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Former Lyon, Arsenal manager Montemurro named head coach of Australia's Matildas

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Former Lyon, Arsenal Manager Montemurro Named Head Coach Of Australia's Matildas

By IANS News June 02, 2025 • 10:38 AM View: 197

Asian Football Confederation Women: Football Australia (FA) has appointed Joe Montemurro as the new head coach of the women's national team, the Matildas.

FA on Monday officially unveiled Montemurro as the 15th permanent head coach of the Matildas, concluding a 10-month search.

The 55-year-old Australian joins the national team from French giants Lyon, where he led the club to the domestic league title and the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals, reports Xinhua.

TAGS Former Lyon Football Australia Joe Montemurro UEFA Women Champions League Melbourne City Heather Garriock Melbourne Victory FC Melbourne City FC League Women Super League Juventus Women Olympique Lyon Tom Sermanni Tony Gustavsson

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