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Former German player's comments that 'African football' is ‘a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.

Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.

Both players were on the floor when Thomas pushed her fist into Clark's throat before getting up and stepping over her.

The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.

Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.

Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.

FIFA's inaugural U-15 World Cup in October is opened to all of its member associates, paving way for Russia's return.

Past winners Uruguay and Spain face off in Guadalajara, battling for top-spot in Group H and a kinder knockout draw.

In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.