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Tag: Melissa Barbieri

Melissa Barbieri: it’s not Matildas or nothing

By Siren   Posted in Football W League
Posted on January 18, 2022January 17, 2022

Marnie Vinall speaks with former Matilda and current Melbourne City goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri on her career and the scope of women’s football in Australia today. The first official public women’s football game in Australia was played on September 24, 1921, at The Gabba in Brisbane to a crowd of 10,000 people. After this game, an …

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ABC's End Game with Tony Armstrong tackles Australia's overdue reckoning with racism in sport, with the help of some of its biggest sports stars. In this clip, Tony explores sports media's role in perpetuating stereotypes, and recognising biases in commentary.You can also listen to a panel discussion reflecting on the impact of the documentary hosted by ABC News' Amanda Shalala and featuring Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman, leading documentary producer Steve Bibb and Vice President of Melrose Park Football Club Neilab Osman. Panel begins at 49:12.View the episode webpage.Contact:abcsport5050@your.abc.net.au
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