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What the papers say – August 21

Pride in England’s Lionesses dominates front pages after World Cup final defeat.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Here’s Why The Crowd Booed Spain’s Coach, Jorge Vilda, At The Women’s World Cup Final

Some players were also seen ignoring Vilda after the historic win.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2023

Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup

The 35-year-old celebrated his 100th Ireland cap with an acrobatic try.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

‘We are equal’: Spanish fans celebrate Women’s World Cup win

Spain’s women’s national football team win their first World Cup, defeating England 1-0 on Sunday.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2023

Morning Mail: Spain triumph at World Cup, population growth to slow, CPAC ‘comedian’ criticised

England fans left heartbroken, Australians having fewer children, conservative conference defends comedian who referred to traditional owners as ‘violent black men’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2023

Spain's World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns of father’s death after final

The Spanish soccer federation says Olga Carmona, whose goal won the Women’s World Cup for Spain on Sunday, learned of her father’s death after the final

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Spaniards back home celebrate La Roja winning Women's World Cup

Spaniards have erupted in joy after La Roja won the Women’s World Cup, with some following coach Jorge Vilda’s call to take to the streets and celebrate Spain’s first major soccer title in more than a decade

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Fans ripped the Spanish Football Federation for celebrating controversial Jorge Vilda after World Cup win

The players deserve so much better than this classless garbage.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2023

From Parisian hate to Miami love — Messi finds himself at home

Lionel Messi left Barcelona in tears in 2021, but found a new home in Miami. After a nightmare in Paris, he was welcomed with open arms and has since led Inter Miami to their first trophy in the inaugural Leagues Cup 2023. Messi has scored 10 goals in seven games…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Just the beginning: 7 ways the Women's World Cup can move the dial on women's sport forever

So, that’s it then. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted on Australian and New Zealand soil for the first time, came to an end on Sunday night as Spain beat England 1-0 in the final, after the Matildas lost 2-0 to Sweden on Saturday to finish fourth, their best…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2023