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      England vs Spain Women’s World Cup final delayed by pitch invader in anti-Putin T-shirt who’s rugby tackled by security

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      THE Women’s World Cup final was momentarily interrupted by a pitch invader in the 24th minute.Stewards rushed to tackle and remove the unwanted intruder.
      A pitch invader was able to momentarily get past security before falling overCredit: Getty
      The pitch invader was quickly seized by securityCredit: Getty
      The intruder wore an anti-Putin T-shirtCredit: Getty
      The protester was rugby tackled to the groundCredit: Getty
      The match was quickly able to resume following the momentary delay.
      Tweeting from the game at Stadium Australia, one fan wrote: “pitch invader. the bloke got past security and was running straight at lauren hemp … only to fall over his own feet allowing the guards to jump him. couldn’t see what was on his shirt.”
      The pitch invader is believed to have been protesting against Russian president Vladimir Putin.
      They wore a T-shirt featuring a picture of Putin, with the message: “Stop Putler.”
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      The back of their black T-shirt was adorned with the Ukraine flag, and the slogan: “Free Ukraine.”
      Describing the incident, BBC commentator Robyn Cowan said that it had been “dealt with swiftly.”
      Co-commentator Rachel Brown-Finnis then added: “They know their rugby around this part of the world – not a bad tackle.”
      The score was level at 0-0 when the incident occurred.
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      Five minutes later, Spain took the lead.
      England’s hearts were broken however as they lost the final 1-0.
      Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute.
      Sadly England couldn’t fight back despite Mary Earps’ dramatic penalty save in the second half.

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      Gareth Southgate praised for classy gesture in Women’s World Cup final message as fans love his brutally honest comment

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      ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate admitted “you’ve done more than us already” as he wished the Lionesses well for the World Cup final.Sarina Wiegman’s side took on Spain seeking ultimate glory.
      Gareth Southgate recorded a video message for the LionessesCredit: Twitter @SkySportsNews
      Southgate pointed to Sarina Wiegman’s side’s trophy-winning prowessCredit: PA
      Southgate, 52, recorded a video message to wish the Lionesses good luck for the match.
      And he humbly pointed to their amazing Euros win.
      He said: “Hi to you all out there in Australia. You’re all doing a brilliant job.
      “So that’s the first thing. And there is of course no advice, because you’ve done more than us already.
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      “And you know what is needed to win, so all that remains is to wish you the very best for the final.
      “And we hope you can bring that trophy back – good luck everybody.”
      Southgate has reached a World Cup semi-final in 2018, and a quarter-final in Qatar last year.
      He also guided the Three Lions to the Euro 2020 final two years ago, losing out on penalties to Italy.
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      Wiegman, meanwhile, has won her only full tournament in charge – beating Germany 2-1 in the final last year.
      Ahead of the match, the Lionesses boss said: “We have felt the support, we have felt the support here, but also from the other side of the world in the UK.

      “That’s something that you dream of. We just hope that we play our best game tomorrow and everyone who is watching in the stadium, in the UK, who supports us, enjoys it.”
      Skipper Millie Bright then added: “We have got a gameplan that we have to go out and execute. Everyone knows how big this is. It has been players’ dreams for years.
      “We know how passionate our nation is back home and how much they want us to win. But for us, there is a process. Like Sarina said, we need to play the game of our lives.”

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      Fans all switch from BBC to ITV for Women’s World Cup final after discovering ‘annoying’ technical blunder in commentary

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      FANS have blasted an annoying technical blunder with the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup final.Viewers could hear the BBC’s Spanish colleagues through the microphones of their commentary.
      Fans could hear a Spanish man shouting in the background of the BBC’s commentary
      The opening stages of the encounter between Spain and England were dominated by a man shouting in Spanish.
      Fans were confused whether the man was a Spanish commentator or a fan.
      And viewers took to Twitter to complain about the coverage during the early stages of the match.
      One fan wrote: “Already turned over to the ITV coverage. That Spanish commentator you can hear in the background on the BBC is rather annoying.”
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      A second fan wrote: “Why can we hear the Spanish commentator in the background on BBC tv coverage?”
      A third added: “@BBC get rid of the Spanish guy please.”
      While a fourth wrote: “Switched to ITV commentary, BBC’s bit of a mess. Commentator losing her voice and can hear Spanish commentary in background.”
      The BBC’s commentator, Robin Cowen then apologised for the interruption, saying: “Apologies if you are hearing our Spanish colleagues.”
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      England’s hearts were broken however as they lost the final 1-0.

      Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute.
      Sadly England couldn’t fight back despite Mary Earps’ dramatic penalty save in the second half. More

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      Why is Prince William not attending the Women’s World Cup final?

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      THE country is ready to rally behind the England women’s football team as they take on Spain in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses are set to compete for the FIFA trophy at 11am UK time, with the match taking place at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, but Prince William has confirmed he will not be attending.
      Prince William, Prince of Wales and President of the FA will not be attending the 2023 Women’s World Cup finalCredit: Marc Atkins/Getty Images
      Why isn’t Prince William attending the Women’s World Cup final?
      According to reports, the location of the Women’s World Cup is behind Prince William’s decision not to attend the tournament.
      Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince of Wales, who is president of the FA, will be supporting the Lionesses from home instead of in Australia.
      He is believed to have decided not to embark on the 9,400-mile flight in a bid to keep down his carbon footprint
      Daily Express Royal Correspondent Richard Palmer has also said that the Royal Family felt “it’s a long way to go for a couple of hours”.
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      To travel from London to Sydney it typically takes around 23 hours.
      Is a member of the Royal Family attending the Women’s World Cup final?
      No members of the UK’s Royal Family are expected to attend the World Cup final.
      Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is also missing the match.
      The UK’s rival team will have a member of royalty supporting them in the stands.
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      The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed ahead of the game that Queen Letizia, and her daughter Infanta Sofia, will be at the final.
      Their statement added that King Felipe is busy with other official duties meaning he is unfortunately unable to join them.
      What has Prince William said about England’s Lionesses?
      Prince William has voiced his support for the England women’s team and apologised for not being able to support them in person.
      Ahead of the final, he posted a video message on social media that also featured his daughter Princess Charlotte.
      In the clip, he said: “Lionesses, I want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow.
      “We’re sorry we can’t be there in person, but we are so proud of everything you have achieved and the millions you have inspired here and around the world.”
      He added: “So go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves.
      The night before the World Cup final, Prince William’s father King Charles also sent a message of support to the Lionesses.
      He said: “Good luck, Lionesses, and may you roar to victory.” More

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      Fans blast BBC and ITV as they cut away and talk through Women’s World Cup closing ceremony

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      FANS were left fuming as both the BBC and ITV opted not to show the Women’s World Cup’s closing ceremony.The tournament wraps up today with England taking on Spain for ultimate glory.
      The BBC opted to talk over the closing ceremonyCredit: BBC
      ITV also decided not to focus on the closing ceremonyCredit: ITV
      There was a spectacular closing ceremony at Stadium AustraliaCredit: Getty
      Fans were unable to watch the ceremony in full on BBC One or ITVCredit: Getty
      As is customary, there was an official closing ceremony in front of a packed stadium pre-game.
      But both channels showing the match in the UK opted not to show it in full.

      One fan tweeted: “Great start, BBC talking over the final ceremony and ITV not even showing it.”
      And a second wrote: “Why is ITV so behind, BBC isn’t showing the closing ceremony how odd.”
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      A third blasted: “BBC talking over the closing ceremony. ITV not even showing it. Bit disrespectful.”
      Another fumed: “@GabbyLogan @AlexScott so ignorant. The closing ceremony is on and you both continue to talk over it.
      “@BBCSport why would you leave the closing ceremony and go to the zoo. The ceremony is what we would be watching if it was a men’s World Cup or olympics.”
      The closing ceremony was available to watch in full on BBC iPlayer.
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      But on BBC One, they decided to talk over it, instead continuing their pre-match build-up.
      Coverage of the tournament has generally been well received in the UK.
      Most fans have loved Alex Scott’s punditry on the BBC.
      While ITV’s Laura Woods is one of the most popular presenters in the country.
      England’s hearts were broken however as they lost the final 1-0.
      Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute.
      Sadly England couldn’t fight back despite Mary Earps’ dramatic penalty save in the second half.

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      Alex Scott rocks bold outfit for Women’s World Cup final as fans praise ‘brilliant’ host and make BBC vs ITV decision

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      ALEX SCOTT has delighted fans with her World Cup coverage this summer – and she’s not left them disappointed for the final.The BBC presenter has lit up screens with her charisma and analysis.
      Alex Scott was part of the BBC’s World Cup final coverage
      Scott was alongside Ellen White, Fara Williams and Gabby Logan
      The 38-year-old produced a package about the history of women’s football
      Former Lioness Scott appeared as a pundit alongside ex-England team-mates Ellen White and Fara Williams, with Gabby Logan on hosting duties for the final.
      And England legend Scott rocked a pink and grey blazer for the big one.

      With Laura Woods presenting ITV’s coverage, and former Lionesses Eni Aluko and Karen Carney on pundit duties, fans had a tricky decision to make over which coverage to tune in to.
      But for many, Scott was the deciding factor.
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      One tweeted in reference to Ian Wright apearing as a pundit on ITV: “With some legends Ian but the girls on bbc just edge it this morning @AlexScott @fara_williams47 @GabbyLogan.”
      While a second wrote: “I can’t claim to be hugely interested in the football, but the BBC coverage has made me feel a swell of pride within about 5 minutes.
      “Gabby Logan and Alex Scott are so brilliant at the big occasions.”
      A third gushed: “fara was correct about alex scott’s outfitttt.”
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      And a fourth commented: “alex scott i’m in actual tears i love you.”
      Another added: “The way Alex Scott talks about women’s football is always so impactful, great person to give a platform to.”
      Scott, 38, produced a package on the 50-year history of the women’s game in England.
      Commenting on the piece, one fan tweeted: “Love listening to Alex Scott talk about the women and girls game.
      “The emotion, honesty and passion for the game is there for all to see.”
      Another added: “That Alex Scott package on the 50-year ban on women’s football in England has taken me over the edge a bit, here.”
      Scott has been a star for the BBC during the World CupCredit: BBC
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      Who are commentators on the Women’s World Cup final on BBC and ITV?

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      ENGLAND will take on Spain in the Women’s World Cup final later today in Sydney.The Lionesses are eyeing a historic win in Australia and have the support of the entire nation.
      Alessia Russo scored England’s third in the Lionesses’ 3-1 win against Australia in the semi-finalCredit: GETTY

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      England booked their place in the final with a win over co-hosts Australia in their own backyard.
      Sarina Weigman’s side are hoping for a repeat of Euro 2022 with the Lionesses coming home with the biggest prize in football.
      But whose voices can you hear during the final?
      Who are the BBC and ITV commentators for the Women’s World Cup final?
      The BBC commentators for the Women’s World Cup will be the team of Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce, Vicki Sparks, Conor McNamara and Steven Wyeth.
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      Gabby Logan will be on presenting duties with Alex Scott amongst the team of pundits.
      For ITV, commentary will come from Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface, Pien Meulensteen and Tom Gayle.
      Laura Woods will be the lead presenter alongside Seema Jaswal and Michelle Owen.
      Jill Scott, Ian Wright, Karen Carney, Eni Aluko and Emma Hayes are amongst the team of pundits for ITV.
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      How can I watch the Women’s World Cup final?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be broadcast LIVE on both ITV 1 and BBC One.
      ITV 1 will begin their coverage at 9:25am BST on Sunday morning (August 20) and BBC One’s show will start at 9:45am BST.
      The Women’s World Cup final will be available to watch for FREE via the ITVX app/website and the BBC iPlayer app/website, providing you have a valid TV license.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Sydney by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Laura Woods leaves fans stunned with bold outfit for ITV coverage of Women’s World Cup final as they call her ‘gorgeous’

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      LAURA WOODS’ outfit for England’s World Cup final against Spain has left fans stunned with her followers on Twitter labelling her “gorgeous”.Woods has been a regular on fans’ screens throughout the tournament as ITV’s lead presenter.
      Laura Woods leads today’s coverage alongside Eni Aluko and Karen CarneyCredit: ITV
      England’s women have the chance to win their first World Cup since 1966Credit: ITV
      Woods opted for an all pink outfitCredit: Twitter @laura_woodsy
      And she made sure to mark the occasion of England’s first World Cup final since 1966 with a bold all pink outfit.
      She opted to pair a pink blouse with a matching skirt for her coverage of the game this morning.
      After posting her outfit on Twitter, fans were quick to shower the presenter with compliments.
      One fan wrote: “Was just thinking which channel to choose, not anymore.”
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      Another wrote: “Looking good Laura.”
      A third added: “Looking gorgeous Laura.”
      A fourth was optimistic ahead of the final, and wrote: “Woodsy you are going to witness a World Cup Final win that will go down in history for England what a day this is going to be.”
      England’s hearts were broken however as they lost the final 1-0.
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      Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute.
      Sadly England couldn’t fight back despite Mary Earps’ dramatic penalty save in the second half.

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