Europe braces as US stuns with Spain. France hosts next
The article notes Europe’s dominance fading as an Asian team misses the last eight and the United States defeats Spain. It highlights Netherlands reaching quarterfinals for the first time, Italy returning since 1991, and Norway vs England opening matches with Germany vs Sweden to follow. It discusses domestic investment lifting European program strength, citing Juventus and Ajax as examples, and notes Norway’s World Cup quarterfinal run signaling a resurgence.
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Spain
France
Netherlands
Vivianne Miedema
America
U.S
Tobin Heath
Tome
Heath
Italy
Norway
England
Germany
Sweden
Europe
Miedema
Juventus
Ajax
Arsenal
Martin Sjégren
Scandinavian
Sjégren
Umea
Djurgarden
Lyon
Nadine Kessler
UEFA
Japan
Hedvig Lindahl
Roman Abramovich
Chelsea
Karen Bardsley
California
Manchester City
Bardsley
le Havre
FIFA
Kessler
World Cup row over Rapinoe comments and US prospects
President Trump condemned Megan Rapinoe for a profanity laden remark about not visiting the White House if the US wins. The US faces host France in a quarterfinal as European teams invest in women's football, and leaders like Kessler and Lindahl note escalating funding and professionalism across leagues and nations.
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Trump
Rapinoe
White House
Washington
Donald Trump
U.S
Megan Rapinoe
Megan
France
the Hill
San Francisco 49Ers
Colin Kaepernick
NFL
United States Soccer Federation
Bauer Dominates Royals in 127-Pitch Win
Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer hurled 127 pitches to match an MLB leading workload, exiting with a 4-1 lead as Francisco Lindor and Jake Bauers backed him with early run support. Bauer's effort came amid talk of fatigue but he found his form, praising catcher Roberto Perez and team defense after closing out the homestand.
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Bauer
Berto
Roberto Perez
Royals
Cam Gallagher
Kansas City
Jorge Soler
Lucas Duda
Humberto Arteaga
Bobby Bradley
Gallagher
Arteaga
Billy Hamilton
Tribe
Whit Merrifield
Terry Francona
Hippa
Francona
Curt Schilling
Indians
Jakob Janis
Francisco Lindor
Carlos Santana
Jason Kipnis
Kipnis
Lindor
Mercado
Janis
Jake Bauers
Bauers
Tyler Naquin
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