Football: Spanish federation announces equal pay deal for men’s and women’s football

The move comes after countries like the United States, Brazil, England, Norway and Denmark also reached equal pay agreements.

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· Jun 15, 2022 · 09:48 am

Football: Messi stars as Copa America holders Argentina beat European champions Italy in Finalissima

Messi’s eye-catching display featured two assists and was worthy of his rare appearance at one of football’s great cathedrals.

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· Jun 02, 2022 · 09:59 am

FA Cup: Liverpool are champions after beating Chelsea on penalties

This was Liverpool’s first FA Cup title since they beat West Ham United for the crown in 2006.

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· May 15, 2022 · 10:45 am

Football: Pele hospitalised to continue colon cancer treatment

The three-time World Cup winner had been diagnosed in September last year.

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· Apr 20, 2022 · 09:53 am

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to book final against Liverpool

Goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount accounted for the Blues win.

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· Apr 18, 2022 · 10:21 am

FA Cup: Liverpool put in ‘special’ performance to beat Manchester City 3-2 in semi-final

The win for Liverpool keeps the club on course for winning an unprecedented ‘quadruple,’ with the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup still in range.

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· Apr 17, 2022 · 09:27 am

Football: Fifa urged to ban Iran from World Cup after country ban’s women from attending matches

Over 2,000 women were not allowed to enter a stadium in Mashhad to watch Iran play a World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on Tuesday.

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· Apr 01, 2022 · 05:30 pm

International football: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah hints at retirement after World Cup disappointment

In comments to his team in a video published by Egypt’s ministry of youth and sports, Salah said how proud he was of the team, ‘whether I’m here or not’.

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· Mar 31, 2022 · 06:48 pm

Italy to miss second straight Fifa World Cup as North Macedonia stun former champions in playoffs

Meanwhile, Gareth Bale was in inspirational form as his brace secured a 2-1 win for Wales against Austria in Cardiff.

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· Mar 25, 2022 · 09:21 am

Football: Christian Eriksen makes national team comeback after suffering a cardiac arrest last year

The midfielder collapsed on field during a European Championship match against Finland last year.

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· Mar 15, 2022 · 04:32 pm

Football: USA women's team wins landmark $24 million settlement in equal pay dispute

The US women’s football team in 2019 accused the federation of ‘stubbornly refusing’ to pay its men and women’s players equally.

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· Feb 22, 2022 · 08:12 pm

Football: Sadio Mane scores decisive penalty as Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations

After two previous final defeats, Senegal are Cup of Nations winners at last, while Egypt missed out on a record-extending eighth continental crown.

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· Feb 07, 2022 · 09:40 am