Luis Rubiales Refuses To Resign As Spanish Football Federation President
Photo Credit: Getty Images *Trigger Warning: This Article Contains Mentions of Sexual Harassment As of today, August 25, it was rumored that Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales would resign his position, following backlash after he kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, without her consent on August 20. Rubiales claimed the kiss was a normal celebration following Spain …
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Fifa investigates Zambian WNT Coach accused of groping player
Fifa is investigating a complaint that Zambian WNT head coach Bruce Mwape, who was already facing accusations of sexual misconduct, “rubbed his hands over the chest” of one of his players. The Guardian reported that several players saw Mwape groping a teammate after training last Friday, just two days before Zambia’s 3-1 victory over Costa Rica. According to an anonymous …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: History Made in Groups G and F In Their Group Finals
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Shannon O'Connor
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August 2, 2023
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Soccer
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History has been made today, August 2, as the final group stages for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continue to wrap up. Here are the results of the final group matches in Group F and G. Group G played first at 8 am Irish Standard Time (IST) with matches between Argentina v Sweden and South Africa v Italy. Group …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Here Is Where Teams Stand After Day 2 Of The Final Group Stages
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Shannon O'Connor
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August 1, 2023
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Soccer
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been memorable, with many teams and players making their first tournament debuts. This week will see the group stages rounding off and the final 16 teams progress in the competition. Here is where teams stand after day two (July 31) of the final group stages: Group A: Switzerland Norway New Zealand Philippines The …
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Fifa goes back on promise to pay at least €28,000 to each World Cup player
Fifa was much lauded last month for its commitment to divide the Women’s World Cup prize money by player rather than federation, so that each player would receive at least €28,000, with prizes increasing as teams progressed through the tournament, with each player on the winning team receiving at least €250,000, in addition to payments directly to federations. However, amidst …
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Fifa President Gianni Infantino left Women’s World Cup after only a week
Fifa President Gianni Infantino is facing intense criticism after leaving the Women’s World Cup just five days in for a tour of member associations in Oceania. He has missed four matchdays so far. By comparison, he attended at least part of all 64 matches of the Men’s World Cup last year in Qatar. That would be impossible at the Women’s …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Ireland V Canada Match Preview
Ireland will face Canada in their second group-stage match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup this afternoon. Following a 1-0 defeat against Australia last week, the Girls in Green will be looking to earn a victory. Canada played their first game against Nigeria last week Friday, where they drew 0-0. They too will be hungry for a win at the …
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Tragic Shooting Incident In New Zealand Hours Before Women’s World Cup Opener
Auckland, New Zealand, was struck by a shocking and deadly shooting – leaving three dead – just hours before the highly anticipated opening game of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The incident unfolded at 07:22 (19:22 GMT) on a construction site in the city’s central business district, leaving six people, including police officers, injured, and the gunman dead. New …
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Ireland V Australia: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Match Preview
The wait is finally over! The co-opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will see the Ireland Women’s National Team make their major tournament debut. As 11 players in green jerseys take to the pitch, spectators in the 82,500-capacity Stadium Australia, TV viewers from nations all around the world and those gathered at watch parties at grassroots clubs …
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FIFA Creates First Content Hub On TikTok For Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Hub on TikTok will bring fans closer to the action, featuring exciting content from FIFA, official broadcasters, participating teams, and players. This is the first official collaboration between FIFA and TikTok, and the first time FIFA has worked with an entertainment platform to produce and tailor content for the Women’s World Cup. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage …
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