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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023

Your home for the latest news, features, opinions and analysis on Ireland's historic debut appearance at the Women's World Cup.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023

Your home for the latest news, features, opinions and analysis on Ireland's historic debut appearance at the Women's World Cup.

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<p>The court quoted the judge as saying that, contrary to Rubiales' statements, the investigation showed the kiss "was not consensual and was a unilateral and surprising initiative".</p>

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Spanish judge wants ex-soccer boss Rubiales to stand trial in kiss case

The court said in a statement that the judge, Francisco de Jorge, also sought a trial for former women's team coach Jorge Vilda, as well as Albert Luque, the men's team's sports director, and Ruben Rivera, the federation's marketing chief, for pressuring Hermoso to say the kiss was consensual

<p>Sinéad O'Connor watches on as Shane MacGowan sings at the RDS in Dublin in 2007. Ireland lost two of its finest performers in 2023.</p>

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Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2023: Our review of what became a very tumultuous year

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Sarah Harte: Pauw’s exit indicative of double standards in corridors of power

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Luis Rubiales says he will resign as president of Spanish football federation

Spain v England - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Final - Stadium Australia

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Spain's Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss - prosecutor

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Republic of Ireland v Nigeria - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Group B - Brisbane Stadium

'Trust broke down' - Vera Pauw blasts FAI, says World Cup review outcome 'pre-determined'

The former Girls in Green boss says she was undermined and disrespected.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

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Luis Rubiales' behaviour 'inappropriate', says UEFA's Ceferin

The European football boss says he won't interfere in Fifa's disciplinary process.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Republic of Ireland Training Session - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

End of the affair: Vera Pauw will not be continuing as Ireland manager

The Dutch coach led the Girls in Green to the World Cup for the first time.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

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Sarah Harte: Men need to have the offside rule in gender politics explained to them

Men and women think differently about what constitutes sexual harassment: Anyone angry at the 'fuss' about a soccer star being grabbed and kissed without consent needs to learn the rules

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Protesters Call For Resignation Of Luis Rubiales

It took football and #SeAcabó to spark a revolution

The furore over Jenni Hermoso enduring that unwanted kiss after our World Cup victory has opened eyes to misogyny as never before, writes María Ramírez

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Spanish football's regional bosses call on Luis Rubiales to resign

Spanish football's regional bosses call on Luis Rubiales to resign

The regional heads of Spanish football have become the latest group to call for the resignation of Luis Rubiales from his role as president of the Spanish football federation

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Vera Pauw’s future in balance ahead of World Cup review

Vera Pauw’s future in balance ahead of World Cup review

From a cacophony of noise and adulation to deathly silence, Vera Pauw is aware but bewildered that her tenure as Ireland manager is hanging by a thread

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Fergus Finlay: We must call out men who use power to bully and control women

Fergus Finlay: We must call out men who use power to bully and control women

We watched a great little Irish movie on the telly the other night. Called Herself, it’s a movie full of hope and ambition, recovery and friendship.

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

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Luis Rubiales suspended by FIFA over behaviour at World Cup final

Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by Fifa following the Spanish Football Federation president's conduct at last week's women's World Cup final

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Spain v England - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Final - Stadium Australia

Spanish FA threatens legal action over Jenni Hermoso comments

The Spanish Football Federation has announced an intention to take legal action over comments made about its president Luis Rubiales by World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

'At no time did I consent': Spain will refuse to play until Luis Rubiales resigns

'At no time did I consent': Spain will refuse to play until Luis Rubiales resigns

The Spanish women’s team will not play squad matches until the federation leadership is changed, they said in a joint statement on Friday

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Women's dominance of Ireland's sports sponsorship market to continue following World Cup

Women's dominance of Ireland's sports sponsorship market to continue following World Cup

Coverage of the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 broke audience records, with the Republic of Ireland’s group match against Canada becoming the most-watched women’s team sport event in Irish TV history

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Republic of Ireland at FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Ireland centurion Áine O'Gorman calls time on international career

The 34-year-old went out on a high with a World Cup appearance Down Under.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

England v United States - Women's International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

Megan Rapinoe: Luis Rubiales antics highlight ‘misogyny and sexism’ within the Spanish FA

The antics of Spain’s football federation president Luis Rubiales at Sunday’s World Cup final highlight the level of 'misogyny and sexism' within the organisation

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Sarah Harte: Will this be the kiss of death for sexism on and off the football pitch?

Sarah Harte: Will this be the kiss of death for sexism on and off the football pitch?

LAST Sunday morning, watching Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, kiss Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the post-match FIFA Women’s World Cup celebrations, I blinked and concluded ...

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Spain v England - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Final - Stadium Australia

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

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Spain v England - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Final - Stadium Australia

Spain captain Olga Carmona dedicates Women's World Cup triumph to late father

Spain skipper Olga Carmona has dedicated her World Cup triumph to her late father after firing the nation to victory over England

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B

10 things we have learned from the Women’s World Cup

Spectacular goals, improved goalkeeping and calls for more VAR are all features of a record-breaking tournament

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Spanish football president’s kiss sparks outrage after Women’s World Cup final

Spanish football president’s kiss sparks outrage after Women’s World Cup final

Luis Rubiales rejects suggestions kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on lips at post-match ceremony was inappropriate.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

All the suffering was worth it, says Spain coach Jorge Vilda

The 42-year-old's long tenure as coach was called into question last year when 15 national team players sent letters to the RFEF saying they would no longer play while he remained coach

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Spain v England - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Final - Stadium Australia

Spain outclass Lionesses to clinch Women's World Cup

Olga Carmona’s first-half strike earns La Roja first title.

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

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Lily Agg joins Ireland contingent at Birmingham

The midfielder has joined on an initial one-year deal.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

10 things we have learned from the Women’s World Cup

10 things we have learned from the Women’s World Cup

Spectacular goals, improved goalkeeping and calls for more VAR are all features of a record-breaking tournament

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

England Press Conference and Stadium Familiarisation - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Stadium Australia - Saturday 19th August

Sarina Wiegman v Jorge Vilda – a look at the World Cup final coaches

A close look at the two head coaches.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

Sweden v Australia: Third Place Match - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time

Friolina Rolfo and fine Kosovare Asllani struck for the Swedes.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

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