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Which EFL players are absent in January for AFCON & Asian Cup?

Which players from the Sky Bet EFL are heading to the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup tournaments in January? Find out here...

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Hinata Miyazawa has joined Man Utd, coming weeks after she won the Women's World Cup Golden Boot
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Man Utd sign Women's World Cup Golden Boot winner Miyazawa

Manchester United have announced the signing of Women's World Cup Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa.

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Women's World Cup 2023

Sweden withstand Japan rally to book WWC semi-final spot

Sweden will face Spain in the Women's World Cup semi-finals after fighting off a persistent Japan side 2-1.

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Hinata Miyazawa's fifth goal of the Women's World Cup put her top of the Golden Boot standings
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Miyazawa strikes again as Japan see off Norway to reach WWC quarters

Japan kept up their superb Women's World Cup campaign with a deserved 3-1 win over beleaguered Norway to see them through to the quarter-finals.

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Women's World Cup 2023

Women's World Cup kits: England, ROI and USA among released kits

With the Women's World Cup fast approaching, teams including England, the Republic of Ireland and the USA have all revealed their new kits for the tournament.

Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and team-mates celebrate after defeating Japan on penalties
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Livakovic the hero as Croatia beat Japan on pens to reach QFs

Croatia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Japan 3-1 on penalties - including three saves from Dominik Livakovic - following a 1-1 draw.

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World Cup hits and misses: Brazil turn on the style; Croatia go distance - again

The Sky Sports writers reflect on Monday's World Cup action as Brazil produce an electrifying first-half display to show why they are favourites.

The ball appeared to be over the line before Japan's Kaoru Mitoma crosses for team-mate Ao Tanaka to give them a 2-1 lead against Spain
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FIFA says Japan's winner over Spain that eliminated Germany correctly awarded

Graeme Souness has called upon FIFA to release conclusive evidence the ball stayed in play which led to Japan's dramatic winner against Spain and knocked out Germany.

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  • Park puts gloss on win as England thump Japan | Wiegman praises 'attractive' display
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'It was right' - FA chair defends backing Saudi World Cup bid

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2018 draw explained

The road to Russia starts on Saturday as the qualifying draw for the 2018 World Cup takes place in St Petersburg.

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Guillem's World Cup XI

Guillem Balague has picked his World Cup XI - but do you agree with his selections?

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Japan team guide

Japan are becoming regular competitors and Pete O'Rourke analyses their chances in Brazil.

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