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New women’s sport funding announced – as it happened

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Russia-Ukraine war live: seven dead and more than 100 injured in Chernihiv attack – as it happened

President Zelenskiy said a theatre and university were also damaged in the strike on the central square

The Guardian - AU

Matildas’ loss to Sweden falls short in a World Cup that surpassed expectations

It is possible to revel in a fourth-place finish and still push for an even better future by asking difficult questions

The Guardian - AU

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Watch live: President Zelensky visits Sweden to strengthen support for Ukraine

Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, are holding a joint press conference, with the NATO candidate offering ‘condolences’ for the ongoing Russian invasion.

The Independent UK

FIFA Women’s WC | Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal

Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring on August 19 in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia.

The Hindu

10 things we have learned from the Women’s World Cup

Spectacular goals, improved goalkeeping and calls for more VAR are all features of a record-breaking tournament

The Guardian - UK

Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup third-place playoff player ratings

The Matildas did not put in their best performance of the tournament as Sweden’s forwards shone at Brisbane Stadium

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Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup final has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

Matildas sign off with defeat as Sweden secure third place at Women’s World Cup

Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s second-half effort consigned the Matildas to a 2-0 loss in a bruising penultimate match of the tournament

The Guardian - AU

Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time

Friolina Rolfo and fine Kosovare Asllani struck for the Swedes

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy visits NATO candidate Sweden for 1st time since full-scale war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Sweden for the first time since the full-scale Russian invasion of his country

The Independent UK

'They've done so well': Garema Place packed for Matildas v Sweden

Crowds returned to watch the Matildas play for the last time this World Cup.

The Canberra Times

Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup 2023 third-place playoff – as it happened

The Matildas finished fourth after Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s goal gave Sweden victory

The Guardian - AU

Where to watch the Matildas play Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup

Australia may have had their grand final hopes dashed, but on Saturday they take on Sweden for third place in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Newcastle Herald

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Woman arrested after spraying Quran burner with fire extinguisher in Sweden

Quran burnings have sparked protests in several Muslim countries, attacks on Swedish diplomatic missions and threats.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Highlights: Alperen Sengun leads Turkey past Sweden and into FIBA tournament final

With 16 points in 24 minutes on strong efficiency, #Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey past Sweden and into the final of its FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

The Independent UK

Former Lioness from first World Cup ‘doesn’t care who scores’ in final

Karen Farley scored two goals for England women at the 1995 World Cup in Sweden.

The Guardian - AU

Odd Fifa relic or chance to end on high? Matildas players on World Cup third-place playoff

Critics say it’s just a cynical money-grab at the end of a long tournament but for those involved there is plenty at stake

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The Independent UK

Camela Leierth-Segura: Who is the Katy Perry songwriter missing in Beverly Hills?

Singer was last seen in California on 29 June

The Independent UK

A woman interrupts a Quran-burning protest in Sweden by spraying activist with a fire extinguisher

Swedish police have detained a woman who sprayed an anti-Islam activist with a fire extinguisher as he staged a Quran-burning protest outside the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm

The Guardian - UK

Aitana Bonmatí: the ‘perfectionist’ standing in England’s World Cup path

The Spain and Barcelona midfielder has been exceptional throughout the tournament and heads for the final full of confidence

The Independent UK

Is it coming home? England looks to bring Women's World Cup trophy back to the birthplace of soccer

A World Cup trophy may indeed be coming back to the birthplace of soccer for the first time in 57 years

The Guardian - AU

Matildas vow to end World Cup on a high in third-place playoff against Sweden

The Matildas will be fighting hard for third place with Tony Gustavsson to send out a full-strength side and just Alanna Kennedy unavailable

Al Jazeera

After early World Cup exit, US women’s team coach Andonovski steps down

The US team lost to Sweden in the World Cup’s round of 16, a disappointing departure for a tournament favourite.

The Independent UK

Sweden raises its terror threat level to 2nd-highest following recent Quran burnings

Sweden on Thursday raised its terrorism alert level one notch to the second-highest following recent Quran burnings in the Scandinavian country, which sparked angry demonstrations in Muslim nations

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