How well do you know the Matildas? Test your knowledge in this quiz Who has scored the most goals for Australia in the Women’s World Cup and what important job does Hayley Raso’s nan do? The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023
Who is Zecira Musovic, Sweden’s breakout Women’s World Cup star? The talented and social media savvy goalkeeper is in the spotlight after a heroic performance in the Women’s World Cup. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup The number eight will not be involved in World Cup warm-ups. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
England's Lauren James gets two-match ban for stamp and red card vs Nigeria Lauren James has been given a two-match ban for stamping on Nigerian player Michelle Alozie, which means she will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final match against Colombia, FIFA announced on Thursday. The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023
Everyone is desperate to go and win the World Cup: Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: India are "desperate" to end their ICC trophy drought at the 2023 ODI World Cup, according to skipper Rohit Sharma, and are armed with "inner "confidence" and "self-belief" to do it. The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023
England relief as Lauren James will return for Women’s World Cup final - if Lionesses make it FIFA dish out two-game ban for young winger after red card against Nigeria Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria The Chelsea player was dismissed late in the second half for stamping on Michelle Alozie. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Lauren James handed ban for World Cup red card James will miss Saturday’s quarter-final against Colombia and the semi-final should England progress, but could return for the World Cup final if her teammates get there The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
We have this culture that if one doesn’t score runs in one or two series, we start talking about it: Rohit Sharma MUMBAI: It had not even been 24 hours since he returned from the West Indies tour, via the US. Looking like he’s yet to shake off the jet lag, Rohit Sharma was still groggy-eyed. However, it didn’t take long for the Indian cricket team’s captain to shake off his tiredness… The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023
Women’s World Cup quarter-finals: predicting the final four This week’s newsletter looks at the mouth-watering games coming up – and who is likely to reach the semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
'Shocked' Shikhar Dhawan determined to make national comeback after exclusion from Asian Games squad NEW DELHI: Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan was "bit shocked" by his absence from the Asian Games squad but remains keen to make a national comeback in the near future. The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023
No. 4 slot in ODIs has been an issue for us for a long time: Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: According to captain Rohit Sharma, no batter has succeeded in settling into the crucial number four slot in the Indian ODI side since Yuvraj Singh's departure, causing severe worries ahead of the World Cup. The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023
Keep watching Lionesses despite start of Premier League, says Beth England Bethany England has said she is hopeful fans will keep coming back to watch the Lionesses and that she is not concerned by Colombia’s style of play The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Up First briefing: Wildfires ravage Maui; meet the Women's World Cup quarterfinalists Deadly wildfires tear across the Hawaiian island of Maui. Spain and the Netherlands kick off the Women's World Cup quarterfinals tonight. WEKU · Aug 10, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Billy Vunipola to start for England in World Cup warm-up against Wales The No 8 Billy Vunipola has been named to start in England’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023 England vs Wales: Owen Farrell returns to line-up as Henry Arundell given chance to impress Owen Farrell will captain a potent England team to face Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, with Henry Arundell starting on the wing.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 10, 2023 World Cup Power Rankings: Why Each Quarterfinalist Could Win, Lose There’s a new No. 1 in our latest rankings as we look at the strengths and weaknesses of the eight remaining teams.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Billy Vunipola starts as Steve Borthwick recalls big guns for second England warm-up clash with Wales The number eight is set to feature for the first time this year in a side captained by Saracens teammate Owen Farrell
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023 Lionesses can stave off Premier League competition for fans’ attention, says Beth England England striker Beth England believes the Lionesses can win the battle for fans’ attention, despite their quest for Women’s World Cup glory clashing with the start of the Premier League.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Bethany England reveals ‘biggest danger’ facing Lionesses against Colombia The Tottenham striker said the Lionesses are ready to face Colombia’s ‘physical’ style of play in Saturday’s Women’s World Cup quarter-final
TechRadar · Aug 10, 2023 FIFA 23 adds Hijab wearing player in franchise first FIFA 23 has added Hijab wearing athlete Nouhaïla Benzina as part of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Scotland boss ‘confident’ Ben White will make World Cup despite injury setback The 25-year-old was forced off in clear discomfort with an ankle problem at Murrayfield last weekend.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 ‘They abuse us’: Female workers making Fifa World Cup merchandise face systemic harm, says report The report, by human rights organisation Equidem, involves distressing testimonies from workers detailing verbal abuse and the illegal denial of worksite childcare and maternity leave
The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023 American Revolution: will the power of US money change soccer forever? The game is growing rapidly in America. But so is an awareness from those who see it as first and foremost as a business opportunity