France
Canada were busted for spying in Paris. They told FIFA it happens regularly
Canadian officials admitted in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done after the women’s team was caught using drones at the Paris Olympics.
- by Graham Dunbar
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Wembanyama is to France’s Olympics what Matildas were to Australia’s World Cup
The 20-year-old, 2.24-metre NBA rookie of the year is a blend of world-class talent, charisma and authenticity – and he has a rare cultural influence.
- by Emma Kemp
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European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.
- by James Ducker
Former Man United star, World Cup winner Pogba faces lengthy ban after positive test
France and Juventus superstar Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended and could face a four-year ban following a positive test for testosterone.
- by Tommy Lund and Rohith Nair
Relive every shot: How the penalty shootout between the Matildas and France played out
Sport doesn’t get any more gripping than this. Relive all 21 kicks from the epic World Cup quarter-final penalty shootout between the Matildas and France.
- by Roy Ward
As it happened Women’s World Cup 2023: Matildas to face England in semi-final after 2-1 win over Colombia; Vine’s penalty sends Australia past France after 20-penalty shootout win
Follow along for all the major moments and reactions as the Matildas take on France and England faces Colombia for places in the World Cup semi-finals.
- by Roy Ward and Marnie Vinall
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Matildas outlast France to secure historic semi-final berth
Australia’s World Cup dream remains alive after a heart-stopping penalty shootout win against Les Bleues.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in stunning win over France at Brisbane Stadium
Move over John Aloisi, Mark Schwarzer and Andrew Redmayne, Australia has a new batch of penalty heroes. Here’s who starred as the Matildas moved to just two wins away from winning a World Cup.
- by Adam Pengilly
Five burning questions for the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final
The Sam Kerr question lives on, but what about fatigue elsewhere in the team? How will Australia deal with France’s attacking weapons? And will Kyah Simon be involved?
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
French connection: Carpenter has inside intel on Lyon teammates
When Australia play France for a place in the World Cup semi-finals, the match will double as Ellie Carpenter versus several players she knows very well indeed.
- by Emma Kemp
Australia and France are arguing about subs ... again
The World Cup quarter-finalists have taken very different approaches to the use of substitutes - and, unsurprisingly, have contrasting views about how much that will matter come crunch time on Saturday night.
- by Vince Rugari
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