HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

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 · Aug 25, 2023

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

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

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls to resign

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

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 · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 9, 2023

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 · Aug 4, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023

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.

Fortune · Jul 20, 2023

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 · Jul 17, 2023