Women's Euro 2017: Jermaine Jenas backs England's Lionesses to avenge their World Cup heartbreak in Holland
7 years, 8 months ago

Women's Euro 2017: Jermaine Jenas backs England's Lionesses to avenge their World Cup heartbreak in Holland

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jenas also credits the success of the England women’s team at the 2015 Women’s World Cup as another major factor in the sport’s growing popularity. open image in gallery England finished third at the 2015 World Cup England suffered heartbreak in the semi-final in Canada, after Laura Bassett’s own goal in the last minute. “Tournament matches are not like every other game, the stakes are a lot higher, the intensity of the crowds is higher, you’re representing your country, and therefore the spotlight that is on you is far greater, so you need each other.” open image in gallery Only Bassett's late own goal denied England a spot in the final Those bonds will need to be strong if England are to go a couple of steps further in the Netherlands than they managed two years ago in Canada. “You cannot read too much into Germany drawing one of their games because they’ve won the competition six times, so their experience, not just on the pitch, because they have lost quite a lot of experienced players, but also in their organisation is vital because they know how to get to the final and win this, so they’ll definitely still be clear favourites.” Watch England v Scotland in the UEFA Women’s Euro exclusively live on Channel 4 on Wednesday 19 July.

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Women’s Nations League: England manager Wiegman hails Spain’s resilience amid trial of former RFEF chief Luis Rubiales
1 month ago

Women’s Nations League: England manager Wiegman hails Spain’s resilience amid trial of former RFEF chief Luis Rubiales

The Hindu  

England manager Sarina Wiegman on Tuesday hailed the mental fortitude displayed by Spain’s players during the trial of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales, ahead of a Women’s Nations League meeting between the teams. Last week, Rubiales was ordered by Spain’s High Court to pay a fine of 10,800 euros for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips in …

Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins
1 month, 1 week ago

Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins

The Independent  

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Inside the Jermaine Jenas bombshell: How 'queasy' staff are refusing to work with sexting scandal star who's now been kicked out of £1million marital bed. MIKE KEEGAN reveals the truth about his retur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Jermaine Jenas bombshell: How 'queasy' staff are refusing to work with sexting scandal star who's now been kicked out of £1million marital bed. MIKE KEEGAN reveals the truth about his retur

Daily Mail  

Bosses at talkSPORT had a decision to make – and not much time in which to do so. Four minutes later BBC Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, sent an all-staff message saying simply: ‘Hi all, I wanted to let you know that Jermaine Jenas is no longer working for the BBC.’ The elephant was not so much in the room, …

England to face Spain at Wembley in rematch of Women’s World Cup final
4 months ago

England to face Spain at Wembley in rematch of Women’s World Cup final

The Independent  

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Sarina Wiegman responds to debate around Thomas Tuchel’s England appointment
5 months ago

Sarina Wiegman responds to debate around Thomas Tuchel’s England appointment

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Fara Williams pinpoints challenge Lionesses must overcome to defend European title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fara Williams pinpoints challenge Lionesses must overcome to defend European title

The Independent  

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Leah Williamson focused on Lionesses after ‘devastation’ of Euro 2024 final
8 months, 1 week ago

Leah Williamson focused on Lionesses after ‘devastation’ of Euro 2024 final

The Independent  

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Sarina Wiegman: England ready for ‘massive challenge’ of Euro 2025 qualification
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sarina Wiegman: England ready for ‘massive challenge’ of Euro 2025 qualification

The Independent  

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Alessia Russo backs England to emulate women’s team and win Euro 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alessia Russo backs England to emulate women’s team and win Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Lionesses icon Steph Houghton isn't short of options for what's next after retirement... while top priority is husband Stephen Darby, she will keep fighting for the women's game
10 months ago

Lionesses icon Steph Houghton isn't short of options for what's next after retirement... while top priority is husband Stephen Darby, she will keep fighting for the women's game

Daily Mail  

Iconic women's footballer Steph Houghton hasn't announced what comes next after retiring but coaching looks more likely than following former Manchester City and England team-mate Jill Scott into reality television. Houghton, capped 121 times by her country and responsible for helping trigger a huge boom in her sport, isn't short of options although top priority will be her husband, ex-Liverpool …

England vs Sweden result: Lionesses make stuttering Euro 2025 qualifying start
11 months, 3 weeks ago

England vs Sweden result: Lionesses make stuttering Euro 2025 qualifying start

The Telegraph  

Good evening and welcome to coverage of England women’s first step towards defending their Euro 2022 title. She had a full training session on Wednesday, she will be on the pitch today, so that looks really good,” Wiegman said. “We are in a good place already and now we are in an even better place.” “We have another training session. …

Rebecca Welch, the rise of female referees and one final barrier left to break
1 year ago

Rebecca Welch, the rise of female referees and one final barrier left to break

The Independent  

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Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

NL Times  

Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract to be the head coach of the England Women until after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced on Tuesday. The English football association called the Dutch coach “the most successful England Women’s manager in history.” Last year, Wiegman led the England Women to the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, …

The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023

Al Jazeera  

A historic year in Spanish football, Morocco’s dream debut and the highest-paid women’s football coach – Al Jazeera picks the top moments in women’s football in 2023. As the year comes to a close, here’s a look at 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023: ‘Ever-growing ACL club’ Months ahead of the World Cup, England captain Leah Williamson, New …

Women’s football set to enter lucrative ‘NewCo’ era but pitfalls remain
1 year, 3 months ago

Women’s football set to enter lucrative ‘NewCo’ era but pitfalls remain

Al Jazeera  

A new structure for English women’s football promises autonomy and a ‘laser focus’ on developing the game, but some warn it could replicate issues in the men’s game. Kelly Simmons, former FA director of the women’s game, said the formation of NewCo will provide the women’s leagues a “laser focus”. The Premier League is now one of the most successful …

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground
1 year, 4 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 …

Women’s Nations League 2023: Fran Kirby back in England squad for Belgium clash after returning from injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s Nations League 2023: Fran Kirby back in England squad for Belgium clash after returning from injury

The Hindu  

Fran Kirby is back in England’s women’s squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury in February while midfielder Grace Clinton and goalkeeper Khiara Keating earned their first call-ups for the Nations League double header against Belgium. England hosts the Belgian side on October 27 at Leicester City’s ground and then travel to Leuven four days later. “It’s …

Loved the Matildas at the Women's World Cup? Here are the leagues to follow them in next
1 year, 5 months ago

Loved the Matildas at the Women's World Cup? Here are the leagues to follow them in next

ABC  

Were you one of the millions of Australians who flooded living rooms and live sites to watch the Matildas charge all the way to the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup? Veteran goalkeeper Lydia Williams returns from England to join Melbourne Victory, midfielder Tameka Yallop has re-signed for her first professional club Brisbane Roar, Kyah Simon is the marquee …

Women’s Nations League: England boss Sarina Wiegman relishing strange but special Netherlands return
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s Nations League: England boss Sarina Wiegman relishing strange but special Netherlands return

The Hindu  

England coach Sarina Wiegman said there will be no divided loyalties for her in Utrecht on Tuesday when the Lionesses face her native Netherlands in the Women’s Nations League. Wiegman played for the Dutch national team before leading them to Euro 2017 glory on home soil and a runner-up finish at the 2019 World Cup in France. It’s just very …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 6 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’ …

PFA asking trade unions to support equal rights for England women’s football players
1 year, 6 months ago

PFA asking trade unions to support equal rights for England women’s football players

The Hindu  

England’s female players deserve equal rights now, Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango has said, telling the TUC Congress on Tuesday that the disparity in treatment of men and women “simply isn’t acceptable”. “A seat at the table is no use when the decisions have already been made.” The PFA’s plea comes after former player Karen Carney’s UK government-commissioned …

Top women’s football official Nadine Kessler turns down trailblazing job in Germany to stay with UEFA
1 year, 6 months ago

Top women’s football official Nadine Kessler turns down trailblazing job in Germany to stay with UEFA

The Hindu  

UEFA’s head of women’s football Nadine Kessler has turned down the chance to take a trailblazing job overseeing all of Germany’s national teams, including the men’s, the European football body said Sunday. Hiring the 35-year-old Kessler would have been a powerful statement by the DFB amid rapid progress for women’s football globally on the field but systemic problems off the …

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game
1 year, 7 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 …

England’s Lionesses on way home after most-watched women’s football match
1 year, 7 months ago

England’s Lionesses on way home after most-watched women’s football match

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England’s Lionesses are on their way home as it emerged …

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 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 …

It’s not coming home: England fans devastated but full of hope after World Cup final loss
1 year, 7 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 …

No matter the outcome, England should be proud of its Lionesses
1 year, 7 months ago

No matter the outcome, England should be proud of its Lionesses

The Independent  

Their narrow defeat in the Fifa Women’s World Cup final at the hands of a very good Spanish team should not detract from England’s brilliant performance in the competition. Senior Conservative and Labour figures believe William and the prime minister would have made the trip if England’s men had reached a World Cup final. No men’s team in England’s top …

England's Lionesses heralded as 'game changers' back home despite loss to Spain in World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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, 7 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 …

Original Lionesses who played in England's first ever women's 1972 international football match praise World Cup team (but joke, 'I just hope it comes home before I go up there')
1 year, 7 months ago

Original Lionesses who played in England's first ever women's 1972 international football match praise World Cup team (but joke, 'I just hope it comes home before I go up there')

Daily Mail  

Football veterans who played in England's first ever women's international match praised Sarina Wiegman's World Cup squad after they were narrowly defeated by Spain during today's thrilling final in Australia. Seven of the original England squad were at the Wembley Boxpark where they were lauded and cheered by fans A picture of the original squad back in 1972 as they …

England stand on the brink of history – and a moment to change the game forever
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football
1 year, 7 months ago

‘There are still struggles’: Fixing the diversity gap in women’s football

Al Jazeera  

As the Women’s World Cup draws to a close, some say a lack of diversity remains a significant problem for some European teams. “Women’s football is truly grabbing attention at the moment, and one of the things the World Cup has given us is some insight into the ways football lives and thrives in different parts of the world,” Shireen …

FARA WILLIAMS: Sarina Wiegman's people skills make her a worthy successor to Gareth Southgate as she prepares for battle in the World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

FARA WILLIAMS: Sarina Wiegman's people skills make her a worthy successor to Gareth Southgate as she prepares for battle in the World Cup final

Daily Mail  

To be stood pitchside at Wembley last summer watching the Lionesses beat Germany to win the European Championship in front of nearly 90,000 fans was something special. But to be crowned world champions little more than 12 months later would catapult this team — and women's football in England — into another stratosphere. Manager Sarina Wiegman has made the current …

England women’s team unites fans as once-ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since ’66
1 year, 7 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 …

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final

Live Mint  

Despite all the courage and skills displayed by many of the smaller teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup—such as Jamaica, Colombia, Nigeria and South Africa—it is the heavyweights that are set to light up the final. England started slowly, registering two 1-0 wins against Haiti and Denmark before hammering half a dozen against China in the final group game. …

‘Tears will flow’: England look to lift nation’s first World Cup since 1966
1 year, 7 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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup may be ‘coming home’ to Lionesses, but don’t count out the adamant Spanish
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup may be ‘coming home’ to Lionesses, but don’t count out the adamant Spanish

The Hindu  

The rallying cry “It’s Coming Home” is one game away from reality and the end of England’s 57-year drought in global football. The Lionesses have roared their way into their first Women’s World Cup title game, Sunday against Spain. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PPlUraxbvV — FIFA Women's World Cup August 18, 2023 England’s return to prominence has been led by coach Sarina Wiegman, …

Can Sarina Wiegman bring home the FIFA Women’s World Cup? She might just
1 year, 7 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 …

Sarina Wiegman is going nowhere! England FA shuts down speculation on USWNT move
1 year, 7 months ago

Sarina Wiegman is going nowhere! England FA shuts down speculation on USWNT move

The Hindu  

Any approach for England coach Sarina Wiegman would “100 percent” be rejected, the country’s football association said ahead of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against Spain. Wiegman played college football in the United States, but England’s Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham moved swiftly to shut down any speculation she could succeed Andonovski. Wiegman has guided England to their first …

Video: Sarina Wiegman proud of Lionesses, gearing up for Spain in Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

Video: Sarina Wiegman proud of Lionesses, gearing up for Spain in Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt she was living in a “fairytale” after her team advanced to the Women’s World Cup final with a 3-1 win over tournament co-host Australia in Sydney. Wednesday’s semifinal victory saw Wiegman become the first coach to guide two different countries to a Women’s World Cup final, after she took her native Netherlands to …

England v Australia: This World Cup means so much more for women than who wins and who loses
1 year, 7 months ago

England v Australia: This World Cup means so much more for women than who wins and who loses

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The football world governing body, FIFA, …

Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

World Cup England v Australia: The Lionesses are ready to roar (and they’re even good when they’re bad)
1 year, 7 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 …

Britain to come to a standstill to see if Lionesses can waltz past the Matildas! Millions will tune in for England’s women as they bid for a place in the World Cup Final against hosts Australia on Wed
1 year, 7 months ago

Britain to come to a standstill to see if Lionesses can waltz past the Matildas! Millions will tune in for England’s women as they bid for a place in the World Cup Final against hosts Australia on Wed

Daily Mail  

At 11am on Wednesday, the nation will grind to a halt as England’s Lionesses play one of the biggest games of their lives against World Cup hosts Australia. GET IN THERE: Alessia Russo celebrates her winning goal AUSSIES RULE: Sam Kerr, left, celebrates the win over France yesterday Friends who will be enemies for one day Lionesses will be hoping …

Women’s World Cup: England set up old rivalry on new stage thanks to Alessia Russo magic
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup: England set up old rivalry on new stage thanks to Alessia Russo magic

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A first comeback of this Women’s World Cup will ensure Sarina Wiegman’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Zelem trusts England to avoid being latest upset
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Zelem trusts England to avoid being latest upset

The Hindu  

England just need to stick to its game plan to avoid being the latest top-ranked casualty in a FIFA Women’s World Cup full of stunning upsets, midfielder Katie Zelem said as the Lionesses prepares to face Nigeria in the last 16 on Monday in Brisbane. The fourth-ranked Lionesses won all of their games by a combined score of 8-1 to …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up

The Hindu  

As the Women’s World Cup enters the business stage when the last 16 kicks off on Saturday, the surprises and shocks in the group stage have thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures, starting with the clash of former champions Norway and Japan. While Japan came through its group unscathed, Norway lost to co-hosts New Zealand in the tournament opener while a …

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