‘Changed forever’: Matildas star reveals family tragedy

‘My everything’: Matildas star heads home following mother’s rare cancer diagnosis

The Australia and Arsenal star announced the news via her Instagram account, saying she was in shock.

Matildas superstar shares devastating family news: ‘No cure’

Teammates are rallying around the 23-year-old after the shock revelation.

'Our world changed': Matildas star returns home to face family tragedy

Arsenal's Australia international Kyra Cooney-Cross flies back to Australia to be with her mother, who has been diagnosed with stage-four cancer.

Matildas' WSL star jets home to be with stricken mother

Arsenal's Australia international Kyra Cooney-Cross has flown back to Australia to be with her mother, who has been diagnosed with stage-four cancer.

Arsenal star Kyra Cooney-Cross returns to Australia after mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis

Arsenal midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross announced on January 8, 2026, that she has returned to Australia indefinitely following her mother Jessica’s diagnosis with Stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer with no cure. The 23-year-old Matildas international will miss Arsenal’s Women’s Super League fixture against Manchester United and an extended period away from […] The post Arsenal star Kyra Cooney-Cross returns to Austr…