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European standard bearer contests male officialdom view that ‘patience’ is the way forward
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Move will accelerate kingdom’s push into football and broader expansion into global sport
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Head of national association who sparked outrage says he will defend his innocence in face of ‘persecution’
Unanimous move leaves game’s national president even more isolated as prosecutors consider action
Parent of Luis Rubiales shuts herself in church and says her son is victim of a witch hunt
Luis Rubiales barred from contacting Spanish player Jenni Hermoso while governing body investigates
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Brazil, Germany and US keen to hold 2027 event, as governing body aims to build on success of Australia-led tournament
After a record-breaking World Cup, authorities must get serious about the female game
Fifa chief talks of women’s need to ‘convince us men’ ahead of final of successful tournament
Teams are ‘digital-first’ from the outset, with social media and celebrity networks fuelling growth
Disputes over broadcast rights and late sponsorship deals disappoint those who want to grow the women’s game
Football Association failed to provide ‘credible evidence’ of how all emissions generated by the event could be offset
‘Very disappointing’ offers being made to show event in UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy, governing body says
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