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‘I’m a bit concerned’: Gustavsson takes blame as Matildas rocked by Foord injury scare
Caitlin Foord’s preparation for the Paris Olympics could be disrupted after she went down with a hamstring injury in Friday night’s scratchy 1-1 draw with China.
- by Vince Rugari
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Matildas escape at the death to draw with China in Adelaide - as it happened
It took a set piece and a 95th-minute Michelle Heyman goal for a flat Australian side to claim a 1-1 draw in the first of their final two pre-Olympic friendlies.
- by Emma Kemp
Foord admits 'nervous' Olympic selection wait
Caitlin Foord discusses Olympic selection and China PR friendly.
‘It’s been a stressful week’: Crunch time arrives for Matildas’ Olympic hopefuls
Tony Gustavsson will unveil his 18-player Olympic squad next week, and said there are likely only three spots left up for grabs ahead of Friday night’s friendly with China.
- by Vince Rugari
El Kaabi makes history for Greece
Ayoub El Kaabi scores the winning goal as Olympiakos claim the UEFA Conference League title.
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Australian soccer
‘He’s got the quality – now it’s time for him to show it’: Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda
The most hyped young talent in the Australian game is in line to make his long-awaited debut next week as part of Graham Arnold’s new-look squad.
- by Vince Rugari
$4 million in four days: Why the ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing down
The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks, and an average crowd of 50,000 has watched their last 12 matches on home soil.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I trust in my body’: Matildas star says she’ll be fit for Olympics
Katrina Gorry said a chill ran up her spine when she went down injured for West Ham United, and she feared she may miss what could be her last major tournament with the Matildas.
- by Vince Rugari
Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers
Graham Arnold is expected to call up the Bayern Munich-bound teenager for June’s World Cup qualifiers, days after he effectively put the national team coach on notice.
- by Vince Rugari
Man U down cross-town rivals to win FA Cup
Manchester United clinched a shock 2-1 win over Manchester City to clinch their 13th FA Cup title.