Former Forest Green Rovers women's captain Hattie Jones says the team's closure sends a damaging message about how women's football is valued. The immediate issue is local, but the signal matters beyond one club.
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UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday for England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. The late licensing extension follows backlash over the 1am kickoff and England’s progression from their win over DR Congo.
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Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am for England's World Cup match against Mexico after the government relaxed licensing rules. The decision reverses the earlier position that licensing laws would not be extended further for the tournament.
