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Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales, accused of sex assault and coercion over forcible kiss, is surrounded by media as he leaves after taking the stand during his trial at the court of San Fernando de Henares, east of Madrid, on February 11, 2025. Spain's former football federation chief has given his version of events in his trial over his forced kiss on player Jenni Hermoso. The 47-year-old provoked worldwide outrage after he cupped Hermoso's head and gave her an unsolicited kiss during the medal ceremony after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia.
Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

By Sarah Rendell Published

Luis Rubiales had been on trial for the incident after Spain won the 2023 World Cup

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Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Canada and Ireland at Perth Rectangular Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Perth / Boorloo, Australia
Katie McCabe: "I have never experienced a feeling like it in my career and I don't think I will again to be honest"

By Sarah Rendell Published

Katie McCabe speaks about her career highlight to date and explains why it may never be topped

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Bukayo Saka celebrates with Harry Kane after scoring for England against North Macedonia in June 2023.
Players who scored hat-tricks for England

By Ben Hayward Published

From football's early days to more modern times, a look at the men who have scored hat-tricks for England...

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Marta on the pitch for Brazil
Ranked! The Top 100 women's footballers of all-time

By Sarah Rendell Published

Top 100 women's footballers have been ranked by FourFourTwo, but who is at the top of the list?

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Alyssa Naeher of the USA saves a penalty from Steph Houghton of England during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon on July 02, 2019 in Lyon, France.
‘To miss a penalty to potentially take you to a World Cup final is heartbreaking. There’s always got to be a scapegoat – David Beckham called me the next day’: England legend recalls 'devastating' moment

By Sarah Rendell Published

David Beckham called Steph Houghton after the 'devastating' moment in 2019

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Italy players celebrate victory on penalties over France in the 2006 World Cup final.
Major finals decided on penalties

By Ben Hayward Published

From World Cups to the Euros and the Champions League, a look at the major men's football finals decided by penalty shootouts...

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Philipp Lahm celebrates with his Germany team-mates after scoring against Costa Rica in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup.
Players who scored World Cup opening goals

By Ben Hayward Published

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

Ronaldo celebrates Brazil's 2002 World Cup final win over Germany.
Players who scored at three or more World Cups

By Ben Hayward Published

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

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Jens Lehmann in action for Arsenal against Barcelona in the 2006 Champions League final.
Players sent off in major finals

By Ben Hayward Published

From the World Cup to the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores, a look at some of the players sent off in major finals...

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When are the international breaks? England's German Thomas Tuchel arrives to attend the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup European qualifiers at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, on December 13, 2024.
‘England have the players to win the World Cup – it’ll be tough for Thomas Tuchel to do a bad job, with the squad he has at his disposal’ Former Three Lions winger backs new boss after gentle qualifying draw

By Chris Flanagan Published

The German boss begins his tenure in charge with some encouraging fixtures, as England aim to triumph in 2026

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