Indian Women's Football team to play Brazil, Venezuela and Chile later this month
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian Women's Football team to play Brazil, Venezuela and Chile later this month

The Hindu  

The Indian Senior Women’s National Team will play three matches against Brazil, Chile and Venezuela in an international tournament in Manaus, as confirmed by All India Football Federation on Tuesday. Former FIFA Women’s World Cup runners-up Brazil is ranked seven in FIFA Women’s Football Rankings, while Chile is on 37 and Venezuela on 56. The exposure tour is part of the Indian Women’s Team's preparation for the forthcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 in India. Brazil and Chile are regular World Cup teams, and I am confident playing against such opposition will help our women’s team to grow in stature,” Mr. Kushal Das, General Secretary, AIFF averred.

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U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: Full teams, players list for tournament in Malaysia
3 days, 12 hours ago

U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: Full teams, players list for tournament in Malaysia

The Hindu  

The ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 will be the second edition of the event, which is scheduled to be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2. The tournament will be played over 41 matches with 16 teams divided across four groups. Defending champion India, which won the inaugural edition in South Africa in 2023, will be …

India Women in 2025: Litmus test for Harmanpreet, U19 title defence and WPL festival
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India Women in 2025: Litmus test for Harmanpreet, U19 title defence and WPL festival

India Today  

2024 wasn’t overly pleasant for the Indian women’s team. India Women’s schedule in 2025 January 2025 – vs Ireland – 3 ODIs July 2025 – vs England – 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs September 2025 – vs Australia – 3 ODIs September-October 2025 – ICC Women’s World Cup December 2025 – vs Bangladesh – 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is Title defence on …

Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON

Al Jazeera  

In a year packed with top international tournaments, Al Jazeera picks the top five must-watch events of 2025. Amid dozens of high-profile tournaments spread across the calendar, Al Jazeera picks the top five events to watch out for in 2025: ICC Champions Trophy : February 19 – March 9 After months of speculation and tug-of-war between hosts Pakistan and neighbours …

USA’s U19 Women’s T20 World Cup squad announced: Indian-American talent takes center stage
2 weeks, 2 days ago

USA’s U19 Women’s T20 World Cup squad announced: Indian-American talent takes center stage

Live Mint  

USA Cricket has unveiled the 15-player squad for next month’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, with all the selected players, including the reserves, being of Indian-American descent. Several players in the squad, including Kolan and Chudasama, represented the USA in the inaugural 2023 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, giving them vital exposure to international cricket. The …

U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: India Women Announce Squad For Mega Event In Kuala Lumpur | Details Inside
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: India Women Announce Squad For Mega Event In Kuala Lumpur | Details Inside

ABP News  

India Women are gearing up for blockbuster action in the 2025 calendar year, as their U19 squad will be defending their T20 World Cup crown at the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Indian side won the title in 2023, under the leadership of current India Women opener Shafali Verma, and will be looking to retain …

India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for next year's International Cricket Council Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. Following the group phase, which runs from January 19-23, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage two groups of six, which …

CONMEBOL announces that South America will launch qualifying tournament for Women’s World Cup
1 month ago

CONMEBOL announces that South America will launch qualifying tournament for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

South America will become the second continent after Europe to conduct a qualifying tournament for the Women’s World Cup after governing body CONMEBOL announced plans for a competition starting next year. Continental championships serve as qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup, except in Europe, where UEFA stages a separate qualifying tournament. “The new competition will be played between 2025 and …

Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Schedule, livestreaming details and more
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2 months ago

Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Schedule, livestreaming details and more

India Today  

After a challenging year marked by struggles to secure victories, the Indian women's hockey team is eager for a fresh start in the new Olympic cycle as they prepare to defend their Asian Champions Trophy title at home, beginning with a matchup against Malaysia on Monday. Women's Champions Trophy 2024: India squad GOALKEEPERS 1. Beauty Dungdung Women's Champions Trophy 2024: …

India Set to Dominate Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Set to Dominate Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir

India Today  

India has unveiled an 18-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team roster set to compete in the upcoming Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. The team will be led by captain Salima Tete, with Navneet Kaur as vice-captain. Veteran goalkeeper Savita and rising star Bichu Devi Kharibam will share goalkeeping duties. The defence line-up includes Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu …

Women’s T20 World Cup: Under-pressure India take on Pakistan
3 months, 1 week ago

Women’s T20 World Cup: Under-pressure India take on Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shaken by the heavy defeat in their tournament opener, the onus is on the India women’s team to regroup and get their ICC T20 Women’s World Cup campaign back on track with a solid performance against Pakistan on Sunday. India have dominated Pakistan, boasting a 12-3 overall record in women’s T20Is, and a 5-2 record at T20 World Cups. …

Women's T20 World Cup set to begin in United Arab Emirates where Australians go in as favourites
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Women's T20 World Cup set to begin in United Arab Emirates where Australians go in as favourites

ABC  

Bigger and better will be the mantra for women's cricket as the T20 World Cup gets underway on Thursday. Women's T20 World Cup Group A: Australia India New Zealand Pakistan Sri Lanka Group B: Bangladesh England Scotland South Africa West Indies A major stumbling block was overcome after host Bangladesh suffered political turmoil and domestic instability just months before the …

India to open campaign against West Indies in 2025 Women's U-19 T20 World Cup
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India to open campaign against West Indies in 2025 Women's U-19 T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Defending champions India will open their campaign against the West Indies in the second edition of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2 next year. India have been clubbed along side hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka in Group A. India defeated England to win the inaugural edition …

Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, venues
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, venues

The Hindu  

Defending champion India will open its campaign against West Indies in the second edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2 next year. India has been clubbed along side host Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka in Group A. India defeated England to win the inaugural edition of …

India Women Vs UAE Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024: Harmanpreet Kaur's Side Register Tournament's Highest Ever T20I Total
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India Women Vs UAE Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024: Harmanpreet Kaur's Side Register Tournament's Highest Ever T20I Total

ABP News  

India Women Vs UAE Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024: India Women caused chaos and mayhem with the bat in the first innings, as UAE Women's bowlers were smased left, right, and centre throughout the innings. Harmanpreet Kaur's side scored 201/5 in their 20 overs, which now stands as the highest ever score by India Women in their T20I history. In …

Dominant India begin Women's Asia Cup defence with clash against arch-rivals Pakistan
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dominant India begin Women's Asia Cup defence with clash against arch-rivals Pakistan

New Indian Express  

DAMBULLA: The Women's Asia Cup is set for a blockbuster start when defending champions India take on arch-foes Pakistan in a prime-time clash here on Friday, with the eight competing teams hoping to firm up their combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup in October. Additionally, India are also the most successful team in the Women's Asia Cup T20 with …

India TV Sports Wrap on July 1: Today's top 10 trending news stories
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on July 1: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Captain Rohit Sharma gave his first reactions on social media after a whirlwind 24 hours following India's T20 World Cup win and also responded to PM Narendra Modi's congratulatory message thanking him for his support while saying that his team was pleased to do it for a billion of Indians. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories ICC picks team of the …

Indian Football: Probable squad of women’s team announced for friendlies against Myanmar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Football: Probable squad of women’s team announced for friendlies against Myanmar

The Hindu  

Head Coach Langam Chaoba Devi announced the list of probables for the Indian national women’s team’s upcoming friendlies against Myanmar. 1.Elangbam Panthoi Chanu 2.Devi Devarajan 3.Ratanbala Devi Nongmaithem 4.Mousumi Murmu 5.Rimpa Haldar Who are you most excited to see play? 🇮🇳⚽️… pic.twitter.com/apHlhbLyy6 — Indian Football Team June 20, 2024 The Indian senior women’s team will play two friendly matches against …

India TV Sports Wrap on May 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on May 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League 2024 tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. On the other hand, the Indian men's and women's hockey teams will be in action in their respective fixtures against Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Today's Top 10 …

Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women’s World Cup in 2027
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women’s World Cup in 2027

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — A 20-minute drive separates the historic Maracana Stadium from the Complexo do Alemao, the biggest complex of favelas in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most impoverished and violent. Agatha strikes a ball during a soccer training session run by the Bola de Ouro social program, at the Complexo da Alemao favela in Rio de …

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The US-Mexico decision to opt out and focus on bidding for the 2031 World Cup — that decision is due next year — was another indicator of Brazil’s expected …

FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027
7 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027

China Daily  

FIFA announced that Brazil won the bids to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 during its annual congress in Bangkok Friday. Brazil has won the right to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, making it the first South American country to stage the world's most influential women's soccer competition, the federation announced on Friday. Brazil has hosted two men's World …

Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka pitted alongside Australia, India; debutant Scotland paired with England, WI
8 months ago

Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka pitted alongside Australia, India; debutant Scotland paired with England, WI

The Hindu  

Women’s cricket has grown exponentially around the world. The recently concluded T20 World Cup Qualifiers added to this massive surge ahead in the women’s game while also offering an unsavoury reminder of the vestiges of past handicaps that continue to haunt the game. Sri Lanka, led by veteran allrounder Chamari Athapaththu, and Scotland, led by the sprightly Bryce sisters Kathryn …

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India’s full schedule, opponents, venues, fixtures
8 months, 1 week ago

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India’s full schedule, opponents, venues, fixtures

The Hindu  

Groups and fixtures for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup to be hosted by Bangladesh were announced by the International Cricket Council on Sunday. Team India will begin its Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on October 4 against New Zealand in Sylhet. Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qualifier 1 When will India play its games in the Women’s …

India to host South Africa women for multi-format tour ahead of Asia Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

India to host South Africa women for multi-format tour ahead of Asia Cup

India TV News  

The Indian women's cricket team is set to host South Africa for a multi-format tour in June-July featuring a one-off Test, three ODIs and the same number of T20Is. The teams that will finish in the top four places at the end of the cycle will earn automatic qualification for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 alongside the hosts, …

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth
10 months ago

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth

The Hindu  

Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and the UEFA Nations League 2024 winner continued to lead the FIFA World Rankings in women’s football, sitting at the top for four months now. La Roja, which was in the middle of an off-the-field storm of controversy when Luis Rubiales, the then chief of the Spanish football federation, kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso, …

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?
10 months, 1 week ago

Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?

Hindustan Times  

There will be 16 fewer athletes travelling with the Indian contingent to the Paris Olympics in July. “They should draw a line under the team now and start a new project involving the national junior team players that you’ll see playing in 2028," former India coach Neil Hawgood, who guided the women’s team to their first Olympic qualification in 36 …

India looks for glory on Mediterranean shores in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India looks for glory on Mediterranean shores in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024

The Hindu  

The Indian Senior Women’s football team will get to test its ability when it takes on two European and Asian opponents in the four-nation Turkish Women’s Cup tournament, which gets underway at the Gold City Sports Complex in Alanya, Turkey on Wednesday. The Indian senior women’s national team was last seen in action in October 2023, when it played both …

FIH Olympic Qualifiers: India Women Eye Win Against Germany to Seal Paris Games Ticket
11 months, 4 weeks ago

FIH Olympic Qualifiers: India Women Eye Win Against Germany to Seal Paris Games Ticket

News 18  

Just one win away from securing a Paris Olympics berth, a resilient Indian women’s hockey team will need to produce its ‘A’ game against higher-ranked Germany in the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers here on Thursday. It was a near-perfect performance in the last two matches with all departments clicking in unison and the Savita Punia-led side would look …

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics
1 year ago

India women’s hockey team aims to build on Asian Champions Trophy triumph and book ticket to Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

With the comprehensive triumph at the Asian Champions Trophy already in the past, the Indian women’s hockey team will be hoping to build on its success and get the coveted ticket to the Paris Olympics when it starts its campaign in the Olympic Qualifiers against the USA here on Saturday. It will be a repeat of India’s route to the …

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 …

Indian team leaves for FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian team leaves for FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Indian team left for Santiago, Chile to compete in the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup on Wednesday. READ | Tamil Nadu’s Mareeswaran hopes to realise Olympic dreams through Senior Nationals Hockey tournament With Captain Preeti leading the charge and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal playing deputy, India will begin its campaign against Canada on November 29 followed by the clash against Germany …

Argentina Sojourn for Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Before Chile World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina Sojourn for Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Before Chile World Cup

News 18  

Bracing up for the World Cup in Chile, the Indian junior women’s hockey team will be training and playing practice matches in neighbouring Argentina to get acclimatised to the conditions, head coach Tushar Khandker said on Thursday. Follow all the action from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 including the World Cup schedule, World Cup 2023 results, and ICC Cricket …

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Hockey India announces team for FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Thursday, named the Indian junior women’s hockey team for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 to be held between November 29 and December 10 in Chile. India will play its first Pool C game on November 29 against Canada before meeting Germany and Belgium on November 30 and December 2 respectively. “We have an incredible …

Shikha Pandey recalled as India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023 & tri series in South Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

Shikha Pandey recalled as India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023 & tri series in South Africa

India TV News  

The BCCI on Wednesday announced India women's 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. Harmanpreet Kaur's team is placed in Group 2 in the T20 World Cup 2023 alongside England, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland. Image Source : GETTYShikha Pandey recalled for T20 World Cup India’s squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: …

Asian Games 2023: Away from limelight, Pyari Xaxa and Indian women's football team look to make a mark
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Away from limelight, Pyari Xaxa and Indian women's football team look to make a mark

Firstpost  

While the focus has been on the Indian men’s football team going into the Asian Games, the women’s football side is looking to give their best in a tough group. As is often the case, the whole narrative in Indian football, leading up to the Asian Games, was centred around the men’s team and their coach Igor Stimac. While the …

India's U17 Women's Football Team Reach Thailand Ahead of Their Clash in AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifications
1 year, 3 months ago

India's U17 Women's Football Team Reach Thailand Ahead of Their Clash in AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifications

News 18  

The Indian U17 Women’s football team reached Thailand on Sunday with big expectations in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualification Round 2, after topping their group in the first round. In April, the Indian women’s U17 team topped their Round 1 group and made it to Round 2 of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers for the first …

Asian Games 2023: India announce women's football team, former captain Bala Devi returns after 4 years
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India announce women's football team, former captain Bala Devi returns after 4 years

India TV News  

India announced their women's football team for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 on Friday, August 2023. The former captain and star forward Bala Devi returns to international action after a gap of four years to boost India's chances for the medal in Hangzhou 2023. Bala Devi remains India's leading goalscorer with 52 goals in 58 international appearances despite missing the …

Fifa Women’s World Cup: A memorable showcase for women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s World Cup: A memorable showcase for women’s football

Live Mint  

A day before a group stage match against Jamaica, in what turned out to be the final World Cup match of her career, Brazil forward Marta reflected on her journey in women’s football. More than a billion viewers tuned in for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, while a total of 1,978,274 spectators attended the games in Australia and New …

Women’s World Cup 2023: This team was not afraid to face any opponent, says Colombia coach Abadia
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: This team was not afraid to face any opponent, says Colombia coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia put on a dazzling performance at the Women’s World Cup in Australia, reaching the quarterfinals as the lowest-ranked team - but the one that played the best football, according to its own coach Nelson Abadia. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia Inspired by the natural flair of 18-year-old Real …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia’s captivating run through the Women’s World Cup ended with a 2-1 loss to England on Saturday but coach Nelson Abadia believes his squad’s performance could create a seismic shift in women’s football in the South American country. Leicy Santos scored in the 44th minute to the delight of the largely pro-Colombian crowd of 75,784 but costly errors by keeper …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombia playing for all the Americas against England, says coach Abadia
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombia playing for all the Americas against England, says coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia will use its status as the last nation of the Americas at the Women’s World Cup as motivation to beat England in Saturday’s quarter-final, coach Nelson Abadia said. “Because of everything that happens around this national team - to have all this positive energy not only from Colombia but from the whole continent - is beneficial.” Colombia heads into …

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open
1 year, 5 months ago

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open

China Daily  

Players before the penalty shootout during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Sweden and United States at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 6, 2023. CANBERRA - The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heating up with only eight teams left vying for the title. Spain's entry into the quarterfinals, their first in …

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s national team is in for a very busy schedule in the 2023-24 cycle, with the team looking for glory in the Asian Games as well as a boost in its Olympic dreams. RELATED: AFC Women’s Asian Cup heartbreak made us stronger: Anju Tamang ahead of Asian Games 2022 The Swede remained in charge of the Indian team …

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

Everyone loves an underdog story. A version of the David vs Goliath always plays out at a major sporting tournament: Morocco’s run to the semi-final at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last December or Kapil Dev-led India’s victory at the cricket World Cup in 1983 or a wild card Goran Ivanisevic’s Wimbledon victory in 2001? The ongoing Fifa Women’s …

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out

ABC  

The Women's World Cup has a breakout star, and Linda Caicedo has helped her Colombian side to one of the big upsets of the tournament so far. Morocco kickstarted their Women's World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium. But a loss to the Philippines put the Football Ferns in jeopardy — and last night, …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: We have a chance, says Brazil coach Sundhage ahead of France clash - Sportstar
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: We have a chance, says Brazil coach Sundhage ahead of France clash - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Brazil has learnt their lessons from their 2019 Women’s World Cup exit and are eager to take on France again in the showpiece event on Saturday, four years after losing to the Europeans in the first knockout round. “I think we are ready.” France could face Brazil without captain Wendie Renard in defence after she sustained a calf injury against …

Women‘s World Cup 2023: Spain and Japan dominate with goals and quality before Group C showdown
1 year, 5 months ago

Women‘s World Cup 2023: Spain and Japan dominate with goals and quality before Group C showdown

The Hindu  

The knockout stage teams have emerged from one of the eight groups at the Women’s World Cup – Spain and Japan out of Group C – and they’re both in goalscoring form. In Wednesday’s 5-0 rout of Zambia, Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team “slowed down” after two early goals, implying the margin could have been even uglier. “Because …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Argentina seeks first World Cup win in opener against Italy
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Argentina seeks first World Cup win in opener against Italy

The Hindu  

Argentina holds the men’s World Cup trophy following the Lionel Messi-led run last December in Qatar, but the women’s team has never won a match in the global tournament. La Albiceleste are making their fourth World Cup appearance, and they had a tough go four years ago in France with a draw and two losses before elimination. So a good …

SPORTS | Brazil shortens workday for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

SPORTS | Brazil shortens workday for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 22, 2023 12:07 IST - 3 MINS READ Brazil’s players urged their fans back in South America to stay home from work and watch them begin their Women’s World Cup campaign against Panama. “I hope people really follow us.” Taking time off work to watch important football matches is nothing new for fans of Brazil’s men’s team, …

fifa women’s world cup 2023- ‘Against their nature’: When Brazil banned women from football
1 year, 5 months ago

fifa women’s world cup 2023- ‘Against their nature’: When Brazil banned women from football

The Hindu  

Dilma Mendes does not remember how many times she was arrested as a child. “The cops treated me well, but some said I couldn’t play because football was for men.” Then-president Getulio Vargas promulgated a decree in 1941 to ban girls and women from football at a time many believed that participation in sport could inhibit childbearing ability. While many …

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