Matildas star Tameka Butt explains why her team took the action they did, outlining their hopes for the current and future generations of Matildas.

Tameka Butt is a midfielder for the Australian Women’s National Soccer Team, The Matildas.

Sportette is launching a new campaign with female athletes that aims to empower & redefining ideas of beauty in our young girls. Why we believe Strong is the New Pretty is an important message for the next generation.

Sportette has asked the most influential athletes and administrator their wish for the women in their sport for next year and in five years.

From Under10s to the Green and Gold of the Matildas – the uplifting story of best friends and Australian teammates Tameka Butt and Elise Kellond-Knight