Spanish players hold up Women’s World Cup final hero Olga Carmona during the reception at Madrid Rio on Monday. Photo: Oscar J. Barroso/AFP7 via ZUMA Press Wire/ISI Photos * * * * * Probably the greatest quality of a World Cup is its ability to surprise, and the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and […]
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What They're Saying: Megan Rapinoe
“It is incredibly competitive, and it’s getting more competitive, and we’re still right there in the mix. It’s almost like people see the rest of the world ‘catching up’ as somehow the U.S. racing backwards, and that is not the case at all. Other federations have a lot more low-hanging fruit, whether it’s the quality […]
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Spain prime minister says apology over kiss 'insufficient'
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as “insufficient” the apology given by Spain’s soccer federation chief for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales, 45, kissed Hermoso as he handed the Spanish players and staff their gold medals after they […]
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What They're Saying: Lindsey Horan
“When a coach comes in, how do we get the best out of every single individual player putting simplicity into a 10-day camp every few months and getting the best out of your team without over complicating everything. I could talk about the last four-year cycle, and we don’t need to get into every single […]
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Women's World Cup final draws 2,059,000 viewers on Fox and Telemundo platforms
Spain’s Teresa Abelleira (right) and England’s Georgia Stanway, two of the 2023 Women’s World Cup’s best midfielders, battle in the final Spain won, 1-0, at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Photo: Damian Briggs/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire) * * * * * The 2023 Women’s World Cup final averaged less than 2.1 million viewers for England- and Spanish-language […]
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Top 10: Local market ratings (Women's World Cup final)
1. Washington D.C. 2.1 2. *Austin 1.9 3. San Diego, Boston 1.6 5. Hartford 1.5 6. Norfolk, Tampa, Kansas City 1.4 9. Detroit, West Palm Beach 1.3*Austin had the highest share at 30. Note: Fox coverage.
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What They're Saying: Yolanda Diaz
“We continue to request that Rubiales resigns. He has dehumanized and assaulted a woman. His excuses are useless.” — Spanish deputy prime minister Yolanda Díaz following Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales‘ apology for his widely condemned kiss on the lips of Spain’s all-time leading scorer, Jenni Hermoso, during medal ceremonies after La Roja’s 1-0 […]
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Watch: All 164 Women's World Cup goals and a Top 15 collection
The 2023 Women’s World Cup featured 164 goals in 64 games (2.56 per game). Fox Soccer’s selection of Top 15 goals are topped by Argentina‘s Sophia Braun, Brazil’s Bia Zaneratto, Australia’s Sam Kerr, Ireland’s Katie McCabe and Panama’s Marta Cox: All five of Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa‘s goal.
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Monday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales kisses player during World Cup celebrations, prompting outcry By Henry Bushnell (Yahoo Sport)2. Olga Carmona scored in Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died By Tales Azzoni (AP)3. Koalas, swearing and hijabs: unmissable Women’s World Cup moments By Michael Hogan (The Observer)
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Women's World Cup: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Spain’s rapid rise to Women’s World Cup glory, in spite of its coach and federation, is ‘just the beginning’ By Henry Bushnell (Yahoo Sports)2. FIFA’s Sarai Bareman guarantees World Cup players will receive bonus payments By Steph Yang (The Athletic)3. Matildas’ on-field legacy must be matched off it By Janek Speight (DW.com)