World Sep 10 Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual World Cup kiss By Associated Press
World Sep 05 Jorge Vilda fired as Spain women’s national team coach after applauding Rubiales “In no way his behavior represents the values of Spanish society as a whole, its institutions, its representatives, its athletes and the Spanish sports leaders."… By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press
World Sep 01 Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Rubiales breaks week-long silence Rubiales has come in amid a storm of criticism and calls for his resignation for kissing a player on the lips without consent after Spain won the recent Women's World Cup final in Sydney. By Ciarán Giles, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Aug 26 Watch 2:12 News Wrap: Luis Rubiales suspended as FIFA investigates his World Cup conduct In our news wrap Saturday, FIFA suspended Spain’s soccer federation head Luis Rubiales for 90 days while it investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, a new crew of astronauts launched for the International Space Station, thousands gathered…
World Aug 25 Spain’s soccer head refuses to resign over kiss controversy at Women’s World Cup The president of the Spanish soccer federation has refused to resign despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final. By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
Aug 20 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Hilary makes landfall along Mexico’s Baja peninsula In our news wrap Sunday, Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm to hit California's coastline in 84 years. Wildfires in eastern Washington state have killed one person and destroyed some 185 homes and buildings. The Netherlands and… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 6:21 With Spain’s historic win, a look at the progress and challenges facing women’s soccer By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz Spain won its first Women's World Cup with its defeat over England Sunday. Five years ago, the team lacked jerseys designed for women, high-quality facilities and enough physical trainers. Spain's historic win, and what they went through to achieve it,… Continue watching
Aug 06 After a storied career, Megan Rapinoe leaves her final World Cup with pride By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: At least 6 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks across the country In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine and Russia both launched attacks against each other as the war in Ukraine drags on, Donald Trump called Vice President Mike Pence “delusional” in regards to the 2020 election, the U.S. women’s national soccer… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 5:54 What to know about the U.S. women’s national team’s heartbreaking World Cup loss By John Yang, Kaisha Young Going into the 2023 World Cup, few would have predicted what happened to the U.S. women’s national soccer team. They made their earliest departure ever from the tournament after Sunday’s loss to Sweden on penalty kicks in the round of… Continue watching