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Postecoglou pleads with authorities to leave laws alone, says blue card will 'destroy' football

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou joins other Premier League managers in slamming suggestions football needs a sin bin and blue card as being a backwards step in the sport's development.
Ange Postecolgou talks to the assistant referee

The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health. 
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Diver Anabelle Smith, wearing a blue singlet, is standing on pool deck with diving boards behind her, smiling at the camera.

'Do you really want to leave everything?' A split-second decision, and a shot at a different future

Former members of the Afghan National Women's team who fled the Taliban are now playing in exile in Melbourne. But they're still fighting for recognition on the world stage.
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Adiba looks out across the Melbourne city in the evening with blurred city lights in the background

analysis:Michelle Heyman's Matildas recall highlights Australian football's striker problem

The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers?
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A soccer player wearing yellow and green runs with the ball during a game against a team wearing blue

Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea

Jordan, playing in its first Asian Cup semifinal, shows no signs of being overwhelmed by the occasion, as it eliminates powerhouse South Korea with a 2-0 victory.
Jordan players celebrate defeating South Korea in men's Asian Cup semifinal.

Messi booed as Argentine star stays on bench in Hong Kong friendly

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez did not take the pitch in their side's friendly against Hong Kong IX, leading to the local government asking for an explanation from the tour organisers.
A fan holds up a sign saying no Messi refund please

Mini Gorry stars as West Ham upset Arsenal in WSL

Katrina Gorry is beginning to look like the best signing of the Women's Super League transfer window after helping West Ham to an historic win over Arsenal.
Katrina Gorry runs with the ball

'It doesn't sit right': Souttar calls out personal abuse of Socceroos after Asian Cup exit

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says criticism and abuse of Australia's players during the team's failed Asian Cup tilt went too far.
Harry Souttar consoles Lewis Miller after the Socceroos' Asian Cup loss to South Korea.

Socceroos crash out of the Asian cup

South Korea clinched the win from the Socceroos in the Asia Cup quarter-final match.
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Matildas World Cup hero sizzles in Sydney FC's ALW win over Perth Glory

Two goals and an assist from Matildas star Cortnee Vine helps Sydney FC see off Perth Glory 3-1 in their A-League Women clash at Leichhardt Oval.
Cortnee Vine playing for Sydney FC against Perth Glory.