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FIFA World Cup

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Spain beat England 1-0 in the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Co-hosts Australia lost 2-0 to Sweden in the match for third place.

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Virat Kohli applaiuds while playing for India

Cricket World Cup: Politics and powerplays

Cricket World Cup: Politics and powerplays

The 2023 World Cup starts soon in India, with the hosts among the favorites. Who could star? And what of politics?
SportsSeptember 29, 2023
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Spain play first match since Rubiales scandal

Spain play first match since Rubiales scandal

Most of the players have agreed to end their boycott of the team ahead of the game in Sweden.
SoccerSeptember 21, 202302:03 min
Melanie Leupolz claps her hands

Football player Melanie Leupolz quits playing for Germany

Football player Melanie Leupolz quits playing for Germany

Melanie Leupolz has decided to stop playing for Germany. After giving birth in 2022, the workload has become too much.
SoccerSeptember 12, 2023
Luis Rubiales speaking at the RFEF General Assembly

Spanish soccer boss resigns over World Cup kiss

Spanish soccer boss resigns over World Cup kiss

After forcibly kissing Spanish team player Jenni Hermoso, Luis Rubiales had lost the backing of much of the country.
SoccerSeptember 11, 202302:24 min
Former Spain head coach Jorge Vilda looks straight ahead

Spain: Jorge Vilda's sacking a 'just' outcome

Spain: Jorge Vilda's sacking a 'just' outcome

Jorge Vilda's dismissal despite winning the World Cup will come as a relief to the players who raised concerns.
SoccerSeptember 7, 2023
People with posters and flags at a Madrid protest in support of Jenni Hermoso and against Luis Rubiales

Spain: World Cup win and Rubiales' kiss may reshape football

Spain: World Cup win and Rubiales' kiss may reshape football

Spanish FA boss Rubiales’ career hangs by a thread. As for the future of women’s football, it's all to play for.
SoccerSeptember 5, 2023
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A closer look

Germany national team

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Germany is one of the most successful footballing nations but have fallen on hard times. Both the men's and women's national teams have failed to advance past the group stage of World Cups in a span of eight months.

Julian Nagelsmann is unveiled in Frankfurt as Germany's new head coach

Julian Nagelsmann announced as new Germany coach

Julian Nagelsmann announced as new Germany coach

The former Bayern Munich head coach replaces Hansi Flick, signing a short-term deal.
SoccerSeptember 22, 2023
Julian Nagelsmann celebrates on the touchline

Julian Nagelsmann: Germany's hope for Euro 2024?

Julian Nagelsmann: Germany's hope for Euro 2024?

How did a coach who is still younger than some players end up on the brink of the national team job?
SoccerSeptember 20, 2023
Julian Nagelsmann smiles broadly

Nagelsmann new Germany head coach — reports

Nagelsmann new Germany head coach — reports

Reports suggest Julian Naglesmann will be named Germany's new head coach ahead of next year's home Euros.
SoccerSeptember 19, 2023
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In the spotlight

Ngangom Bala Devi working with young female footballers

Manipur violence threatens women’s football status

Manipur has long dominated women's football in India, but that success has been jeopardized by violent outbreaks.
SoccerSeptember 4, 2023
Luis Rubiales speaks at a red lectern, gesturing with his hand

Luis Rubiales case: What are the consequences?

The actions of the Spanish FA's president could have a damaging impact on football in the country. What happens next?
SoccerAugust 28, 2023
Sarina Wiegman looks on during the World Cup final

World Cup: Wiegman remains key as female coaches stall

Sarina Wiegman may have lost a second consecutive World Cup final but she remains a rare role model for female coaches.
SoccerAugust 21, 2023