This Month
Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women’s Asian Cup
The Matildas’ 16-year wait for a major trophy rolls on after the national team fell 1-0 to Japan.
Cryptic sign that may have been Iranian women’s cry for help
Activists claim they say Iranian players make an “SOS” gesture as they left their last game of the Asian Cup tournament.
The Iranian women’s football players define heroism
The plight of the national team after being accused of treachery by a regime mouthpiece is harrowing, and it’s just one example of the extraordinary courage of Iranian women.
July 2025
Matildas’ embattled stars set to return for Women’s Asian Cup opener
Australia will kick off its bid for a second trophy from the tournament when it hosts the Philippines in the opening match in Perth next year.
September 2024
Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach, saying it’s ‘best for the nation’
Graham Arnold stepped down after a poor start to Asia’s third phase of World Cup qualifying.
April 2024
Adelaide LIV goes off with Liveris, Fox and Saudi critic Anika Wells
The federal sports minister once called for a boycott of Saudi Arabia’s sporting endeavours. Now even she’s a guest at the Saudi-funded tournament.
October 2022
Widodo orders security probe after deadly soccer riot in Java
The deadly crush came as Indonesia prepares to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup next year.
