Leon Balogun reveals he thought Rangers return was 'a wind up' and defender couldn't sleep thinking about comeback
Rangers defender Leon Balogun thought his agent was winding him up when he found out about a potential Ibrox return.
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Coach Pauw proud of Ireland's narrow debut loss to Australia
SYDNEY : Underdogs Ireland may have opened their World Cup debut with a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia on Thursday, but coach Vera Pauw was proud of her 22nd-ranked team.
Australia defeats Ireland to win Women's World Cup opening game
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Nigerian captain Ebi a mirror to Canada's Sinclair as teams prepare to clash in in Women's World Cup
The Canadian team's motto for this Women's World Cup is "climb the mountain."
Sam Kerr-less Australia Grind Down Ireland To Win Nervy World Cup Opener
An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd. Stand-in skipper Steph Catley calmly slotted home a penalty in the 52nd minute in the only goal of a full-blooded game that sprung to life in the second half. It ensured three points in a tough Group B as the Matildas kick-started their mission to sweep past the quarter-finals for the first time.
Steph Catley spot on as Australia earn narrow Women's World Cup opening win over Ireland
Republic of Ireland's first ever appearance at the finals ended in defeat as Steph Catley's second-half penalty earned co-hosts Australia a 1-0 win in Sydney.
Putellas returns to lead fractured Spain, Sinclair looks to leave her mark
AUCKLAND : When Spain face Costa Rica in their Women's World Cup Group C opener in Wellington on Friday, twice Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will step on to the pitch with redemption on her mind after missing out on the European Championship through injury.
New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 in Women's World Cup opening game
New Zealand got off to a flying start on day one of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Norway in Auckland's Eden Park.