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As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join
GENEVA (AP) — The Ukraine soccer federation said it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia as UEFA works on easing a blanket ban imposed since the war started. Ukraine soccer officials also urged other UEFA member countries late Tuesday to refuse to play...
AP PHOTOS: Rugby World Cup reaches the halfway stage and Ireland confirms its status as favorite
PARIS (AP) — The Rugby World Cup is at its halfway stage, with 24 games done and dusted. The top story of the third set of matches was Ireland's epic 13-8 win over defending champion South Africa to confirm its status as favorite to win the title for the first time. Ireland was...
Pay dispute between England women's international players and FA appears to be resolved
LONDON (AP) — Players from the England women’s team appear to have reached an agreement with the country’s soccer federation regarding a dispute over bonuses and commercial structures. England captain Millie Bright said at a news conference on Thursday that the players “feel...
England and Arsenal player Leah Williamson calls for equality in soccer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — When England soccer player Leah Williamson addressed the United Nations in New York this week, she spoke of her recent visit to Za’atari in Jordan, the world's biggest Syrian refugee camp. She spoke of the power of sport — soccer in particular — to...
Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final, the country’s prosecutors’ office said Friday. Rubiales, the now-suspended...
What happened when England's soccer great Gascoigne met Prince William in a shop? A cheeky kiss
LONDON (AP) — For countless fans, giving the heir to the British throne a kiss on the cheek is not usually the done thing. But Paul Gascoigne, one of England's all-time soccer greats, was never one for protocol — even during the heyday of his playing career three decades ago. ...
Nike to sell replicas of England goalkeeper Mary Earps' jersey after facing backlash in UK
LONDON (AP) — Nike will start selling replicas of England goalkeeper Mary Earps' jersey after facing a public outcry for not making them available to fans during the Women's World Cup. Earps had criticized the company, which is England's kit supplier for both the men's and women's...
Women's World Cup final was most watched in US that did not include American team
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spain’s 1-0 victory over England on Sunday was the most-watched Women’s World Cup final on American television that did not include the United States. La Roja’s 1-0 victory had a combined English- and Spanish-language audience of 2,059,000 on Fox and...
From turmoil to triumph, Spain earns its first Women's World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England
SYDNEY (AP) — A champion's medal around her neck, Salma Paralluelo lay on the field for a while and nestled into the golden glitter that had fallen over Spain’s Women’s World Cup team as it celebrated a 1-0 victory over England. Already a world champion in the Under-17 and...
England's Lionesses heralded as 'game changers' back home despite loss to Spain in World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — The wait for a World Cup title goes on for England, but the Lionesses were still heralded as game changers back home after their loss to Spain in Sunday's final in Sydney. King Charles III, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and a host of other politicians, royals and...
