 2016
FFA praise 'courageous' Matildas

FFA praise 'courageous' Matildas

FFA Chairman Stephen and CEO David Gallop heaped praise on the Matildas after they were narrowly defeated by Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Saturday (AEST). 13 Aug 2016
Stajcic: Even Messi misses pens

Stajcic: Even Messi misses pens

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic praised the Australians after their 2016 Rio Olympics exit to Brazil which finished 7-6 on penalties (0-0 AET) at a packed Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte. 13 Aug 2016
Shootout heartbreak: Brazil down Matildas

Shootout heartbreak: Brazil down Matildas

The Matildas' Olympics dream is over in the cruellest of circumstances after a 0-0 draw saw Brazil win 7-6 on penalties in the 2016 Rio Olympics quarter-finals. 13 Aug 2016
Stajcic: I have a long memory

Stajcic: I have a long memory

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic believes Australia’s recent encounters with Brazil in major tournaments has now established a genuine rivalry in women’s football. 12 Aug 2016
'We can handle pressure'

'We can handle pressure'

Matildas co-captain Clare Polkinghorne doesn’t believe external pressure played a part in Australia’s floundering start to the 2016 Rio Olympics. 11 Aug 2016
EKK ready for Brazilian crowd

EKK ready for Brazilian crowd

Matildas defensive midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight is relishing the opportunity to play against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics in a packed Mineirao stadium at Belo Horizonte on Saturday (AEST). 11 Aug 2016
'Pressure all on Brazil'

'Pressure all on Brazil'

The Matildas will be facing a hostile crowd when they take on Brazil in the quarter final of the women's football at the Rio Olympics but Australian co-captain Lisa De Vanna says the pressure is on the home team. 11 Aug 2016
Matildas prepared for any opponent

Matildas prepared for any opponent

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says he couldn’t care less who their opponents will be in the upcoming quarter-finals stage at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 10 Aug 2016
Matildas dance around Samba Queens on way to quarters

Matildas dance around Samba Queens on way to quarters

Aussies create history in Canada as Brazil bows out. 22 Jun 2015
Spain versus Italy to go ahead

Spain versus Italy to go ahead

SPAIN'S friendly with Italy in March will go ahead, despite the Italian Football Association (FIGC) asking for a postponement. 4 Jan 2014
Germany preparing for World Cup success

Germany preparing for World Cup success

OLIVER Bierhoff says the DFB are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to give Germany the best preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 14 Dec 2013
Balotelli eyes World Cup opportunity

Balotelli eyes World Cup opportunity

MILAN forward Mario Balotelli wants to prove his credentials as a world-class striker at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year. 13 Dec 2013
Brazuca's Aussie street takeover

Brazuca's Aussie street takeover

WHAT happens when an icon in the making hits the iconic sites of Sydney and Melbourne during a typical work day? Take a look. 13 Dec 2013
Fan clashes mar Brazilian league fixture

Fan clashes mar Brazilian league fixture

SAFETY concerns in Brazil were raised again after clashes between rival fans saw Atletico Paranaense's game with Vasco de Gama delayed. 9 Dec 2013
Marcelo tips Kaka for FIFA World Cup recall

Marcelo tips Kaka for FIFA World Cup recall

REAL Madrid defender Marcelo believes former team-mate Kaka still has a chance of being named in Brazil's FIFA World Cup squad. 9 Dec 2013

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