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FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain's football federation on Saturday for kissing Spanish Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, and banned him from making contact with her.…

'(We) decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level,' said FIFA in a statement. Rubiales is also banned from…

World football's governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales for his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.He earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the…

Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its…

Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind hosts…

Australia's Hayley Raso, right, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal. (Credit: AP)The Matildas, as hosts, stay alive in a tournament that has seen record-breaking ticket sales, especially in Australia’s host cities and for the…

Co-hosts Australia have to beat Canada on Monday or risk an unthinkable exit from the Women's World Cup in the first round, while former champions Japan take on Spain with top spot in their group on the line. Australia are sweating on the…

Japan hammer Spain on the break to top Group C IMAGE: Japan's Hinata Miyazawa scores their first goal. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat…

Football superstar and Argentina's world cup-winning captain Lionel Messi's latest Instagram story has set the internet ablaze with rumours of him possibly playing in the next FIFA World Cup. The Argentinian had earlier said that the 2022…

New Zealand players looked heartbroken after defeat on Sunday.—GettyNew Zealand's hopes of progressing in the Women's World Cup on their home turf were dashed as they became the first host nation to be knocked out at the group stage.…