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Pic special: Matildas take on France

Pic special: Matildas take on France

Away from home, with a new system and shorn of some regular starters the Matildas' depth was tested as they fell 2-0 to next year's Women's World Cup hosts. All the action from this morning's clash at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (AEST). 6 Oct 2018
Five things we learnt: Australia v France

Five things we learnt: Australia v France

While France walked away with the win, the Matildas’ friendly against next year’s World Cup hosts provided plenty of talking points. 6 Oct 2018
France proved too strong for Matildas

France proved too strong for Matildas

The Matildas fell 2-0 to a dominant France at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne on Saturday morning, despite an improved second half. 6 Oct 2018
Friendly Preview: France v Australia

Friendly Preview: France v Australia

In what has been one of the most anticipated matches of the Matildas upcoming friendlies, the time had finally come to face world No.3 France. 5 Oct 2018
No Sam Kerr for Matildas' Euro tour

No Sam Kerr for Matildas' Euro tour

Superstar Matilda Sam Kerr has been missed out of the 18 player squad for Australia’s upcoming two-match European tour. 25 Sep 2018
Matildas to face France and England

Matildas to face France and England

The Matildas are set to face France and England this October. 1 Sep 2018
Is this Australia's luckiest fan?

Is this Australia's luckiest fan?

Seven-year-old Nathan Ong could be the luckiest football fan in Australia. 9 Aug 2018
How the Socceroos helped France win the World Cup

How the Socceroos helped France win the World Cup

French journalist Colomban Jaosidy, from the football monthly magazine Onze Mondial, says Les Blues 2-1 win over the Socceroos was a key factor in their eventual World Cup triumph. 19 Jul 2018
World Cup: the Social Game

World Cup: the Social Game

While the players were left to get the job done on the pitch, supporters took to twitter in a massive way for the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jul 2018
Olivier Giroud shows off custom PUMA boots

Olivier Giroud shows off custom PUMA boots

PUMA kitted Olivier Giroud out in a pair of custom boots with the French flag printed on the sole plate. 17 Jul 2018
France's Mbappe says Pele 'will always remain king'

France's Mbappe says Pele 'will always remain king'

France forward Kylian Mbappe said Brazil legend Pele would "always remain king" after the three-time World Cup winner joked earlier in the day that he might return to football if Mbappe kept emulating his achievements. 16 Jul 2018
Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans were detained across France on Sunday night during the mass celebrations following the national football team's victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final, French media reported on Monday, citing the country's Interior Ministry. 16 Jul 2018
Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Six Paris metro stations have been temporarily renamed to mark France's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, local transport authorities RATP Group said via Twitter on Sunday night. 16 Jul 2018
Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two people died and another three were injured in France as the country was celebrating their national football team's triumph at the 2018 FIA World Cup, local media reported Monday. 16 Jul 2018
France World Cup celebrations turn violent

France World Cup celebrations turn violent

Celebrations of France's victory in the 2018 World Cup final turned into mayhem in Paris and several other French cities, local media reported Monday, citing police. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States has marked the celebrations dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a concert of Russian saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and the Igor Butman Quintet. 16 Jul 2018