Spain's World Cup team backs Jenni Hermoso, plans to boycott future matches until Luis Rubiales resigns
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Spanish federation chief refuses to resign over World Cup kiss scandal
MADRID: Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales refused to quit on Friday (Aug 25) for kissing World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's World Cup victory, fuelling anger among players and government ministers who decried his actions as unacceptable macho behaviour.
South Africa inflict heaviest-ever defeat on New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
It was a performance that serves as a warning to the Springboks’ rivals as they prepare to defend their World Cup title in France as they scored five tries through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hookers Malcolm Marx and Bongi Mbonambi and flanker Kwagga Smith.
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales set to step down over World Cup behaviour
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales is set to step down on Friday after heavy criticism of his behaviour at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday, according to reports in Spain.
Spanish World Cup squad resigns in protest over Rubiales
Dozens of members of the Spanish Women's national team they would not play any matches for the country until soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales has been removed from his job in a scandal over kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's World Cup victory.
Lowry on Ryder Cup lifeline after missing Czech Masters cut
Shane Lowry will likely require a wildcard if he is to make Ryder Cup selection after missing the cut at the D+D Real Czech Masters.
"Ajit Agarkar And Co Are Confused...": India Great On KL Rahul's Asia Cup Selection
Former Indian cricket team opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth was not pleased with KL Rahul getting selected for Asia Cup 2023 despite chief selector Ajit Agarkar hinting at a possible niggle that the cricketer suffered recently. During the press conference following the squad announcement, Agarkar said that Rahul may end up missing the first match of the competition and Sanju Samson was included as the back-up for this reason. Srikkanth believes that Rahul should not have been picked if he is not completely fit and even went on to call Agarkar and other stakeholders 'confused' because of the decision.
Durand Cup 2023: Gokulam Kerala Defender Aminou Bouba's Howler Hands East Bengal Semi-final Berth
East Bengal managed to edge past Gokulam Kerala 2-1 in the quarterfinal of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Friday, courtesy strike from Jordan Elsey and an own goal from Aminou Bouba. East Bengal will now take on its Indian Super League counterpart Northeast United in the semi-final on Tuesday. The red and gold head coach Carles Cuadrat fielded an unchanged starting line-up from the last group game, whereas Gokulam boss Domingo Oramas Cabrera made eight changes from its last contest, bringing in all his regular starters.