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FIFA investigating misconduct complaint involving Zambia at Women’s World Cup

[ad_1] FIFA said on Friday it is investigating allegations of misconduct involving the Zambia team at the Women’s Soccer World Cup, after the Guardian reported coach Bruce Mwape had allegedly rubbed his hands over the chest of one of his players. “FIFA takes any allegation of misconduct extremely seriously and has a clear process in place for anyone in football who wants to report an incident,” a FIFA spokesperson said. “We can confirm that a complaint has been received in relation to the Zambian Women’s National team and this is currently being investigated. We cannot provide further details regarding an ongoing investigation for obvious confidentiality reasons.” The Guardian reported the incident had happened after a training session ahead of Zambia’s final group game against Costa Ric...

30Jul

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Colombia strike late to upset Germany 2-1 in Sydney stunner

[ad_1] Manuela Vanegas headed a stoppage-time winner to give Colombia a 2-1 upset victory over Germany just when the twice world champions thought they had saved a point in a thrilling Women’s World Cup clash on Sunday. The defender powered the ball home from a corner eight minutes after German striker Alexandra Popp had converted a penalty to cancel out a stunning strike from Colombian teenager Linda Caicedo at Sydney Football Stadium. Caicedo, who gave her team a fright by collapsing in training on Thursday, had delighted the massed ranks of her compatriots in the 40,499 crowd with a goal of the highest quality in the 52nd minute. “Obviously, you need to be happy and euphoric because this is a great win for the whole country and we’ve been feeling this,” said Colombia assistant coach A...

29Jul

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Canada’s Fleming keen to play Kerr in do-or-die World Cup clash

[ad_1] Canada’s Jessie Fleming has had Monday’s Women’s World Cup match against Australia on her mind since the schedule was announced, keenly anticipating facing off against her Chelsea team mate Sam Kerr in what has become a do-or-die Group B game for both squads. “Every time I do something well in training, Sam tells me to ‘Leave it in Cobham (Chelsea’s training base),'” Fleming laughingly told CBC earlier this month. “So yeah, there’s definitely some joking back and forth. “But I know Sam, and she takes it very seriously once she starts to play, but before and after the game, I’m sure it’ll be it’ll be all jokes. I’m really excited for the game.” The 25-year-old Fleming was key to Canada’s historic Olympic gold medal in Tokyo with her steely-nerved penalty kicks, while Kerr is the Ma...

25Jul

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South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes the youngest ever World Cup player at 16 years and 26 days of age | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] SYDNEY: Throughout South Korea's Women's World Cup opener against Colombia on Tuesday, players stayed loose behind the goal. Early in the 78th minute, one player broke away from the group. Casey Phair, at 16 years and 26 days, stepped onto the field and became the youngest player to do so in a World Cup — women's or men's."Going on, I was really, really nervous," said Phair, who has an American father and a South Korean mother and was raised in the United States."It was a scary moment, but then going on and running around, I think it just settled in."The record previously was held by the late Ifeanyi Chiejine, who was 16 years and 34 days old when she played for Nigeria in the 1999 Women's World Cup.In the 17 minutes she spent on the field in South Korea's 2-0 loss, Phair was near...

22Jul

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Japanese players wear black armbands at Women’s World Cup to remember royal family member

[ad_1] Japanese players wore black armbands in their Women’s World Cup opener against Zambia on Saturday following the death of Fumiko Tottori, the mother of Japanese Princess Takamado. The princess is the honorary patron of the Japan Football Association, and her mother, Tottori, 96, died Tuesday in Tokyo. FIFA granted the association’s request to wear the bands as a tribute. The Japanese team wore the armbands days after New Zealand and Norway held a moment of silence ahead of the tournament’s opening match after two men were killed in a shooting in downtown Auckland. Before the tournament, FIFA announced it would permit team captains to wear eight specially designed armbands unveiled earlier this month. The eight armband designs were based on anti-discriminatory themes including i...

21Jul

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Saved penalty leads Nigeria to draw with Canada

[ad_1] Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty kick by Canadian captain Christine Sinclair in the 50th minute, and Nigeria emerged with a surprising 0-0 draw against Canada on Friday at the Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia. The game was the opener for both teams in Group B. Australia tops the group after beating the Republic of Ireland 1-0 on Thursday. Canada, which captured the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is ranked seventh in the world by FIFA. Nigeria is ranked 40th. Nigeria ended the game with 10 players after Deborah Abiodun received a red card deep in second-half stoppage time for a late, high challenge on the shin of Ashley Lawrence. The key moment in the game came early in the second half. After a video review, Francisca Ordega was ruled to have fouled Sinclair in...

17Jul

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Argentine women look to cast off shadow of Messi and Co

[ad_1] 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 ...

16Jul

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Despite deeply-entrenched abuse, misogyny and inequality, women’s football hopes to score big at World Cup

[ad_1] A million tickets have been sold for the Women’s World Cup that would roll out from July 20, spread across Australia and New Zealand for exactly a month.It’s the most expensive instalment of the still nascent tournament — FIFA allocated $435 million for organising the tournament. The total prize money is an all-time high too — $150 million, five times the sum two-time defending champions USA bagged in the previous edition—although it’s just a third of the bounty Lionel Messi and Co pocketed in the men’s World Cup. FIFA believes it could be the single largest standalone sporting event for women ever.It’s a moment of victory — though abuse, misogyny and inequality clutch the sport across the globe, though it is still treading the elementary stage in its cycle of evolution, though th...

12Jul

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Lionel Messi mulls international retirement, but not quite yet | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Argentina World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi expresses uncertainty about the exact moment when he will ultimately decide to retire from international football."Even I don't know when. It'll happen when it happens," the 36-year-old said in an interview broadcast on Argentine television on Wednesday."After winning everything I want to enjoy the moment and wait for time to tell me when it's the moment," said the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner."Logically, given my age, one would expect it to be soon, but I don't know for sure."Now that we are American champions (Argentina won the 2021 Copa America) and world champions we have to enjoy that."He reiterated earlier comments that he was unlikely to be in Argentina's squad when they defend their World Cup title in 2026.The in...

29Jun

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Indian team climbs to 100th spot in FIFA Rankings | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian football team has achieved a significant milestone by climbing to the 100th spot in the latest FIFA Men's Football Rankings. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) shared this news with fans through its official Twitter handle."India move up to [rank] in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking. Steadily we rise. #IndianFootball," tweeted the AIFF.According to the FIFA Rankings released on June 29, India have secured the 100th position with 1204.90 points, showcasing the team's steady progress and improvement.This achievement comes on the heels of India's recent victory in the Intercontinental Cup, where they clinched their second title by defeating Lebanon 2-0 in the final on June 18 in Bhubaneswar.The Indian team is now preparing to face Lebanon in the semi-fi...

13Jun

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Messi: Don’t think I will be around for the next World Cup: Messi | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] In a candid interview with Chinese media outlet Titan Sports, Lionel Messi, the celebrated Argentine footballer, expressed his doubts about participating in future FIFA World Cups. After leading Argentina to victory in last year's tournament in Qatar, the 35-year-old stated that he does not anticipate featuring in the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in North America.Messi addressed the question of his potential involvement in the 2026 tournament during the video interview with Titan Sports. "I have said several times before that I don't think so, that that (2022) was my last World Cup," he affirmed. While the football icon acknowledged that he will monitor the situation as it unfolds, he expressed scepticism about his presence in the next edition. "I will see how ...

10May

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Antonio Carbajal Death: Record-breaking World Cup goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal dies aged 93 | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] Former Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal, the first footballer to play in five World Cups, has died at the age of 93, local media announced on Tuesday.'Tota', as Carbajal was known, appeared in goal for Mexico at the World Cups in Brazil 1950, Switzerland 1954, Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and England 1966, in which he made 11 caps for his country.Carbajal held the record of playing in five World Cups for 32 years until 1998 when German midfielder Lothar Matthaus reached the mark.Carbajal's compatriots Rafael Marquez and Andres Guardado, along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have also since equalled his record.Although Carbajal said he was scouted by Real Madrid between 1950 and 1954, the Mexican never left his domestic league and played most of his career in his hometown with...

29Mar

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Indonesia stripped of under-20 World Cup hosting rights: FIFA | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] Indonesia has been stripped of the right to host the under-20 soccer World Cup, global governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.The decision to remove Indonesia as host of the May 20-June 11 tournament was taken after its football federation (PSSI) said it had cancelled the draw after the governor of the largely Hindu island of Bali refused to host Israel's team."FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023," a FIFA statement said."A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the dates of the tournament currently remaining unchanged. Potential sanctions against the PSSI may also be decided at a later stage."FIFA added that the decision had been taken following a meeting between the world soccer governing...

22Mar

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‘I wish I could have spent a couple more years with him’: Lionel Messi speaks about Ronaldinho’s departure from Barcelona

[ad_1] Lionel Messi might have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest in football. Still, when he was a budding footballer at Barcelona, it was under the tutelage of the Brazilian great Ronaldinho that the Argentine harnessed his skills. Ronaldinho acted as a godfather to Messi, and their close relationship was revealed in The Happiest Man in the World, a FIFA+ documentary about the flamboyant Brazilian star. The pair won two Spanish La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League together. But Messi revealed his wish that his mentor could have stayed alongside him a little longer. “What happened was ugly. He didn’t deserve that after everything he did for the club? Changing Barcelona’s history. The way he left was very strange,” said Messi of Ronaldinho’s departure. “I wish I could hav...

14Mar

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FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program

[ad_1] The expanded World Cup in North America got even more supersized on Tuesday. The governing body of soccer increased the size of the 2026 tournament for the second time — six years after the first — by approving a bigger group stage for the inaugural 48-team event. By retaining groups of four teams instead of moving to three, FIFA has created a 104-game schedule that will last nearly six weeks in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The final is scheduled for July 19. The 16 host cities — 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada — now have 24 extra games to stage on top of the 80 they already had for the inaugural 48-team tournament. Adding about 1.5 million more tickets will also further fuel FIFA’s expected record revenue of at least $11 billion through 2026 fr...

3Mar

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Asian Cup final draw on May 11 in Qatar: AFC | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The final draw for the next AFC Asia Cup will be held on May 11, 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha, Qatar, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Friday. The AFC informed that Qatar will host the upcoming edition of the prestigious tournament and also invited the president of each Participating Member Associations (PMA), head coaches and team managers to attend the final draw. For the said purpose, AFC has sent letters to all the PMA."The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 will be held in the nation that hosted the FIFA World Cup last year, with the proposed tournament dates set between January 12 to February 10, 2024. The final dates of the competition will be formalised after confirmation with FIFA," the AFC statement further said.'Time we started planning ahe...

28Feb

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Lionel Messi wins FIFA Best prize, Alexia Putellas claims women’s award | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] Lionel Messi's most-desired wish to win the FIFA World Cup for Argentina came true last year, and on Monday he was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2022, while Alexia Putellas of Spain continues to be in possession of women's award for another year. Argentina, led by Messi, put it across France to win the World Cup in dramatic style and it was his Paris Saint-Germain French team-mate Kylian Mbappe who Messi beat to win the award in Paris. France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was also in the running for the award. It is the second time that Messi has won the honour inaugurated by FIFA in 2016 after football's world governing body split from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football.The award, which is voted for by national team coaches and captains, journalists and also fa...

28Feb

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While You Were Asleep: Lionel Scaloni extends his contract till 2026, Luis Alberto late winner powers Lazio into top four, Canada soccer prez Nick Bontis resigns

[ad_1] Argentina World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his country till the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FA said on Monday. The Argentina boss came to the decision after meeting with AFA president Claudio Tapia in Paris. “Claudio Tapia and Lionel Scaloni met to close the extension of the contract as coach of the Senior Selection until 2026,” the AFA said in a statement. CONFIRMADO: Hay @lioscaloni para rato 😉 ¡Seguimos! 💪🇦🇷#ScalonetaModoOn #TodosJuntos pic.twitter.com/4YM6R7ZGW8 — 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) February 27, 2023 “I am eternally grateful to the president of the AFA for giving me the opportunity to coach this wonderful national team,” Scaloni later in the day said on receiving FIFA’s ‘The Best’ Awards ceremony, was nam...

15Feb

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FIFA confirms US, Mexico, Canada automatically in 2026 World Cup | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] The US men's national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup.The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid. FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without going through the usual qualification tournaments, though this is the first time FIFA had to set aside three host bids.The tournament is set to expand from 32 teams to 48 in 2026. Another three berths will be awarded to CONCACAF nations via qualifying.FIFA released a statement Tuesday saying, "In addition, the FIFA Council confirmed that, in line with the long-standing tradition of having all hosts competing at the FIFA World Cup, as well as sporting and operational considerations, the hosts of the FIFA Wo...

13Feb

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When Lionel Messi retires, I am sure Kylian Mbappe will win many Ballon d’Or awards: Emiliano Martinez

[ad_1] Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was in the eye of the storm due to his antics after winning the World Cup especially with his taunting of French star Kylian Mbappe, recently said that he did not target 24-year-old during the celebrations. Martinez was filmed carrying a doll with Mbappé’s face on it while standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy back home. “I held it (doll) for like two minutes and I threw it away, that’s all. How can I make fun of Mbappe? He scored four past me. Four goals in a final! He must think I am his toy baby! I have huge respect for Mbappe,” the 30-year-old said in an interview with France Football. Martinez, who also made a crude gesture after winning the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper, ...