SYDNEY (AFP) -- The buoyant mood across Australia abruptly burst on Wednesday, Aug. 16, when the nation was knocked out in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup by archrivals England. Australia's players react at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semifinal football...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams on Wednesday, Aug. 16, with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women's World Cup final against Spain. England's players celebrate after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Captain Millie Bright says England thrives in big games and will not be intimidated by the Sydney crowd when it face Australia in their Women's World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, Aug. 16. England's team captain Millie Bright. (AFP) England has been in this position before, in 2015...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson will try and lift his team for Saturday's third-place play-off after the "huge disappointment" of yet another Women's World Cup semifinal defeat. Sweden's forward Rebecca Blomkvist embraces Sweden's midfielder Sweden's midfielder Kosovare Asllani...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Defender Olga Carmona conjured up "a work of art" to send Spain into its first Women's World Cup final in history on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and a clash with Australia or England. Spain's players celebrate their win in the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semifinal...
Beyond the Game By Brian Yalung The Filipinas have gotten a huge boost after their 2023 FIFA World Cup stint. This was highlighted by the historic first goal of the Philippines courtesy of Sarina Bolden against New Zealand back in July. The Philippine Women's Football team. (PWNFT) ...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Spain's first Women's World Cup semifinal in its history on Tuesday, Aug. 15, is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to "goosebumps" at the thought of reaching the final. Spain's players take part in a training session at the North...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (Facebook) Pro-women group Gabriela Party-list has filed House Bill (HB) No.8859 in a bid to declare Aug. 14 of every year as the "National Memorial Day for Comfort Women". A statement from Gabriela Monday, Aug.14, said...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australia and England clash in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Sydney in the latest installment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. Australia's forward Sam Kerr (center) and teammates greet supporters as they celebrate their win at...
The empowerment of women today, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar said, goes beyond protecting them from violence and other forms of abuse. Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB Photo) In her inspirational message during the National Summit of the Lady Local Legislators’ League (4L) of the...
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia. England's forward Alessia Russo celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup...
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP)--Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history on a night of drama in Brisbane on Saturday. Australia's players celebrate their victory during the Australia and New...
