Government confirms there will be no extra bank holiday for England's Lionesses' World Cup victory
The government has confirmed that England supporters won't be able to enjoy a day off if the Lionesses win the World Cup.
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Barca name former midfielder Deco as new sporting director
Barcelona have appointed former Portugal midfielder Deco as the club's new sporting director for the next three seasons, the LaLiga champions announced on Wednesday.
England eye ‘incredible’ chance to end 57-year World Cup drought
SYDNEY: Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an “incredible opportunity” to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 — win a World Cup.
England Eye 'Incredible' Chance To End 57-Year World Cup Drought
Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an "incredible opportunity" to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 -- win a World Cup. The Lionesses powered into Sunday's final in Sydney against Spain after a ruthless 3-1 dismantling of co-hosts Australia, with their relentless energy grinding down a Matildas side that had few answers. It set up England's biggest game since Bobby Moore lifted the men's trophy at Wembley 57 years ago.
Novak Djokovic Makes Winning Us Return In Cincinnati As Rival Retires
Novak Djokovic made a winning return in his first appearance on U.S. soil for two years on Wednesday, reaching the third round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open when Alejandro Davidovich Fokina retired hurt. The world number two Serb advanced after winning the first set 6-4, when his Spanish opponent could not go on with a lower back injury. "He told me it started yesterday," the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion said. "Hopefully he will be ready for New York (US Open).
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain. The Lionesses had stumbled at the same stage twice before but the European champions made no mistake this time to reach the final for the first time. They took the lead nine minutes before the break with Manchester United’s Ella Toone unleashing a rocket just inside the box with the outside of her boot.
Matildas to look back in pride after thrilling host nation
MELBOURNE : Australia bowed out of the Women's World Cup title race with the sting of a lost opportunity against England, but the co-hosts will look back in pride at a campaign that rallied a nation around them.
Neymar excited to face Ronaldo, Benzema after Al Hilal move - ESPN
Neymar said he has moved to a «very competitive» league by joining Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia and praised Cristiano Ronaldo for igniting the growth of the Saudi Pro League despite being called «crazy» when he moved to the Middle East last December.