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Football: Azkals grouped with China in World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 17 09:14 PM

The Philippines has been grouped with China and Syria in Round 2 of the joint qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Read more »

New York showers confetti, love on U.S. women's soccer team

Matthew Lavietes and Amy Tennery, Reuters
Posted at Jul 11 11:02 AM

New York honored the U.S. women's soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade up the "Canyon of Heroes," celebrating its World Cup triumph and hailing the players' emergence as icons of women's rights. Read more »

Football: Rapinoe says US World Cup teammates will snub White House

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 10 11:11 AM

Star striker Megan Rapinoe said Tuesday she does not think the United States' Women's World Cup-winning team would accept an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the White House. Read more »

Team USA wins Women's World Cup

Denis Balibouse, Reuters
Posted at Jul 08 05:09 PM

Players of the United States women’s soccer team celebrate after defeating Netherlands for the Women's World Cup on Monday in Lyon, France.  Read more »

Football: Rapinoe calls for action as equal pay chants greet US World Cup triumph

Andy Scott, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 08 05:04 PM

Megan Rapinoe said it was "time to sit down and get to work" after hearing American fans greet the team's victory over the Netherlands in the women's World Cup final on Sunday with chants calling for equal pay. Read more »

Football: Makati FC to take part in youth tourneys in Europe

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 01:36 PM

Makati FC is currently in Europe, where they will participate in two major youth competitions.  Read more »

Football: Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America

Andrew Downie, Reuters
Posted at Jul 08 11:00 AM

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus made one goal, scored another and was sent off in the second half as they beat Peru 3-1 on Sunday to win the Copa America for the ninth time in a pulsating contest at the Maracana stadium. Read more »

Football: Rapinoe and Lavelle give U.S. fourth World Cup title

Simon Evans, Reuters
Posted at Jul 08 09:20 AM

The United States won a record-extending fourth women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday. Read more »

Football: Sweden pounce on England to clinch third place at World Cup

Christian Radnedge, Reuters
Posted at Jul 07 09:33 AM

Sweden benefited from poor defending and the video assistant referee to beat England 2-1 in the women's World Cup third place playoff match on Saturday. Read more »

Football: Online giant Alibaba to donate $145-m to China women’s team

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 05 07:06 PM

Alibaba and 2 other foundations aim to make soccer "more sustainable and accessible to girls and women" across China. Read more »

Football: Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager

Reuters
Posted at Jul 04 04:43 PM

Chelsea appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on Thursday, as owner Roman Abramovich turned to a familiar face rather than an experienced hand to replace Maurizio Sarri and lead the club into a new era. Read more »

Football: Netherlands reach first World Cup final with extra-time rocket

Christian Radnedge, Reuters
Posted at Jul 04 10:16 AM

A long-range strike from Jackie Groenen sent European Champions the Netherlands into their first women's World Cup final. Read more »

Football: Brazil into Copa America final as Messi fails again

Barnaby Chesterman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 03 11:30 AM

Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America final. Read more »

Football: Morgan delight after stepping up for USA in Rapinoe absence

Andy Scott and Terence Daley, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 03 11:14 AM

Alex Morgan stepped up on the big occasion with the winning goal against England to take the United States through to the final of another women's World Cup on Tuesday. Read more »

Football: USA into World Cup final as Houghton penalty miss costs England dear

Andy Scott, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 03 11:01 AM

The United States claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in their women's World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Read more »

U.S. women's soccer jersey sets sales record amid World Cup fervor

Reuters
Posted at Jul 02 09:50 AM

The U.S. women's national soccer team added wattage to its World Cup star power on Monday as sports apparel-maker Nike said the team's home jersey is a record-breaking seller on its retail site. Read more »

Football: Sweden set up World Cup semi-final clash with Netherlands

Andy SCOTT, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 30 10:22 AM

Stina Blackstenius scored the winner as Sweden came from behind to stun old rivals Germany on Saturday. Read more »

Football: Lampard will succeed as Chelsea manager, says Terry

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 27 05:56 PM

Frank Lampard can be a successful manager of Chelsea due to his work ethic and ability to thrive under pressure, says close friend and fellow club legend John Terry. Read more »

Football: USA's fearless Rapinoe takes on France, and her own president

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 27 09:56 AM

Fearless and ferocious, Megan Rapinoe finds herself facing battles on and off the field as US co-captain at the women's World Cup.  Read more »

Trump rows with US soccer stars over White House visit

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 27 07:21 AM

President Donald Trump took on Twitter's version of a penalty shootout Wednesday in a row with the USA women's World Cup soccer stars over visiting the White House.   Read more »