Attendance at Women's World Cup matches up nearly 30 percent from 2019
Data provided by football's governing body showed that after 48 matches so far, 1,222,839 fans had passed through the turnstiles.
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FIFA Investigates Misconduct Claim Involving Zambia World Cup Team
FIFA said Friday it was investigating a misconduct complaint involving the Zambian team at the Women's World Cup, vowing tough punishment if proven. It provided no details, citing confidentiality, but media reports said the incident involved coach Bruce Mwape allegedly rubbing a player's breasts. "We can confirm that a complaint has been received in relation to the Zambian women's national team and this is currently being investigated," a FIFA spokesperson said.
Jordan ‘proud’ of Hornets as sale of NBA team finalized
WASHINGTON: NBA legend Michael Jordan’s tenure as a majority owner in the league officially ended Thursday as the sale of his stake of the Charlotte Hornets was approved by league governors.
FIFA investigating claims Zambia coach rubbed player’s chest at World Cup
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 31: Bruce Mwape, Head Coach of Zambia, looks on prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match between Costa Rica and Zambia at Waikato Stadium on July 31, 2023 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Buda Mendes/ Getty Images)
Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16 and dump out Germany
BRISBANE: Anissa Lahmari’s winner powered World Cup debutants Morocco past Colombia 1-0 on Thursday and into the last 16 at the expense of two-time champions Germany. Morocco’s upset in Perth lifted them to six points and they finished runners-up in Group H to Colombia on goal difference. Germany were eliminated after being held to a 1-1 draw with South Korea in Brisbane.
‘Twisting again’ Biles prepares gymnastics comeback
CHICAGO: Simone Biles makes her long-awaited return to gymnastics in Chicago on Saturday, with the dreaded “twisties” firmly behind her in what could be the first step on the road toward next year’s Olympic games.
Orlando coach blasts ref and Messi ‘circus’ after derby defeat
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Orlando City head coach Oscar Pareja says his team’s defeat to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Wednesday was a “circus” and said that the Argentine should have been sent off.
FIFA opens investigation into alleged misconduct with Zambia - ESPN
FIFA has confirmed on Friday it is investigating an allegation of misconduct in relation to the Zambia women's national team during the World Cup.