Mary Fowler and the Matildas could be barred from the Olympic Games in 2032 under a proposed FIFA rule change. The plan, highlighted in reports from The Guardian and The Australian, proposes limiting women's Olympic football to under-23s. Yahoo News Australia and Racing and Sports report that fans are divided on the potential ban, while CODE Sports draws attention to the potential impact on the Matildas.
“Yahoo News Australia and Racing and Sports report that fans are divided on the potential ban, while CODE Sports draws attention to the potential impact on the Matildas,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Newstone Bury Practice, explained.
Timeline
Nov 5 — Mary Fowler and the Matildas could be barred from the Olympic Games in 2032 under a proposed FIFA rule change....
Nov 6 — Yahoo News Australia and Racing and Sports report that fans are divided on the potential ban, while CODE Sport...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Newstone Bury Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newstone Bury Practice desk and last updated 09:40 UTC.
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