Women's National Team
Sweden loses to France in stoppage time in Nations League
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Sweden's women's national football team suffered a narrow defeat to France in the first Nations League bronze match. The decisive goal came in the 96th minute from a corner. It marks the third straight loss under new head coach Tony Gustavsson.
Nils Nielsen, Japan's first foreign women's national team coach, has stepped down shortly after leading the side to Women's Asian Cup glory. The Japan Football Association declined to renew his contract, pointing to communication issues and a coaching style described as too lax. A Japanese coach is likely to take over ahead of next year's World Cup.
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Germany's women's handball team, fresh off their 20:23 final loss to Norway in Rotterdam, has thrust the sport into the mainstream. Nearly six million viewers tuned in, and players like Emily Vogel and Alina Grijseels became overnight sensations.