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Not fair: Matildas and Japan join forces to call out Asian Cup pay inequality

Hayley Raso protests a foul during the Women's Asian Cup final against in 2026. Her arms are spread wide, an annoyed look on her face.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21 Hayley Raso (16 Australia) gestures after a foul by Miyabi Moriya (21 Japan) during the Womens Asian Cup Australia 2026 Final match between Japan and Australia at Stadium Australia on March 21 2026 in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Matthew Starling / SPP/Sipa USA) Source: AAP / Matthew Starling

Fierce rivals on the field, the Matildas and Japan have joined forces to slam the Asian Football Confederation's prize money for the Women's Asian Cup.


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