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'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.

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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

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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.

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Women’s Asian Cup: Host, venues, format, teams and everything you need to know with less than 100 days to go

With less than 100 days to go until the biggest women’s football competition in Asia and Australia, 12 AFC nations will battle to become the best on the continent

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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.

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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

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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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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

The Guardian - AU

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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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...

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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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Korea Football Association recommends sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann

The Korea Football Association advisory committee recommends sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann after disappointing semifinal exit at the Asian Cup.

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Son Heung-min injured finger in table tennis row with South Korea teammates

The Tottenham and South Korea captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in an altercation with teammates on the night before his country’s exit from the Asian Cup

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Host countries Qatar and Ivory Coast emerge victorious in major tournaments

Read about the historic victories of Côte d'Ivoire and Qatar as they become champions of the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup, respectively, on their ho...

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Mikel Arteta provides Takehiro Tomiyasu injury update after Arsenal defender misses dominant win over West Ham

The defender has returned from the Asian Cup but was involved in the trip to east London

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Qatar Clinches Back-to-Back Asian Cup Titles in Historic Victory

Qatar makes history as they become back-to-back champions in the Asian Cup, defeating Jordan 3-1 in front of a passionate home crowd of over 86,000 fans. A...

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Arnold switches focus to World Cup qualifiers, Olyroos

After Australia were knocked out of the Asian Cup, coach Graham Arnold will need to turn his focus to coming World Cup qualifiers and the Olyroos.

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Socceroos demand greater online protection following targeted abuse at Asian Cup

The Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign was marred by online abuse towards players, highlighting the need for better online protections in the world of professio...

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