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The starting 11: Spain's women's football pioneers hit the big screen

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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.

1 September 2023

Culture news

Why Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales still should resign

The earth moved and many people felt their knees tremble as the chief of Spain's football federation clasped Jenni Hermoso's head and kissed her on the lips. But there was certainly no romance in the air. Marta Rodriguez Martinez says Luis Rubiales deserves a red card for his bad behaviour.

Culture news

Nike make U-turn following Mary Earps controversy

The sportswear behemoth has gone back on its decision not to produce replicas of the England goalkeeper's shirt, putting "limited quantities" on sale, following criticism from fans and Earps herself.

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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Spain

Spanish football star demands punishment for boss who kissed her

After being forcibly kissed by Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales, World Cup star Jenni Hermoso says the inappropriate act should not go unpunished.

World News

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to step down over World Cup kiss

Rubiales kissed star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips as he handed the Spanish team gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Sydney, provoking outrage in Spain.

Sport

People are looking at ‘women's football in a completely different way’

Euronews spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the legacy of the World Cup on women's 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

World News

Spain crush Switzerland 5-1 to advance to quarter-finals

Switzerland was one of only three teams that didn't concede a goal in the group stages, but was 4-1 down by halftime against Spain

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.