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Spain

Spanish Football Federation president resigns over kiss

Luis Rubiales, suspended by FIFA for giving an unwanted kiss to Spanish international player Jenni Hermoso, announced on Sunday he would resign.

Brazil

Neymar breaks Pelé's record to become Brazil's all-time top goalscorer

Neymar netted twice in Brazil's World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia to set his national side's goal-scoring record at 79.

Football Now

Biggest ever summer transfer window closes: Who made the best signings

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. The transfer window has now closed around the world until January.

Spain

Jenni Hermoso accuses Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for 'unacceptable' World Cup kiss. Hermoso's decision is Rubiales' biggest challenge to date, as it could lead to criminal proceedings.

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Spain

Spainish women's national football team manager Jorge Vilda sacked

The Spanish football federation has fired women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda less than three weeks after his team won the Women’s World Cup title

Spain

'Unacceptable behaviour': Spain's men's football team on Rubiales

The captains of Spain's men's national team condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” of soccer federation president Luis Rubiales in a show of support Monday for the women's World Cup-winning team.

Saudi Arabia

Mitrovic: Saudi Pro League to become 'one of the best in the world'

Fresh from scoring a hat-trick against Al-Ittihad, Serbia and Al Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic tells Euronews why the best from the Saudi Pro league is still yet to come.

Spain

Spain coach regrets support for Luis Rubiales and asks for forgiveness

The coach of the Spanish men's football team had initially supported the president of the country's football federation.

Europe

More women play football in the Americas. But Europe is growing fast

Women's football is gaining traction across Europe and the latest World Cup, despite the controversy overshadowing Spain's win, should see the beautiful games gain more devotees.

Design

Saving San Siro: A football fan's tribute to Milan's theatre of dreams

An eyesore for some, a site of worship for others, Milan's legendary San Siro stadium has been saved from destruction after local Lombardy authorities recognised its 'cultural interest'. Inter fan Alessio Dell'Anna says the move reflects the stadium's significance in his life.

Sport

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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WATCH: Spain women's national football team celebrates World Cup win

Thousands of fans cheer for the Spain women's national football team as they celebrate their 2023 World Cup victory at home in Madrid. Spain won the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match after defeating England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Spain

'It's a dream': Spain celebrates historic Women's World Cup victory

Despite the heatwave, more than 20,000 people joined players in Madrid for the historic event.

Culture news

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

Esta volviendo a casa...

World News

Spain's captain learned that her father died after World Cup final

After the final whistle, she was among the Spanish players celebrating and dancing on the field and appeared to participate normally during the trophy presentation.

Culture news

Lioness style superstar Ella Toone set to launch own label

The attacking midfielder, who was one of the most successful among England's women's football team at the World Cup, will likely cash in on her new found fame and love of fashion.

Sport

Spain determined as it heads into semi-final showdown against Sweden

Spain is determined to reach the Women's World Cup final for the first time, as it faces off against Sweden in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Sport

PSG and Al-Hilal agree on €90m transfer fee for Neymar

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal Monday finalised a two-season transfer deal for 31-year-old Brazilian football player Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known commonly as Neymar, according to Saudi sports media Arriyadiyah.

United Kingdom

Can sports stars who play in Saudi Arabia still be LGBTQ+ allies?

Whether or not Liverpool player Jordan Henderson can still be considered a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights will hinge on whether his transfer to Saudi Arabia silences him.

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?