The dust has settled on the Matildas’ World Cup campaign, and now a national star has committed to the Australian competition.
A breakout World Cup campaign appeared destined to herald Cortnee Vine’s ascension to the global stage.
but the 25-year-old has opted to extend her time with the defending A-League Women’s champions for another season. As sold-out stadiums and television audiences of millions followed the World Cup campaign, Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson and skipper Sam Kerr called for an injection of crucial funding into the sport in Australia to capitalise.It triggered a federal government response, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledging $200 million in funding towards female sporting facilities and equipment.“I hope that everyone gets around football after this tournament,” Vine said.
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