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Not a pinnacle but a preview as Matildas reboot for Olympic gold | Kieran Pender

As the 2023 World Cup final plays out without them, the Matildas are vowing to go one better on the world stage at the 2024 Paris OlympicsAnd so a remarkable month comes to a close for the Matildas. It ends not with a World Cup trophy, but not far off either. In fourth place, the team secured Australia’s best-ever result for a senior national team of any gender, and the second best placing for a Women’s World Cup host. By captivating the nation, delighting the public imagination, the Matildas ensured the first-ever World Cup on home soil will never be forgotten.On Sunday morning, the team gathered for one last public appearance before the squad disbands. Cheered on by almost 5,000...

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