Spain ease past Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup mismatch
Spain fired a warning shot to their Women's World Cup rivals with a 3-0 defeat of Costa Rica on Friday, with superstar Alexia Putellas making a late cameo off the bench.
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Dominant Spain crush Costa Rica 3-0 in World Cup group opener
WELLINGTON :Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez at Wellington Regional Stadium.
2023 Women's World Cup odds, picks, futures and betting tips - ESPN
The ninth edition of the Women's World Cup begins Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. For the first time, this historic tournament will see 32 nations compete from all around the globe. Here's everything you need to know to bet on the games.
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.
Putellas fit and ready to go for Spain's World Cup campaign - coach
AUCKLAND : Spain's back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is fit and ready to play in the team's opening Women's World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday, coach Jorge Vilda said.
ACL injuries keeping players from across the globe out of Women's World Cup
Some of the biggest names in the game won't be playing in the Women's World Cup because of what feels like an epidemic of ACL injuries — and players are asking why.
Former Spanish Ballon d'Or Winner Luis Suarez Dies
Former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder Luis Suarez, the only male footballer born in Spain to win the Ballon D'Or, died at the age of 88 on Sunday. Nicknamed "The Architect" the Spaniard won the prestigious award in 1960 and later coached La Roja at the 1990 World Cup. "Luis Suarez Miramontes has died this Sunday in Milan at 88 years old," said Barcelona in a statement. "He played for Barca between 1954 and 1961 before going to Inter Milan, where he is also a legend."
Former Spanish Ballon d’Or winner Luis Suarez dies
Former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder Luis Suarez, the only male footballer born in Spain to win the Ballon D’Or, died at the age of 88 on Sunday.