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An uninvited kiss - a pivotal moment in women's football?
A now infamous kiss has arguably over-shadowed Spain's magnificent victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup. President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and vice president of the Union of European… Audio
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Spain coach set to be sacked
Spanish women team's coach Jorge Vilda is to be sacked in the increasingly acrimonious fallout from a kiss scandal involving his boss.
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Spain investigating if they can fire World Cup winning coach
The Spanish Football Federation is exploring its options over whether it can sack Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda.
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Investigation of Spanish football boss underway
Spain's top criminal court has opened any investigation into the country's football president Luis Rubiales after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.
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Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon looks at recent sport in the City of Sails. He says Auckland's all excited with the Warriors in the top 4 in the NRL, although it's unclear if they'll be able to play at their home stadium, Mt… Audio
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Why the Silver Ferns don't win many World Cups
Analysis - Three weeks on from the Netball World Cup, Bridget Tunnicliffe examines why the Australian Diamonds have won 12 titles, and the Silver Ferns five.
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FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss
FIFA has suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all activities for three months as it investigates allegations he gave a player an unwanted kiss after Spain's women won the World Cup.
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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'
Spain's government has called for the controversy over the behaviour of the head of the football association to become football's "Me Too moment".
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Spanish federation boss refuses to resign in kiss scandal, team quit in protest
Luis Rubiales on Friday refused to quit for grabbing star player Jenni Hermoso's head and kissing her on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.
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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA boss
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales following his unsolicited kiss on Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.
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Women's World Cup 'exceeded expectations' - FIFA
Audio 23 Aug 2023FIFA officials say the Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, exceeded all expectations over the past month.
Spain took out the tournament with a tense 1-0 win over England on… Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the likely impact the Matildas success at the FIFA Women's World Cup could have on Australian sport in the future, and the fallout of the Victorian Government's compensation… Audio
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FIFA sets benchmark for major sports events, govt urged to keep momentum
"You know how world famous Bathurst is in Australia. We are going to be the Bathurst of New Zealand. This will expose us to international audience. All sorts of people - high-net-worth individuals, as…
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Pacific news in brief for August 22
Round-up of news from around the Pacific including criticism of FIFA boss's trip around the region
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Record audience for World Cup final
Concerns over television broadcast rights for the Women's World Cup gave way to record viewership as football powerhouses Spain and England clashed in the final.
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Concern over funding for future events in Auckland
It's been great for football, women's sport, the economy, and our profile on the world stage - but there's concern Aotearoa will drop the ball now the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament is over.
In… Audio
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Saudi women's football teams could play in Oceania under new deal
Oceania and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal which could see the Middle Eastern's recently-formed women's teams play in the Pacific.
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Europe: Spain celebrates World Cup win, Russia's Luna mission
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Spain's victory in the Fifa Women's World Cup, with fans saying they hope the win will boost the profile of the sport and put them on… Audio
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All Blacks fly in under the radar, and that's how they like it
Opinion - You could argue that the World Cup campaign starts on Friday night at Twickenham, writes Jamie Wall.
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Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history
As their team wins its first ever World Cup in Sydney supporters of women's football celebrate back home. Audio
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England devastated after World Cup loss
There are broken hearts across England after last nights FIFA Women's World Cup Final - Where Spain claimed victory 1-0.
It was the first time the England men's or women's team have reached a… Audio
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Spain claim maiden Women's World Cup title
Spain have won the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time - beating England 1-0 in a gripping final in Australia.
Hundreds of millions of people have watched on tv and a total of nearly two… Audio
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Spain World Champions after defeating England
Spain are FIFA Women's World Cup champions after beating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney.
Spain overcame the odds to beat European champions England in front of 76,000 fans at Stadium Australia to… Audio
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Spain win Women's World Cup for the first time
Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup, capping off a tournament that has broken attendance and TV records and raised hopes of a surge in interest for the women's game.
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Recap: Spain beat England 1-0 in FIFA Women's World Cup
Spain has been named the champions of FIFA Women's World Cup after beating England 1-0 at a sold-out Stadium Australia in Sydney. Here's a recap of the final match.
