Soccer – Page 15

A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul

A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.

By Constant Meheut

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Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles

A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.

By Rory Smith

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Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win

The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.

By Constant Meheut and Isabella Kwai

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England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines

For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.

By Jenny Vrentas