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‘Protect me from what? And from whom?’: Jenni Hermoso slams Spanish FA after being left out from the squad

Jenni Hermoso has slammed Spainish FA for leaving her out from the squad citing the reason to protect the 33-year-old from the intense media attention. Spain will play Nations League games against Sweden on Friday and Switzerland on September 26. Comunicado en relación a los últimos acontecimientos del día de hoy // Official Statement regarding today's latest events #SeAcabó pic.twitter.com/OXMmfyPGz5 — Jenn1 Hermos0 (@Jennihermoso) September 18, 2023 Jenni Hermoso, who said she did not consent to the kiss by former federation president Luis Rubiales during the World Cup awards ceremony last month, said in a statement early Tuesday that the federation’s decision to call up nearly half of the 39 players who said they would not play for the national team as a protest was “irrefutable pr...
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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish FA, following his unsolicited kiss on Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the global soccer body said on Thursday. The incident – which happened as Rubiales was presenting the players with their gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday – sparked outrage within and outside Spain, with Hermoso saying such acts should “never go unpunished”. “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee informed Luis Rubiales, President of the Spanish Football Association, today that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on the events that occurred during the final of the Women’s World Cup,” it said in a statement. “The events may constitute violations of art...
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Jenni Hermoso calls for ‘exemplary measures’ against Spanish FA chief over kiss

Spain’s Jenni Hermoso has called for “exemplary measures” to be taken against Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales following his unsolicited kiss on her lips after the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup, the FUTPRO union said on Wednesday. The incident – which happened as Rubiales was presenting the players with their gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday – sparked outrage within and outside Spain and many people, including government ministers, demanded his resignation. “My union FUTPRO, in coordination with my agency TMJ, are taking care of defending my interests and have taken over as my interlocutors on this matter.” Hermoso said in a joint statement released by the union and her agency.Most Read 1 Chandrayaan-3 ...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain’s World Cup hero Olga Carmona learns of father’s death after final

Spain captain and World Cup final hero Olga Carmona found out after the match that her father had died, the Spanish FA (RFEF) said on Sunday. Carmona scored a 29th-minute goal to clinch a 1-0 win over England and secure Spain their first Women’s World Cup title. “The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona’s father. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final,” the Spanish FA said on social media. Y sin saberlo tenía mi Estrella antes de que empezase el partido. Sé que me has dado la fuerza para conseguir algo único. Sé que me has estado viendo esta noche y que estás orgulloso de mí. Descansa en paz, papá 🌟❤️‍🩹 pic.twitter.com/Uby0mteZQ3 — Olga Carmona (@7olgacarmona) August 20, 2023 “We send our most sincere embrace to Olga and her family in a momen...
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Sweden beat Australia in third-place playoff to win World Cup bronze | Football News – Times of India

Sweden won their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday, defeating co-host Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff at Lang Park in Brisbane.After a VAR review revealed that Australia's Clare Hunt pinched Stina Blackstenius' heels, the Swedes were granted a penalty in the 28th minute, and Fridolina Rolfo stroked home the resultant spot kick.Following another rapid counter-attack, Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani rifled a lovely drive from the edge of the penalty area past goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold to extend their advantage shortly after the hour mark.While the Matildas were unhappy to finish the World Cup with another defeat, they nevertheless earned their greatest result at the competition, having never before advanced past the quarter-final stage.Both teams were unchanged ...
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Unlike Gareth Southgate’s men, Sarina Wiegman’s women highlight English football’s attacking riches

The minute was 86th. The match, a World Cup semifinal. England were already 2-1 up. The old textbook would suggest them to see this through by defending deep and bombarding bodies inside their own box to deal with incoming threats. Instead, Lauren Hemp – who had already run her fair share of miles in the game – burst towards the Australian goal with four yellow shirts in front of her while two approached from behind. Alessia Russo was there to her right, but England were outnumbered – five to two. And yet, the 23-year-old kept sprinting until she cut inside and thread a through ball for Russo the other way. A one touch finish and England were 3-1 up. Against the hosts, in front of an almost 75,000 strong crowd rooting hard for their failure. Their defence in the minutes that followed wa...
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Ellyse Perry, last Australian to score a goal in a football World Cup quarterfinal lauds Matildas’ phenomenal performance

Believe it or nor all-rounder Ellyse Perry is the last Australian to score a goal in a football World Cup quarterfinal in Matildas’ 1-3 defeat against Sweden in 2011 FIFA World Cup. The Australia women’s cricket team all-rounder is delighted the how her former team-mates take the football world – and the Australian sporting public – by storm. “I don’t think we’ve ever really seen anything like this,” Perry said on Thursday. “The level that they’re playing at, the style that they’re playing, the amazing entertainment that they are. “Just to see what those girls have done for not only their team but for this sport and for women’s sport – it’s just been a phenomenal tournament.” The 32-year-old, Ellyse Perry would make it among the top sportspersons in the world just on the basis of her...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands tame South Africa to set up quarterfinal date with Spain | Football News – Times of India

SYDNEY: The Netherlands set up a heavyweight Women's World Cup quarter-final clash with Spain after ending South Africa's historic run with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.But the 2019 runners-up suffered some anxious moments in front of 40,000 in Sydney and had goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar to thank for keeping the African champions at bay in the first half.Jill Roord scored after nine minutes to put the Dutch on their way against a team ranked 45 places below them and featuring in the knockout rounds for the first time.South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart then made a mess of an innocuous Lineth Beerensteyn shot midway through the second half to give the Dutch a second.The Netherlands will meet Spain on Friday in the last eight but Van Domselaar was called into action numerous times."It wasn...
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With Germany, Brazil and Canada eliminated, it’s shaping up to be the most open FIFA Women’s World Cup ever

Change is happening fast in women’s football.A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women’s World Cup, which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament on Thursday.In the biggest upset of a World Cup that has been full of surprises, the second-ranked Germans, two-time World Cup winners, were eliminated in group stage for the first time in team history. Copa America champion Brazil and Olympic gold medalist Canada were also eliminated in the first round, while Morocco, South Africa and Jamaica all advanced to the knockout stage while making history along the way. “If I’m candid, I really am surprised,” said Jill Ellis, who coached America to World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. “I think when you suddenly see a Germany or a Brazil get knocked out of a World...
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Women’s World Cup: Argentina exit WC without a win but with hopes of a brighter future | Football News – Times of India

Argentina depart from the Women's World Cup with a mix of emotions, carrying a heavy heart due to the missed opportunity of securing their maiden tournament victory. However, they remain hopeful for the future as their performances in the three matches held in New Zealand showcased the potential of a new generation of players.In their first match at the tournament, the Albiceleste came tantalizingly close to upsetting Italy but ultimately fell short with a 1-0 loss to a late goal. Nevertheless, their spirited display raised hopes among their compatriots, especially in a country that celebrated a men's World Cup title just last December.Displaying great determination and resilience, the team bounced back from a 2-0 deficit in their second match, securing an impressive 2-2 draw against So...
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WATCH: Brazil’s Marta shares heartwarming exchange with Jamaica captain after final World Cup match

Top scorer in FIFA World Cup (men’s and women’s) history, Marta – 17 goals – bowed out of the big stage after Brazil shared points with Jamaica in one of the biggest upsets at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Marta was featuring in her sixth and final World Cup and with Brazil having eliminated from the group stage, came to an the 37-year-old’s run at the marquee tournament. “For me, that is the end, but it’s just the beginning for the others,” she’d say post-match. In the moments that followed the final whistle in Melbourne, Marta would share a hug and a warm exchange of dialogue with the Jamaica captain Bunny Shaw. Here’s the video: Beautiful: Moments after Brazil shocked and eliminated, their 6-time World Cup ace, Marta has the class to hug Jamaica’s star Bunny Shaw. No Man ...
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Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina makes history with hijab at FIFA Women’s World Cup | Football News – Times of India

ADELAIDE: Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a FIFA Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.World governing body FIFA lifted its ban on footballers wearing the hijab nearly a decade ago, after previous concerns over player safety.The 25-year-old defender Benzina, who plays her club football in Morocco, ran out against South Korea in Adelaide to write her name in the history books.Benzina shared social media posts in the lead-up to the World Cup about wearing a hijab, but has not spoken to the media in Australia and New Zealand about it.She told broadcaster Al Jazeera recently it would be a proud moment."Lots of work was done over many years, and thank God it had a positive result," she sai...
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Brilliant Brazil meet France in blockbuster World Cup clash

A confident Brazil side will look to build on their dazzling Women’s World Cup opener while France aim to kick-start their campaign when the two meet in a blockbuster clash on Saturday, where a win would assure the South Americans a last 16 spot. Eighth-ranked Brazil were at their fluent best as they thrashed tournament debutants Panama 4-0 but will face a tougher test against the world’s fifth best team France, who were held to a goalless draw by Jamaica in their Group F opener. France beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time in the last 16 of their home World Cup in 2019. However, this time in Brisbane, France could be without the injured Wendie Renard in defence and a defeat would put them on the brink of an early exit. “The team is loud, there is a lot of confidence,” Brazil coach Pia Sundhage...
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Canada find their feet in 2-1 win over gutsy Ireland

An accurate toe-poke by forward Adriana Leon coupled with a touch of fortune allowed Canada to secure a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday, their first of this year’s Women’s World Cup, in wet and windy conditions at Perth Oval. Fresh off a scoreless draw with Nigeria, Canada put themselves ahead in the match when Leon found the back of the net in the 53rd minute as her side increasingly exerted their dominance over a plucky Irish outfit. In an exciting first half that had attacking play at both ends, Ireland captain Katie McCabe opened the scoring with a fourth minute corner that curled through the air and into the net, giving the girls in green their first-ever World Cup goal. Canada worked diligently but failed to convert their first genuine chance in the 30th minute when Vanes...
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Five-star Spain cruise into World Cup knockouts with thumping win over Zambia

Spain underlined their credentials as pre-tournament favourites when they became one of the first teams to seal qualification for the Women’s World Cup knockouts with a 5-0 win over Zambia in their second Group C encounter on Wednesday. Teresa Abelleira opened the scoring while Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo scored twice to give Spain their second victory, which also assured Japan of last-16 qualification after they beat Costa Rica 2-0 earlier on Wednesday. Both Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group while Zambia and Costa Rica – both eliminated – will play for third. Spain were given a boost ahead of the game when coach Jorge Vilda named midfielder Alexia Putellas in the starting lineup and the twice Ballon d’Or winner, having fu...
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FIFA Women’S World Cup: Brazil’s Ary Borges outdoes Pele and Ronaldinho with a World Cup hat-trick | Football News – Times of India

Ary Borges has come a long way in a short time, accomplishing something that neither Pele nor Ronaldinho could do and earning high accolades from Brazilian superstar colleague Marta in the process.The 23-year-old made her debut in the Women's World Cup when Brazil thrashed Panama 4-0 in Adelaide, scoring three goals and setting up another.According to FIFA, she is the only Brazilian, man or woman, to score a hat-trick in their World Cup debut.Her idol growing up was Marta, largely regarded as the greatest female footballer of all time, is now competing in her sixth World Cup.Borges made way for her idol 15 minutes before time, and the 37-year-old was impressed."Scoring three goals on a debut is not easy, but she was on a different plane," said Marta, who has netted 115 times for Brazil....
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Argentina star Yamila Rodriguez surprises by picking Ronaldo over Messi | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two biggest football icons in the world and both of them boast of the most passionate and fervent fan followings.But an Argentine picking Ronaldo over Messi is something hard to believe. Yes you read it right. Argentina women's football team player Yamila Rodriguez turned out to be a Portugal's legend fan.Rodriguez has become the center of attention at the Women's World Cup, currently taking place in Australia and New Zealand, all because of her striking tattoos.In viral photos doing the rounds on social media, her left leg was captured with the tattoos of two footballing legends, Diego Maradona and Ronaldo but not Messi.Argentina's campaign in the World Cup started on a losing note as they suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Italy...
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Australia captain Sam Kerr ruled out of two World Cup games with injury

Stand-in captain Steph Catley said Sam Kerr still played a vital role in Australia’s 1-0 win over Ireland on Thursday, despite the totemic striker being ruled out of the Women’s World Cup opener by injury. Kerr was sidelined by a calf injury sustained in training on Wednesday and will also miss the co-hosts’ second Group B match against Nigeria in Brisbane next week. Catley said the players were “heartbroken” by the news but the defender replaced Kerr as captain as well as penalty taker, converting a 52nd-minute spot kick to give the Matildas the win. “We had to really gather ourselves pretty quickly. But we used her spirit and used the fact that she wasn’t able to be out there with us to help us push on,” the defender told reporters at Stadium Australia. “That all adds to what we alrea...
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Argentine women look to cast off shadow of Messi and Co

Argentine women’s soccer players, fans and referees will be seeking to step out of the shadow of Lionel Messi and the world champion men’s team when they take the field at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this month.Argentina, where soccer is almost a religion and fans sport tattoos with images of Messi or the late idol Diego Maradona, is warming to the women’s game, which has grown rapidly since it became professional in 2019.Although not favoured to win, Argentina’s women hope to generate a similar wave of excitement to that which greeted the men’s title triumph last December and turn players like Estefania Banini, Yamila Rodriguez and Laurina Oliveros into household names. “The only difference is gender, but we do the same thing,” said Boca Juniors goalkeeper Oliver...