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Spain: Coaches for women's football team resign amid Rubiales scandal

Rubiales has resisted calls to step down despite the uproar he caused when he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia.

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It’s not coming home: Why England needs a new football anthem

Esta volviendo a casa...

Culture news

'FIFA 23' adds player wearing a hijab for the first time

FIFA 23 has updated the player model for Morocco defender Nouhaïla Benzina to include a hijab, after she wore the Islamic headscarf in the Women’s World Cup. But why does the hijab remain such a contentious topic in football?

Australia

The Netherlands and Sweden through to Women's World Cup quarter finals

On Friday, the Netherlands face Spain while Sweden play Japan in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup

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Australia

Women's World Cup: Shock defeat sees Italy dumped out the competition

A late goal from South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana sealed Italy's fate while a goalless draw with Jamaica meant Brazil failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time in 28 years.

Sport

Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset

The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women's team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.

Culture news

FIFA Museum unveils pop-up Women's World Cup exhibition in Sydney

With this year's Women's World Cup now underway, the FIFA Museum in Sydney is presenting a special pop-up exhibition celebrating the individuals who have played a pivotal role in shaping the women's game.

Culture news

This time for women! Brazilian murals painted for Women's World Cup

It is a tradition in the Vila Isabel neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, that artists paint a street for the Men’s World Cup. Now, for the first time, it is being covered in shades of yellow, blue, and green for the Women’s World Cup.

Culture news

The OneLove and rainbow armband controversy hits the Women’s World Cup

FIFA could ban the armbands from the Women's World Cup this summer, as the governing body has issued a statement saying that they want teams to wear a standard band.

Rwanda

Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president until 2027

Gianni Infantino was unopposed during the vote at the 73rd FIFA Congress on Thursday.

World News

FIFA Club World Cup's new format launching in 2025 with 32 teams

The plan has been slammed by several football associations amid fears it threatens the welfare of the players by overloading an already crammed calendar.

Culture news

Euroviews. Best of Culture 2022: Day 27 - Highs & Lows of the Year

2022 was the year of the villain. Bold statement, I know, but let it resonate with you. Thank the music gods for one 90s Eurodance hit...

Culture news

Wear it like Messi: football fans make the most of Qatari culture

Son of a bisht or victim of a wardrobe malfunction? Lionel Messi set tongues wagging by wearing the traditional Qatari outfit when he lifted the World Cup. But he wasn't the only football fan to drape himself in the local culture.

Qatar

Five takeaways from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

From Lionel Messi and Argentina's triumph in a thrilling final against France, to concerns over future human rights -- five main themes to emerge from Qatar 2022.

Sport

EU court adviser backs FIFA and UEFA against breakaway Super League

The final verdict in the case is not expected until next year.

Sport

Croatia and Argentina prepare for World Cup semi-final

Croatia face Argentina on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup 2022 semi-finals and a place in the final of the planet's most prestigious football tournament

Sport

Messi's Argentina beat the Dutch on penalties after hard-fought match

Argentina will face Croatia in the first semifinal tie on Tuesday.

Sport

FIFA fines Croatia and Serbia for interethnic incidents at World Cup

The Serbian FA was penalised over a banner depicting its former province Kosovo as part of Serbia. Croatia was fined after its fans abused Canadian ethnic Serb goalkeeper Milan Borjan during the group match between the two.

Sport

Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals

Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.

Qatar

South Korea 2-1 victory over Portugal gets them through to next stage

It was another day of twists at the FIFA World Cup, with South Korea booking their place in the round of 16 in dramatic fashion, beating group winners Portugal 2-1 in the last minute, and pipping second spot.