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5dReuters

Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss

Former Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.

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6dESPN News Services

Rubiales testifies he asked to kiss Hermoso

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, accused of trying to downplay a kiss on Jenni Hermoso, is set to testify before a judge on Tuesday.

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13dAlex Kirkland

Rubiales trial: Spain coach denies involvement

Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente has denied that he was involved in crisis talks at the Spanish football federation over handling the response to Luis Rubiales' kiss of world cup winner Jenni Hermoso.

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14dAlex Kirkland

Hermoso at Rubiales trial: Kiss ruined WWC final

Spain's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified in the trial of former football federation boss Luis Rubiales on Monday, saying the kiss that triggered a national "Me Too" moment "ruined one of the happiest days of my life."

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59dESPN

Netflix, FIFA sign deal to show Women's World Cup

Netflix and FIFA have agreed a deal for the streaming giant to have exclusive United States broadcasting rights to the next two FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments, global football's governing body confirmed on Friday.

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68dESPN

Morgan on CWC: NWSL can play vs. Europe's best

Former United States women's national team star Alex Morgan singled out the inaugural 2026 FIFA women's Club World Cup as a huge opportunity for the NWSL to prove itself against the top women's clubs in the world.

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81dAAP

Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne's party

The Matildas will dust themselves down and attempt to quickly move on after a physical, relentless Brazil beat Australia 3-1 to crash retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's send-off match in Brisbane.

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82dAAP

Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for send-off

Retiring Australian football great Clare Polkinghorne admits her Matildas send-off match won't fully sink in until she steps onto the Suncorp Stadium pitch for the final time.

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119dReuters

Women's stars urge FIFA end Saudi Aramco deal

A group of over 100 professional women's footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.

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143dJeff Kassouf

All-time great Sinclair to retire after NWSL season

Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair, the leading goal scorer in international soccer history, will retire at the end of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season, she announced Friday.

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154dStephanie Brantz

Ex-USWNT boss Sermanni returns to Matildas

Australia's most experienced women's football coach will once more take the reins of the national team with Tom Sermanni unveiled as the Matildas interim coach.

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157dJeff Carlisle

Poch: USMNT must aim to match women, win WC

Mauricio Pochettino began his tenure as United States men's national team coach saying his players should aspire to achieve as much as the American women.

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174dReuters

FIFPRO maternity guide helps clubs follow policy

Global soccer players' union FIFPRO has launched a 48-page guide to help clubs navigate FIFA's maternity rules regarding pregnancy and post-childbirth playing careers.

FIFA Women's World Cup Standings

Group AGPWDLGDP
Switzerland3120+25
Norway3111+54
New Zealand311104
Philippines3102-73
Group BGPWDLGDP
Australia3201+46
Nigeria3120+15
Canada3111-34
Republic of Ireland3012-21
Group CGPWDLGDP
Japan3300+119
Spain3201+46
Zambia3102-83
Costa Rica3003-70
Group DGPWDLGDP
England3300+79
Denmark3201+26
China3102-53
Haiti3003-40
Group EGPWDLGDP
Netherlands3210+87
United States3120+35
Portugal3111+14
Vietnam3003-120
Group FGPWDLGDP
France3210+47
Jamaica3120+15
Brazil3111+34
Panama3003-80
Group GGPWDLGDP
Sweden3300+89
South Africa311104
Italy3102-53
Argentina3012-31
Group HGPWDLGDP
Colombia3201+26
Morocco3201-46
Germany3111+54
South Korea3012-31