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Struggling USA out for World Cup reset against familiar foes Sweden

Sweden and the USA have met in six of the past eight World Cups, but never previously in the knockout rounds. That changes on Sunday in Melbourne

The Guardian - US

From coal mine to gold mine: Kieran Govers brings golden touch to Malaysia

Kieran Govers’ full-time job requires him to spend long hours under the ground. He is a shift superintendent with a coal-mining company in New South Wales. Above the ground, though, Govers knows a thing or two about mining gold. Govers made 126 appearances for the Australia men’s hockey team. He…

The Hindu

Ria Percival: 'We have to get out of the group'

The Football Ferns have only once got out of their group stage at World Cups and Olympic Games and they're determined to do it again Sunday night in front of family and home fans.

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An exploratory opening win shows the USA women are still a work in progress

Opening matches at World Cups are often a practice in figuring out what works. The USWNT’s 3-0 win over Vietnam to launch their three-peat bid shows they’re not yet a finished product

The Guardian - US

Ten players to watch at the 2023 women’s World Cup

World Cups are made for stars, and stars often are made by World Cups. The 2023 edition of the biggest tournament in women’s soccer will be no different. And it will surely produce several new household names.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Are the United States still the team to beat at the Women’s World Cup?

Group E preview: The defending champions are trying to become the first team in history to win three World Cups in a row, but has Europe caught up?

The Independent UK

The inspiration behind Australia’s shot at home World Cup glory

Group B preview: The co-hosts Australia are joined in the ‘group of death’ by Canada, Nigeria and the Republic of Ireland

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U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe will retire at the end of the season

Megan Rapinoe will end her career having won at least two World Cups and one Olympic gold medal and having been awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

WEKU

'It comes from the gut'- we chat to one of Scotland's best-known commentators

He has commentated on some of football’s most stellar occasions, guiding viewers through games from World Cups to European Finals.

The National (Scotland)

USWNT rocked ahead World Cup squad announced by huge injury blow

As the USWNT were set to announce their squad for the 2023 World Cup they were hit with the news that their captain and longstanding will not be present due to injury

Daily Mirror

Scotland well prepared for World Cup challenge as Chris Sole seeks to emulate father

CHRIS SOLE has been to the same amount of World Cups as his dad but their experiences could hardly be more disparate.

The National (Scotland)

Equal prize money at men’s and women’s World Cups is a must, says FIFPRO

Gianni Infantino said equal prize money at the 2026 and 2027 tournaments was his ambition at the FIFA Congress in March.

The Independent UK

Jiffy in touching tribute after colleague's death announced by Gary Lineker during FA Cup final

Mat Wayne worked at several Olympic Games and World Cups during a 25-year career

Wales Online

Antonio Carbajal, Mexico keeper in 5 World Cups, dead at 93

Antonio Carbajal, the Mexican goalkeeper who became the first player to appear in five World Cups, died at 93 on May 9.

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The Independent UK

Thanks for the memories – Jo Harten calls time on England career

After making her debut in 2007, the 34-year-old won 117 caps overall for the Roses and represented the team in four World Cups.

The Times of India

Pakistan capable of becoming No.1 team across formats, win World Cups: Mickey Arthur

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's newly appointed team director Mickey Arthur feels that the country has the capability of becoming the number one team across formats and has players who can win them World Cups.

Reuters

For Japan's ageing soccer players, 80 is the new 50

Mutsuhiko Nomura's soccer career has spanned 18 World Cups, or 70 years, to be exact.

The Times of India

ISSF discards rule that pitted top two shooters for gold, goes back to Tokyo Games format

NEW DELHI: The International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) has done away with an additional stage in the finals that pitted the two top scorers for gold medal at World Cups and other big-ticket events including the Olympics, and reverted to the old format.

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The Guardian - UK

In this golden age for football, the threat of overkill looms ever larger

From bloated World Cups to dull club competitions excess is everywhere, but who will stand up against the exploitation?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Euro 2024 Host Germany Looks To Rebuild After World Cup

Another World Cup failure, another rebuild for Germany. This time there's even more at stake. Germany will host next year's European Championship and is desperate to avoid another debacle at home. The Germans once took pride in having a “tournament team,” one that could put distractions aside to perform when…

The Independent UK

Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be re-elected this week to lead a richer-than-ever soccer body with an ambition to add new and bigger competitions despite growing wariness of him in Europe

The Times of India

WPL 2023: DC name Meg Lanning captain, Jemimah vice-captain

MUMBAI: The dominance of the all-conquering Australian women's team seems to be having its impact in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League too. On Thursday, Australian women's team captain Meg Lanning became the third Australia player to lead a WPL team when the Delhi Capitals named the multiple…

Daily Mirror

Rugby chiefs to hold draw closer to World Cups after 2023 'top five' controversy

“There has never been so much movement over a two-year period. Bearing that in mind, and noting the format of four pools of five teams, there is arguably no perfect time for a draw”

Football London

Gary Lineker and Clive Tyldesley among many to pay tribute to 'absolute legend' John Motson

Legendary commentator John Motson has passed away aged 77 after a glittering career covering over 2500 matches, including 10 World Cups and 10 European Championships

The Independent UK

John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77

The voice of football known as ‘Motty’ covered 29 FA Cup finals and 10 World Cups

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