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Sweden a familiar face at Olympic competition for the Matildas

Australia and Sweden just love meeting at international tournaments.  When it comes to the two truly international competitions in women's football - the Olympics and the FIFA Women's World Cup - the two nations face off frequently.  In fact, Sweden is Australia's second mo

Kirsty and Tameka Yallop with baby Harley
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Kirsty Yallop on wife Tameka playing for something bigger than football

Tameka Yallop scoring her maiden Olympic goal was a proud moment for Matildas fans, but none were prouder than Tameka's wife, Kirsty, who had witnessed the difficulty she'd endured on her journey back into the national team. Her 20th minute goal in Australia's win against New

Sam Kerr of Chelsea celebrates with Magdalena Eriksson and team mates after scoring their side's first goal during the First Leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Chelsea FC and VfL Wolfsburg at Szusza Ferenc Stadion on March 24, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. Chelsea FC face VfL Wolfsburg at a neutral venue in Budapest behind closed doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by David Balogh/Getty Images)
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Just the two of us: Sam Kerr's familiar Swedish opponent

It would be a familiar sight at Chelsea's training site in Cobham.  Swedish club captain and centre back Magdalena Eriksson battling it out with Australian national team captain and striker Sam Kerr.  In a full season together at Chelsea the pair have worked against each ot

Tameka Yallop - Pantene Moment of Strength
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Pantene Moment of Strength: Tameka Yallop’s rollercoaster ride back into the national team

Just 18 months ago, Tameka Yallop feared she would never get the opportunity to represent her country again. Her fears would come bubbling to the surface when Tony Gustavsson named his first camp for friendlies with Germany and the Netherlands, and she was not included. It

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Three things about our Tokyo Olympics opponent: Sweden

Australia play their second Olympic group game against Sweden on Saturday night, with a victory for either side possibly securing qualification to the next round  Let's analyse our upcoming opponents. Convincing victory against the World Number 1: With only two sides qua

the Matildas line up for the national anthem at the Olympics
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Tokyo 2020 Ultimate Guide: Sweden v Australia

There's no rest for Aussie football fans as the Matildas' Group G game against Sweden approaches. Here's everything you need to know about our upcoming match. Background It was five years in the making but the Women's Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020 finally got underwa