Women

Fans claim 1,500m world champion Josh Kerr has been ‘robbed’ after being snubbed from the BBC Sports Personality of The Year shortlist… despite his stunning win in Budapest

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The BBC has unveiled its six-person BBC Sports Personality of The Year shortlist Athletics star Josh Kerr was a shock omission after winning world 1,500m gold England goalkeeper Mary Earps is favourite to win the award on December 19  By Michael Pavitt For Mailonline Published: 10:12 GMT, 12 December 2023 | Updated: 10:34 GMT, 12 December … Read more

FIFA opens door for World Cup to return to Australia but big-spending Saudi Arabia stand in the way

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FIFA has given Australia 25 days to bid for the 2034 World Cup  Australia could battle it out for hosting rights with Saudi Arabia  But the Asian confederation are backing the Saudi bid  By Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:31 BST, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 09:40 BST, 5 October 2023 Australia is still … Read more

Chelsea Women name England’s World Cup skipper Millie Bright as their captain ahead of the new WSL season

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Millie Bright has been named Chelsea’s new captain ahead of WSL season The 30-year-old defender captained England to the World Cup final in August Mail Sport’s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here By Dan Evans For Mailonline Published: 14:17 BST, 29 September 2023 | Updated: 17:56 BST, 29 September 2023 Chelsea FC … Read more

Why Matildas goalie Mackenzie Arnold won’t be worried if knockout game vs Denmark goes to a penalty shootout – despite recent rule change that makes her job harder

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Why Matildas goalie Mackenzie Arnold won’t be worried if knockout game vs Denmark goes to a penalty shootout – despite recent rule change that makes her job harder Goalie admits shootouts haven’t favoured Matildas  Isn’t fazed by rule change that started on July 1  New guidelines make life more difficult for goalies  By Anna Harrington … Read more

KATHRYN BATTE: Lethal Lauren James is every defender’s nightmare – and she’s living up to her ‘cheat code’ nickname at the Women’s World Cup

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KATHRYN BATTE: Lethal Lauren James is every defender’s nightmare – and she’s living up to her ‘cheat code’ nickname at the Women’s World Cup By Kathryn Batte For The Daily Mail Updated: 01:20 BST, 3 August 2023 Two goals – right foot, left foot. Three assists – right foot, left foot, header. Lauren James can … Read more

Panama score first ever Women’s World Cup goal… with Marta Cox’s stunning 35-yard free-kick hailed as a ‘goal of the tournament’ by fans

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Panama score their first-ever Women’s World Cup goal… with Marta Cox’s stunning 35-yard free-kick hailed as a ‘goal of the tournament’ by fans Panama are playing in their first World Cup after the tournament’s expansion Marta Cox’s superb strike gave them a shock lead against heavyweights France Cox’s free-kick has been lauded as one of … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Fran Kirby talks disappointment of missing the World Cup through injury and why England’s Lionesses can go all the way

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Watching the World Cup on telly was not in Fran Kirby’s plan for the summer, and she freely admits she’s not expecting to do it very well. The Lioness, who has 65 caps, will miss the World Cup due to a knee injury she picked up playing for Chelsea back in February. ‘It’s never nice … Read more

Lewes 1-3 Man United: Marc Skinner’s side secure FA Cup semi-final spot

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Lewes 1-3 Manchester United: Marc Skinner’s side secure a place in the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time with victory over Championship hosts Man United took the lead through an own goal by Lewes defender Rhian Cleverly Vilde Boe Risa made it two before Emily Kraft pulled one back for the hosts  Nikita Parris sealed … Read more

BBC staff refuse to cover presenter exodus ‘over fears of appearing a scab’ in Gary Lineker row

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Furious BBC staff are refusing to appear on the channel amid fears of being labelled a ‘scab’ amid the ongoing row over Gary Lineker’s suspension, insiders have said. The mood inside the Beeb is said to be mutinous after the TV presenter was taken off air by higher-ups for his criticism of the Government’s anti-illegal … Read more

England Women will face World Cup hosts Australia in their final game of the season

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EXCLUSIVE: England Women will play World Cup hosts Australia in their final game before the tournament… and the friendly could be hugely beneficial to Sarina Wiegman, given the two sides are on a collision course for the last-16 Lionesses will face Australia in a friendly in their last game before the World Cup It will … Read more