Football Australia to investigate abuse allegations after complaint by former Matildas player 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Lisa De Vanna of Melbourne Victory poses during an A-League media opportunity at Batman Park on December 17, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Football Australia (FA) today announced an independent complaint management procedure after recently retired international striker Lisa De Vanna said she had been the victim of sexual assault, harassment and bullying during her career.

De Vanna made her initial allegations in response to a Twitter post by Megan Rapinoe, in which the U.S. international commented on allegations of misconduct against former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley.