As the curtain comes down on another exciting year for football, 2023 showcases the sport's global popularity on and off the pitch. The year saw everything from vibrant domestic leagues to international tournaments to record-breaking transfer fees. Let's start in Sydney, where an unfathomable decline followed an evening of record highs. Olga Carmona's goal secured Spain a 1-0 win over England in their first FIFA Women's World Cup final. But the historic achievement was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales' antics during the celebrations. The president of the Spanish Football Federation has lost his job over his behavior towards members of the Spain and England national team. He was also banned from all national and international football-related activities for three years.
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