How Spain has become a leading power in women's football
2 years, 2 months ago

How Spain has become a leading power in women's football

Hindustan Times  

A decade ago, Spain weren’t bracketed among the elite in women’s football. Last season’s Champions League semi-final match against Wolfsburg was watched by record 91,648 fans at Camp Nou Barcelona is now one of the top women’s clubs in the world. Spain have dominated at every age group level in women's football in the recent past—be it World Cup or European Championship—and are considered a threat when it comes to the senior level as well. It has worked and you can see how many players we are producing.” He added: “Especially in the last five years, women’s football in Spain has undergone a great transformation. If you have all the resources, you produce players and you then get greater visibility for women’s football and that’s what happening,” says Gonzalo.

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1 week, 1 day ago

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team

Associated Press  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Spain's women's soccer team isn't backing down in its fight

LA Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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News 18  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Most of Spain’s women’s players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes

Associated Press  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Most players on Spain’s women’s national soccer team end their boycott

LA Times  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup winners demand change in football in Spain after Rubiales scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup winners demand change in football in Spain after Rubiales scandal

The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player
1 year, 3 months ago

Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player

The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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NPR  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup win at home with Carmona mourning her father’s death
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup win at home with Carmona mourning her father’s death

The Hindu  

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Spain’s Women’s World Cup win, the Blind Side controversy, and Lionel Messi on Hang Up and Listen.
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Slate  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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LA Times  

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Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup at home with Carmona remembering her late father
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup at home with Carmona remembering her late father

Associated Press  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: A tale of Spanish resurgence and overwhelming emotion

The Hindu  

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Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win
1 year, 4 months ago

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Women’s World Cup champions Spain set for long run among football’s elite
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup champions Spain set for long run among football’s elite

Al Jazeera  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Spaniards back home celebrate La Roja winning Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup Final Highlights: Spain beat England 1-0 to be crowned world champions

Firstpost  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja
1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A champion’s medal around her neck, Salma Paralluelo lay on the field for a while and nestled into the golden glitter that had fallen over Spain’s Women’s World Cup team as it celebrated a 1-0 victory over England. “I think in a couple of weeks and it settles, will be really, really proud.” Spain won its first Women’s …

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball
1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?

The Hindu  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?

The Hindu  

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Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

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‘We are equal’: Spanish fans celebrate Women’s World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

‘We are equal’: Spanish fans celebrate Women’s World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

Madrid, Spain – As the thermometer crept up towards the high mark of 38 degrees Celsius, the empty streets started to fill with red-and-yellow shirts. “Now we’ve shown that we are equal and can win also a World Cup.” The Spanish players did that despite being shorn of some of their best players in a dispute over the lack of …

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?

The Hindu  

The Spanish women’s national team has scripted history, making it to its first-ever final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after beating Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Jorge Vilda in a Spain training session during the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. La Roja are the leading goalscorers at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit

The Hindu  

Women’s football will crown a first-time champion on Sunday when the ninth Women’s World Cup concludes with England and Spain, both proud footballing nations, facing off in an intriguing final in Sydney. READ | England’s road to World Cup final “I think it’s going to be a brilliant game,” England captain Millie Bright enthused on Saturday. Our team has evolved, …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Building on Barcelona’s success, Spain is playing its first final against England
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Building on Barcelona’s success, Spain is playing its first final against England

The Hindu  

If those precise passes that untangle defenses and the attacks coming from all angles by first-time Women’s World Cup finalist Spain look familiar, there is good reason. Nine Barcelona players, including two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, attacking midfielder Aitana Bonmatí and defensive leader Irene Paredes, are among the key players for Spain. Barcelona’s women’s team has played in front …

Building on Barcelona’s success, Spain is playing its first Women’s World Cup final against England
1 year, 4 months ago

Building on Barcelona’s success, Spain is playing its first Women’s World Cup final against England

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — If those precise passes that untangle defenses and the attacks coming from all angles by first-time Women’s World Cup finalist Spain look familiar, there is good reason. Barcelona’s women’s team has played in front of record crowds exceeding 90,000, Bonmati added, “but playing a World Cup final in front of 75,000, it will be crazy.” “I can’t …

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