‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football
1 year, 7 months ago

‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football

Al Jazeera  

As the Women’s World Cup draws to a close, some say a lack of diversity remains a significant problem for some European teams. “Women’s football is truly grabbing attention at the moment, and one of the things the World Cup has given us is some insight into the ways football lives and thrives in different parts of the world,” Shireen Ahmed, a senior journalist with Canadian broadcaster CBC as well as sports activist based in Toronto, told Al Jazeera on her return from covering the World Cup in Australia. “In order to include people from different racialised communities, you have to be very intentional in your approach to anti-racism – I don’t feel the Football Association is there yet,” she said. It’s true for French women’s soccer, just maybe a little bit less so.” However, a court ruling last month that upheld the French Federation’s Football ban on women and girls wearing the hijab while playing sports, including football, was a huge blow to those pushing for a more diverse and inclusive footballing environment in the country. “The ruling is completely hypocritical,” says Veronica Noseda, a founding member of Les Degommeuses, a Paris-based volunteer-led LGBTQ football team set up more than a decade ago that supported Les Hijabeusese, who said the official justification hides Islamophobia and reflects the ongoing attempts of institutions to control women’s bodies.

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FIFA report highlights the inequities in women’s soccer
3 days, 2 hours ago

FIFA report highlights the inequities in women’s soccer

Associated Press  

Despite the growing attention on women’s soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investment. The report separated the leagues into three tiers, based on various criteria including whether the leagues had senior level competitions, the number of players that were on a 2023 Women’s World Cup roster or a premier tournament like the …

FIFA Women’s Club World Cup Is Here! Key Details on Format, Teams & Qualification
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

FIFA Women’s Club World Cup Is Here! Key Details on Format, Teams & Qualification

The Hindu  

FIFA will launch the Women’s Club World Cup and the Women’s Champions Cup, the first global club competition in women’s football. FIFA will launch the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, a quadrennial tournament featuring 19 of the world’s top clubs. Additionally, an annual FIFA Women’s Champions Cup will kick off in 2026, contested by the six winners of …

US confirms bid for 2031 Women’s World Cup after FIFA boost
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

US confirms bid for 2031 Women’s World Cup after FIFA boost

The Hindu  

The United States Soccer Federation said Wednesday it will press ahead with a joint bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup after a FIFA decision boosted the CONCACAF region’s chances of staging the tournament. The USSF said in a brief statement on social media that it planned to “complete the bid process to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup” …

UK countries to make joint bid to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035
2 weeks, 1 day ago

UK countries to make joint bid to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035

The Hindu  

The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales intend to submit an Expression of Interest to FIFA with a view to the United Kingdom hosting the 2035 women’s World Cup, they said on Wednesday. “The women’s World Cup on home turf would be another monumental moment in our sporting history, driving growth and leaving a lasting legacy. FIFA …

Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins
1 month ago

Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins

The Independent  

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2024 Reporter Diaries: Women’s T20 World Cup sees underdog ascend the throne - Lavanya Lakshminarayanan - Sportstar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Reporter Diaries: Women’s T20 World Cup sees underdog ascend the throne - Lavanya Lakshminarayanan - Sportstar

The Hindu  

2024 has been a great year for those who follow women’s cricket in India, and this reporter was fortunate to witness quite a few memorable moments. A dramatic Women’s Premier League saw Smriti Mandhana come of age as a leader, delivering the Royal Challengers Bengaluru its first domestic crown. Although India’s World Cup campaign was one to forget, the Goliath …

With historic Netflix deal for Women’s World Cup, FIFA attempts to close gender pay gap
3 months ago

With historic Netflix deal for Women’s World Cup, FIFA attempts to close gender pay gap

Firstpost  

FIFA broadcast deal with Netflix for the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cup in the United States has a potential to increase the brand value of the tournament. Images: Reuters In a move that can transform the way people consume the most popular sport, football, FIFA has signed a broadcast deal with Netflix for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 …

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 World Cups
3 months ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 World Cups

ABC  

Netflix has secured the US broadcasting rights to the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. Matildas set TV audience record Photo shows An England player and a Matildas opponent challenge for the ball during the Women's World Cup semifinal. "This agreement sends a strong message about the real value …

FIFA signs major deal with Netflix to broadcast Women’s World Cup. Details here
3 months ago

FIFA signs major deal with Netflix to broadcast Women’s World Cup. Details here

Live Mint  

FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the Women's World Cup in 2027 plus the 2031 edition that could be played in the U.S. World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women's edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men's 2022 World Cup. …

Netflix lands streaming rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup
3 months ago

Netflix lands streaming rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

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FIFA inks deal with Netflix to be US broadcaster of Women’s World Cup
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3 months ago

FIFA inks deal with Netflix to be US broadcaster of Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Netflix is all set to be the broadcast partner for FIFA in the United States for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. This was particularly the case ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup which was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. 📺 FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in …

Fans fear another Netflix 'disaster' as streaming giant wins right to Women's World Cups in 2027 and 2031
3 months ago

Fans fear another Netflix 'disaster' as streaming giant wins right to Women's World Cups in 2027 and 2031

Daily Mail  

Netflix has secured the exclusive US broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 - leaving fans concerned following recent complaints about its faulty live coverage. Spain squad celebrates after defeating England during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia And after hearing that the …

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
3 months ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women’s edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men’s 2022 World Cup. …

Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
3 months ago

Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

The U.S. women’s side poses for a team photo before a match against Wales in San Jose before the 2023 World Cup. Netflix on Friday said it will stream for the first time the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the streamer continues to expand its library of live sports content. “Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix is not just about …

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups
3 months ago

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups

CNN  

CNN — The next two editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will air in the United States exclusively on Netflix in 2027 and 2031, according to a joint statement Friday from FIFA and Netflix. “This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game,” Infantino continued. “FIFA and …

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Draw, Complete groups announced: World champion Spain to play Italy, Belgium, Portugal
3 months ago

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Draw, Complete groups announced: World champion Spain to play Italy, Belgium, Portugal

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal in the group stage of the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament as the draw was made in Lausanne on Monday. Reigning European champion and 2023 World Cup runner-up England was drawn alongside France, the Netherlands and Wales, which will be making its major finals debut. Moreover, players participating in the Women’s …

CONMEBOL announces that South America will launch qualifying tournament for Women’s World Cup
3 months, 1 week ago

CONMEBOL announces that South America will launch qualifying tournament for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

South America will become the second continent after Europe to conduct a qualifying tournament for the Women’s World Cup after governing body CONMEBOL announced plans for a competition starting next year. Continental championships serve as qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup, except in Europe, where UEFA stages a separate qualifying tournament. “The new competition will be played between 2025 and …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League

The Hindu  

In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from February 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups included Euro 2022 …

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from Feb. 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups …

Grandmas Shine as New Zealand Triumphs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Trending News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Grandmas Shine as New Zealand Triumphs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

The New Zealand women's cricket team has finally won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after a thrilling final against South Africa. Despite facing a late start due to relocation and the absence of home crowd support, the White Ferns emerged victorious, showcasing their perseverance and teamwork. The tournament served as a testament to the power of senior players …

Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Italy joined a busy bid race on Tuesday to host the 2029 European Championship in women’s soccer, aiming to involve cities that will not stage games at the men’s Euro 2032. Across the Alps in neighboring Switzerland from Italy’s announcement, the Women’s Euro 2025 host launched ticket sales Tuesday for its tournament with a penalty shootout at 3,454 …

AFC Champions League Women's Group Stage: A High-Stakes Showdown in Asia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Champions League Women's Group Stage: A High-Stakes Showdown in Asia

Associated Press  

The AFC Champions League's women's tournament has launched, featuring 12 teams divided into three groups of four. The Urawa Red Diamond Ladies will kick off the competition against India's Odisha, while Melbourne City will face Iran's Bam Khatoon in the opening match. The tournament offers a chance for Asian women's soccer to gain recognition on the international stage, with potential …

Women's soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Women's soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches

New Indian Express  

Women’s soccer is on a high in Asia in the wake of some World Cup performances that captivated nations, raising expectations for the new AFC Champions League. Now the continental club championship has been revamped and the group stage of the Women’s Asian Champions League launches this week with the Urawa Red Diamond Ladies flying the flag for Japan. The …

Women’s golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Players to watch, schedule and tee times
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Players to watch, schedule and tee times

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer It’s the women’s turn to shine on an Olympic stage at Le Golf National following a thrilling back-nine finish for the men’s competition that saw world No. Team USA’s Nelly Korda, the defending gold medalist from the Tokyo Games, will tee up in …

World Cup 2.0: Why women’s Olympic football is a must-watch at Paris 2024
8 months ago

World Cup 2.0: Why women’s Olympic football is a must-watch at Paris 2024

Al Jazeera  

With a star-studded lineup and some of the world’s best teams, the women’s Olympic football competition in Paris will be like a mini World Cup for fans. Less than a year after the global breakout success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia, a good number of that tournament’s best players will be back; this time, the global football …

Alessia Russo backs England to emulate women’s team and win Euro 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Alessia Russo backs England to emulate women’s team and win Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women’s World Cup in 2027
10 months ago

Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women’s World Cup in 2027

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — A 20-minute drive separates the historic Maracana Stadium from the Complexo do Alemao, the biggest complex of favelas in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most impoverished and violent. Agatha strikes a ball during a soccer training session run by the Bola de Ouro social program, at the Complexo da Alemao favela in Rio de …

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
10 months ago

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts

The Independent  

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Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup, a first for South America
10 months ago

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup, a first for South America

The Independent  

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Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America
10 months ago

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The US-Mexico decision to opt out and focus on bidding for the 2031 World Cup — that decision is due next year — was another indicator of Brazil’s expected …

Brazil will host 2027 Women’s World Cup, beating Dutch, German Belgian joint bid
10 months ago

Brazil will host 2027 Women’s World Cup, beating Dutch, German Belgian joint bid

NL Times  

The Netherlands lost the bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. The 2027 tournament will be the first Women’s World Cup organized in South America and will be played in well-known Brazilian stadiums like Maracana in Rio de Janeiro and Mané Garrincha in Brasilia. “We knew it would be difficult, but we are united and therefore successful.” …

FIFA members to vote on the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup
10 months ago

FIFA members to vote on the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

The FIFA Congress will pick from a winnowed field of two candidates to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup at its meeting in Bangkok this week. We want everyone’s support.” Germany hosted the Women’s World Cup in 2011 and the Netherlands hosted the 2017 Women’s European Championship. “Of course we will match everything FIFA needs to have a FIFA Women’s …

FIFA sets date for first Women’s Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026
10 months ago

FIFA sets date for first Women’s Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — FIFA finally set a date Wednesday to play the first Women’s Club World Cup tournament in January and February 2026. A 32-team men’s Club World Cup will debut in June-July next year in the United States with teams qualifying by winning or getting consistently good results in four years of continental championships through 2024. FIFA has made launching …

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda
10 months ago

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda

Associated Press  

FIFA’s gravest crisis erupted with police raids at its annual meeting in 2015 and nine years later international soccer’s 211 member federations gather this week in Thailand with some of the resulting anti-corruption reforms now in retreat. During three days of meetings starting Wednesday in Bangkok, international soccer’s governance standards are set to distract from significant decisions in women’s soccer …

FIFA meets with women's soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda
10 months ago

FIFA meets with women's soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda

The Independent  

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FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
10 months, 1 week ago

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Brazil’s bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup was ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA on Tuesday. Brazil has been favored to win the 2027 contest since FIFA brokered a deal with several of soccer’s continental governing bodies in October to get preferred hosts of the men’s World …

U.S. And Mexico Drop Bid To Host 2027 World Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. And Mexico Drop Bid To Host 2027 World Cup

Huff Post  

United States' Sophia Smith, right, celebrates her goal against Canada with teammates during the shoot out of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match on April 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. AP Photo/Jay LaPrete NEW YORK — The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said they …

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

News 18  

The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday, just weeks before FIFA is due to vote to award the tournament at a meeting in Bangkok. US Soccer said waiting until 2031 would give tournament organizers more breathing space to plan for the tournament while absorbing lessons from the region’s staging of …

Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland accused of ‘scandalous’ funding cut to jeopardise growth of women’s football
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland accused of ‘scandalous’ funding cut to jeopardise growth of women’s football

The Independent  

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FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth
1 year ago

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth

The Hindu  

Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and the UEFA Nations League 2024 winner continued to lead the FIFA World Rankings in women’s football, sitting at the top for four months now. La Roja, which was in the middle of an off-the-field storm of controversy when Luis Rubiales, the then chief of the Spanish football federation, kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso, …

W Champions Cup and Women’s Club World Cup: ‘Incredible’ innovation or too many games?
1 year ago

W Champions Cup and Women’s Club World Cup: ‘Incredible’ innovation or too many games?

New York Times  

This August, the best women’s club teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean will start CONCACAF’s inaugural W Champions Cup, the federation’s newest regional competition that will culminate with the crowning of a champion the following summer. CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said his federation was “focused on creating an enhanced calendar of national team …

UK Sport sets sights on hosting Fifa Women’s World Cup for first time
1 year ago

UK Sport sets sights on hosting Fifa Women’s World Cup for first time

The Independent  

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Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions
1 year ago

Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s women’s soccer team is finally getting attention for its play on the field, rather than the behavior of its officials. Spain followed up its Women’s World Cup title in August with victory in the inaugural Women’s Nations League on Wednesday, and this time the talk in Spain is about the great performances of the team and not …

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

NL Times  

Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract to be the head coach of the England Women until after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced on Tuesday. The English football association called the Dutch coach “the most successful England Women’s manager in history.” Last year, Wiegman led the England Women to the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, …

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics

The Hindu  

2023 was a remarkable year for women’s sports. - Australia beat South Africa to win the Women’s T20 World Cup: Meg Lanning-led Australia won its sixth and third consecutive title after beating the host South Africa in the final by 19 runs. - Spain beat England to win maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rubiales fiasco unfolds: Spain beat England 1-0 …

Netflix’s USWNT docuseries leaves World Cup revelations behind, focuses on players’ humanity
1 year, 3 months ago

Netflix’s USWNT docuseries leaves World Cup revelations behind, focuses on players’ humanity

New York Times  

Disclaimer: The Athletic senior writer Meg Linehan appears in “Under Pressure” as a commentator. “Under Pressure,” Netflix’s documentary about the U.S. women’s national team’s disappointing run in the 2023 World Cup, won’t necessarily satisfy those fans. “I think there’s a difference between faking that you feel like you belong, and actually feeling like you belong,” said Williams. That you just …

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA

NL Times  

The Dutch football association KNVB, along with the Belgian and German football associations, officially submitted a joint bid for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup to FIFA on Friday. The KNVB described the joint bid in a press release as “a sustainable, compact, and commercially attractive World Cup, offering a unique fan experience.” “The Football World Cup in 2027 must …

This Mexican immigrant soccer agent wants women players to get more pay and less abuse
1 year, 3 months ago

This Mexican immigrant soccer agent wants women players to get more pay and less abuse

LA Times  

When Guillermo Zamarripa arrived in New York from Mexico as an international student, he knew very little English. “It’s a shame that Jenni Hermoso is going to be remembered for this.” The harassment that a number of women soccer players and other female athletes endure also was highlighted by the alarming case of San Diego native and UC Irvine graduate …

Linehan: FIFA shows inequality by planning for 2034 men’s World Cup before 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Linehan: FIFA shows inequality by planning for 2034 men’s World Cup before 2027 Women’s World Cup

New York Times  

We now know where the 2034 men’s World Cup will most likely take place — in Saudi Arabia, thanks to Australia’s exit from the bidding process. Human Rights Watch issued a lengthy statement concerning Saudi Arabia’s bid and its human rights record, “including mass executions, continued repression of women’s rights under its male guardianship system, and the killing of hundreds …

Women’s Nations League 2023: Spain thrashes Swiss 7-1; England loses 3-2 to Belgium
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s Nations League 2023: Spain thrashes Swiss 7-1; England loses 3-2 to Belgium

The Hindu  

World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday while England’s hopes of progression were dented by Belgium. The match was the team’s first since FIFA announced on Monday that former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales had incurred a three-year ban for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso. England in trouble World Cup runners-up England …

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