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Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales has finally resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation following widespread backlash for kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony after Spain beat England 1-0. Hermoso, 33, said the kiss was not consensual and she filed a legal complaint last Tuesday. Rubiales told Piers Morgan on his TV show that he could not continue, and had submitted his resignation to federation acting president Pedro Rocha in a statement. He has also resigned from his position as vice-president…

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US Open 2023 results: Novak Djokovic wins 24th major Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title after beating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final in New York. Djokovic won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3. Despite the score, the match was a punishing one. A comfortable opening set was followed by a brutal second – which lasted one hour and 44 minutes. After the pair exchanged breaks early in the third, Djokovic took control to level Margaret Court’s 50-year record. “It obviously means the world to me,” said Djokovic on winning his 24th major. “I’m…

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Star Sports – Stay Away The back page of the Daily Star reports Manchester United footballer Antony has been told to stay away and remain in Brazil amid allegations of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Man U confirmed Antony is not suspended and will remain on full pay. He has vowed to clear his name. The back page also reports on the Rugby World Cup as Wales managed to hold on to the win against a late Fiji fightback. Another story reports on Kyle Walker almost quitting international football at the age of 33. But England boss Gareth Southgate has twice managed…

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Daily Telegraph Sport -Antony told to stay away The back page of the Daily Telegraph writes Manchester United player Antony has been told to stay in Brazil as he fights allegations of assault against a former girlfriend. Manchester United have confirmed the player is not suspended and he will remain on full pay. The Rugby World Cup also dominates the back page, as Wales beat Fiji in a thrilling game. Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales has ‘finally’ agreed to resign after backlash for kissing a player without consent in the Fifa Women’s World Cup final. 

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Express Sport – We won’t bottle it The back page of the Daily Express says Antony was due back to training with Manchester United today after being dropped from Brazil’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru, but the club say it has been agreed to delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations, which he denies. The paper also leaves room for the Rugby World Cup in France as Wales battles Fiji to a win and England beat Argentina. There is also room to report on Kyle Walker after he scored his…

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Mirror Sport – Stay away The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on a report that Manchester United FC have told Brazilian footballer Antony not to return from Brazil after more allegations of assault. The footballer has been given a leave of absence as he fights to clear his name.  The back page also reports that Kyle Walker almost quit international football twice before. The 33-year-old is a key defender for England and recently scored his first international goal.

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