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Head coach Emma Hayes of the United States gestures from the touchline during the quarterfinal women's soccer match between the United States and the Japan at the Parc des Princes at the 2024 Summer Olympics, August 3, 2024, in Paris, France
The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS
THE United States women’s team (USWNT) returned to the top of the Fifa women’s world rankings on Friday thanks to their gold medal triumph at the Paris Olympics last Saturday.
Their 1-0 victory against Brazil led to the surprisingly rare occurrence of British success in an Olympic football tournament, but even though the USWNT now have an English head coach, this is very much still a victory for US women’s football.
Emma Hayes stepped into the USWNT job in May after leaving Chelsea. She spoke in her numerous interviews following this whirlwind of a few months, culminating in Olympic gold, about her links to US football.
A century-old rivalry enters a new chapter as the Toffees’ move from Goodison Park reshapes the landscape of the Merseyside derby, writes JAMES NALTON
Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON
