Australian FIFA Women’s World Cup hero Cortnee Vine is taking a break from football to focus on her mental health, citing personal reasons and adjusting to life at NWSL club North Carolina Courage. The Matildas’ interim coach Tom Sermanni has selected a squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Taiwan, with seven uncapped players and eight with limited caps included. Star player Sam Kerr is still recovering from an ACL tear, while Vine’s absence continues as she prioritizes her well-being.
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Cyclone Alfred forms over Coral Sea
Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a category 1 storm, has formed off Queensland, prompting meteorologists to track its potential path towards the coast. The storm, located 840 kilometers east-north-east of Cairns, is forecasted to strengthen to a category 3 by Tuesday, moving away from the coast initially but expected to turn towards the south on Wednesday. Uncertainty remains regarding its future path, with the risk of it veering back towards the central or southern Queensland coast later...
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