Takeaways from the feast of football at the Women's World Cup

The 2023 edition of the Fifa Women's World Cup broke records, had plenty of drama, scintillating goals, and plenty of new stars - here is a review of the tournament

DESERVING WINNERS: Spain's Ivana Andres lifts the Fifa Women's World Cup trophy as she celebrates with her team-mates after winning the Fifa Women's World Cup final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney. Pic: PA

Vera Pauw will surely see the irony in Vilified Vilda emerging through a player revolt to claim World glory.

Spain became the first European team since Germany in 2007 to win the trophy but the sense of divide within the group presented in the post-match celebrations.