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USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly

Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutes US midfield and defensive lapses exposed by Spain Yohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls short In less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in Brazil as the top two contenders to win the Women’s World Cup. Spain, holders of the top spot in Fifa’s rankings for the past 60 weeks, are the defending champions; the second-ranked US won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This month’s pair of friendlies between the two sides are taking place with caveats. Both sides are missing several of their most important players to injuries. The opening match in Brazil is 258 days away. Spain have booked their place, but the US still have to actually qualify for the World Cup, through a regional tournament that begins next month. Continue reading...

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro En Route to US, Folha Reports Citing Allies

Flávio Bolsonaro is on his way to the US after losing Brazil’s presidential election, Folha de S. Paulo reported citing allies of the conservative senator.

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro En Route to US, Folha Reports Citing Allies

Flávio Bolsonaro is on his way to the US after losing Brazil’s presidential election, Folha de S. Paulo reported citing allies of the conservative senator.

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USWNT's errors stick out almost as much as their strengths in loss to Spain

Spain scored twice in the opening minutes thanks to Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro, creating a hole the USWNT could not dig themselves out of

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Emma Hayes won't blame luck as misses sink USWNT in 2-0 loss to Spain: 'Unlucky is being struck by lightning'

A missed penalty and wasted opportunities doomed the Americans despite dominating expected goals, but Sophia Wilson's resurgence offered plenty of promise ahead of Tuesday's rematch

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USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly

Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutes US midfield and defensive lapses exposed by Spain Yohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls short In less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost…

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Flávio Bolsonaro is on his way to the US after losing Brazil’s presidential election, Folha de S. Paulo reported citing allies of the conservative senator.

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Spain scored twice in the opening minutes thanks to Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro, creating a hole the USWNT could not dig themselves out of

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A missed penalty and wasted opportunities doomed the Americans despite dominating expected goals, but Sophia Wilson's resurgence offered plenty of promise ahead of Tuesday's rematch

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Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutes US midfield and defensive lapses exposed by Spain Yohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls short In less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in…

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