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A good run-up and shoot down the middle: what data tells us about penalty kick strategy

Power, placement and unpredictability are some of the keys to a successful spot kick, analysis suggests

The Guardian - AU

Odd Fifa relic or chance to end on high? Matildas players on World Cup third-place playoff

Critics say it’s just a cynical money-grab at the end of a long tournament but for those involved there is plenty at stake

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to pledge $200m for women’s sport after Matildas inspire Australia

In the wake of the Matildas’ World Cup performance, the government will unveil new funding and changes to TV bidding rights for sporting fixtures

The Guardian - AU

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Is Sarina Weigman married and does she have kids?

Ahead of the England Women's World Cup Final, fans want to know if the team's head coach has a spouse and children

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'Rohit Sharma panics on occasions and ...': Former Pakistan pacer's big remark on captaincy

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Friday made a big remark on the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, as he thinks that the Team India skipper feels the panic in crunch situations and lets the pressure get to him when it matters the most.

The Times of India

The surprising song England’s Lionesses like to sing before World cup games

You will definitely not guess this one correctly

Evening Standard

'Who said we don't have a No. 4?': Sourav Ganguly backs this youngster for the crucial batting slot

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly suggested on Friday that if a front-line player like Shreyas Iyer is unavailable, talented left-hander Tilak Varma should be India's choice for No. 4 batting at the ICC World Cup 2023.

The Times of India

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Calls to rename street by Wembley Stadium if Lionesses win World Cup

A street by Wembley Stadium should be renamed to honour the England women's football team if they win the World Cup, MPs said on Friday.

Evening Standard

FM hits back at question over who he's 'cheering on' in Women's World Cup final

THE First Minister hit back at a reporter when asked who he would be supporting in the final of the Women’s World Cup this weekend.

The National (Scotland)

Lionesses, feeling let down by men? Don’t worry, Gianni Infantino will explain how to fight those battles

While the Fifa boss pontificates to ‘all the women’ that they should ‘just push the doors’, we suggest he does his actual job, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Who is Queen Letizia of Spain?

The royal is set to travel to Sydney to watch the Women’s World Cup Final between Spain and England

The Independent UK

'Virat Kohli should quit white-ball cricket...': Shoaib Akhtar

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar on Friday suggested star Indian batter Virat Kohli to quit white-ball cricket after the World Cup and focus on Test cricket with an aim to equal legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries.

The Times of India

Mack Hansen has Keith Earls’ initials shaved in green hair ahead of milestone

The Connacht wing is set to play in Saturday’s clash with England.

The Independent UK

Quiz of The Week: 12 - 18 August

England’s Lionesses are looking to make history when they face Spain in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

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The Guardian - UK

Aitana Bonmatí: the ‘perfectionist’ standing in England’s World Cup path

The Spain and Barcelona midfielder has been exceptional throughout the tournament and heads for the final full of confidence

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Watson: ‘My desire has always been to play for England for as long as I can’

Thanks to the RFU stepping in to pay his wages, one of England’s top players will feature at the World Cup despite not having a club

USA Today Sports Media Group

4 things to know about the 2023 World Cup final between England and Spain

Spain and England are both playing for what would be their first-ever World Cup championship.

Evening Standard

England ready to seize historic World Cup moment with Sarina Wiegman experience vital

Sunday’s Sydney showpiece is uncharted territory for both sets of players, though the Lionesses boss has seen it all before

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Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc ruled out of SA tour, Mitchell Marsh to lead Australia in white-ball series

Mitchell Marsh will take over Australia's captaincy for the white-ball tour of South Africa after Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc were ruled out due to injuries. Read further on Dynamite news:

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Final; ‘UFC 292’ PPV Event: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (August 19-20)

A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services

The Times of India

'Ready' KL Rahul bats and keeps wickets for long period at NCA

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul underlined his readiness to return to international cricket while batting and wicket-keeping for an extended period during the match simulation at the NCA on Friday, giving India a boost ahead of the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup.

The Independent UK

‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick

Farrell has received lots of criticism since his red card given for a high tackle against Wales was overturned

The Independent UK

Councils and police urged to ‘turn a blind eye’ to pubs opening early for World Cup final

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad

Wales conclude their warm-up schedule against powerful South Africa on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Alessia Russo: Playing in the World Cup final is a real ‘pinch me’ moment

The Lionesses are aiming to become the first England side to win a global showpiece since the men triumphed in 1966.

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