Nike released a replica jersey for England goalkeeper Mary Earps on Monday, after facing widespread criticism for not selling the popular FIFA Women's World Cup finalist's shirt. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/10/soccer/nike-earps-jersey-sale/?utm_content=buffer16c23&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #maryearps #england #nike #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #women039ssoccer

It is unclear if Luis Rubiales’ resignation, which came Sunday, will be enough to appease Spain's women's team, which will play its first game since its World Cup victory in less than two weeks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/12/soccer/rubiales-resignation-spain-woso-troubles/?utm_content=bufferd4b94&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #spain #women039ssoccer #metoo #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #luisrubiales #jenniferhermoso

Luis Rubiales announced his resignation in a statement in which he said his position as head of the Spanish soccer federaton had become untenable. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/11/soccer/spain-rubiales-kiss-hermoso/?utm_content=buffer8a63a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #luisrubiales #jennihermoso #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that Luis Rubiales' kiss on the mouth of Spanish women's soccer star Jenni Hermoso "should never have happened." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/soccer/infantino-spain-rubiales-kiss/?utm_content=buffercca69&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #gianniinfantino #luisrubiales #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #jorgevilda #spain

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has questioned a Nike statement regarding the unavailability of her replica jersey during the recent Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/24/soccer/womens-world-cup/earps-replies-to-nike/?utm_content=buffer7955e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nike #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #maryearps

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologized on Monday for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/22/soccer/womens-world-cup/world-cup-kiss-apology/?utm_content=bufferb91bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #spain

Attracting record crowds and television audiences, the Women's World Cup buoyed hopes that the women's game can start to bridge the yawning financial gap that exists with the men. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/22/soccer/womens-world-cup/womens-world-cup-financial-gap/?utm_content=buffer538be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Olga Carmona learned of her father's death after scoring the only goal in Spain's victory over England in the Women's World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/21/soccer/womens-world-cup/world-cup-hero-olga-carmona-learns-of-fathers-death-after-final/?utm_content=buffer2a8c2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #olgacarmona #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

Olga Carmona learned of her father's death after scoring the only goal in Spain's victory over England in the Women's World Cup final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/21/soccer/womens-world-cup/spain-carmona-father-dies/?utm_content=buffer3d6df&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #olgacarmona #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup

England's second defeat in 39 matches since Dutchwoman Sarina Wiegman took over as coach denied it the chance to add a maiden world title to the European Championship crown it won last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/20/soccer/womens-world-cup/spain-downs-england-to-win-womens-world-cup-for-first-time/?utm_content=bufferec0e5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #england #spain #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #lionesses