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☆ Opinion: The shattering aftermath in Maui
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

CNN —The Polynesian demigod Maui was so powerful he could raise islands up from the ocean floor and capture the sun to slow it down. We know Lahaina will be rebuilt, and the government response — city, state and federal — will be a huge part of that. “You can beat the drum of ‘women’s rights’ and defend tooth-and-nail women’s sports, so long as you only do so to denigrate trans women.”For more on the World Cup:Shaista Aziz: This Women’s World Cup has been unlike any other. That’s a great thingAmy Bass: The US loss at the Women’s World Cup sends a clear messageBill Bramhall/Tribune Content AgencyLet’s make a deal? In a country where federal prosecutors overwhelmingly win their cases, Trump’s odds of going to trial and winning both federal cases are slim — and he may face similarly daunting odds in the other cases.

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☆ Gustavsson hails game-changing Matildas as Australia celebrates win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Record-breaking television and streaming figures plus blanket coverage on the front and back pages of the nation's newspapers greeted the win, and Gustavsson believes his players can be the catalyst for change throughout Australian society. "I genuinely really believe that this team can create history in so many ways, not just winning football games," Gustavsson said. "The why is so much bigger than just football and when that drives you...that is a powerful tool that can be very difficult to stop. Neither nation has ever advanced to a Women's World Cup final and the 49-year-old Swede, who was appointed Australia coach almost three years ago, is relishing another winner-takes-all clash. I know that they're going to celebrate this one, but from tomorrow they're going to be focused again, they're extremely professional and they're on the mission.

Persons: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake BRISBANE, Tony Gustavsson, Herve Renard's, Gustavsson, Swede, they're, Michael Church, Jamie Freed Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane, REUTERS, France, AFL, England, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, France, Brisbane, Wednesday's

☆ Australia edge France in penalty drama to reach first Women's World Cup semi
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - Australia v France - Brisbane Stadium , Brisbane, Australia - August 12, 2023 Australia celebrate after winning the penalty shootout and progressing to the semi finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Asanka Brendon... Read moreBRISBANE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time after their quarter-final finished deadlocked at 0-0 following extra time on Saturday. "I would like to congratulate my players for the performance they pulled off today against the entire nation," said France coach Herve Renard. What a game, in normal time, in extra time and then during the penalty shootout." France weathered the storm triggered by the introduction of the Australia skipper, however, and their 19-year-old substitute Becho was soon threatening down the other end. The last quarter of an hour of normal time was a tense but ragged affair with half chances at both ends, a theme reprised in the first half of extra time.

Persons: Asanka Brendon, Read, Mackenzie Arnold, Vicki Becho, Solene Durand, Arnold, Kenza Dali, France, Herve Renard, Maelle, Les, Mary Fowler, Elisa de Almeida, Matildas, Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso, Pauline Peyraud, Magnin, Becho, Australia's Alanna Kennedy, Wendy Renard, Caitlin Foord, Nick Mulvenney, Clare Fallon Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane, World, Australia, France, England, Sweden, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, France, Brisbane, BRISBANE, Colombia, Spain, Auckland

☆ Paralluelo's extra time strike powers Spain into World Cup semis
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"We went to extra time, but the team kept on believing," said coach Jorge Vilda. "It should have been a penalty after all, but it still doesn't mean that Spain didn't win deservedly," said Dutch coach Andries Jonker. "Had we made it, we'd have been convinced to make it through the semi-finals and make it to the final." Fifteen players declared themselves unavailable for selection in September, saying events with the national team had impacted their emotional and physical health. The Spanish federation backed the coach but only six of the mutineers returned to play at the World Cup.

Persons: Lynn Wilms, Spain's Salma Paralluelo REUTERS, Amanda Perobelli WELLINGTON, Salma Paralluelo, Paralluelo, Jorge Vilda, Salma, Mariona Caldentey, Spain's, Stefanie Van der Gragt, Van der, Daphne Van Domselaar, Alba Redondo's, Redondo, Esther Gonzalez, Irene Paredes barged Lineth, Andries Jonker, Beerensteyn, Lori Ewing, Nick Mulvenney Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Wellington Regional, Roja, United, U.S, Spain, Juventus, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Spain, Netherlands, Wellington , New Zealand, Barcelona, Dutch, Japan, Sweden, Auckland, United States, France, Germany, Canada, Brazil, Redondo, Spanish

A few days ago, when the U.S. team was eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it marked the end of a history-making run. Rory Smith, chief soccer correspondent for The Times, argues that it also marked the end of something even bigger: an entire era that redefined women’s sports.

Persons: Rory Smith Organizations: U.S, FIFA, The Times

☆ Sweden hold off Japan fightback to reach Women's World Cup semis
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

It got very exciting, Japan are one of the best teams in the tournament ..."Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said Sweden had done a fine job stifling his midfield but he thought his players should hold their heads high. SWEDEN STRIKEFor a team whose most potent attacking threat came from set pieces, it was no surprise that Sweden took the lead via a free kick. It was only the second goal Japan had conceded in New Zealand and the first time they had been behind but they were unable to break the stranglehold the Swedes had on them. Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani almost doubled the lead just before the break but was denied by a combination of the fingertips of Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita and the post. Japan looked a pale imitation of the side that had romped in the quarter-finals and got their first attempt on goal in the 63rd minute.

Persons: Amanda Ilestedt, Hannah Mckay AUCKLAND, Riko Ueki, Honoka, Peter Gerhardsson, Futoshi Ikeda, dethroning, Kosovare Asllani, Ayaka Yamashita, Yamashita, Johanna Kaneryd, Fuka Nagano, Angeldal, Ueki, Madelen Janogy, Aoba, Zecira Musovic's, Hayashi, Nick Mulvenney, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Eden, Spain, Japan, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, Eden, Auckland , New Zealand, United States, SWEDEN, Swedish, Sydney

☆ England's James gets two-match ban for stamp and red card v Nigeria
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - England v Nigeria - Brisbane Football Stadium, Brisbane, Australia - August 7, 2023 England's Lauren James clashes with Nigeria's Michelle Alozie before being shown a red card by referee Melissa Borjas... Read moreAug 10 (Reuters) - Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, meaning James will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final tie against Colombia, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday. James, England's top scorer at the tournament with three goals, received a red card for a bad-tempered stamp on Alozie's back in the 87th minute of Monday's game. "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a two-match suspension on England's player Lauren James...," FIFA said in a statement. "The suspension will be served for the FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final and the next international fixture following that." Reporting by Lori Ewing and Aadi Nair; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Lauren James, Nigeria's Michelle Alozie, Melissa Borjas, Read, Michelle Alozie, James, England's, Lori Ewing, Aadi Nair, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, Colombia, Chelsea, England, Nigeria, Football Association, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Colombia

☆ High-flying Japan's title credentials to be tested against Sweden
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Twelve years ago, 'Nadeshiko' made history by becoming the first, and so far only, Asian country to win the Women's World Cup at the 2011 tournament in Germany. "Instead of focusing on one player on this Japanese team, I think it's important to look at their whole team. The third-ranked Swedes, who have kept three straight clean sheets, have reached the last eight of the World Cup on seven occasions and eliminated pre-tournament favourites United States in the round of 16. It will be a lot more technical and fast-paced," Sweden boss Peter Gerhardsson told reporters. However, Spain are playing in their first-ever World Cup quarter-finals, and despite his team's poor recent record against them, Dutch coach Andries Jonker struck a confident note.

Persons: Hinata, Molly Darlington AUCKLAND, Futoshi, Hinata Miyazawa, Magdalena Eriksson, Peter Gerhardsson, Andries Jonker, Jonker, It'll, Aadi Nair, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, North Harbour, United, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Japan, Auckland , New Zealand, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, United States, USA, Bengaluru

☆ England’s Lauren James Gets 2-Game Ban at the Women’s World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Oskar Garcia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The LatestLauren James, a top player for England in the Women’s World Cup, was given a two-game suspension by FIFA, soccer’s governing body, for stepping on the back of an opposing player in her team’s round-of-16 win against Nigeria on Monday in Brisbane, Australia. James received a red card near the end of regulation time because she stamped on the back of Michelle Alozie as Alozie was getting up from a foul. The red card meant that James was automatically suspended for England’s quarterfinal game on Saturday against Colombia. But FIFA’s disciplinary committee added an additional game because her violation was for violent conduct. “The suspension will be served for the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinal and the next international fixture following that,” FIFA said in a statement.

Persons: Lauren James, James, Michelle Alozie, Alozie Organizations: England, FIFA, Nigeria, England’s, Colombia, ” FIFA Locations: Brisbane, Australia

☆ Sportswear brands seek retail space for their women's boots
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A recent report coordinated by soccer's European Club Association found as many as 82% of female players in Europe experience discomfort wearing boots. "Football brands are making welcome progress on supporting the needs of female football players," said Conservative MP Caroline Nokes, chair of British Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee. "(But) major retailers give limited recognition to women and girls when it comes to football boots. "It is no good investing in research and making boots for female football players if women are unaware of those products or unable to buy them." The smaller IDA Sports offers a wide range of women's boots, saying they have done extensive research into the biomechanical difference between men and women.

Persons: Carl Recine, England's Lionesses, Caroline Nokes, Puma, Kathryn Swarbrick, Luna, Laura Youngson, Youngson, Lori Ewing, William Maclean Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, soccer's European Club Association, Conservative, Equalities, Adidas, Nike, Puma, Umbro, North, Manufacturers, Elite, IDA Sports, Sports, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, France, Morocco, Adelaide, Australia, Europe, North Europe

☆ Norway federation chief apologises for disappointing World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Norway's troubled campaign came to a shuddering halt with a 3-1 loss to Japan in the last 16 on Saturday after internal disputes and disappointing results on the field. Klaveness acknowledged that Norway had enjoyed some luck on their way to the last 16 and expressed concern that recent overall performances had not been up to standard. "We have to realise that in three of the last four championships, we have performed lower than we expected," Klaveness added. That's what we've been doing in recent years and that's not what we're going to do. Klaveness said the objective was to complete an assessment of the issues by the end of August, covering the federation, players, coaches, and support staff.

Persons: Japan's Mina Tanaka, Read, Lise Klaveness, Norway's, Klaveness, we've, that's, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Wellington Regional, Norwegian Football Federation, NRK, New Zealand, England, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Japan, Norway, Wellington , New Zealand, Norwegian, New, Gdansk

☆ Women's World Cup final eight is wide open, as sport sees a changing of the guard
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

When the tournament was expanded to 32 teams, there was apprehension around whether lower-ranked sides could compete at this level. Concerns about blowouts were blown out of the water in a changing of the guard. Japan are the only previous World Cup champions remaining, having climbed the winners' podium in 2011. In an end of an era, the elimination of the U.S., Canada and Brazil marked inauspicious World Cup finales for some of the game's biggest trailblazers in Megan Rapinoe, Christine Sinclair and Marta. The Lionesses have more big-game experience as reigning European champions, but Colombia have enjoyed better fan support than any team except Australia.

Persons: Rachel Daly, Georgia Stanway, Dan Peled SYDNEY, gunning, Sarina Wiegman, Megan Rapinoe, Christine Sinclair, Marta, Linda Caicedo, France's, Kadidiatou Diani, Roja, Australia's Matildas, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Les Bleues, Herve Renard, We're, Renard, Lauren James, Nigeria's Michelle Alozie, Lori Ewing, Michael Perry Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, United States, Germany, Norway, Olympic, Canada, Sweden, Vietnam, France, Morocco, England, Saturday, Columbia, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Georgia, Colombia, France, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Brazil, U.S, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, European, Nigeria's

☆ Colombia 'dreaming big' ahead of England quarter-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

World number 25 Colombia are by far the lowest ranked among the quarter-finalists but captain Catalina Usme insists they can go all the way. Former finalists Brazil are usually the top South American team at the tournament but Colombia have stolen their thunder. Colombia failed to qualify for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France but have been building for the current showpiece for years by investing in youth. Saturday's quarter-final at Stadium Australia should produce another electric atmosphere, pitting the Colombian supporters against Sydney's big community of English immigrants and expats. Abadia said Colombian fans' excitement was justified.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Carolina Arias, Lorena Bedoya, Read, Usme, Nelson Abadia, Linda Caicedo, Ana Maria Guzman, Guzman, We've, Abadia, Ian Ransom, Miral Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, South, Jamaica, Brazil, Copa America, Real, Colombian, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Jamaica, Melbourne, Australia, Lorena Bedoya Durango, MELBOURNE, England, Germany, Colombian, Brazil, France, Real Madrid

☆ Women's World Cup roundup: Colombia into quarterfinals with 1-0 win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/4] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Colombia v Jamaica - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - August 8, 2023 Colombia's Catalina Usme scores their first goal REUTERS/Asanka Brendon RatnayakeAugust 8 - Catalina Usme scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute and Colombia outlasted Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Melbourne, Australia. Usme punched a left-footed strike past Jamaica goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer, first corralling a pass from Ana Guzman from across the box. Colombia is the lowest seeded team left in the Women's World Cup and advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time. Morocco registered only one shot and zero shots on goal, and France dominated time of possession at 76 percent. Australia defeated France in a friendly before the World Cup.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Usme, Rebecca Spencer, Ana Guzman, Catalina Perez, Eugenie Le Sommer, Le Sommer, Kenza Dali, Diani Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, England, Australia, France, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Jamaica, Melbourne, Australia, France, Morocco, Adelaide

☆ Australia hails 'Princess Mary' after Denmark defeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

An Australian has graced Denmark's royal family for nearly 20 years since Tasmania-born Mary Donaldson married Frederik, the Scandinavian nation's crown prince. But 20-year-old Fowler, playing as a false nine, is now soccer royalty in Australia after stepping up in Kerr's absence. "Princess Mary Offs Denmark," read the front-page headline in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper on Tuesday. "Denmark might have Princess Mary but Australia crowned a new queen after a stunning Mary Fowler performance helped the Matildas qualify for the quarter-finals," Martin Gabor wrote in his match report. Australia were upset 3-2 by Nigeria in the group stage when both Kerr and Fowler were absent, the latter due to a head-knock at training.

Persons: Mary Fowler, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Fowler, Caitlin Foord, Hayley Raso, Mary Donaldson, Frederik, Mary Offs Denmark, Mary, Martin Gabor, Tony Gustavsson, Striker Foord, Kerr's, Ian Ransom, Sonali Paul Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, Danes, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Canada, Melbourne, Australia, Denmark, Sydney, Australian, Tasmania, Nigeria, France, Morocco

☆ Morocco coach Pedros proud of team as he reveals Olympic ambition
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

But Pedros says their unexpected run to the knockout stages is a similar achievement to Morocco’s men’s side reaching the semi-finals of their World Cup in Qatar last year. There are so many things that make us proud even though we have been knocked out. "Being in a World Cup last 16 for Morocco is exceptional. Morocco had not appeared at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 22 years when they hosted the tournament last year and reached the final, losing 2-1 to South Africa but showing their new-found potential to compete. I am really, really proud to be coach of this team because we have fantastic players."

Persons: Reynald, Nesryne El, Carl Recine, Reynald Pedros, Pedros, Frenchman Pedros, Nick Said, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, World, REUTERS, Olympic Games, Africa, of Nations, South, Zambia, Olympics, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, France, Morocco, Adelaide, Australia, Nesryne El Chad, Paris, Qatar, South Africa, Germany, South Korea, Colombia, Namibia, Africa

☆ France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarter-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

France cruised into the quarter-finals with an easy 4-0 win over Morocco in Tuesday's last-16 match. "We're hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019." France played Australia less than a month ago, a 1-0 loss to the Matildas on July 14th in Melbourne in their last game before the World Cup kicked off. There's nothing to fear here, but we will respect Australia because Australia has a lot of qualities." "I remember in 2016 when the women's team was actually set up.

Persons: Herve Renard, Carl Recine ADELAIDE, Les Bleues, Renard, We're, Eugenie Le Sommer, Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali, Corinne Diacre, you've, Morocco's, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, World, REUTERS, Australia, France, Morocco, French, Hindmarsh, Morocco's men's, Moroccan, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, France, Morocco, Adelaide, Australia, Tuesday's, United States, Paris, Melbourne, Sydney

☆ Usme leads Colombia to first World Cup quarter-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Colombia v Jamaica - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - August 8, 2023 Colombia's Catalina Usme celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Hannah MckayMELBOURNE, Aug 8 (Reuters) - A second-half goal by Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica on Tuesday and carried the South Americans to their first Women's World Cup quarter-final. "We are representing the whole continent of South America," Colombia coach Nelson Abadia told reporters. When we qualified for the World Cup the first thing I said to my team was, 'We’re not just here to spend time, we want to make history'." Having not conceded a goal all tournament, Jamaica stifled Colombia early, often leaving their players grimacing on the turf after heavy tackles. Usme showed a deft touch to slip past Jamaica defender Deneisha Blackwood and fire a low, left-foot strike inside the far post.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Hannah Mckay MELBOURNE, Nelson Abadia, Jamaica's, Lorne Donaldson, Linda Caicedo, Jorelyn, Kate Jacewicz, Chantelle Swaby, Drew Spence, Ana Maria Guzman, Deneisha Blackwood, Jody Brown, Khadija Shaw, Jamaica's Drew Spence, Tiffany Cameron, Ian Ransom, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Jamaica, American, South Americans, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Jamaica, Melbourne, Australia, Colombian, England, South America, France

☆ England's James apologises for stamp and red card against Nigeria
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

James, England's top scorer at the tournament with three goals, received a red card for a bad-tempered stamp on Alozie's back in the 87th minute of Monday's game. "All respect for Lauren James." England now await a FIFA decision to see if the Chelsea player will receive an extended ban for the stamp. "Lauren is really sorry for her actions which led to the red card and is full of remorse. It is wholly out of character for her," England's Football Association said in a statement.

Persons: Lauren James, Nigeria's Michelle Alozie, Melissa Borjas, Dan Peled, England's Lauren James, Michelle Alozie, James, England's, Lauren, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, England, Chelsea, Football Association, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Colombia

☆ Le Sommer scores brace in France's 4-0 last-16 win over Morocco
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Kadidiatou Diani's fourth goal of the tournament, a header in the 15th minute, sparked an eight-minute three-goal Les Bleues blitz, with Kenza Dali and Le Sommer also scoring at Hindmarsh Stadium, ending the North African side's fairytale run. Le Sommer increased her all-time leading goalscoring record for France to 92, while the game marked the first time Les Bleues had scored four goals in a World Cup knockout game. Le Sommer was able to get a boot on the ball for her first goal in the 23rd minute after Diani pressured a Moroccan defender. This World Cup marked the first time three African nations made the last 16 in Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria. Nouhaila Benzina had also made history as the first player to wear a hijab in the Women's World Cup.

Persons: Eugenie Le Sommer, Vicki Becho, Carl Recine ADELAIDE, Kadidiatou, Kenza Dali, Le Sommer, Les Bleues, Khadija, Dali, Diani, Nouhaila Benzina, Le, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, debutants, Hindmarsh, Australia, South, Panama, Lyonnais, France, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, France, Morocco, Adelaide, Australia, debutants Morocco, Brisbane, Germany, South Korea, Colombia, Moroccan, South Africa, Nigeria, Sydney

☆ FIFPRO assisting Nigeria women's team in pay dispute with federation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nigeria reached the knockout stages at the World Cup where they were eventually eliminated by England on penalties after a 0-0 draw in their last-16 match on Monday. "FIFPRO can confirm it is assisting players in a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation concerning bonus payments, camp allowances and expenses, some of which date back to 2021," it said in a statement. "During the World Cup, the players expressed the desire to remain focused on their performance without making public statements or facing other distractions. "However, the Super Falcons believe that it is now time for the Nigeria Football Federation to honour their commitments and pay the outstanding amounts." "The team is extremely frustrated that they have had to pursue the Nigeria Football Federation for these payments before and during the tournament and may have to continue doing so afterwards," FIFPRO added.

Persons: Dan Peled, Randy Waldrum, Waldrum, FIFPRO, Ifeoma Onumonu, Rohith Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, Nigerian, England, Nigeria Football Federation, Super Falcons, Reuters, Africa, Nations, Guardian, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Bengaluru

☆ Women’s World Cup roundup: Australia blanks Denmark to advance
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Australia v Denmark - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 7, 2023 Australia's Hayley Raso celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Carl Recine TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYAugust 7 - Caitlin Ford and Hayley Raso scored and team captain Sam Kerr made her triumphant Women's World Cup debut in Australia's 2-0 win over Denmark at Stadium Australia on Monday. Ford tallied in the 29th minute and Raso scored in the 70th to put the match away. --England 1, Nigeria 0 (PK)England took the penalty kicks 4-2 to defeat Nigeria and advance to the quarterfinals. Beth England, Rachel Daly and Alex Greenwood converted on PKs before Chloe Kelly delivered the winning tally for England. England survived extra time playing with just 10 women after top scorer Lauren James was issued a red card in the 87th minute.

Persons: Hayley Raso, Carl Recine, Caitlin Ford, Sam Kerr, Denmark's, Ford, Raso, Kerr, Beth England, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Chloe Kelly, Lauren James, James, Michelle Alonzi Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Stadium, REUTERS, Denmark, Stadium Australia, ., WWC, England, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Stadium Australia, Sydney, France, Morocco, Brisbane, Nigeria, England, Jamaica, Colombia

☆ Australia keep Kerr on the bench for Denmark clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Australia v Denmark - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 7, 2023 Australia's Sam Kerr in action REUTERS/Carl RecineSYDNEY, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Matildas captain Sam Kerr was left out of the starting team for Australia's last 16 clash against Denmark in the Women's World Cup on Monday, despite being back in full training after a calf strain. Striker Kerr has not played a single minute at the tournament so far after sustaining the injury a couple of days before Australia's opening match. Coach Tony Gustavsson said on Sunday he would make a late call on whether his best player started, and how many minutes she would play at Stadium Australia. Twice UEFA Player of the Year Pernille Harder starts as captain for Denmark. Reporting by Nick Mulvenney Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Carl Recine SYDNEY, Striker Kerr, Tony Gustavsson, Swede, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Harder, Nick Mulvenney, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Stadium, Australia's, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Stadium Australia, Sydney

☆ While the elimination of top teams continues, France calm amid World Cup turmoil
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Even when we have a friendly match, you still need to win the game so we are here to qualify (for the quarter-finals)." He was only hired by France in late-March after Corinne Diacre was sacked in the wake of a player revolt. The fifth-ranked squad have watched as top 10 teams United States, Germany, Brazil and Canada have all been unceremoniously dumped from an expanded 32-nation World Cup that is enjoying more parity than ever. Aston Villa midfielder Kenza Dali said France feel confident amid the turmoil. So yes, different things are happening during this World Cup, but we need to focus on ourselves and not think that the way things have happened for us have been easier than it was for others."

Persons: Kadidiatou Diani, Clara Mateo, Amel Majri, Vicki Becho, Read, Herve Renard, Bleues, Renard, Corinne Diacre, Kenza Dali, Wendie Renard, Maelle Lakrar, Lori Ewing, Michael Perry Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Sydney Football Stadium, Hindmarsh, United, Aston Villa, Panama, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Panama, France, Sydney, Australia, ADELAIDE, African, Morocco, Denmark, Brisbane . Renard, French, Qatar, United States, Germany, Brazil, Canada, Brisbane

☆ Morocco looking to exceed expectations again in 'special' France clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Pedros, 51, is a former France international and said he was looking forward to taking on the country of his birth when the two teams face off in the last 16 in Adelaide. "I am French but my heart is with Morocco," Pedros told reporters on Monday. Six members of France's World Cup squad played under him at Lyon, including captain Wendie Renard and all-time top scorer Eugenie Le Sommer. Pedros said after the Colombia game that he had the advantage of knowing the France team "perfectly". Beating France, ranked fifth in the world, would be a remarkable achievement for 72nd-ranked Morocco.

Persons: Anissa Lahmari, Ibtissam Jraidi, Fatima Tagnaout REUTERS, Luisa Gonzalez, Read, Reynald Pedros, Pedros, It's, we've, Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer, Nesryne El, Hritika Sharma, Robert Birsel Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, France, South, Olympique Lyonnais, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Morocco, Colombia, Perth, Australia, ADELAIDE, Germany, Adelaide, Lyon, France, Nesryne El Chad, South Korea, Hyderabad

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