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‘He wanted to control everything’: Inside the dysfunction in Spanish women’s soccer
Women involved in Spanish soccer say they have endured systemic sexism ranging from paternalism and offhand remarks to verbal abuse.
- by Rachel Chaundler, Sarah Hurtes and Jeré Longman
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The new Socceroos defender whose fractured face was ‘like a jigsaw puzzle’
Cameron Burgess has joined the growing Scottish cohort by being named in the Socceroos squad for Sunday’s friendly against Mexico.
- by Emma Kemp
Kerr wondergoal squares semi
Sam Kerr scores a candidate for goal of the tournament, hammering a long range drive into the top corner to level it at 1-1.
Kerr and Raso named on star-studded Ballon d’Or shortlist
Matildas Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or – the first time two Australians have made the shortlist for football’s most prestigious individual award.
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Hermoso files sexual assault complaint against Rubiales over World Cup kiss
Soccer star Jenni Hermoso has filed an official complaint after she was kissed by federation boss Luis Rubiales after Spain’s World Cup win in Sydney.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Jorge Vilda’s sacking the first sign changes are happening in Spanish soccer
Montse Tome has been appointed as the first woman to coach the team, but is this tangible change or just papering over the cracks for the world champions?
- by Emma Kemp
Spanish coach sacked weeks after World Cup win, infamous president’s kiss
No immediate explanation was offered for the dismissal, but Jorge Vilda had been at the centre of a player’s revolt dating back to long before the World Cup.
- by Tales Azzoni
Arsenal stun Manchester United with two goals deep into injury time
Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus scored late to give Arsenal a 3-1 Premier League win over Manchester United.
Luis Rubiales breaks his silence as Spain’s government begins move to oust the football chief
Luis Rubiales insists he was the victim of a smear campaign.
- by Ciaran Giles and Joseph Wilson
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FIFA Women's World Cup
‘Women aren’t copping that crap any more’: My open letter to Luis Rubiales’ mum
Dear Angeles Bejar, it’s often difficult for mothers to recognise their child could be capable of poor behaviour.
- by Julia Baird
‘It was an honour’: Arnold rejects Scottish club to stay with Socceroos
Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has revealed he turned down the chance to follow in Ange Postecoglou’s footsteps and coach one of Scotland’s biggest clubs.
- by Vince Rugari