The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Spain’s Soccer Chief Admits Kiss ‘Somewhat Tarnished’ World Cup Ceremony

Luis Rubiales has issued an apology for kissing Jennifer Hermoso after Spain’s World Cup victory.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2023

From Musovic to Miyazawa: our team of the Women’s World Cup 2023

We select an XI, in a 4-3-3, that includes three players from winners Spain and three from England

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa clashes with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for World Cup title

The much-awaited final of the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup where Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is competing against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has started here in Baku. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 22, 2023

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen

India’s 18-year-old grandmaster will take on Norway’s reigning world number one in the Chess World Cup final in Baku.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

Fans miss out on welcoming Lionesses home as World Cup squad lands back in UK

Around 40 fans turned up at Heathrow Airport early on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

I’ll really miss it – World Cup winner Alex Hartley to retire after The Hundred

Hartley took 10 wickets in eight matches during England’s seminal triumph in 2017.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Lionesses captain Millie Bright introduces new puppy as team returns following World Cup disappointment

The pooch, a 30th birthday gift from her boyfriend, might help heal the ‘heartbreak’ of losing to Spain

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

India’s new chess star Praggnanandhaa: The knight who will be king

Chess is a game of hidden joy. And there is one (Anand) in India’s new chess star – Praggnanandhaa.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

FA committed to keeping Sarina Wiegman amid Netherlands men’s job links

The Football Association would rebuff an approach from the Dutch FA if they tried to poach Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman to manage their men's team.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

OPINION - I cheered on the Lionesses, but I have to ask — why was our team so very white?

Ahead of the women’s World Cup final, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones — a businessman, farmer and founder of The Black Farmer brand — commented that the line-up for the England team did not represent diverse Britain, “as it was all these blonde, blue-eyed ladies”. This comment got a lot of backlash from…

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023