GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - SEPTEMBER 22: Players of Sweden and Spain hold a banner which reads 'SeAcabo, Our fight is the global fight.' in support of the Spain national women's team prior to the UEFA Womens Nations League match between Sweden and Spain at Gamla Ullevi on September 22, 2023 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)
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Spain wins first game since World Cup glory as opponent Sweden joins protest before match
Soccer Football - Women's Finalissima - England v Brazil - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 6, 2023 England's Leah Williamson wears a purple wristband in support of Canada's women's national football team, which is seeking equality with the men's national team REUTERS/Molly Darlington
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Fallout like Spain’s was ‘inevitable’ in women’s soccer, says Arsenal and England star Leah Williamson
Soccer Football - Spain Women's Training - Oliva Nova Sports Center, Oliva, Spain - September 20, 2023 Spain's Alexia Putellas during training REUTERS/Pablo Morano
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Spanish soccer players speak out on ‘systemic discrimination’ ahead of first match since Women’s World Cup win
MADDY CUSACK of Sheffield United during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup match between Durham Women FC and Sheffield United at Maiden Castle, Durham City on Sunday 2nd October 2022. (Photo by Mark Fletcher/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Sheffield United Women ‘devastated’ by death of 27-year-old player Maddy Cusack
20 September 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Champions League, Bayern Munich - Manchester United, Group stage, Group A, Matchday 1, at Allianz Arena. Manchester players stand together after the match. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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Goalkeeper André Onana says he ‘let the team down’ during Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich
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Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you
CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Julie Ertz of the United States speaks at a press conference during USWNT training at TQL Stadium on September 20, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
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Julie Ertz to play in final US women’s team match of storied career against South Africa
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Spain players celebrate during the awards ceremony after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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Spanish women’s players agree to end national team boycott after striking deal with federation and Spain government
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Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid: Soccer’s never-ending transfer saga
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) in actions during an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC Sunday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Ringo Chiu via AP)
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Will Lionel Messi play on Atlanta United’s artificial turf?
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Ivana Andres of Spain and teammates celebrate with the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy following victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Majority of Spain’s World Cup-winning players refuse to play upcoming matches amid fallout from unwanted kiss
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Ashleigh Plumptre of Leicester looks on during the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fourth Round match between Leicester City and Reading Wo at Pirelli Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Ashleigh Plumptre signs for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad Ladies
Romania's midfielder #10 Nicolae Stanciu celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates during the EURO 2024 first round group I qualifying football match between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest on September 12, 2023. (Photo by Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty Images)
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Romania beats Kosovo 2-0 in temporarily suspended match due to fans’ ‘discriminatory behavior’
cpdllanfairpwllfc @cpdllanfairpwll Delighted to announce that @LALIGA will be our front of shirt partner for the 2023-24 season. An exciting agreement for us which brings together the two biggest names in world football. #ThePowerOfOurFύtbol #ComeOnPwll
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LaLiga now sponsors a small Welsh team with a very, very big name

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