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Jorge Vilda: Spanish FA exploring options to sack World Cup-winning head coach
The Spanish Football Federation is exploring its options over whether it can sack Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda.Vilda remains in post despite most of his coaching staff resigning in protest against federation president Luis Rubiale
Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutors open preliminary investigation into kiss by federation president
Spain's top criminal court has opened a preliminary investigation into the country's football federation president Luis Rubiales after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.The prosecutors are looking into whether the incident amounts to a crime
Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA activates ‘sexual violence protocol’ after Jenni Hermoso kiss
Last updated on 3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the section FootballAn internal investigation has been launched by Spain's football federation after its sexual violence protocol was activated.Federation president Luis Rubiales has been suspended by Fifa
Bournemouth 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Maddison scores first Spurs goal in deserved victory
James Maddison scored his first Tottenham goal and delivered an outstanding individual performance as Spurs continued their fine start to life under Ange Postecoglou with victory at Bournemouth.Maddison's opener came at the end of a flowing Spurs mov
Transfer window: Premier League clubs set spending record with week to go to deadline day
Premier League clubs have spent a record £1.95bn on players in this summer's transfer window - with a week still to go before deadline day."This sensational level of spending appears to be the new norm for Premier League clubs," said Deloitte's Calu
Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president
World football's governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales for his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.He earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the final whistle.
Women’s World Cup: Three events that show the gap between men and women’s football
The Women's World Cup was one of record attendances, huge global audiences and teams breaking new ground. But it was also one marred by incidents which distracted from momentous achievements on the pitch.When Spain's football team stepped on to the p
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager to miss next two matches after minor back surgery
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to miss his team's next two Premier League matches after undergoing back surgery.Guardiola, 52, had been suffering with what City said was "severe" back pain and travelled to Barcelona for an "emergency" b
Mason Greenwood: Manchester United striker will leave club after internal investigation
Warning: This article contains details of alleged abuseManchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct.Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allega
Women’s World Cup final: England lose to Spain in Sydney
England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney.The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men's team in 1966 to win the World Cup, suffered heartbrea
Women’s World Cup final: ‘England have to play game of our lives’ against Spain – Bright
England have to "play the game of our lives" if they are to win the Women's World Cup, says captain Millie Bright.The European champions face Spain in Sunday's final at Stadium Australia, with the game kicking off at 11:00 BST and being shown live on
Sarina Wiegman: England manager ‘has no plans to leave’ role
Sarina Wiegman says she has "no plans to leave" her job as England manager and intends to see out the rest of her contract, which lasts until 2025.Wiegman, who will lead England in Sunday's Women's World Cup final, has been touted as a candidate for
Sarina Wiegman: FA says any approaches would be ‘100% rejected’
Any approaches for England manager Sarina Wiegman would be "100% rejected", says Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham.Wiegman, appointed in 2021, has led England to the Women's World Cup final a year after they won Euro 2022.She is th
Australia 1-3 England: Lionesses reach first Women’s World Cup final
England reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time as they spoiled co-hosts Australia's party on a historic evening in Sydney.Silencing a sell-out crowd at Stadium Australia with their 3-1 victory, the Lionesses became the first England f
Spain 2-1 Sweden: La Roja reach their first Women’s World Cup final with dramatic win
Spain beat Sweden in a thrilling finish to reach their first Women's World Cup final.Captain Olga Carmona scored an 89th-minute winner to spark wild scenes of jubilation among their supporters at Eden Park, Auckland.Sweden - who have now lost back-to