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analysis:Michelle Heyman's Matildas recall highlights Australian football's striker problem

The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers?
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A soccer player wearing yellow and green runs with the ball during a game against a team wearing blue

Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea

Jordan, playing in its first Asian Cup semifinal, shows no signs of being overwhelmed by the occasion, as it eliminates powerhouse South Korea with a 2-0 victory.
Jordan players celebrate defeating South Korea in men's Asian Cup semifinal.

Messi booed as Argentine star stays on bench in Hong Kong friendly

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez did not take the pitch in their side's friendly against Hong Kong IX, leading to the local government asking for an explanation from the tour organisers.
A fan holds up a sign saying no Messi refund please

Mini Gorry stars as West Ham upset Arsenal in WSL

Katrina Gorry is beginning to look like the best signing of the Women's Super League transfer window after helping West Ham to an historic win over Arsenal.
Katrina Gorry runs with the ball

'It doesn't sit right': Souttar calls out personal abuse of Socceroos after Asian Cup exit

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says criticism and abuse of Australia's players during the team's failed Asian Cup tilt went too far.
Harry Souttar consoles Lewis Miller after the Socceroos' Asian Cup loss to South Korea.

Socceroos crash out of the Asian cup

South Korea clinched the win from the Socceroos in the Asia Cup quarter-final match.
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Matildas World Cup hero sizzles in Sydney FC's ALW win over Perth Glory

Two goals and an assist from Matildas star Cortnee Vine helps Sydney FC see off Perth Glory 3-1 in their A-League Women clash at Leichhardt Oval.
Cortnee Vine playing for Sydney FC against Perth Glory.

The women breaking barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji

Adi Lewanavanua and Eleina McDonald are amongst a growing group of female sports commentators in Fiji, embracing the opportunity to break into the male-dominated industry.
A man wearing headphones stands and looks at notebook, a woman wearing headphones sits and looks ahead to commentate

Napkin used to sign 13-year-old Lionel Messi for Barcelona goes to auction

The napkin on which European powerhouse Barcelona promised to sign a teenage Lionel Messi will be auctioned next month for a starting price of 300,000 pounds.
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Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in 2018.

Socceroos left to reflect on 'devastating' Asian Cup exit

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his squad is shattered after relinquishing a lead in their 2-1 extra-time loss to South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
Graham Arnold embraces Aziz Behich after the Socceroos' loss to South Korea at the Asian Cup.