England to learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday
England will learn on Tuesday the consequences for their World Cup group campaign caused by Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell being summoned to face rugby’s judiciary.
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Spain’s Olga Carmona not told of father’s death until after World Cup Final
Spain’s World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona has paid tribute to her father after being told of his death following the match.
Spain's World Cup hero Olga Carmona pays tribute to father who passed away before final
Spain's Women's World Cup hero Olga Carmona saw her title celebrations come to a painful end as she learnt of her father's death following the 1-0 final victory over England.
Spain beat England to triumph in Women's World Cup final
Spain outplayed England to win the Women's World Cup for the first time thanks to a first-half goal from captain Olga Carmona.
Spain's Goal-Scorer Olga Carmona Told About Father's Death Just After Women's World Cup Final
Spain skipper Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal in the FIFA Women's World Cup final against England on Sunday, was informed about her father's death just after the match ended, the Spanish FA said on social media. According to the media release by the Spanish FA, Carmona's father was struggling with illness for some time and although he died on Friday, the family decided to not inform her of the incident before the World Cup final. "I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique," Carmona wrote on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "I know you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, dad."
England 'heartbroken' by World Cup final defeat, says captain Bright
England captain Millie Bright said the Lionesses were left heartbroken by a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday despite not being at their best in Sydney.
Spanish Midfielder Opens Up On 'Kiss' Controversy During FIFA Women's World Cup Final
Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso defended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales after he came under fire for kissing her on the lips following the team's Women's World Cup victory on Sunday. Rubiales was criticised on social media for his celebration with Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England 1-0 to lift the trophy for the first time. "I didn't like it," said Spain midfielder Hermoso on an Instagram live stream after the game, although she was laughing as she spoke. Later Hermoso said the moment was a "natural gesture of affection". "It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings," said Hermoso, in comments passed to AFP by the Spanish federation.
Was Spain Coach Ignored, Booed Despite FIFA Women's World Cup Win? Social Media On Overdrive
Captain Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the match as Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final on Sunday to win their first FIFA Women's World Cup title. In front of a packed crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, La Roja dominated the proceedings, and also had a penalty saved. It was a night of redemption for Spain coach Jorge Vilda, especially after 15 players refused to play under him last year. Despite the protest, the Spainish Football Federation (RFEF) backed Vilda, who has now become the first coach to lead the women's team to a World Cup title.