England women’s team unites fans as once-ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since ’66
1 year, 4 months ago

England women’s team unites fans as once-ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since ’66

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s easy to understand why Gail Newsham can’t stop grinning as she prepares for England’s soccer team to play in the final of the Women’s World Cup. “It sets the cultural tone for our country in a way that our politics doesn’t, unfortunately.” But winning the Women’s World Cup would take things to a new level. Newsham helped tell that story when she wrote a book about Dick, Kerr Ladies Football Club, which flourished during and for a few years after World War I, when women filled the sporting gap left after top men’s players went off to the trenches. Football writer Carrie Dunn, who has chronicled the success of the team most recently with the book “Reign of the Lionesses: How European Glory Changed Women’s Football in England,’' remembers going to England press conferences that were held in cafes because too few reporters were interested in speaking to the manager.

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JENNI MURRAY: I never thought I'd say it, but there are too many women presenting sport on TV
3 weeks, 2 days ago

JENNI MURRAY: I never thought I'd say it, but there are too many women presenting sport on TV

Daily Mail  

I’m now going to write something I never imagined I’d ever think, let alone express in public: too many women are being hired to present iconic sports programmes on the BBC. Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding presented this week's Sports Personality of the Year, which was won by athlete Keely Hodgkinson, the fourth woman in a row to …

Female football pioneers ‘so proud’ if Wales reach Euro 2025 – Gloria O’Connell
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Female football pioneers ‘so proud’ if Wales reach Euro 2025 – Gloria O’Connell

The Independent  

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England Women’s T20 World Cup failure raises key question as Ashes loom
2 months, 3 weeks ago

England Women’s T20 World Cup failure raises key question as Ashes loom

The Independent  

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The Lost Lionesses: Forgotten English teenagers defied sexist yobs shouting 'get your t*** out' to play in the first women's world cup
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Lost Lionesses: Forgotten English teenagers defied sexist yobs shouting 'get your t*** out' to play in the first women's world cup

Daily Mail  

Lionesses like Lucy Bronze, Mary Earps and Chloe Kelly became mega stars when they achieved Euros glory by beating Germany at Wembley in 2022. The first women's world cup was held in Mexico from August - September 1971, 20 years before the first official FIFA women's world cup would take place. Members of the team managed by Harry Batt, which …

AFC Champions League Women's Group Stage: A High-Stakes Showdown in Asia
3 months, 1 week ago

AFC Champions League Women's Group Stage: A High-Stakes Showdown in Asia

Associated Press  

The AFC Champions League's women's tournament has launched, featuring 12 teams divided into three groups of four. The Urawa Red Diamond Ladies will kick off the competition against India's Odisha, while Melbourne City will face Iran's Bam Khatoon in the opening match. The tournament offers a chance for Asian women's soccer to gain recognition on the international stage, with potential …

New WSL owners target success of ‘unprecedented levels’ in women’s football after separation from FA
4 months, 3 weeks ago

New WSL owners target success of ‘unprecedented levels’ in women’s football after separation from FA

The Independent  

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BBC to land Women’s Rugby World Cup rights
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC to land Women’s Rugby World Cup rights

The Telegraph  

The BBC is expected to be awarded the television rights for next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. ITV showed the 2017 and 2022 editions as part of a rights packages deal shared with the men’s World Cup that has since been restructured to reflect the growth of the women’s game. A World Rugby spokesperson said: “World Rugby does …

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda

Associated Press  

FIFA’s gravest crisis erupted with police raids at its annual meeting in 2015 and nine years later international soccer’s 211 member federations gather this week in Thailand with some of the resulting anti-corruption reforms now in retreat. During three days of meetings starting Wednesday in Bangkok, international soccer’s governance standards are set to distract from significant decisions in women’s soccer …

How to solve a problem like the Women’s Six Nations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How to solve a problem like the Women’s Six Nations

The Telegraph  

It often feels as though the Red Roses must embarrass rival unions into providing the infrastructure and investment that will allow their national teams to catch up. Scott Bemand, the former England assistant coach who returned to Twickenham last weekend as Ireland’s head honcho, chose the term “market leaders” to describe John Mitchell’s charges. And, even though the women’s game …

UK Sport sets sights on hosting Fifa Women’s World Cup for first time
10 months ago

UK Sport sets sights on hosting Fifa Women’s World Cup for first time

The Independent  

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Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions
10 months, 1 week ago

Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s women’s soccer team is finally getting attention for its play on the field, rather than the behavior of its officials. Spain followed up its Women’s World Cup title in August with victory in the inaugural Women’s Nations League on Wednesday, and this time the talk in Spain is about the great performances of the team and not …

New women’s football structure explores ‘all options’ for TV deal - with potential kick-off times change
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New women’s football structure explores ‘all options’ for TV deal - with potential kick-off times change

The Independent  

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2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics
1 year ago

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics

The Hindu  

2023 was a remarkable year for women’s sports. - Australia beat South Africa to win the Women’s T20 World Cup: Meg Lanning-led Australia won its sixth and third consecutive title after beating the host South Africa in the final by 19 runs. - Spain beat England to win maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rubiales fiasco unfolds: Spain beat England 1-0 …

Ex-England women’s rugby captain on surviving cancer and writing a book
1 year ago

Ex-England women’s rugby captain on surviving cancer and writing a book

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At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football
1 year ago

At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football

The Independent  

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Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to host opening game of 2025 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to host opening game of 2025 Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

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The women’s World Cup has broken new ground
1 year, 2 months ago

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground

Hindustan Times  

ON AUGUST 20TH England’s footballers face Spain’s in the women’s World Cup final. Last year a women’s Champions League game between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, a German side, attracted nearly 92,000 spectators—quite possibly the biggest crowd for any female sporting event ever. The Lionesses’ xG has on average been just 0.8 more than their opponents’ in each match, which is only …

Spain's women's soccer team isn't backing down in its fight
1 year, 3 months ago

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

LA Times  

Turns out winning the World Cup was the easiest thing the Spanish women’s team did this summer. Spain, which didn’t win its first women’s World Cup game until 2019 and didn’t have a fully professional women’s league until 2021, is now arguably at the center of the women’s soccer universe. In addition to the unparalleled success of its national teams …

First ever Lioness captain’s legacy lives on as England take on Scotland 50 years after maiden match
1 year, 3 months ago

First ever Lioness captain’s legacy lives on as England take on Scotland 50 years after maiden match

The Independent  

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Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved
1 year, 3 months ago

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved

The Hindu  

Players from the England women’s team appear to have reached an agreement with the country’s football federation regarding a dispute over bonuses and commercial structures. England captain Millie Bright said at a news conference on Thursday that the players “feel really confident moving forward about the structure we now have in place” with the Football Association. In a statement released …

BBC and ITV both refuse to broadcast England women’s rugby
1 year, 3 months ago

BBC and ITV both refuse to broadcast England women’s rugby

The Telegraph  

The BBC has snubbed the Red Roses by turning down the chance to show their upcoming matches against Canada – despite being offered the rights for free. Packer ‘disappointed’ with lack of TV time England captain Marlie Packer said it was “hugely disappointing” that neither fixture will be shown on mainstream television. All we can do is focus on the …

England captain Leah Williamson to address United Nations
1 year, 3 months ago

England captain Leah Williamson to address United Nations

The Hindu  

Leah Williamson will become the first England women’s footballer to address the United Nations when she makes a plea on Tuesday to challenge gender stereotypes and level the playing field for girls around the world. The England captain joins world leaders in New York for the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals Summit, and her message will be, ‘Don’t leave girls behind’. …

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  

The Spanish women’s football team, which won the FIFA Women’s World Cup last month, released a statement stressing on changes in the football framework for women in the country. “The players of the Spanish team have at all times had an open attitude to dialogue, seeking to convey clear and reasoned reasons that we understand are necessary to be able …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

Will 2023 be remembered as the year women’s sports went mainstream?
1 year, 4 months ago

Will 2023 be remembered as the year women’s sports went mainstream?

Live Mint  

The Ashes, the Tour de France, the Uefa Champions League, the T20 World Cup and the Fifa World Cup. Close to two million people watched the recently concluded Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the stadiums. So impactful was the first WPL that Megan Rapinoe, a two-time women’s football World Cup winner, name-checked the tournament as …

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game

The Independent  

✕ Close England fans around UK react to Women's World Cup final against Spain England heartbreakingly lost 1-0 to Spain in their first Women’s World Cup final as Olga Carmona’s first-half goal proved enough to break the Lionesses’s hearts. Sarina Wiegman and her players were looking to bring the game’s biggest prize home from Sydney but Carmona drilled a finish …

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The United States have begun the process of rebuilding their women's team after the departure of their coach, general manager and a handful of influential players following the nation's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. FILE PHOTO: Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sunday's final in Sydney, capping the biggest-ever edition of the tournament that broke …

The anguish, emotion and the story of the Women’s World Cup in photos
1 year, 4 months ago

The anguish, emotion and the story of the Women’s World Cup in photos

The Independent  

The Women’s World Cup has concluded. open image in gallery Spain celebrate their World Cup triumph in Sydney on Sunday Over in Australia and New Zealand, Getty Images is one of the most prominent global photography organisations providing such reproductions and reflections of what’s going on in the 2023 edition, which makes Lead Photographer Catherine Ivill perhaps better-placed – literally …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

The Independent  

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Five must-see films on the overlooked champions of women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

Five must-see films on the overlooked champions of women’s football

Al Jazeera  

These powerful stories of women breaking ground on and off the pitch are the best antidote to World Cup withdrawal. Sudan’s Coach Among Men Football is on the ascendancy in the Arab world, following last year’s historic World Cup in Qatar and the Saudi Pro League’s record spending on Europe’s star players. In Sudan, women’s football was effectively banned for …

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game. “I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera. “The values of the women’s game are amazing, inclusivity, supporting …

England's devastation after FIFA Women's World Cup final defeat to Spain a sign from where they've come
1 year, 4 months ago

England's devastation after FIFA Women's World Cup final defeat to Spain a sign from where they've come

ABC  

You'd think English football fans would be used to disappointment by now. You'd think the heartache borne from 57 years of pain since that momentous victory in 1966 — all those missed penalties, last-gasp extra-time defeats and soul-crushing red cards — would have created enough of a resilience in England supporters that an entirely deserved defeat to a wonderful Spain …

It’s not coming home: England fans devastated but full of hope after World Cup final loss
1 year, 4 months ago

It’s not coming home: England fans devastated but full of hope after World Cup final loss

The Hindu  

England football fans went home in bitter disappointment on Sunday after losing the Women’s World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, but in defeat many of them also found inspiration and hope for future generations in the sport. “They might have not won, and it’s so sad, but they’ve done so much for women’s football, and that’s what matters,” said Jennifer …

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 …

England stand on the brink of history – and a moment to change the game forever
1 year, 4 months ago

England stand on the brink of history – and a moment to change the game forever

The Independent  

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England women’s football team unites fans as once-ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since 1966
1 year, 4 months ago

England women’s football team unites fans as once-ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since 1966

The Hindu  

It’s easy to understand why Gail Newsham can’t stop grinning as she prepares for England’s football team to play in the final of the Women’s World Cup. “That’s what I’ve done every match, so I’m going to do it again on Sunday and just, you know, cheer the girls on.” Gail Newsham, a pioneer of women’s football and a player …

England outclassed by Spain in 2023 Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England outclassed by Spain in 2023 Women's World Cup final

The Telegraph  

England are in the World Cup final, words no one has been able to string together in a footballing sense since 1966, and words that tend to send the UK partly crazy with a mixture of hope, expectation, excitement, and a fair few nerves. Yes, the men’s rugby team won at the same stadium the Lionesses will play in today, …

‘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 …

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: England will need the game of their lives to beat Spain in final, says captain Millie Bright
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England will need the game of their lives to beat Spain in final, says captain Millie Bright

The Hindu  

England will have to produce the game of its life if it is to make history by beating Spain in the Women’s World Cup final to secure a first global title, captain Millie Bright said on Saturday. “And yes, it’s a World Cup final but for us our mentality is it’s another game. we need to play the game of …

England reaches the Women’s World Cup final despite key injuries
1 year, 4 months ago

England reaches the Women’s World Cup final despite key injuries

Associated Press  

There were some doubts about England’s squad leading into the Women’s World Cup because a trio of dominant players — Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby — weren’t with the team because of injuries. How to play?’” England has played in the World Cup without their three playmakers from the 2022 European Championship squad. All three sustained knee injuries …

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football

The Hindu  

Sunday’s World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama that highlighted how far women’s football has come -- and the challenges that lie ahead. There had been fears that the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup -- 32 teams, up from 24 four years ago -- would dilute the spectacle in Australia and New …

‘Tears will flow’: England look to lift nation’s first World Cup since 1966
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Tears will flow’: England look to lift nation’s first World Cup since 1966

Al Jazeera  

Excitement grows as Lionesses get set to face Spain in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. London, United Kingdom – The 2023 Women’s World Cup will conclude when England take on Spain in the final in Sydney on Sunday, with the Lionesses desperate to win their nation its first World Cup since 1966. Support for the Lionesses has …

Can Sarina Wiegman bring home the FIFA Women’s World Cup? She might just
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Sarina Wiegman bring home the FIFA Women’s World Cup? She might just

The Hindu  

England failed to even qualify for the Women’s World Cup in the year Sarina Wiegman retired as a player but two decades later the former Dutch defender-turned-coach and her Lionesses stand on the brink of a first world title. Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England lifts the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Trophy during the England Women’s Team Celebration at Trafalgar Square …

FIFA World Cup 2023: History Beckons with England, Spain One Win from Glory
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: History Beckons with England, Spain One Win from Glory

News 18  

A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time. ‘Fairytale’ for Wiegman Sarina Wiegman’s England are European champions and came into the World Cup as favourites along with the United States. The two teams met in the quarter-finals …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were dumped out of the Women’s World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England on Wednesday. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo cancelled out a stunning strike from talismanic Matildas striker Sam Kerr in front of a raucous sell-out crowd of 75,784 …

England fans back home celebrate their team’s spot in the Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England fans back home celebrate their team’s spot in the Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

LONDON — As the eruption of excitement dissipated and the dancing died down Wednesday afternoon, some England soccer fans watching the Women’s World Cup back home were already starting to prepare for the final. “I will definitely be back on Sunday,” said Dani Beazley, a 51-year-old England fan who watched the team’s 3-1 win over Australia in the semifinals at …

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached its first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England’s Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. …

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