Siemens drops sponsorship of Bayern Munchen football club
BERLIN : Siemens has ended its sponsorship of football club Bayern Munchen, the German company confirmed on Friday.
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FIFA's Gianni Infantino Tells Women 'To Pick The Right Fight' For Equality
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday that women should "pick the right fights" to "convince us men what we have to do" to bring equality to football. Infantino was speaking in Sydney ahead of the Women's World Cup final on Sunday between Spain and England. "I say to all the women -- and you know I have four daughters, so I have a few at home -- that you have the power to change," he told FIFA's Women's Football Convention, to tepid applause. "Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights.
South Africa's Women's World Cup success highlights unequal pay issues
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa's surprise success in reaching the knockouts at the Women's World Cup has highlighted their inferior pay and resources when compared with the historically less successful men's team.
Rise of Spain's Cata Coll thrills FIFA's goalkeeping expert
SYDNEY : Cata Coll arrived for her first Women's World Cup as Spain's number two goalkeeper having never played a senior international. On Sunday, she is set to be her country's last line of defence in the final against England.
Belgian midfielder Lavia joins Chelsea from Southampton
Chelsea have signed Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia on a seven-year contract from Championship side Southampton, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Lebanon overcome Egypt as International Basketball Week gets underway in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: International Basketball Week officially got underway on Thursday night with Lebanon securing early bragging rights with a well-fought 70-64 victory over regional neighbours Egypt at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retires from football aged 34
Theo Walcott has announced his retirement from football, the 34-year-old confirmed on Friday.
Hegerberg slams Infantino's 'pick your battles' FIFA speech - ESPN
Former Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg led the backlash against Gianni Infantino on Friday after the FIFA president said women need to «pick the right battles» and «convince men» to enforce change.