Politicians face backlash as they are accused of using Lionesses victory to promote themselves
2 years, 4 months ago

Politicians face backlash as they are accused of using Lionesses victory to promote themselves

Daily Mail  

Politicians have been accused of jumping on the Lionesses bandwagon to cover themselves in the England players' reflected glory. Conservative party members Liz Truss, Therese Coffey and Nadine Dorries show just how much they are enjoying supporting the Lionesses while Sadiq Khan sits quietly Rishi loves football! The teetotal wannabe Tory leader was unable to stay seated as he was so excited by the Lionesses in the pub Alessia Russo, who shot to stardom following her audacious backheeled goal in the semi-final, celebrates as the final whistle is blown yesterday Twitter uses provided a cynical take on the politicians' and celebrities' sudden support Jon F seethed on Twitter to Boris Johnson's tweet of him watching the match: 'I think I can speak for the whole nation when I post this. Wright also highlighted the clear appetite for women's football in the UK, but warned that the success must not stop at the Euro win. His sentiments were echoes by former Lioness and pundit Alex Scott today, who said England's victory would be a game changer in terms of raising the profile of women's football.

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Women’s and girls’ football sees record growth in historic four year period for the game
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s and girls’ football sees record growth in historic four year period for the game

The Independent  

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Lionesses avoid Wembley nightmare after resurgence of greatest quality
1 year ago

Lionesses avoid Wembley nightmare after resurgence of greatest quality

The Independent  

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England’s Lionesses heralded as ‘game changers’ back home despite loss to Spain in World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England’s Lionesses heralded as ‘game changers’ back home despite loss to Spain in World Cup final

Associated Press  

LONDON — The wait for a World Cup title goes on for England, but the Lionesses were still heralded as game changers back home after their loss to Spain in Sunday’s final in Sydney. King Charles III, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and a host of other politicians, royals and celebrities were quick to praise the England players on social media …

Lionesses have ‘significant bargaining power’ in battle for equal pay
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionesses have ‘significant bargaining power’ in battle for equal pay

The Telegraph  

A lawyer who helped the US women’s football team secure equal pay has said the Lionesses have significant power to bargain with the Football Association and Fifa over their own salaries and bonuses. Nicole Saharsky told the PA news agency “the tide has turned” in the pay dispute and footballing authorities would be “well served” in not limiting investment in …

Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player

The Independent  

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World Cup England v Australia: The Lionesses are ready to roar (and they’re even good when they’re bad)
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup England v Australia: The Lionesses are ready to roar (and they’re even good when they’re bad)

The Independent  

About 15 years ago, when I was chairman of the junior club where my son played football, we decided to start up a girls’ team. Sure, Alistair Brownlee winning Olympic gold has persuaded hundreds of us to take up triathlon, just as Bradley Wiggins donning the yellow jersey in the Tour encouraged us to slip on the lycra and jump …

England coach Wiegman demands more from Lionesses in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

England coach Wiegman demands more from Lionesses in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Sarina Wiegman challenged her England side to be more ruthless after the European champion underwhelmed in a 1-0 win over Haiti to start its Women’s World Cup campaign on Saturday. “We went very close a couple of times, and their defence was tough too, but we need to keep trying, keep working on it, starting tomorrow.”Wiegman on England’s performance England …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England captain Millie Bright given all-clear to start Lionesses’ title bid
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England captain Millie Bright given all-clear to start Lionesses’ title bid

The Hindu  

England captain Millie Bright has been cleared to start the Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday in a significant boost for coach Sarina Weigman. I’ve been given absolutely everything that I needed to be in this position.” FIFA Women’s World Cup Preview: Storylines dominating this WWC and top players to watch out for Injuries have plagued the …

50,000 crowds and a Woodbine smoking striker who scored more goals than Harry Kane... When women’s football was so popular in Britain the men banned it for 50 years!
1 year, 5 months ago

50,000 crowds and a Woodbine smoking striker who scored more goals than Harry Kane... When women’s football was so popular in Britain the men banned it for 50 years!

Daily Mail  

The game at Everton’s Goodison Park Stadium was, for football fans in the north-west of England, the highlight of the sporting calendar. Members of the Preston Ladies Football Club in training with captain Lily Parr for a tour of Scotland and a match against the Belgian Ladies international team Then, the supporters who turned out to watch women’s football comprised …

UK government’s review calls for overhaul in top tiers of women’s football
1 year, 5 months ago

UK government’s review calls for overhaul in top tiers of women’s football

The Hindu  

A major independent review of women’s football in England has called for the top two tiers to become fully professional environments and for the women’s game to have a dedicated broadcast slot to boost visibility. The review, headed by former England midfielder turned pundit Karen Carney, was commissioned by the UK government in September following England’s triumph at the European …

Lucy Bronze says ‘it’s a shame’ women have to fight for change amid bonus row
1 year, 5 months ago

Lucy Bronze says ‘it’s a shame’ women have to fight for change amid bonus row

The Independent  

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England ‘resilience’ can help Lionesses overcome injuries at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

England ‘resilience’ can help Lionesses overcome injuries at Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Risky move pays off for Lionesses’ England
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Risky move pays off for Lionesses’ England

The Hindu  

Left out of several Lioness sides over the past year and seeing scant playing time in her seventh season with Chelsea, Bethany England saw the writing on the wall. England’s Bethany England in training for the Lionesses ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters “Obviously, it was amazing for me,” a smiling England told reporters …

‘They have to win’: Canadian women footballers fight for equality
1 year, 8 months ago

‘They have to win’: Canadian women footballers fight for equality

Al Jazeera  

The national team’s push for equal opportunity and support ahead of the World Cup is long overdue, ex-players say. “Now is a turning point,” Carrie Serwetnyk, a former Canadian national team player and the first woman inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame, told Al Jazeera about the team’s very public battle. “Canada Soccer is heartened that the Women’s …

5 powerhouse sportswomen you need to know about
1 year, 8 months ago

5 powerhouse sportswomen you need to know about

The Independent  

Following a monumental year for women’s football, England and Arsenal footballer Leah Williamson OBE is at the top of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List. Williamson – who was captain of the Lionesses when they won the Euro 2022 final against Germany last summer – said of the news: “It’s lovely – I’m just trying to do my job. …

The year of the Lionesses: How England changed football and won 2022
2 years ago

The year of the Lionesses: How England changed football and won 2022

The Independent  

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British & Irish Lions to push ahead with a women's team
2 years ago

British & Irish Lions to push ahead with a women's team

Daily Mail  

A first female British & Irish Lions tour is coming soon to the global rugby landscape with talks now centred on a venue and opposition as the women’s game continues to grow exponentially. Female Lions side is seen as logical next step following the success of the women's World Cup ‘I chaired the feasibility study on the women’s Lions. Talks …

Leah Williamson interview: ‘Football is everyone’s game - the Qatar World Cup is wrong’
2 years, 1 month ago

Leah Williamson interview: ‘Football is everyone’s game - the Qatar World Cup is wrong’

The Independent  

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Lioness Demi Stokes says sexist abuse ‘really affected’ some England players’ game
2 years, 3 months ago

Lioness Demi Stokes says sexist abuse ‘really affected’ some England players’ game

The Independent  

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Leah Williamson continues the Lionesses’ party – Tuesday’s sporting social
2 years, 4 months ago

Leah Williamson continues the Lionesses’ party – Tuesday’s sporting social

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England’s Lionesses need more diverse players if women’s football to grow, says ex-Chelsea star
2 years, 4 months ago

England’s Lionesses need more diverse players if women’s football to grow, says ex-Chelsea star

The Independent  

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DAN WOOTTON: How telling that Lionesses made politicians finally admit what it means to be a woman
2 years, 4 months ago

DAN WOOTTON: How telling that Lionesses made politicians finally admit what it means to be a woman

Daily Mail  

Something important struck me in the hours after the Lionesses’ inspiring and historic Euros victory. The entire nation is so proud.’ But that’s the same Slippery Starmer who spent an entire minute on LBC refusing to answer whether a woman could have a penis when he was asked about the travesty of trans swimmer Lia Thomas smashing her biological female …

Calls for men’s football to learn from women after Lionesses’ success
2 years, 4 months ago

Calls for men’s football to learn from women after Lionesses’ success

The Independent  

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England’s Euro 2022 win ‘inspiration for girls and women today’
2 years, 4 months ago

England’s Euro 2022 win ‘inspiration for girls and women today’

Al Jazeera  

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth leads tributes after England’s women’s team beats Germany in the final to win the first major trophy. England’s Euro 2022 football win “will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations”, Queen Elizabeth II has said after the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 to lift their first major trophy. “You have all set an …

It’s coming home! England rejoices as soccer women win Euros
2 years, 4 months ago

It’s coming home! England rejoices as soccer women win Euros

Associated Press  

LONDON — “It’s coming home!” England won a major international soccer tournament on Sunday for the first time in more than half a century. In London’s Trafalgar Square, fans chanted “It’s coming home!” — a reference to the England anthem “Three Lions,” with its chorus “football’s coming home” — and jumped into public fountains in celebration. Before Sunday, no U.K. …

England football must seize golden chance, as the Lionesses prepare to face Germany in the final
2 years, 4 months ago

England football must seize golden chance, as the Lionesses prepare to face Germany in the final

Daily Mail  

The date is etched in my memory: September 10, 2009. Superstar Kelly Smith was one of six players in the England squad based in the United States The last time the Lionesses reached a major final was at Euro 2009 when they lost to Germany Defeat felt inevitable. I was the BBC's only women's football reporter yet didn't cover any …

Lionesses’ Euros success sparks booming interest in women’s football
2 years, 4 months ago

Lionesses’ Euros success sparks booming interest in women’s football

The Independent  

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British PM wishes England good luck in women’s soccer final
2 years, 4 months ago

British PM wishes England good luck in women’s soccer final

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent a good luck message to England ahead of its Women’s European Championship final against Germany, saying on Saturday the team has shown that soccer “is not just for boys.” “In any pride, it is the lionesses who ruthlessly hunt as a team and bring their prize back home and I am sure …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Lionesses is a harmless branding tool, but this team have outgrown it
2 years, 4 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Lionesses is a harmless branding tool, but this team have outgrown it

Daily Mail  

Of course, it was more confected nonsense on Radio 4 this week when a listener questioned the use of the word Lionesses to describe the England women's football team. A Radio 4 listener called in to question use of the word Lionesses to describe women's team 'We gendify everything,' Asante said. An invention of, one imagines, a mostly male marketing …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hails the positive impact of the Women's Euros on the sport
2 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hails the positive impact of the Women's Euros on the sport

Daily Mail  

And German boss Klopp admitted he would be rooting against the Lionesses England face Germany in the tournament showpiece at Wembley on Sunday The Liverpool manager hailed the impact of the Women's Euros on the sport Jurgen Klopp has insisted the popularity of women's football has 'exploded' Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the quality of the women's Euros has been …

FA sets major trophy target for England women in next four years - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

FA sets major trophy target for England women in next four years - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

A new four-year strategy for the future of women's football in England was launched by the Football Association on Monday targeting a major trophy for the Lionesses and ensuring young girls have equal access to playing the game. The plan, 'Inspiring Positive Change', hopes to achieve eight objectives including equal access to football for primary school-aged girls, creating elite leagues …

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