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US coach Vlatko Andonovski hits back at criticism of team after draw against Portugal

Vlatko Andonovski looks on during the USA's draw against Portugal at the Women's World Cup. Buda Mendes/Getty Images CNN  — …

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Like father, like daughter, for son: Haiti’s trailblazing new generation honors its soccer roots

Milan Pierre-Jerome of Haiti (right) fights for the ball against Senegal in a World Cup warm-up match on February 18,…

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‘I want to be like Marta’: How Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer became the greatest of all time and an ‘icon’ in her country

Jason Lancaster/CNN/Getty CNN  —  “The defenders were always mad at her,” Sissi recalls with a chuckle. “You were like: ‘How…

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Marcelo in tears at horror injury for Sanchez

Marcelo of Fluminense was red carded after his lunge at Luciano Sanchez of Argentinos Juniors during the teams' Copa Libertadores…

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24-year-old NFL player KJ Hamler steps away from Broncos with heart issue, but says he intends to return

KJ Hamler looks on from the sideline during a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at…

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Australia emphatically beats Canada to reach Women’s World Cup last 16, eliminating reigning Olympic champion

Hayley Raso celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables…

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers

The Women's World Cup final is on August 20 at Sydney's Stadium Australia. WILLIAM WEST/AFP/AFP via Getty Images CNN  — …

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Sam Kerr: the superstar carrying Australia’s hopes on her shoulders

Getty Images CNN  —  Even as a 15-year-old, Sam Kerr had the weight of a nation on her shoulders. Aged…

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Women’s World Cup: Which teams are through? Which teams are out? Which teams can still reach the last 16?

Sweden's players celebrate after scoring against Italy. John Cowpland/AP CNN  —  With some Women’s World Cup groups balanced on a…

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From the World Cup sidelines, Afghanistan’s women’s team is fighting for the right to play

Khalida Popal reunited with the Afghan women's national team in Australia this week to attend the World Cup match in…

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