Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
Dani Alves denied wrongdoing after being indicted by a judge in a sexual assault case in Spain on Wednesday.
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France, South Africa Roar Into Women's World Cup Last 16
Jamaica dumped out Brazil and South Africa sent Italy home on Wednesday as the supposed minnows roared into the last 16 of an increasingly open Women's World Cup. The Reggae Girlz' coach Lorne Donaldson declared it "job done" after his dogged Jamaica side strangled the life out of eighth-ranked Brazil in Melbourne for a 0-0 draw. It was the point Jamaica needed to progress into the knockout rounds for the first time in history and meant a crushing end to the World Cup career of Brazilian legend Marta.
Women's World Cup roundup: South Africa, Jamaica advance to Round of 16
Two minutes into stoppage time, Thembi Kgatlana stunned Italy with a game-winner for South Africa in a 3-2 victory that pushed her team into the Round of 16 for the first time at the Women's World Cup.
Jamaica goalkeeper Spencer tells federation: 'Show us the money'
MELBOURNE : Jamaica goalkeeper Becky Spencer said she hoped the nation's soccer federation would reward the team properly after the Reggae Girlz broke through to the knockout phase for the first time in just their second World Cup.
Dani Alves indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
MADRID: Dani Alves denied wrongdoing after being indicted by a judge in a sexual assault case in Spain on Wednesday. The Brazilian soccer star told the judge in a Barcelona court that he was not in agreement with the findings of the investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30.
End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup
MELBOURNE : Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica that sent the Caribbean side to the last 16.
France team spirit is perfect, says coach Renard
SYDNEY : Barely four months after he was hired to guide France at the Women's World Cup, Herve Renard praised Les Bleues for how quickly they have responded to his arrival, booking their place in the last 16 on Wednesday with a 6-3 win over Panama.
Italy and Brazil dumped out the Women's World Cup in final group game
Italy were knocked out of the Women's World Cup after conceding a late goal against South Africa in Wellington on Wednesday.