Spanish government faces setback in efforts to suspend soccer chief Rubiales after tribunal ruling
Spain's High Council of Sport will request a temporary suspension of embattled soccer boss Luis Rubiales, said Minister of Culture and Sport Miquel Iceta on Friday. The request will go to the Spanish Court of Arbitration in Sport (TAD).
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Mother of suspended Spanish soccer chief Rubiales hospitalized after church hunger strike
The mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales, who went on hunger strike in support of her son earlier this week, has been taken to a hospital after becoming "anguished and dizzy," according to a local priest.
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Spanish women footballers' union blasts 'machismo and sexism,' demands action after World Cup kiss controversy
The union representing Spain's women soccer players has called for the country's football federation chief to be punished for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips following the team's World Cup victory, as it vowed to fight back against "machismo and sexism."
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Fireworks on and off the pitch as FIFA prepares for women's football to 'explode'
A final roar of triumph shook Sydney's Stadium Australia as fans wearing red and gold punched the air, danced in flags and cried "España!" at the end of a Women's World Cup that FIFA claims is its most successful yet.
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World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after firing Spain to victory
Within the span of hours this weekend, Spain's Women's World Cup hero Olga Carmona experienced a career high and a deep loss, the latter of which was kept from her so she could focus on Sunday's final.
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World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand have another goal in mind: wooing back tourists
Soccer isn't the national pastime in Australia or New Zealand, but those visiting during the Women's World Cup wouldn't be able to tell.
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Australia captain Sam Kerr calls for better funding after historic World Cup performance
Australia may have had its dream of Women's World Cup glory end on Wednesday following a 3-1 defeat to England, but that did not stop captain Sam Kerr from calling for more soccer funding in the country as it looks to take advantage of the boom in interest in the sport following the tournament.
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Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation's disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal.
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Jacinda Arden says she teared up watching New Zealand play at Women's World Cup
New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was moved to tears by the country's women's soccer team at this year's World Cup.
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Australia dares to dream of World Cup win as Matildas mania sweeps the country
Two matches stand between Australia and an historic Women's World Cup win and the nation, perhaps prematurely, is debating the pros and cons of a national holiday versus a ticker tape parade for their winning side.
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Lauren James receives two-game suspension in tough blow to England ahead of quarterfinals
One of England's key players will miss the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup -- and the semifinals if they advance -- a tough blow as the Lionesses hope to make a run for the trophy.
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England's Lauren James apologizes for red card after stepping on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie
England's star player Lauren James has apologized for stepping on an opponent during the team's Round of 16 game against Nigeria, a move that earned her a red card and elimination from at least one World Cup match.
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