Spain’s World Cup winners return home to Madrid victory parade
August 22 – Spain began their reign as Women’s World Cup champions by arriving home to a victory parade on the streets of Madrid.
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Aussie FA bosses say Women’s World Cup has ‘reshaped’ the sporting landscape in Australia
By Paul Nicholson
August 23 – Football Australia chief executive James Johnson, speaking at the conclusion of the Women’s World Cup co-hosted with neighbours New Zealand, said that the event over the past month has “demonstrated a concrete, real, legacy for the women’s game in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. The women’s game has changed.”
Kiss-and-apologise Rubiales admits his mistake and promises to do better
August 22 – The head of Spanish football Luis Rubiales has apologised following his unsolicited kiss on the mouth of player Jennifer Hermoso’s lips during the post-match formalities of the Women’s World Cup final. Spain’s second deputy prime minister had called for his resignation.
WWC2023 leaves a broad legacy, but safeguarding female players hasn’t been prioritised
By Samindra Kunti in Sydney
August 21 – At the end of a bumper Women’s World Cup and following prolonged consultations, FIFA have still not established a safe sport unit to protect female players from abuse. FIFA’s head of women’s football Sarai Bareman (pictured) however says one will be launched when ready.
WWC2023: Spain pass through England on way to maiden World Cup win
By Samindra Kunti in Sydney
August 20 – In an enthralling final of the Women’s World Cup, Spain were deserved first time winners over European Champions England who ran out of ideas and steam in their bid to find an equaliser as they fell a step short of the ultimate prize in the women’s game.
Loose lipped Rubiales hammered for planting kiss on Jenni Hermoso
August 21 – Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has prompted fury and a torrent of social media comment after kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth during the Women’s World Cup final trophy presentation ceremony.
Fan Fests host more than 770,000 visitors across Australia and New Zealand
August 21 – FIFA said that more than 770,000 people visited Women’s World Cup Fan Festival sites which spanned nine cities across both host nations Australia and New Zealand, the first time every host venue had hosted a fan site.
WWC2023: England vs Spain, a World Cup classic waiting to close the ‘best ever’ finals
By Samindra Kunti in Sydney
August 18 – On Sunday, either England or Spain will win the Women’s World Cup for the first time, reflecting the more level-playing field as well as the growth of the women’s game.
Petulant Nike leave England keeper Earps out in the cold as Change.org petition gathers pace
By Harry Ewing
August 18 – Mary Earps, England Women’s first choice goalkeeper, was left out of sportswear giants Nike’s social media post congratulating the Lionesses on their progression to the FIFA Womens World Cup Final after concern was raised regarding the absence of Earps’ replica kit on the Nike website.
Infantino tells world ‘FIFA was right’ as WWC2023 reports $570m breakeven position
August 18 – With $570 million in revenue and a new world champion in waiting, Gianni Infantino has not just claimed that the 2023 edition of the Women’s World Cup is the ‘best ever,’ but that FIFA’s decision to expand the finals to 32 teams was the right one.
Unity Pitch at Sydney Opera House to host Beyond Greatness community tournament
August 18 – On the eve of the Women’s World Cup final, FIFA and Football Australia will stage a community football tournament on the Unity Pitch in front of the Sydney Opera House.
WWC2023: Andonovski quits US team after early exit
August 17 – US coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, bringing to a close a management reign that collapsed with the team’s dramatic round of 16 exit from the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
WWC2023: Kerr calls for more funding for women’s game in Aussie
August 17 – In the wake of Australia’s elimination from the Women’s World Cup, Matildas star Sam Kerr (pictured) has called for more investment in Australian women’s football.
WWC2023: England draw on experience of winning finals as focus turns to Spain
By Samindra Kunti in Sydney
August 17 – England have backed themselves to win a maiden World Cup against Spain on Sunday after defeating co-hosts Australia 3-1 in the last four with a clinical performance.
WWC2023: England end Australian dreams and set up Spain final
By Samindra Kunti in Sydney
August 16 – On a historic night, a clinical England weathered the Matildas and Sam Kerr with a controlled and deserved 3-1 victory to progress to the Women’s World Cup final for the first time.