A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.
Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.
Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica
A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record
Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo are the three final contenders for the 2013 Ballon d'Or award.
Two time champions Germany and a resurgent China reached the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.
Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden
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