Canada were busted for spying in Paris. They told FIFA it happens regularly

Canada were busted for spying in Paris. They told FIFA it happens regularly

Canadian officials admitted in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done after the women’s team was caught using drones at the Paris Olympics.

  • byGraham Dunbar

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Wembanyama is to France’s Olympics what Matildas were to Australia’s World Cup

Wembanyama is to France’s Olympics what Matildas were to Australia’s World Cup

The 20-year-old,2.24-metre NBA rookie of the year is a blend of world-class talent,charisma and authenticity – and he has a rare cultural influence.

  • byEmma Kemp
Meeting Messi as a baby,stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
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Meeting Messi as a baby,stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal

The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine,but not everyone agrees.

  • byJames Ducker
Former Man United star,World Cup winner Pogba faces lengthy ban after positive test

Former Man United star,World Cup winner Pogba faces lengthy ban after positive test

France and Juventus superstar Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended and could face a four-year ban following a positive test for testosterone.

  • byTommy Lund andRohith Nair
Relive every shot:How the penalty shootout between the Matildas and France played out

Relive every shot:How the penalty shootout between the Matildas and France played out

Sport doesn’t get any more gripping than this. Relive all 21 kicks from the epic World Cup quarter-final penalty shootout between the Matildas and France.

  • byRoy Ward
As it happened Women’s World Cup 2023:Matildas to face England in semi-final after 2-1 win over Colombia;Vine’s penalty sends Australia past France after 20-penalty shootout win

As it happened Women’s World Cup 2023:Matildas to face England in semi-final after 2-1 win over Colombia;Vine’s penalty sends Australia past France after 20-penalty shootout win

Follow along for all the major moments and reactions as the Matildas take on France and England faces Colombia for places in the World Cup semi-finals.

  • byRoy Ward andMarnie Vinall
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Matildas outlast France to secure historic semi-final berth

Matildas outlast France to secure historic semi-final berth

Australia’s World Cup dream remains alive after a heart-stopping penalty shootout win against Les Bleues.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas player ratings:How Australia fared in stunning win over France at Brisbane Stadium

Matildas player ratings:How Australia fared in stunning win over France at Brisbane Stadium

Move over John Aloisi,Mark Schwarzer and Andrew Redmayne,Australia has a new batch of penalty heroes. Here’s who starred as the Matildas moved to just two wins away from winning a World Cup.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Five burning questions for the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final

Five burning questions for the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final

The Sam Kerr question lives on,but what about fatigue elsewhere in the team? How will Australia deal with France’s attacking weapons? And will Kyah Simon be involved?

  • byVince Rugari andEmma Kemp
French connection:Carpenter has inside intel on Lyon teammates

French connection:Carpenter has inside intel on Lyon teammates

When Australia play France for a place in the World Cup semi-finals,the match will double as Ellie Carpenter versus several players she knows very well indeed.

  • byEmma Kemp
Australia and France are arguing about subs ... again

Australia and France are arguing about subs ... again

The World Cup quarter-finalists have taken very different approaches to the use of substitutes - and,unsurprisingly,have contrasting views about how much that will matter come crunch time on Saturday night.

  • byVince Rugari