Women's World Cup 2023

Spain

FIFA bans former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

30/10/2023

Football Now

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: What legacy does this tournament leave?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. Spain were crowned world champions for the first time in Sydney.

14/09/2023

Spain

Rubiales summoned by Spanish judge investigating World Cup kiss

The former president of the Spanish Football Federation has been ordered to appear before a Spanish judge on Friday.

12/09/2023

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

05/09/2023

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.

01/09/2023

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.

31/08/2023

Spain

Spain: Rubiales's mother on hunger strike over 'hunt' against her son

In a desperate move, the mother of Spain's football chief has locked herself in a church in southern Spain and declared a hunger strike, as prosecutors open an investigation into his conduct.

28/08/2023

World News

The week in pictures: Greek fires, Spanish scandal, Prigozhin crash

The best pictures from across Europe this week.

27/08/2023

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.

27/08/2023

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.

25/08/2023

Football Now

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

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

24/08/2023

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.

23/08/2023

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.

23/08/2023

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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.

22/08/2023

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.

22/08/2023

Culture news

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

Esta volviendo a casa...

21/08/2023