{
  "id": 7218172,
  "title": "'It's for you, Mum': Cooney-Cross makes emotional Arsenal home return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/its-for-you-mum-cooney-cross-makes-emotional-arsenal-home-return-7218172",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:05:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/kyra-cooney-cross-makes-emotional-arsenal-return/107150024"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian soccer star Kyra Cooney-Cross made her emotional return to Arsenal's home ground following her mother's death from cancer. The Matildas midfielder played in a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the Women's Super League, sharing a heartfelt message from her late mother Jess with fans. Cooney-Cross thanked fans for their support, stating that being surrounded by family while playing for Arsenal made her return easier. In her message to fans, Cooney-Cross recalled memories of playing soccer with her mother, emphasizing the joy and freedom the sport brought. She concluded the note with a simple and touching line: \"It's for you, Mum.\"",
  "summary": "Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross returns to top-flight football for Arsenal for the first time since her mother's death from cancer, sharing an inspirational message from her late mum with fans.",
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        "title": "'It's for you, Mum': Cooney-Cross makes emotional Arsenal home return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/its-for-you-mum-cooney-cross-makes-emotional-arsenal-home-return",
        "published": "2026-09-14T01:05:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}