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FA out to increase number of national second tier clubs

Football Australia is hoping to add two to four new clubs to its men's national second tier, which is expected to kick off in March or April next year.

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Sports move against Australia Day, call for date change

All of Australia's major sporting codes have dropped the use of 'Australia Day' on social media, with clubs and national teams calling for a change of date.

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From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

Two decades before the Matildas would win the hearts of Australians, the nation's governing football body was in chaos and looking for a lifeline.

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From mystery bickies to a prawn at the footy, Senator discloses his 'gifts'

Senator Cadell has catalogued everything, down to the last teabag.

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Bulls' AFC Cup clash moved to Thailand over visa issues

Macarthur's AFC Cup opponents, Shan United FC of Myanmar, have not been granted visas to Australia, forcing their game to be moved to Thailand.

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Matildas Coach Tony Gustavsson AKA Ted Lasso IRL Confirms He’s Sticking Around For The Olympics

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has confirmed he's staying as the Tillies' coach for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Coach Tony Gustavsson stresses Matildas commitment

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been linked to the vacant Sweden men's job, but insists he's committed through to Australia's Paris Olympics campaign.

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Australia confident of hosting Women's Asian Cup: FA

Football Australia is confident of hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup as Anter Isaac is elected the new chair of the organisation.

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FA reveals eight national second division clubs

Eight clubs, including traditional powerhouses South Melbourne and Sydney United 58, will make up the National Second Tier competition from 2025.

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Nike bows to fans’ demands with sale of Matildas goalkeeping shirts

Nike has pledged to make Matildas goalkeeping shirts available to buy for future major tournaments, after accepting it ‘didn’t serve’ fans who wanted an official shirt

The Guardian - AU

The Matildas Just Scored A ‘Yuge Pay Increase In Their New Contract As They Bloody Deserve

The Australian women's soccer team The Matildas just scored themselves a massive new pay increase in a new deal with Football Australia.

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Palestine to play ‘home’ World Cup qualifier in Kuwait

Palestine will play Australia in a World Cup qualifier at the Jaber Al-Ahmed International Stadium in November

The Independent UK

TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost

Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market.

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New pay deal to net big wins for Socceroos, Matildas

Impressive World Cup performances over the last 12 months will allow the Socceroos and Matildas to cash in with a new collective bargaining agreement.

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2025 start date set for football's new second tier

Football Australia will announce clubs for its national second tier later this month, with the new competition to kick off in 2025.

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Morning Mail: Israeli airstrike on refugee camp, ports in a tax storm, Boris Johnson a ‘trolley’

DP World has paid no tax in Australia despite revenue of $4.5bn over eight years, Israel confirms an airstrike on a Gaza refugee camp

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The Hindu

Australia says it won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia likely to host

Indonesia’s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia.

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Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

The Independent UK

Australia says it won't bid for the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

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Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

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Three key players to miss Matildas-Taiwan game

Injured winger Cortnee Vine is out of the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against Taiwan while Ellie Carpenter and Emily van Egmond have returned to their clubs.

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Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.

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Matildas to finish momentous year with Canada clashes

Two matches against Olympic champions Canada will bring down the curtain on a memorable year for 2023 World Cup semi-finalists the Matildas.

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Crackdown launched on A-League ref intimidation

Players in the A-League Men and Women can expect to be booked if they rush in and try to intimidate officials this season.

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