How Manchester United's stars are faring at the Women's World Cup
Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Vilde Bøe Risa are among the Manchester United stars who have shone on World Cup duty so far, with all three coming to the fore in recent days.
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Cristiano Ronaldo nets first goal of season to boost Al Nassr's King Salman Cup bid
Cristiano Ronaldo is off the mark for the 2023/24 season, scoring his first goal of the new campaign to help Al Nassr top their group in the King Salman Club Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo grabs historic goal as Al-Nassr defeat Tunisia’s Union Monastirienne in King Salman Club Cup
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season as Al-Nassr defeated Tunisian club Union Sportive Monastirienne in their second Group C match of the 2023 King Salman Club Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia.
Sam Kerr Pep Talk Inspired Australia Into FIFA World Cup last 16
A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia's 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud. The Chelsea striker and Matildas captain has yet to kick a ball at the Women's World Cup as she struggles with a calf injury sustained before their opening game. But her animated presence on the bench helped the team in their statement do-or-die win over the Olympic champions which powered them into the last 16 -- a resounding answer to the critics after being upset 3-2 by Nigeria.
Sweden Aim To Keep Momentum Going Into FIFA Women's World Cup Knockouts
Sweden are already into the knockout phase of the Women's World Cup but are eager to maintain their winning momentum in Wednesday's final group game against Argentina, captain Magdalena Eriksson declared. Sweden secured their last-16 spot with a 5-0 destruction of Italy on Saturday, following a comeback to beat South Africa 2-1 in their opening game. Those results mean they have almost certainly sewn up top spot in Group G, with their superior goal difference meaning that even a defeat against Argentina is unlikely to knock them off the summit.
More the merrier: Expanded field holds up under World Cup pressure
AUCKLAND : More appears to have been merrier at the Women's World Cup as teams that benefited from the expansion of the field to 32 in Australia and New Zealand have largely held up to scrutiny in the group stage.
Philippines coach to depart after World Cup exit
AUCKLAND : Philippines coach Alen Stajcic will not renew his contract with the women's national team after their exit from the Women's World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation said on Tuesday.