'They will roar again': Lionesses miss out on World Cup title after defeat to Spain
There was heartbreak in Sydney today after England's Lionesses missed out on the World Cup title following a 1-0 defeat to Spain.
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Asia To Launch Women's Champions League Next Year
An Asian women's Champions League will be launched next year, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Sunday, without revealing details of prize money. Preliminary rounds will kick off the competition in August 2024 with a 12-team group stage beginning in October, the AFC announced after a meeting of its women's football committee in Sydney just hours before the World Cup final. Quarter-finals will be in March 2025 with a final planned for May that year -- though the AFC said the dates were "tentative" and the calendar could be adjusted "where necessary".
Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time
SYDNEY : Captain Olga Carmona scored the winner in the first half as Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time by beating England 1-0 in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia on Sunday.
Women's World Cup 2023: Facts and statistics
Spain beat England 1-0 in the Women's World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday to win their first title. Following are some facts and statistics from the ninth edition of the tournament, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand:
Bournemouth sign US midfielder Adams from Leeds
Bournemouth have signed American midfielder Tyler Adams from Leeds United on a five-year contract, both clubs said on Sunday, with the deal reported to be worth around 20 million pounds ($25.5 million).
World Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Lead India's Medal Hunt; In-Form Satwit-Chirag Title Favourites
The in-form duo of HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen will be at the forefront of India's medal hunt at the BWF World Championships beginning in Copenhagen on Monday. All eyes will also be on Satwiksaraj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the country's best doubles pair at world number 2, as they look to better the colour of the bronze that they claimed in the last edition. India have won 13 medals, including one gold, four silvers and 8 bronze medals since 1977 when the tournament first started before turning into a biennial event from 1983 to 2005. It has been an annual event, with the exception of the Olympic year, ever since.
Wiegman names unchanged England side while teenager Paralluelo starts for Spain
SYDNEY : England coach Sarina Wiegman named an unchanged side for the Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia on Sunday while Spain added 19-year-old forward Salma Paralluelo to the lineup.
BBC forced to apologise as Spanish commentator heard over England coverage
BBC commentators for the Women's World Cup final were forced to apologise as Spanish commentary could be overheard throughout the opening minutes of the BBC's live coverage.