Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has revealed he feels as if he 'jinxed' the Matildas in their semi-final clash against England on Wednesday.
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has revealed he feels as if he"jinxed" the Matildas in their semi-final clash against England on Wednesday.
With the Matildas succumbing to England in a 3-1 defeat, Mr Joyce was left questioning whether his support might have been the reason Australia bowed out of the tournament.Despite the heartbreaking loss, Mr Joyce hailed the effort of the team, saying what they had managed in the tournament was"incredible" and he was backing them to win the third place playoff against Sweden.Despite the heartbreaking loss, Mr Joyce hailed the effort of the team.
With Australia's dream of World Cup glory now over, attention has begun to turn to the legacy left by the Matildas after the tournament. Picture: Andy Cheung/Getty Images Even in the immediate aftermath of the loss on Wednesday, Kerr renewed her calls for more financial support.
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