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.
Tag: Vilda, Jorge (1981- )
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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.
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World Cup: Spain Beats Sweden to Reach First Final
A late goal by Spain, an answer from Sweden, and then a dramatic winner by Olga Carmona that moved the Spanish one win from the trophy.
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For Sweden, the Right Way to Play Is the One That Wins
The World Cup semifinal between Spain and Sweden will be a battle of styles, of passing versus pragmatism. Opponents discount the latter at their peril.