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Qatar World Cup contributes to record $770m injury cost for European teams

Injury costs soared 27% last year in Europe's five biggest leagues, with knee injuries carrying a particularly high price.

Fortune

Alleged sexual abuse victim in Gabon upset at Fifa’s handling of case

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association, is being investigated over claims that he failed to report ‘crimes of paedophilia’

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player

Spain’s women’s team players demand Rubiales' resignation for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent. Rubiales denies Hermoso's version of events and plans to take legal action. The government plans to file a lawsuit alleging Rubiales violated sports laws and if found guilty, he could be ruled unfit to hold office.…

The Hindu

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Government will push to suspend Luis Rubiales in ‘Me Too of Spanish football’

Rubiales did not step down after widespread criticism of his actions following Spain’s World Cup win.

The Independent UK

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls for him to resign.

The National (Scotland)

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls to resign

The Independent UK

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales after Jenni Hermoso kiss on World Cup podium

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales in relation to his conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.

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Spanish soccer leader's behavior at Women's World Cup final provokes angry reaction

The man who leads the Spanish soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup

The Independent UK

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

Many teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures

The Independent UK

Ten things you may have missed at the Women’s World Cup

From an unlucky mascot to Lorne Donaldson’s acrobatics, eye-catching moments that may have passed you by

The Guardian - UK

Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter

Morocco's historic run in the Women's World Cup, becoming the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stage, has inspired the continent and Arab world. The Atlas Lionesses and Lions have shown that the impossible is not Moroccan, and the country is now preparing a bid to co-host the 2030…

The Hindu

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

Players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing to many of them

The Independent UK

Women's World Cup: what still needs to be done to improve the lot of elite female footballers

The Fifa Women’s World Cup is just 32 years old and on its eighth official edition, while the men’s competition began 93 years ago and has enjoyed 22 tournaments.

The Conversation

‘We’re used to scraps’: How $30,000 guarantees will change World Cup players’ lives

Many elite women’s football players are effectively amateurs. Increased payments should help many of them reach their potential

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‘Our consciences were clear’: Belarus players taking stand against a dictator

Dmitry Baiduk shared a pitch with Harry Kane as an under-21 but refusing to support Alexander Lukashenko has meant exile

Fortune

Women soccer players were promised at least $30,000 to play in this year’s World Cup. Now FIFA is backtracking on its pledge

The announcement comes on the eve of the Women’s World Cup, where women players earn a quarter of what men do.

The Independent UK

Parity, bigger field mean there could be surprises at the Women's World Cup

An expanded field of 32 teams at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand means more players and teams will see the international spotlight — and they no doubt want to prove they belong

The Independent UK

Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer

The Women's World Cup will be played with new programs in place to help protect players and other participants

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Manchester Evening News

Women's World Cup 2023 prize money: How much Lionesses could earn after FIFA boost

England are eyeing success at the 2023 Women's World Cup after their incredible Euro 2022 success on home soil

The Guardian - UK

Didier Drogba takes on scourge of ‘fake agents’ scamming African players

The number of fake agents exploiting young African footballers is increasing and Didier Drogba says ‘the dream ends up being a nightmare’

Al Jazeera

‘They have no recourse’: FIFPRO Africa on protecting footballers

Al Jazeera speaks to the union’s Geremi Njitap and Kgosana Masaseng on their work to improve player welfare.

The Independent UK

FIFPRO releases report on disparities in Women's World Cup qualifying

The path to the Women’s World Cup has been vastly uneven for the teams headed to Australia and New Zealand next month

The Independent UK

FIFA urged to ensure equality with qualification for Women’s World Cup

A FIFPRO report published on Tuesday found huge variance in conditions across the qualification events.

The Independent UK

Soccer players' union looks to hold FIFA accountable for player payments

The global soccer players’ union says is working with FIFA to make sure that payments promised to all players at the Women’s World Cup actually reach them

The Independent UK

Equal prize money at men’s and women’s World Cups is a must, says FIFPRO

Gianni Infantino said equal prize money at the 2026 and 2027 tournaments was his ambition at the FIFA Congress in March.

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