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‘I can’t think of a better showcase’: Matildas get Brazil crowd boost
Minister for Sport Natalie Ward says an exemption has been signed allowing crowds to be boosted from 5000 to 22,500 at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium this month.
- by James Polson
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From the Archives, 1981: Fans invade SCG as Qatar beat England
Police made at least 20 arrests when spectators invaded the field at the end of the England-Qatar World Youth Soccer championship semi-final and attacked Qatar players.
- by Michael Cockerill and Simon Kent
Football Australia, PFA condemn ‘abhorrent’ trolls for Matildas abuse
Revealing images of two Matildas players have been shared by anonymous accounts on social media without their consent, prompting football authorities to alert the eSafety Commissioner’s office and the police.
- by Vince Rugari
Arnold’s plea to NSW government: Give us crowds for Saudi game
The Socceroos boss wants the NSW government to allow thousands of fans to attend next month’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Sydney.
- by Michael Lynch
Ugly scenes as fans clash with police at Wembley
Fans have clashed with police during England's World Cup qualifier against Hungary at Wembley.
Socceroos’ winning streak comes to end against Japan
The Socceroos’ lengthy unbeaten run is over after a late goal sealed the win for Japan in a World Cup qualifier.
- by Michael Lynch
‘It does get tiring’: Normality slowly creeping back for homesick Socceroos
A win against Japan on Tuesday night will make it 12 qualifying victories in a row and put them in the box seat to reach next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
- by Vince Rugari
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Workplace culture
Key sponsors stand by Matildas as players break silence over De Vanna claims
Two of the Matildas’ biggest sponsors have thrown their support behind Football Australia and its response to allegations of historical harassment made by former Australian international, Lisa De Vanna.
- by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
‘We want 12’: Record-breaking Socceroos ready to end Japanese drought
He may have been born and raised in Scotland, but Harry Souttar is acutely aware of what Australia’s clash with Japan means, both in historic and current terms.
- by Vince Rugari
'Biggest indictment' arising from Matildas bombshell
Netball legend Liz Ellis has opened up after former Matildas striker Lisa de Vanna made staggering accusations of abuse against Football Australia.