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Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal

Matildas veteran Aivi Luik says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her to withdraw from selection contention for the Olympic Games.

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Matildas’ Aivi Luik fights doping suspension imposed despite not undergoing a drug test

Australian defender says she would ‘never intentionally cheat’ after Italian anti-doping agency imposes suspension over a painkilling injection in 2022

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Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Clare Hunt is returning after injury for the Matildas but doubt still hovers over Katrina Gorry ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson doesn't like to call it experimentation but that's the phase his side are in, three months before the Olympic Games.

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Red-hot ALW star McNamara earns Matildas recall

Melbourne City star Holly McNamara is among the inclusions in the Matildas squad for a two-game friendly series against Canada.

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A calamitous early exit could spell the end of Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas tenure

It would represent a monumental failure if the Matildas fail to progress past the group stage at this much-anticipated Women’s World Cup

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Women’s World Cup: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after Australia injury crisis

Aivi Luik, Kyah Simon and Mary Fowler all ruled out of Nigeria game with decision still to be made on Sam Kerr

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‘We were unlucky’: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after injuries rock Matildas

Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik have been ruled out of the Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria after sustaining mild concussions in training

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Xbox, table tennis and toddlers: Matildas find the light side of Women’s World Cup

Manifesting glory through video games or relaxing with arts and crafts are among the distractions on offer for Australia’s players

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Cathy Freeman inspires Matildas in surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Olympic gold medal winner pays visit to Australia’s camp ahead of opening match at same stadium where she made history

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Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt

The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.

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Big injury gambles to define Matildas' home WWC squad

The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.

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Matilda Luik can still dream of an upset

Aivi Luik's hopes of reaching the Champions League group stages remain alive after the Matilda's Swedish club held French giants PSG to a 2-1 first-leg win.

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‘So much more than football’: Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik shaves head for brain tumour research

The 37-year-old upheld her promised to go under the razor if she reached her target of $30,000 to honour her younger brother Noah

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Matildas make Asian Cup history with 18-0 defeat of Indonesia in opening game

The Matildas thrash Indonesia in their opening Asian Cup title charge, chalking up a historic score for both the team and skipper Sam Kerr in their campaign for a trophy they have not held since 2010.

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