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Contributor @FrontPgFootball @RoundBallAus - FA and A-Leagues accredited - @thegivengoshow gopher + @oaklandrootssc part owner
Perth, Western Australia
Joined March 2017
The statement by Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali that "in accordance with the current situation, #Iran will not participate in the World Cup in the United States" is not a withdrawal of Iran from the tournament. This is an Iranian response to this morning's statement by
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🚨 BREAKING: Iran’s sports minister says the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the U.S. killed their leader. “Considering this corrupt regime assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we take part.” What does this mean for Iraq? 🇮🇶 🇮🇷
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In @ESPNAusNZ; What does Mauricio Pochettino have for breakfast? Socceroos boss Tony Popovic isn't sure, but he's not opposed to finding out, as he and his staff dive into #USMNT and the rest of their group-stage opponents ahead of the World Cup. 🔗: https://t.co/DXFPT61f6X .
espn.com.au
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic is trying to learn everything there is to know about the USMNT and the rest of their group-stage opponents ahead of this year's World Cup.
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We were treated to some great action on the pitch in the Women's Asian Cup group stage, but the biggest story undoubtedly came off it with Iran's squad. Group stage report for @The_Cutback: https://t.co/z2hMCm7P72
thecutback.com
The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup has concluded after 18 intriguing matches, which produced interesting results across all groups.
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need to shout out @ItsPoletti @MattOlsen294 ! Finding @DubcastRBA has been such a highlight of the 2026 AFC so far 💛💚💪 thanks for your awesome journalism legends
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The Women's Asian Cup Group Stage has concluded. The Philippines have advanced after Japan defeated Vietnam, while Chinese Taipei secured second spot in Group C with a 3-1 over India #WAC2026 🎙️: @ItsPoletti, @MattOlsen294 📺: https://t.co/dfaEhmG4t0 🎧: https://t.co/dkRTXNE3QH
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Update: Mohadese Zolfi (21) has also requested asylum. Total players are now 6.
Five Iranian national women’s team players have sought asylum in Australia. This comes after their lives were directly threatened on state media for not singing the national anthem and called “wartime traitors”. Fatemeh Pasandideh (21) Zahra Ghanbari (34) Zahra Sarbali (32)
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Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler says they will look to the past, both distant and near, to control their future ahead of their Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal against North Korea in Perth. https://t.co/LrwyG5al6w
thewest.com.au
Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler says they will look to the past, both distant and near, to control their future ahead of their Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea in Perth.
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Many congratulations to our very own Brian Kaltak who made his 100th @aleaguemen's appearance at the weekend and marked the milestone in style by bagging his first Glory goal! 👏👏💜 #ONEGlory
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In @ESPNFC & @ESPNAusNZ; Global players' union FIFPRO says it expects FIFA, the AFC, and the Australian government to exert the leverage it has to ensure the safety of Iran's women's national team players. 🔗: https://t.co/8iPSTBsfDH .
espn.com.au
FIFPRO says it expects FIFA, the AFC, and the Australian government to exert the leverage it has to ensure the safety of Iran's women's national team players.
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Statements by our National Team head coach Graham Arnold to the Australian Associated Press (AAP). تصريحات مدرب منتخبنا الوطني غراهام أرنولد لوكالة الأنباء الأسترالية
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Lionesses.
The Iranian Women's National Football Team signaled a plea for help after their last match. These athletes have reportedly been threatened by the regime for refusing to sing the national anthem before their game. It is hard to imagine the horrors they face in detention centers.
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The Matildas are off to Perth following a draw with South Korea, while the Philippines are in a good position to advance to the knockouts, but now have a nervous wait. @ItsPoletti and @MattOlsen294 discuss it all #WAC2026 📺: https://t.co/1buOA9xwmb 🎧: https://t.co/ovtHl0MffT
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Real tragedy is we've been deprived of a potential North vs South Korea match in Perth, just sunk to my knees in agony.
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The Matildas are headed back to Perth. Someone clear my appointments for the next week.
thewest.com.au
There’s good news for Perth Matildas fans, with the team set to continue their Women’s Asian Cup campaign with definitely one and potentially two more matches in WA.
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Feeling fairly vindicated that I called a draw for this match, I’m going to go so far as to say the Matildas will be playing China in the quarter final in Perth as well. North Korea have looked a class above throughout the two games by comparison. Let’s see how it goes #WAC2026
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Credible, battling draw for Glory. Auckland were able to control the early stages of that game early through their press - the few moments Perth were actually able to play forward with space in midfield, they actually looked good. https://t.co/RFViZOZ5RE
thewest.com.au
Perth Glory have overcome a slow start to come from a goal down and secure a battling, credible 2-2 draw away to second-placed Auckland FC at Go Media Stadium.
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