Ireland unchanged in 24th as Spain top FIFA rankings
The Republic of Ireland remain unchanged at 24th in the FIFA rankings, while Women's World Cup winners Spain have ascended to the top spot for the first time.
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Indian Women's Hockey Team Suffers 2-3 Defeat To Spain In Opening Match Of 5 Nations Tournament
Indian women's hockey team suffered a 2-3 defeat to Spain in its opening match of the 5-Nation Tournament on Friday. Gurjit Kaur (13th minute) and Sangita Kumari (14th) scored a goal each for India, while Sara Barrios Navarro (2nd), Patricia Alvarez Nardiz (30th) and Julia Strappato Garreta (53rd) were on target for Spain. The Spanish side began the match aggressively and was rewarded for their effort with Navarro breaking the deadlock in only the second minute of the game. Thereafter, India launched a counter-attack, pushing Spain back into their half and earning a penalty corner.
'It's unbelievable': Alex Batty's gran says hearing his voice for first time in six years was 'like a dream'
Alex Batty's grandmother has described the 'dream' moment she heard her grandson's voice for the first time in six years.
Super Falcons drop places in last FIFA ranking for 2023
Nigeria’s players pose for a team photo during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 7, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
LIVE: Alex Batty set to return home from France in the next few days - latest updates
Alex Batty is set to return home to the UK in the next few days, police have told a press conference this morning (December 15).
'We had no idea where he's been... we have no idea what he will be like when he comes home'
The aunt of a boy who went missing from Oldham six years ago and has now been found in France said she is 'relieved' after having 'no idea where he had been'.
Mikel Arteta escapes punishment following recent rant at refereeing standards
Mikel Arteta has escaped punishment following a Football Association charge after the Arsenal manager’s recent post-match rant at refereeing standards.
Alex Batty: Missing boy 'wanted to see grandmother and have a normal future'
A boy from Oldham who has been found in France after going missing six years ago 'wanted to see his grandmother and have a normal future', according to the delivery driver who found him.