Australia may have avoided an extra public holiday at the conclusion of the 2023 Women's World Cup, but Gelato Messina offering free scoops in honour of the Matildas shows there's still much for football fans and businesses to celebrate.
Leadership and mindset expert Mike Conway, who helped the Socceroos prepare for the four-year journey to the 2022 Qatar World Cup, says whatever you focus your attention on, shows your intention.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended calls for a public holiday if the Matildas win the FIFA Women's World Cup, stating small businesses benefited the last time Australian states and territories launched an unexpected public holiday.