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Philippines Stun New Zealand For Historic First FIFA Women's World Cup Win

The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header. New Zealand created a string of second-half chances and had a goal disallowed but the Philippines held on for a famous win in front of 32,357 in Wellington. It was the Philippines' first victory at either a men's or women's World Cup and blows Group A wide open. "I can't believe what we have achieved," said tearful midfielder Sara Eggesvik. "It shows that it's possible to do something big."

Agents lose appeal against FIFA over new regulations

Soccer agents have lost an appeal to block new FIFA regulations that would cap their transfer commissions and introduce exams to secure a licence after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in the governing body's favour on Monday.

French luxury brand LVMH named as premium sponsor of 2024 Paris Olympics

PARIS: French luxury brand LVMH announced on Monday it will be a “premium sponsor” of the 2024 Paris Olympics, allowing the organizers to practically reach their sponsorship target of €1.24 billion ($1.37 billion).

FIFA wins at CAS in latest ruling of lengthy, multi-nation legal battle with soccer player agents

GENEVA: FIFA won the latest ruling Monday of an international, multi-case fight by soccer player agents to block rules that would regulate their industry and cap their fees.

FG’s $1.7m for coaches, players’ daily allowance, other expenses, says NFF

Canada’s forward Christine Sinclair reacts on the ground after missing a penalty as Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie (R) celebrates her save during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also known as AAMI Park, in Melbourne on July 21, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

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Philippines Stun New Zealand For Historic First FIFA Women's World Cup Win

Agents lose appeal against FIFA over new regulations

French luxury brand LVMH named as premium sponsor of 2024 Paris Olympics

FIFA wins at CAS in latest ruling of lengthy, multi-nation legal battle with soccer player agents

FG’s $1.7m for coaches, players’ daily allowance, other expenses, says NFF

Underdogs serve notice that the gap is closing at Women's World Cup

Tom Sermanni, at his 6th Women's World Cup, a valuable coaching resource for Canada

Nouhaila Benzina and Morocco blazing a path of inclusion at Women's World Cup