Spain celebrate with the trophy after winning FIFA Women's World Cup in Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2023.

Spain defeats England to claim first World Cup title

An Olga Carmona goal was the difference between the two sides in a pulsating game that saw Spain create the majority of the clear-cut chances.

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Clash of styles as England, Spain eye Women's World Cup summit

The highly-successful tournament in Australia and New Zealand was destined to have a fresh winner from the quarter-finals when Japan joined the United States, Germany and Norway in making a premature exit. ...

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Sweden take third place to spoil Australia's World Cup party

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour. ...

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British golfer Fleetwood gunning for glory on PGA Tour

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England's team celebrates winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug. 16, 2023.

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Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain

England now face a blockbuster final on Sunday at the same Stadium Australia against a dangerous Spanish side that beat Sweden 2-1 in the last four.

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Carmona's late stunner takes Spain into maiden Women's World Cup final

Spain's thrilling victory at Eden Park sets up a showdown in Sydney on Sunday with either Australia or England, who meet in the other semi-final on Wednesday.

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Jokowi gives honorary award to FIFA president Infantino

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Australia's World Cup exploits will leave legacy, coach says

The Matildas came through a penalty shootout crammed with twists and turns to beat France 7-6 on Saturday in Brisbane and set up a clash with the Lionesses.

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'Nothing personal': Macron sides with Australia over England in World Cup

Macron made his bold diplomatic move after Australia knocked out France in a thrilling 7-6 penalty shoot-out in Brisbane on Saturday to reach the last four for the first time in their history.

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Mbappe reinstated into PSG first team squad

PSG began their title defence at home to Lorient on Saturday, with Mbappe watching the goalless draw from the stands alongside new signing and fellow World Cup winner Ousmane Dembele, who had completed his transfer to Paris earlier in the day.

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Australia players react during the penalty shootout during the 2023 Women's World Cup quarterfinal match against France at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 12, 2023.

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'Heart and soul and passion': Coach hails Australia's history-makers

The Matildas have now exceeded anything the Socceroos have managed at a global level and the significance of being one of the best four teams in the world for the first time was not lost on an emotional Gustavsson.

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Japan coach tells team to 'be proud' after World Cup exit

A win over Sweden in Auckland would have set up another meeting with Spain, but Ikeda's side fell short at Eden Park, going two goals down early in the second half before attempting a late comeback.

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Greece's Antetokounmpo to miss basketball World Cup

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Indonesia eyes bigger wins on world para taekwondo stage

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Asian golf stars up for tough fight in FedEx Cup Playoffs

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United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign

The U.S. head into their first knock-out clash of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Melbourne under fire after having scraped through the group phase with draws against the Netherlands and Portugal.

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Four cities in Java to host U-17 World Cup

Four cities in Java have been named host cities for the FIFA Under-17 Soccer World Cup this November, as the PSSI makes last-minute preparations ahead of the final inspection later this month.

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USA look far from World Cup favourites after limping into last 16

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Athletes, coach call for better infrastructure in national sports

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Argentina's midfielder Camila Gómez Ares celebrates after scoring a goal during the friendly football match between Argentina and Peru, ahead of the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, at the Estadio Unico de San Nicolas, Buenos Aires province, on July 14, 2023.

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'Girls with balls' still sidelined in Argentine football

It was only four years ago, in 2019, that Argentine women's football was declared semi-professional, meaning players can make a partial living off the sport. It is not yet a career.

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New Club World Cup could overlap with Gold Cup says Montagliani

FIFA's new Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States in 2025, may "overlap" with CONCACAF Gold Cup being held in the same country, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani says.

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History-chasing Jabeur hopes for third time lucky at Wimbledon

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Liga 1 to probe racial abuse in Persija-PSM Makassar match

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‘Don't ask me’: Koster responds to World Beach Games cancellation

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World Beach Games nixed after host Bali pulls out

The withdrawal at such short notice left no time to find a suitable host replacement, ANOC said in a statement posted on the event's official Instagram account.

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Erick says JIS not a priority venue for U-17

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Thai football association boss resigns over SEA Games brawls

Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in the May final that saw players and coaches on both sides clash on two occasions with four red cards issued.

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France's coach Didier Deschamps (left) talks with France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe during a training session at the Al Sadd SC training centre in Doha on December 17, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football final match between Argentina and France.

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Mbappe and Les Bleus call for end to violence in France

"The time of violence must give way to that of mourning, dialogue and reconstruction," the team said in a statement posted on social media by the Paris Saint-Germain superstar.

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'Counter Strike', 'Call of Duty' will never enter Olympic Esports, IOC says

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided not to include several first-person shooting games, citing concerns over content that depicted violence.

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