Recently, Australian sporting legend Cathy Freeman made a surprise visit to the Matildas ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s football team, were delighted to receive a visit from the Olympic gold medalist and one of Australia’s most beloved athletes.
Freeman, who won gold in the 400m at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, was invited to the Matildas’ camp in Antalya, Turkey, by coach Ante Milicic. She spent time with the team, sharing her experiences of competing on the world stage and offering words of encouragement.
The Matildas are currently preparing for their first World Cup match against Italy on June 9th. They are looking to make an impact in the tournament and have been working hard to ensure they are ready for the challenge.
Freeman’s presence was a great boost for the team and her words of wisdom will no doubt help them in their quest for success. She said: “I’m so proud of what this team has achieved and I’m sure they will do us all proud in France.”
The Matildas have been making waves in the world of women’s football and have been tipped as one of the teams to watch in this year’s tournament. They have already made history by becoming the first Australian team to qualify for a World Cup knockout stage.
The visit from Freeman was a great way to motivate the team and get them in the right frame of mind for the tournament. It was also a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
The Matildas are now ready to take on the world and show what they are capable of. With Freeman’s support behind them, they will be sure to make Australia proud.
