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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.

1 September 2023

Earth News

Spain is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

Free train tickets, renewables and coal plant closures: Why we're celebrating Spain's environmental achievements this month.

Spain

World Cup kiss scandal: Why did Rubiales take so long to resign?

Luis Rubiales held tight to his position as the most powerful man in Spanish football. The internal structure of a "feudal dictatorship" and the pressure exerted on Jenni Hermoso made this possible.

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Watch: Thousands demonstrate in Madrid to condemn sexism in football

Thousands of people gathered in Madrid on Monday to support Women's World Cup star Jennifer Hermoso after Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales provoked world outrage by forcibly kissing her on the lips.

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Watch: Violent storm hits Spanish island of Majorca

A thunderstorm swept through the Spanish island of Majorca on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and flash flooding to several areas.

Spain

Spain: Cruise ship passengers injured after collision with oil tanker

The ship was carrying thousands of British tourists when it collided with an oil tanker on Sunday due to strong winds. No serious injuries were reported.

Spain

Spain: Women's football coaching staff resign over kissing scandal

All of Spain's national women's football coaching staff except for the chief have stepped down after RFEF president Luis Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after her team's victory in the World Cup final.

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WATCH: Protestors gather in front of Spain's Football Federation HQ

Dozens of people gathered in front of the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demonstrate against chief Luis Rubiales on Friday. This comes after he refused to resign following his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.

Spain

Record cocaine haul hidden in banana shipment intercepted in Spain

Many packages in the nine-tonne-plus drug consignment were labelled with swastikas and the word 'Hitler'

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.

Culture news

Meet the Spanish street artist telling Europe to love itself

Euronews Culture speaks to Jordi Villegas, the 28-year-old street artist peppering Europe's streets with messages telling passers-by how they should feel about the places they're visiting - and themselves.

Football Now

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 review: Is this the best ever?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. The sun has set on what has been an extraordinary women's World Cup down under.

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.

Spain

Borrell happy 'our women are learning to play football as well as men'

Josep Borrell adds fuel to the debate on machismo following the controversy sparked by the Spanish Football Federation president's 'unacceptable' kiss to World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

Spain

Spanish football chiefs accused of faking 'unacceptable' kiss reaction

According to the sports media Relevo.com, the statements released by the Spanish Football Federation after the 'unacceptable' kiss were not made by Jenni Hermoso as they had led people to believe.

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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.

World News

Greece wildfires: Firefighters uncover the burned bodies of 18 people

Firefighters on Tuesday found the burnt bodies of 18 people believed to have been migrants who had crossed the Turkish border into an area of northeastern Greece where wildfires have raged for days.

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.

Earth News

Tenerife wildfire was started deliberately, police say

The fires are still blazing but local authorities hope the worst is now over.

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.