[ad_1] MADRID: Andres Iniesta and Barcelona president Joan Laporta continued to mount criticism on federation president Luis Rubiales on Sunday, ahead of a potential government sanction against the suspended Spain chief. Rubiales, 46, was provisionally suspended by FIFA for 90 days on Saturday and the Spanish government are aiming to issue their own measures after…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Scheduled in a far-flung time-zone and carrying eight extra teams, the ninth Women’s World Cup kicked off in Australia and New Zealand a month ago with some doubts it could deliver on lofty ambitions. Those concerns eased well before Sunday’s final where Spain were crowned first-time champions by beating England 1-0 at a…
[ad_1] SYDNEY: Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday’s final. In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Spain were the more accomplished side and had…
[ad_1] SYDNEY: A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time. About 75,000 fans will pack Stadium Australia in Sydney for the final of a World Cup that began with 32 teams, compared…
[ad_1] AUCKLAND: Spain’s chances coming into the Women’s World Cup seemed to hinge on the fitness of Alexia Putellas but they have enjoyed a remarkable run to the final despite their star player struggling to make an impact. Instead, the likes of Salma Paralluelo, Aitana Bonmati and unsung midfield hero Teresa Abelleira have stood out…
[ad_1] BRISBANE: France coach Herve Renard is confident playing against “an entire nation” will bring out the best in his team when they face Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday. Les Bleues eased into the last eight with a 4-0 win over Morocco but must now overcome a…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Captain Catalina Usme scored the only goal to give Colombia a 1-0 win over Jamaica on Tuesday and set up a Women’s World Cup quarter-final clash with European champions England. Colombia failed to qualify for the 2019 World Cup but topped their group in Australia – stunning Germany along the way – and…
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG: When South Africa’s historic run at the Women’s World Cup finally comes to an end, the first thing Thembi Kgatlana will do back home is visit three graves. Kgatlana scored a 92nd-minute winner over Italy to give South Africa their first World Cup victory and a place in the last 16 against the…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: United States coach Vlatko Andonovski admitted the underfire title-holders were lucky to still be in the Women’s World Cup, ahead of a last-16 clash with Sweden on Sunday. The showdown in Melbourne will pit the two top-ranked sides left in the tournament after world number two Germany’s shock early exit. It will be…
[ad_1] AUCKLAND: United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to “raise the standard” heading into the Women’s World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal. The two-time defending champions limped through to a last-16 tie against Sweden after holding on for a 0-0…
