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Cody Gakpo left winger of Netherlands and PSV Eindhoven during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 9, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

How Gakpo alters Liverpool’s plan of attack

What exactly will Liverpool look like once their line-up includes Cody Gakpo? HAMZAH KHALIQUE-LOONAT and PAUL JOYCE examine the strengths of Dutch forward.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Nusret Goekce, nicknamed Salt Bae looks on after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

FIFA investigate how Salt Bae gatecrashed World Cup final

His appearance amid Argentina’s celebrations bemused — and angered — many fans, now FIFA want answers about the celebrity chef’s access to the pitch after the World Cup final.

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates victory with the trophy after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

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Messi’s World Cup triumph ends Ronaldo debate

Linked by an industry-changing rivalry that lasted more than a decade, the two men are now separated by one irreversible title.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina is presented with their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 trophy after the team's victory by Gianni Infantino (L), President of FIFA and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (C), Emir of Qatar, during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

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Winter: Why Qatar was far from the best World Cup

Gianni Infantino called it the best World Cup, but for HENRY WINTER, it was an experience as bizarre and dramatic as he expected it to be.

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 13: Karim Benzema of France during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between France and Kazakhstan at Parc des Princes on November 13, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)

Shock career call for Ballon d’Or winner Benzema

He is the reigning Ballon d’Or winner but having missed this year’s World Cup due to injury, France’s Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has made a shock career call.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: (EDITORS NOTE: In this photo taken from a remote camera from inside the goal.) Mary Earps of England dives in vain as Sam Kerr (not pictured) of Australia scores her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

From England scrapheap to the world’s No.1 goalkeeper

Less than three years ago, four other goalkeepers were selected ahead of Mary Earps in an England squad. Her resurgence has been incredible, writes MARTIN ROGERS.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 15: Aitana Bonmati of Spain celebrates her teamâs 2-1 victory and advance to the final following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Spain and Sweden at Eden Park on August 15, 2023 in Auckland / TÄmaki Makaurau, New Zealand. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

‘Knowing how to suffer’: Spain’s stunning rise to World Cup final

Spain suffered a meltdown against England, their World Cup final opponent, in the European Championships quarter-finals last year. La Roja are a different team now, writes MARTIN ROGERS.

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Matildas Score. Matildas fans gather at AAMI Park Melbourne to watch the 2023 Womenâs World Cup semi finals game against England. Picture: Jason Edwards

Crash: Football’s greatest challenge is what happens next

More than 7million people watched the Matildas’ semi-final against England, showing the appetite for football in Australia. ROBERT CRADDOCK examines what’s next for the code and how it can convert its newfound fans.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates with the crowd after scoring a goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

‘Fill it three times over:’ Push to move Matildas’ WA games

The Matildas will return to Perth for the first time in five years after the World Cup. ELIZA REILLY reports on the push to move the games to Optus Stadium.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia looks dejected after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Slater: Own goal threatens to waste Matildas’ legacy

The Matildas fever which has swept Australia threatens to be wasted unless an urgent change is made, writes ROBBIE SLATER.

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England's midfielder #10 Ella Toone and Australia's midfielder #19 Katrina Gorry compete for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Matildas gun’s retirement hint after World Cup heartache

Australia’s third-place playoff against Sweden could take on extra significance, with one big name hinting at it being her final World Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Tony Gustavsson, Head Coach of Australia, applauds fans after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Matildas ratings: Gustavsson’s tactics under fire once more

On the biggest night in Australian football history, Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson’s substitutions were once again questionable. See how our experts rated Gustavsson and every Matilda.

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Ellie Carpenter was shattered. Photo: Channel 7

‘Just awful’: Vile abuse showered on shattered Matildas star

Devastated Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has been subjected to vile online abuse in the wake of Australia’s cruel World Cup semi-final exit.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr (C) of Australia celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Bigger than Cathy: Matildas’ mind-blowing TV ratings record

The Matildas have toppled Cathy Freeman’s iconic gold medal run with record-breaking TV audience for last night’s semi-final. Check out the incredible figures.

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Piers Morgan went the full gloat at fulltime.

Piers Morgan shares tasteless Matildas reaction

Never one to take the high road, Piers Morgan’s reaction to England beating the Matildas was as distasteful as ever – FOLLOW ALL THE UK REACTION HERE.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: England's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring her side's third goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Stephanie Meek - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Ruthlessness driving England towards historic World Cup win

Stadium Australia has been a happy hunting ground for England and its ruthless Lionesses will now have the chance to conquer the world there, writes OWEN SLOT.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Caitlin Foord of Australia applauds fans after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Matildas star’s five words for Australia

One of the Matildas’ biggest stars has broken her silence after Australia’s heartbreaking loss to England in the World Cup semi-final.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia applauds fans after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images )

The true cost of Kerr injury as once in a lifetime ride ends

Although Sam Kerr played the whole game and scored a stunner, Australia’s World Cup semi-final loss to England was shaped by the injury that plagued her tournament, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

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‘Jinxed’: Barnaby Joyce’s Matildas confession

Death, taxes and Barnaby Joyce gaffes. Fresh from the Matildas defeat to England in the World Cup, the Nationals MP made another shocking confession on live TV.

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Australia's players react at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Aussies shattered: blunders that ended World Cup dream

Australia’s historic World Cup run has ended in heartbreaking fashion, with missed chances and defensive lapses bringing Australia’s dream to an end. Re-live the incredible journey here.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Ellie Carpenter of Australia is put under pressure by Lauren Hemp of England on her way to scoring the 2nd England goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images )

Matildas report card: How England exposed exhausted Aussies

England’s attackers were ruthless against a spent Australian defensive line, while Sam Kerr will rue a number of missed chances. TILLY WERNER dissects the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final loss.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia and Jessica Carter of England compete for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images )

Analysis: How England’s aggressive Kerr approach hurt Matildas

England made a point to be tough, physical and relentless while trying to curb Sam Kerr‘s influence. MARTIN ROGERS unpacks how the visitors attempted to nullify the game’s most dangerous player.

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TOPSHOT - Australia's players gather after losing the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Devastation and pride: Where it went wrong for ‘broken’ Matildas

The Matildas – and Australia – are devastated but there was nothing tactically wrong with this game. But a late change seemed to destroy Tony Gustavsson’s side, writes Robbie Slater.

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Matildas’ secretive Kerr plan for must-win World Cup clash

The Matildas are set to delay a call on Sam Kerr’s fitness for the must-win clash against Canada even following previous heavy criticism of their transparency.

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Australia's captain Sam Kerr (C) is seen on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group B football match between Canada and Australia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also known as AAMI Park, in Melbourne on July 31, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Slater: Matildas can win the World Cup without Kerr

Despite all the talk, the Matildas managed to top their group without Sam Kerr playing a minute, and Robbie Slater believes the Aussies can go all the way without their star skipper.

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Australia's forward #20 Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Sam Kerr’s superhero moment not enough for magical Matildas

Sam Kerr gave us all a moment that we’ll take to the afterlife, yet Australia’s World Cup dream is over. ADAM PEACOCK dissects the big moments of the Matildas v England semi-final.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, AUGUST 12, 2023. Matlidas fans arrive early at Rod Laver Arena to watch the free broadcast of the FIFA WomenÃs World Cup 2023Âª quarter-final showdown against France on the big screen. (L-R) Isabella Weekes (12), Lucia Weekes (7) and Milla Todd (12). Picture: NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden

Huge move ahead of Matildas semi-final

More Australians than ever will be able to watch the action of the Australia vs. England World Cup semi-final with more places to watch the game.

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Shootout secrets: The pain and heartbreak of penalties

The mere mention of the words penalty shootout is enough to send a shockwave across England. So what’s the trick to overcoming the most nerve-wracking outcome of a match?

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Australia's goalkeeper Arnold MacKenzie gives a press conference at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 15, 2023 on the eve of the Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Matildas star’s brutal shutdown of Pommy reporter

Mackenzie Arnold was the hero for Australia at the weekend and she was at it again when she shut down an English journalist’s line of questioning.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NCA NewsWIRE, Saturday, 12 August 2023. Tumbalong park crowd photos Sydney live sites for Matildas vs. France Women's World Cup quarter-final Matildas fans in Sydney have a plethora of options to watch the match against France, and also Saturday's other quarter-final between England and Colombia. Picture: NCA NewsWIRE/ Monique Harmer

Fears raised over Matildas traffic chaos

Commuters are bracing for impending traffic chaos ahead of the Matildas’ historic semi-final match, with transport authorities issuing a final plea to fans.

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