Soccer-Matildas defend team environment after abuse allegations


SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Matildas have issued a statement defending the culture of the national women's soccer set-up after former international striker Lisa De Vanna made allegations of sexual assault, harassment, bullying and grooming.

De Vanna's statement last week https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/australian-fa-will-probe-allegations-abuse-womens-game-2021-10-06 that she had witnessed women abusing younger female players over her two decades with the Matildas was followed by other allegations from former players in the media.

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