Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso joined a mass strike of female players on Friday after saying she did not consent to being kissed by her country’s soccer federation chief, Luis Rubiales, after Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final. In a statement released by women players’ union Futpro, Hermoso and 80 other players said they […]
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Embattled Luis Rubiales set to quit
There was more criticism of Luis Rubiales after photos emerged of the Spanish soccer federation president lifting Spanish player Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder during celebrations after the Women’s World Cup final. * * * * * Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF), will quit his post after being roundly […]
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Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala leads by example
Sporting a pair of sunglasses, Asisat Oshoala celebrated Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League triumph with her teammates in early June, but Nigeria was already on her mind. Standing on the balcony of the historic palace in Placa de Sant Jaume in the city’s Gothic neighborhood before several thousand jubilant fans, Oshoala was handed the microphone. “Visca […]
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to face tax evasion trial
Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial for tax fraud after the Real Madrid coach allegedly failed to declare image rights earnings in 2014 to the Spanish tax office. A Spanish judge said Ancelotti had “acknowledged” the actions that deprived the country’s treasury of 386,361 euros ($428,000), in a court document seen by AFP on Wednesday. “It […]
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Spain: Player revolt and missing stars hurt La Roja's World Cup title bid
Spain should be among the favorites for the Women’s World Cup but without several key players because of a dispute it’s taking the hard path. La Roja will still be a threat in Australia and New Zealand, but it’s undoubtedly weaker for the absences of stars protesting against the Spanish federation (RFEF) and coach Jorge […]
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Three reasons Carlo Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team from the summer of 2024, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory for the first time since 2002. Tite departed after Croatia knocked Brazil out in the quarterfinals in Qatar last year and Fernando Diniz will lead the team for a year before Ancelotti’s […]
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Spain: Alexia Putellas returns for Women's World Cup
Spain coach Jorge Vilda named a fit again Alexia Putellas in his final 23-player list for the Women’s World Cup, along with three players who had been protesting, but La Roja is missing several key figures. Some of the 15 players who asked not to be selected for the national team in a protest against […]
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Barcelona bolsters midfield with Gundogan signing
Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract. The German midfielder, 32, has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a year’s extension and a release clause of 400 million euros ($436 million). “He is bringing his presence, nose for goal and reading of […]
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'More joy is to come': Spain celebrates UEFA Nations League triumph
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hopes his country’s Nations League triumph on Sunday can spark a new winning era for La Roja. Spain beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties after the teams were deadlocked at 0-0 following 120 minutes in Rotterdam at Feyenoord’s De Kuip Stadium. Spain had not won a trophy for over a […]
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UEFA Nations League: Croatia stuns Netherlands: 'Surely, this is a victory which will go down in history'
Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric (photo) struck in overtime to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday in Rotterdam. Zlatko Dalic’s side, which reached the World Cup semifinals last year, moved a step closer to earning its first ever trophy and demonstrated once again it’s overtime specialists. […]