Jamaica's Women's World Cup success is frightening for Canada
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Jamaica dump Brazil on way to knockout phase for first time
MELBOURNE: A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995.
Lyon sign France forward Diani on four-year deal
Olympique Lyonnais have signed France forward Kadidiatou Diani on a four-year contract, the Division 1 Feminine club said on Wednesday, after the player's contract with rivals Paris St Germain expired at the end of June.
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.
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.
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.