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Jenni Hermoso recalled by new Spain women’s coach for Nations League semifinals

The forward for Mexican club Tigres has not played for Spain in a yearNew Spain coach Sonia Bermúdez recalled the 35-year-old Hermoso to her squad on Friday MADRID: Spain’s all-time top scorer Jenni Hermoso will return to the national team after being included in the first squad named by its new coach.Hermoso made global headlines when she denounced being kissed against her wishes by the former president of Spain’s soccer federation during the awards ceremony of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia.The forward for Mexican club Tigres has not played for Spain in a year and was dropped from the team ahead of the 2024 European Championship, when the world champions finished runners-up.New Spain coach Sonia Bermúdez recalled the 35-year-old Hermoso to her squad on Friday. Bermúdez replaced former coach Montse Tomé, whose contract was not renewed by the federation after the Euros in August.The kiss by former boss Luis Rubiales led to calls for a national reckoning over sexism in sport and to his conviction for sexual assault in February.Bermúdez also recalled Barcelona central defender Mapi León, who has not played for Spain since she was part of a player revolt against then former coach Jorge Vilda in September 2022.Vilda kept his job through the 2023 Women’s World Cup but was fired shortly afterward when he backed Rubiales.

Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification

PRAIA, Cape Verde: A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia recently after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the Cape Verde National Stadium following the 3-0 victory over Eswatini, which secured the Blue Sharks a place in the 2026 finals, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the street, people danced to the sound of reggae tunes and local funana music.

‘Very unlucky’ Odegaard faces weeks out, says Arteta

LONDON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November international break due to the Norwegian’s latest injury setback. Odegaard set an unwanted record by becoming the first player in Premier League history to be substituted before half-time in three consecutive starts when he came off with a knee injury against West Ham on October 3. The 26-year-old had previously struggled with a recurring shoulder problem this season. “It will be weeks. No definite date for his return, but he’s evolving well.

Apple’s US F1 deal offers both a big opportunity for growth

TEXAS: Apple’s five-year deal for Formula One’s US broadcast rights, announced on Friday, gives both brands a major opportunity for growth in new directions and could ultimately lead to something bigger. The agreement, with Apple replacing Walt Disney’s ESPN from 2026, will see Apple TV host all live action from grand prix weekends and has the potential to bring more people to Formula One through mobiles and apps.

Pairings set for next month’s African World Cup playoffs

ZURICH: Nigeria will take on Gabon and Cameroon will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup African playoff semifinals next month, the latest FIFA rankings have confirmed. The four countries all advanced to the playoffs as the best runners-up across the nine African groups. There is the possibility of an added slot for Africa at next year’s finals with the winners of next month’s playoffs advancing to an intercontinental playoff tournament in March from which the last two World Cup places will be decided. The pairings for the African playoffs have the highest-ranked team in the FIFA rankings of October 23 playing the lowest-ranked, while the second-highest face the third-highest. FIFA, however, issued the October rankings on Friday, earlier than it had previously scheduled. Nigeria rose to 41st with Cameroon 54th and DR Congo 60th. Gabon jumped two places to 77th from the September 18 rankings. The semis will be on November 13 before a deciding match three days later, with the winners progressing. Morocco is hosting next month’s playoffs but the venues are yet to be announced. The group phase of the African qualifiers concluded on Tuesday with all the group winners qualifying automatically for next year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the US

Discussions to overturn ban on Israeli team’s fans happening ‘at pace’ - Downing Street

Discussions are happening “at pace, across Government” to resolve the ban on fans of an Israeli football team in Birmingham, Downing Street has said.

Britain's Starmer calls for Israeli soccer fans to be allowed at Aston Villa match

LONDON :British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said fans of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv should not be barred from a soccer match in Birmingham next month, as tensions over antisemitism and protests against Israel's war in Gaza dog his government.

UK authorities seek to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa game

LONDON: British officials said Friday they were working to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, a decision that drew condemnation from politicians, sports organizations and Jewish groups. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the police recommendation to bar the visiting team’s fans from the Nov.

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Jenni Hermoso recalled by new Spain women’s coach for Nations League semifinals

Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification

‘Very unlucky’ Odegaard faces weeks out, says Arteta

Apple’s US F1 deal offers both a big opportunity for growth

Pairings set for next month’s African World Cup playoffs

Discussions to overturn ban on Israeli team’s fans happening ‘at pace’ - Downing Street

Britain's Starmer calls for Israeli soccer fans to be allowed at Aston Villa match

UK authorities seek to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa game