Biden comforts USA women’s soccer team after heartbreaking World Cup defeat
‘Congratulations on an incredible run,’ president tweeted
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East London football club releases William Morris-inspired kit
Walthamstow FC delves into area’s Arts and Crafts history with kits sporting 1890s Morris & Co designWilliam Morris’s famous designs have long been popular in interior decor; the prints he first made fashionable in Victorian Britain have been repro…
‘Unbelievable for our nation’: fan festival erupts in joy as Matildas progress
Supporters gathered at Darling Harbour in Sydney started partying early as Australia cruised into the last 16 of Women’s World CupBy the time Steph Catley rattled home the Matilda’s fourth goal, the crowd at the Fifa fan festival at Darling Harbour in …
‘Waru’ the knitted koala: crocheted mascot becomes Germany’s secret World Cup weapon
‘Waru’ was crocheted by star forward Klara BuehlTeammates have been taking turns looking after cuddly koalaAs the German national team gathered before their opening match of the Women’s World Cup, a convincing win over Morocco in Melbourne, a curious k…
Women’s World Cup odyssey: seven people from two families head to 14 matches in three cities hoping to see Matildas glory
Around 50,000 fans to cram into Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for Australia’s second round match against NigeriaMatildas’ attacking versatility means goals will comeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRosie Sullivan w…
Spurs billionaire Joe Lewis pleads not guilty to securities fraud
Lewis, whose family owns Tottenham Hotspur FC, is accused of ‘brazen’ insider tradingWhat is Joe Lewis accused of?Lawyers for the British billionaire Joe Lewis have accused prosecutors of making an “egregious” mistake, as the 86-year-old pleaded not gu…
Who is Joe Lewis? The secretive billionaire Tottenham owner charged with insider trading
Friends with Tiger Woods, owner of a 98m super yacht and boasting one of the most expensive art collections in the world – now Joe Lewis is facing allegations of ‘corruption’ in New York
Revealed: Saudi Arabia’s $6bn spend on ‘sportswashing’
Exclusive: Billions deployed since early 2021 in a move critics say is an attempt to distract from human rights recordSaudi Arabia has spent at least $6.3bn (£4.9bn) in sports deals since early 2021, more than quadruple the previous amount spent over a…
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis charged for ‘brazen’ insider trading
Billionaire allegedly gave friends, employees and romantic partners information on companies in which he was investorThe billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspur football club was charged with orchestrating “brazen” insider trading by US federal prosecut…
US Women’s National Team honours late teammate Katie Meyer by dedicating their goals at the World Cup
Promising goalkeeper remembered by friend Sophia Smith during 3-0 win over Vietnam