As it happened Women’s World Cup 2023:Matildas to face England in semi-final after 2-1 win over Colombia;Vine’s penalty sends Australia past France after 20-penalty shootout win

As it happened Women’s World Cup 2023:Matildas to face England in semi-final after 2-1 win over Colombia;Vine’s penalty sends Australia past France after 20-penalty shootout win

Follow along for all the major moments and reactions as the Matildas take on France and England faces Colombia for places in the World Cup semi-finals.

  • byRoy Ward andMarnie Vinall

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Lauren James imploded but,like Beckham,it should not define her career

Lauren James imploded but,like Beckham,it should not define her career

A quarter of a century ago,England’s then-wunderkind David Beckham was sent off at the World Cup. On Monday,Lauren James saw red in Brisbane - and her tournament is almost certainly over.

  • byLuke Edwards
Women’s World Cup as it happened:Australia defeats Denmark 2-0 in Sydney as Sam Kerr gets first World Cup minutes,England beat Nigeria in penalty shootout

Women’s World Cup as it happened:Australia defeats Denmark 2-0 in Sydney as Sam Kerr gets first World Cup minutes,England beat Nigeria in penalty shootout

Australia defeated Denmark 2-0 in Sydney after goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso,with skipper Sam Kerr getting her first World Cup start in the final 10 minutes of the game. Earlier,England defeated African champions Nigeria in a penalty shootout.

  • byBillie Eder
As it happened:Australia v Denmark locked in;England destroy China 6-1;United States avoid disaster

As it happened:Australia v Denmark locked in;England destroy China 6-1;United States avoid disaster

Check in on the latest scores and news from the Women’s World Cup. There’s plenty happening across New Zealand and Australia on Tuesday with the Matildas’ next opponent to be determined.

  • byScott Spits
England kick off World Cup campaign against minnows Haiti

England kick off World Cup campaign against minnows Haiti

The reigning European champions are one of the favourites for this tournament. Can their Caribbean rivals pull off what would be a shock at Suncorp Stadium?

  • byEmma Kemp
Abused at six,dealing drugs at eight:Premier League star reveals harrowing childhood

Abused at six,dealing drugs at eight:Premier League star reveals harrowing childhood

Everton and England midfielder Dele Alli has spoken of the struggles which led to a career slowdown and a stint in rehab for a sleeping pill addiction.

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Socceroos to play New Zealand with long-lost ‘Soccer Ashes’ trophy on the line

Socceroos to play New Zealand with long-lost ‘Soccer Ashes’ trophy on the line

Graham Arnold’s Australia will face the All Whites on October 17,four days after their blockbuster friendly with England at Wembley.

  • byEmma Kemp
Man City beats Inter Milan 1-0 to win first Champions League title,complete treble

Man City beats Inter Milan 1-0 to win first Champions League title,complete treble

While it is the first time City has won European soccer’s biggest club competition,it is the third time Pep Guardiola has lifted the trophy as a coach.

  • byJames Robson
Postecoglou,we’re not all convinced,but this family of tragics is counting on you
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Postecoglou,we’re not all convinced,but this family of tragics is counting on you

As die-hard Tottenham sufferers … um,I mean … supporters … my family all had a lot to say about Ange Postecoglou’s appointment as Tottenham manager.

  • byTracey Schreier
How Manchester United connection could deliver Australia’s next EPL star

How Manchester United connection could deliver Australia’s next EPL star

Socceroo Riley McGree is 180 minutes away from vindicating his decision to sign for Middlesbrough – and he has two former Old Trafford stalwarts to thank.

  • byVince Rugari
Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds

Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds

A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased a down-on-its-luck Welsh soccer club in 2021. Now,Wrexham is heading back into the English Football League for the first time in 15 years.

  • bySteve Douglas