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Women’s World Cup LIVE: Reaction as England learn quarter-final opponent

Colombia defeated Jamaica in the Women’s World Cup last-16, setting up a quarter-final clash against England, while France hammered Morocco

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How many games will Lauren James miss at Women’s World Cup after red card?

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup last-16 has been announced by the BBC and ITV

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Nigeria team forced to ‘share beds’ as players slam lack of support after Women’s World Cup exit

Nigeria forward Ifeoma Onumonu said the Super Falcons were being held back due to a lack of resources after the penalty shoot-out defeat to England

The Independent UK

Niger left in limbo as ECOWAS dithers on military intervention

The West African bloc's deadline for military intervention in Niger lapsed on Sunday and while ECOWAS has signalled they will pursue diplomatic solutions, military action remains on the table. Aside from the potential catastrophic loss of life, there are practical, political, strategic and legal reasons why an intervention is potentially…

France 24

England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns

The quarterfinal bracket is nearly set at the Women's World Cup. England beat Nigeria on penalty kicks after a red card for Lauren James, and two great Australia goals sent Denmark packing.

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England + red card + penalty shootout = World Cup victory

In today’s Football Daily: England somehow squeak through, Salah’s Mr 1% and Luton bring the chaos

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‘We share beds’: Onumonu laments Nigeria’s resources after World Cup exit

Ifeoma Onumonu has said that the Nigeria players have to ‘fight for something bigger’ after their painful exit on penalties to England

The Guardian - UK

Niger: with a key deadline passed, Nigeria must take decisive steps to prevent a civil war in its neighborhood

The deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) for the elected president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum – who was deposed in a coup on July 26 – to be reinstated to office has passed. West Africa is now bracing to see how Ecowas, which has threatened…

The Conversation

England stagger on at the World Cup – but towards destiny or the trapdoor?

Sarina Wiegman’s side were poor against Nigeria but still better at executing knockout football’s most important skill of all

The Guardian - UK

‘Beckhamesque’: Lauren James’ World Cup red card was ‘moment of madness’

Sarina Wiegman said Lauren James had ‘in a split second lost her emotions’ after the 21-year-old was sent off in England’s shootout win over Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian fans at home laud battle against odds in Women’s World Cup

Despite narrow defeat to England, team’s efforts in Australia win praise after what some saw as a lack of official backing

The Guardian - UK

Chloe Kelly: England’s woman for the biggest occasion strikes again

Kelly won the Lionesses the Euros and now she has saved their Women’s World Cup bacon

The Independent UK

Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa - a fresh approach is needed to combat it

Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the world’s sickle cell disease cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to comprehensive healthcare in the region adds to the burden of the disease.

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England players classily comforted Nigeria’s goalkeeper, told cameras to step away

What a beautiful moment.

The Independent UK

England players who have been sent off in World Cup knockout games

Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria was the first time England have progressed after going down to 10 players.

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England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach last eight as Australia oust Denmark

England moved into the quarter-finals at the women's World Cup on Monday following a penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria. Hours later hosts Australia set up a clash with either France or Morocco after they beat Denmark 2-0.

Evening Standard

Sarina Wiegman confident Lauren James will learn ‘huge lesson’ after red card in Lionesses last-16 win

England were down to ten players for extra-time after James’ stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.

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Evening Standard

Will Lauren James play in the next match? What a red card means for her World Cup future

Nigeria game may or may not be the last at World Cup 2023 for Chelsea attacker

Evening Standard

Frustrated Lionesses handed major scare by Nigeria before familiar hero Chloe Kelly delivers again

England had to deal with a Lauren James red card and a penalty shootout as they beat Nigeria to reach the last-eight of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England 0-0 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup last 16 player ratings

Lauren James struggled then lost her head and Nigeria largely produced the better displays before England’s win on penalties

Evening Standard

William and Kate hail England’s ‘hard-fought’ passage to World Cup quarter-finals after penalties win over Nigeria

Downing Street congratulated the Lionesses for showing ‘grit and determination’

The Week

Lionesses dig deep after Lauren James’s ‘Beckham-esque’ red card

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen summed it up as “daylight robbery” as ten-woman England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. After Lauren James saw red late on in normal time, the last-16 clash in Brisbane finished 0-0 after 120 minutes with the Lionesses…

The Independent UK

England stars vow to rally round Lauren James after World Cup sending off

Beth England and Lauren Hemp both offered their support to the Chelsea forward following the penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria.

The Independent UK

England survive penalty drama to reveal mental resolve in Women’s World Cup dream

England 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties): Chloe Kelly hit the winning spot kick to save the Lionesses after Lauren James’ petulant red card

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