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Simone Biles says it ‘broke my heart’ to see footage of a Black girl ignored in gymnastics ceremony

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles said it “broke my heart” to see a young Black girl passed over for a medal at a gymnastics ceremony in Ireland, footage of which has gone viral. In the video of a GymStart event from March 2022, which has recirculated on social media in recent days, a line of

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Spain wins first game since World Cup glory as opponent Sweden joins protest before match

By Kevin Dotson and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Spain won its first match since scandal engulfed its soccer federation following its triumphant campaign at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, beating Sweden 3-2 in dramatic fashion on Friday. The victory comes after a tumultuous month following former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales’

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Fallout like Spain’s was ‘inevitable’ in women’s soccer, says Arsenal and England star Leah Williamson

By Matias Grez and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — England and Arsenal star Leah Williamson says a fallout like the one Spain is experiencing between its soccer federation and players was “inevitable.” The players have been at loggerheads with the Spanish federation (RFEF) ever since former president Luis Rubiales, who resigned from his post earlier

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