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FILE - Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso reacts after missing a scoring chance during the Women’s World Cup Group C soccer match between Japan and Spain in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, July 31, 2023. Spanish state prosecutors say soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final. (AP Photo/John Cowpland, File)

World Cup soccer kiss could lead to Spanish sexual assault charge

Prosecutors want Luis Rubiales charged for kissing player Jenni Hermoso during awards ceremony

 

The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. Rubiales has refused to resign despite an uproar for kissing a player, Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final. Rubiales had also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture from the section of dignitaries with Spain’s Queen Letizia and the 16-year old Princess Sofía nearby. (Real Federación Española de Fútbol/Europa Press via AP)

FIFA suspends Spanish soccer president for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

The ruling comes six days after Luis Rubiales was accused of becoming a national embarrassment

 

Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stands with Spain’s Women’s World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women’s World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Spanish leader greets World champs, criticizes soccer head for kissing player

Forced kiss caused an immediate outcry both inside Spain and abroad

 

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July and the results have been near-instant. Messi kicks the ball across the field during the second half of the Leagues Cup championship soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV.

Canadian clubs talk ‘Messi effect’ as superstar grabs headlines

‘I think all the stories around Messi are a door opener for us’

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July and the results have been near-instant. Messi kicks the ball across the field during the second half of the Leagues Cup championship soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV.
Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the final of Women’s World Cup soccer between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Spain clinches Women’s World Cup title with 1-0 win over England

Olga Carmona’s first-half goal holds up for La Roja

Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the final of Women’s World Cup soccer between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Australia’s Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring her side’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

England beats Australia to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain

England’s 3-1 win ends an exhilirating ride for the home side

Australia’s Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring her side’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Soccer fans covering their faces, most of them from Croatia, are escorted by police as they leave the Athens Police Headquarters, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Ninety-four fans of Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb are appearing in court this morning for a preliminary hearing over Monday night’s fan violence that left a fan of Greece’s AEK dead and another eight people injured. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

1 dead, nearly 100 Croatian fans charged after soccer violence in Greece

Murder, gang-related charges levied after deadly violence erupts outside stadium, cancelling match

Soccer fans covering their faces, most of them from Croatia, are escorted by police as they leave the Athens Police Headquarters, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Ninety-four fans of Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb are appearing in court this morning for a preliminary hearing over Monday night’s fan violence that left a fan of Greece’s AEK dead and another eight people injured. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
Tigres’ Fernando Gorriaran, front, is upended by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite as they vie for the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Vancouver, on Friday, August 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Veselinovic misses penalty in shootout as Whitecaps fall to Tigres

The Whitecaps held on to the lead until the second half

Tigres’ Fernando Gorriaran, front, is upended by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite as they vie for the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Vancouver, on Friday, August 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Canada’s Sam Adekugbe and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal vie for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha , Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired the Canadian defender via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alessandra Tarantino

Vancouver Whitecaps go big in transfer window, signing national team duo

Wingbacks Adekugbe, Laryea added to help squad lock down playoff spot

Canada’s Sam Adekugbe and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal vie for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha , Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired the Canadian defender via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alessandra Tarantino
A young supporters wears the flags of Netherlands and Vietnam on her cheeks on the tribune prior to the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between Vietnam and the Netherlands in Dunedin, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

For remote and laid back Dunedin, a warm welcome to the Women’s World Cup

Soccer’s big stage arrives at a small city on the edge of the world

A young supporters wears the flags of Netherlands and Vietnam on her cheeks on the tribune prior to the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between Vietnam and the Netherlands in Dunedin, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Canada’s Christine Sinclair, centre and teammates react after conceding a first half goal during Group B soccer action against Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour

Canada captain Sinclair sounds warning in wake of early World Cup exit

‘You’re just going to continue to see teams reach our level, surpass us…if things don’t change’

Canada’s Christine Sinclair, centre and teammates react after conceding a first half goal during Group B soccer action against Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour
Hayley Raso (16) of Australia celebrates after scoring the first goal past Canada's keeper Kailen Sheridan during Group B soccer action at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour

Australia sends Canada packing from Women’s World Cup with lopsided win

Australia ended Canada’s FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a lopsided 4-0…

Hayley Raso (16) of Australia celebrates after scoring the first goal past Canada's keeper Kailen Sheridan during Group B soccer action at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour
Zambia’s Martha Tembo, left, competes for the ball with Spain’s Mariona Caldentey during the Women’s World Cup Group C soccer match between Spain and Zambia in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

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Zambia’s Martha Tembo, left, competes for the ball with Spain’s Mariona Caldentey during the Women’s World Cup Group C soccer match between Spain and Zambia in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)
(Photos courtesy Davidson family)

Family, friends across B.C. mourn loss of a special young man

COLUMN: Reid Davidson made an indelible impact in his 24 years

(Photos courtesy Davidson family)
Children from BGCCVI go through some drills during the soccer camp hosted by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Qualicum Beach Community Park on July 27. (Michael Briones photo)

Vancouver Whitecaps introduce soccer to youngsters in Qualicum Beach

Special camp held for BGCCVI children on the Island

Children from BGCCVI go through some drills during the soccer camp hosted by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Qualicum Beach Community Park on July 27. (Michael Briones photo)
United States’ Megan Rapinoe prepares for a corner kick during the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. According to a count being kept by Outsports, a website that covers the LGBTQ sports community, there are at least 95 out members of the LGBTQ community competing in this year’s tournament. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup

FIFA designated 8 socially conscious armbands team captains could wear throughout the tournament

United States’ Megan Rapinoe prepares for a corner kick during the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. According to a count being kept by Outsports, a website that covers the LGBTQ sports community, there are at least 95 out members of the LGBTQ community competing in this year’s tournament. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)
Adriana Leon (centre) of Canada celebrates her second half goal against Ireland with teammates during their Group B match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/James Worsfold

Olympic champion Canada beats Ireland 2-1 at Women’s World Cup

Team comes from behind on a rain-soaked field to earn first tournament win

Adriana Leon (centre) of Canada celebrates her second half goal against Ireland with teammates during their Group B match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/James Worsfold
TJ Lee (6) and Manny Rugumba (33) celebrate with Gary Peters (1) after his interception during the Lions 19-9 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium on Saturday. Steve Chang, B.C. Lions

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TJ Lee (6) and Manny Rugumba (33) celebrate with Gary Peters (1) after his interception during the Lions 19-9 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium on Saturday. Steve Chang, B.C. Lions
Germany’s Alexandra Popp celebrates after scoring (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Popp returns in scoring form for Germany at Women’s World Cup

Alexandra Popp made an impressive return to the international stage with a…

Germany’s Alexandra Popp celebrates after scoring (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
Djenairo Daniels (left) pressures the goalkeeper during Pacific FC’s game against FC Edmonton at Starlight Stadium on Sept. 30, 2022. Daniels was taken to hospital after the Forge FC game on July 21, 2023 as a precautionary measure. Pacific FC said his condition was “stable and improving.” (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Pacific FC striker Djenairo Daniels hospitalized against Forge FC

Pacific FC said it was a precautionary measure and that his condition was “stable and improving”

Djenairo Daniels (left) pressures the goalkeeper during Pacific FC’s game against FC Edmonton at Starlight Stadium on Sept. 30, 2022. Daniels was taken to hospital after the Forge FC game on July 21, 2023 as a precautionary measure. Pacific FC said his condition was “stable and improving.” (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)