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Saudi Arabia should bid for 2035 Women’s World Cup – Monika Staab
Saudi Arabia should bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035, the country’s technical director of women’s football Monika…
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Spanish soccer federation to hold urgent meeting over kiss scandal
Spain’s soccer federation will hold an urgent meeting on Monday as its president, Luis Rubiales, faces a FIFA suspension and…
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Spanish federation threatens legal action over Hermoso lies
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Saturday threatened to take legal action over Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso’s “lies”…
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Spanish football chief Rubiales refuses to resign after player kiss uproar
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as “insufficient” the apology given by Spain’s football federation chief for kissing…
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Spanish football boss apologises for kissing player after World Cup victory
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips…
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Spain crowned Women’s World Cup champions for first time
Captain Olga Carmona scored the winner in the first half as Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first…
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Women’s World Cup sets crowd records in New Zealand
The Women’s World Cup gave the sport a huge boost in co-hosts New Zealand where new attendance records were set,…
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Sweden, Spain set for clash of styles in World Cup semifinal
First-time semi-finalists Spain face a more seasoned Sweden at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, with a final against England…
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Australia beat France on penalties to reach Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 on penalties to reach the last four of the Women’s World Cup for the first…
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Hinata Miyazawa Spearheads Japan World Cup Charge
Hinata Miyazawa had never been prolific for club or country before the Women’s World Cup now she is the tournament’s…
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South Africa 3 – 2 Italy
South Africa are through to the last 16 after claiming their first Women’s World Cup win with a thrilling 3-2…
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Marta in tears as Brazil World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Football legend Marta was moved to tears as the Brazilian reflected on her career and legacy on the eve of…
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Sweden aim to keep momentum going into World Cup knockouts
Sweden are already into the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup but are eager to maintain their winning momentum…
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Australia, Nigeria into World Cup last 16 but Canada dumped out
Co-hosts Australia surged into the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Monday with Hayley Raso scoring twice in a 4-0…
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USA focused on avoiding Portugal shock in World Cup group decider
The United States may need a big win against Portugal at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday to top Group…
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Colombia stun Germany with 97th-minute winner at World Cup
Colombia scored a 97th-minute winner through a Manuela Vanegas header to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany and stand…
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Argentina comeback denies SA first win at Women’s World Cup
Romina Nunez scored the equaliser as Argentina roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with South Africa at…
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Goal hero Hildah Magaia likely to play despite painful exit
Hildah Magaia is likely to be fit for South Africa’s second match at the Women’s World Cup after fears her…
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Women’s World Cup kicks off with moment’s silence for NZ shooting victims
A moment’s silence was held before the first game of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday to mourn the two…
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Knee injuries overshadow Women’s World Cup and spark calls for research
Numerous top players will miss the Women’s World Cup because of serious knee injuries, provoking soul-searching and calls for more…
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Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA
Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for Women’s World Cup games will make the process…
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World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
The first 32-team Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, with the United States favourites…
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FIFA announces massive cash prize for women’s world cup
World football governing body, FIFA has announced an investment increase of 300% from the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup for…
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Women’s World Cup opener sold out – Tournament boss
Co-hosts Australia will play their opening game of next month’s Women’s World Cup in front of a full house, a…
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Japanese fans facing Women’s World Cup TV blackout
Japanese football fans are facing a TV blackout for next month’s Women’s World Cup, with some warning failure to strike…
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Players guaranteed to earn at least $30,000 at Women’s World Cup
Every player at next month’s Women’s World Cup is guaranteed to earn at least $30,000, FIFA says, with the winners…
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Women’s prize money at World Cup 10 times what it was in 2015: Infantino
Prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be $150 million, 10 times what it was in 2015 and…
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7 000 free tickets made available for Banyana match in Cape Town
7 000 free tickets made available for Banyana match in Cape Town. There was some disappointment from supporters on social…
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