The outcome was testament to the resilience England have built under Sarina Wiegman’s management, but the European champions were also reliant on a whole load of luck in their last-16 victory over Nigeria. Twenty-four hours…
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Arsenal gave their hopes of beating Manchester City to the Premier League title a psychological boost as they defeated Pep Guardiola’s side on penalties to win the Community Shield. After a largely forgettable 70 minutes…
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Reigning champions the USA are out of the Women’s World Cup after being stunned by Sweden on penalties on a night of incredible drama in Melbourne. USA dominated the 120 minutes but were denied by…
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Netherlands manager Andries Jonker says his team have come to the Women’s World Cup “with the conviction that we can beat everybody” after securing a quarter-final spot against Spain. The Netherlands were forced to endure…
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France international defender Axel Disasi has joined Chelsea from Monaco on a six-year contract for 45m euros (£38.57m). Disasi, 25, offers defensive cover at Stamford Bridge after Wesley Fofana sustained a serious knee injury. He played…
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Former Italy goalkeeper and World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football aged 45. He wrote on social media: “That’s all folks. You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together.”…
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Jamaica qualified for the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup for the first time as Brazil went out of the competition in disappointing fashion. It was a cagey encounter in Melbourne and Jamaica put…
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Sweden beat Argentina to make it three wins from three at the Women’s World Cup, clinching top spot in Group G and a mouth-watering last-16 clash with the USA. With first place essentially guaranteed thanks…
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South Africa are through to the last 16 after claiming their first Women’s World Cup win with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Italy. Thembi Kgatlana’s 92nd-minute winner proved the difference after Italy fought back to…
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The Republic of Ireland ended their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, who progressed to the last-16 and could face England. The result, coupled with Australia’s win over Canada, meant the Super…
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