Women's World Cup: Who is Megan Rapinoe, the US football star who has triggered Donald Trump with White House comment
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup: Who is Megan Rapinoe, the US football star who has triggered Donald Trump with White House comment

The Hindu  

"I'm not going to the f****** White House," said one of the co-captains of the USA women's national team, Megan Rapinoe, after being asked by football magazine Eight by Eight if a visit to the White House was on the cards should USA retain its title. Equal pay Rapinoe is among the 28 players of the US women's national team suing the national federation for equal pay and working conditions to their less successful male counterparts. Her cross to set up Abby Wambach during the 2011 Women's World Cup quarterfinal against Brazil is still talked about among soccer fans. Earlier this week, she scored two goals against Spain that helped USA set up a quarterfinal clash against France in the Women's World Cup.

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Megan Rapinoe fired up for USA women's Olympic soccer final as she yells support from the stands in Paris
5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe fired up for USA women's Olympic soccer final as she yells support from the stands in Paris

Daily Mail  

American soccer legend Megan Rapinoe was fired up for Team USA's women's Olympic soccer gold medal match against Brazil, loudly supporting her former team from the stands in Paris. Megan Rapinoe is in the stands for Team USA's gold medal Olympic final against Brazil Rapinoe is alongside fellow American soccer legends Tobin Heath and Ali Krieger Rapinoe had been at …

Brandi Chastain’s iconic moment aided women’s movement from field to owner’s box
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Brandi Chastain’s iconic moment aided women’s movement from field to owner’s box

LA Times  

Brandi Chastain celebrates after scoring the winning goal on penalty kicks for the U.S. against China in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final. “She opened the door for women to be unapologetic about their success.” If Title IX, Billie Jean King and Florence Griffith Joyner changed the way we thought about women athletes, Chastain and her teammates began to change …

Megan Rapinoe will end a long and controversial USWNT career by returning to Chicago today... where she first took the knee and where everything began to snowball
1 year, 3 months ago

Megan Rapinoe will end a long and controversial USWNT career by returning to Chicago today... where she first took the knee and where everything began to snowball

Daily Mail  

Megan Rapinoe plays her final game for the United States on Sunday in Chicago Barely anyone noticed the first time Megan Rapinoe took a seat and then took a stand. In 2016, before Seattle Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars, Megan Rapinoe became America's first white athlete to take a knee Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States …

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy with US team is bigger than soccer
1 year, 3 months ago

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy with US team is bigger than soccer

Associated Press  

Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. Rapinoe sobbed following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer’s Women’s World Cup, knowing it would be her final tournament with the national team. “I’ve just loved every moment …

Rapinoe to play final game for US in friendly against South Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Rapinoe to play final game for US in friendly against South Africa

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women’s team on September 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Tuesday. Rapinoe, 38, announced last month before the FIFA Women’s World Cup that she would retire when the National Women’s Soccer League season ends in November. “People may think that …

Full Time: NWSL says ‘Contigo Jenni’
1 year, 4 months ago

Full Time: NWSL says ‘Contigo Jenni’

New York Times  

Like many of the players, we’re still dealing with jet lag. Contigo Jenni: NWSL shows support for Spain’s women players While players who left for the World Cup are eager to get back to routine, there’s been a resounding and uniting reminder left over from the international competition. pic.twitter.com/Q4QDS0CKQa — Attacking Third August 27, 2023 The message, which was displayed …

Megan Rapinoe blasts Donald Trump over 'fake' criticism after USA's FIFA Women's World Cup exit
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe blasts Donald Trump over 'fake' criticism after USA's FIFA Women's World Cup exit

Hindustan Times  

Football legend Megan Rapinoe has hit back at Donald Trump for his criticism of the US women’s team for their early exit from the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. looks dejected after losing the penalty shootout and being knocked out of the World Cup Following the shock defeat, former US President Trump wrote on Truth …

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 …

Megan Rapinoe rips Donald Trump, USWNT critics and Spain’s celebratory kiss on lips
1 year, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe rips Donald Trump, USWNT critics and Spain’s celebratory kiss on lips

LA Times  

Megan Rapinoe reacts after missing a shot for the U.S. during a tiebreaking shootout at the Women’s World Cup on Aug. 16 in Melbourne, Australia. “The ‘shocking and totally unexpected’ loss by the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team to Sweden is fully emblematic of what is happening to the our once great Nation under Crooked Joe Biden,” wrote Trump, who also …

Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth
1 year, 4 months ago

Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth

Associated Press  

MADRID — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation marred the country’s Women’s World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism. Spain’s acting minister for sports and culture Miquel Iceta told public broadcaster RNE “it is unacceptable to kiss a player …

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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Teams headed home from the …

‘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 …

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 …

Kate Markgraf steps down as US Soccer’s women’s general manager
1 year, 4 months ago

Kate Markgraf steps down as US Soccer’s women’s general manager

The Hindu  

Former defender Kate Markgraf has stepped down after four years as general manager of the US women’s national soccer team. “I look forward to supporting all of our programs and have every confidence that we will maintain our standards of excellence moving forward.” Markgraf was appointed to the post following the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. Vlatko Andonovski, who …

World Cup: 'Good, queer joy'
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup: 'Good, queer joy'

BBC  

Fifa 2023 Women's World Cup: 'Good, queer joy' on and off the pitch As openly queer moments at the Women's World Cup shine, an uplifting trend of inclusivity emerges. Immediately after winning the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup game against the Netherlands, now-retired champion Megan Rapinoe ran towards the sidelines and kissed her long-time girlfriend, WNBA star Sue Bird. Alamy …

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino says women should ‘pick right fights’ in battle for football equality
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino says women should ‘pick right fights’ in battle for football equality

New York Times  

Women who “pick the right fights” can “convince us men what we have to do” to bring about progress in the development of women’s football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said. The Women’s World Cup concludes this weekend with Spain facing England, bringing to an end an expanded tournament which Infantino said had been a sporting and commercial success. Australia’s …

Women’s World Cup: Lauren James’ red card prevents showdown with Linda Caicedo in quarterfinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Lauren James’ red card prevents showdown with Linda Caicedo in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

England vs. Colombia should have seen two of the most exciting young players at the Women’s World Cup go head-to-head. Instead, Lauren James’ red card for standing on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie means the England forward will miss the quarterfinal in Sydney on Saturday and a showdown with Colombia’s Linda Caicedo. It’s a team effort and we support each other …

Life-Changing Bonuses for Players at Women's World Cup: How FIFA is Rewarding Players for Their Achievements
1 year, 5 months ago

Life-Changing Bonuses for Players at Women's World Cup: How FIFA is Rewarding Players for Their Achievements

The Hindu  

Players, who reached the knockout round at the Women’s World Cup, got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing for many of them. “I’m the breadwinner, so I’ll be doing everything for my mom.” READ: Colombia wakes up to momentous victory at Women’s World Cup Deneisha Blackwood, part of the Jamaica squad eliminated by Colombia in the knockouts, described the …

Trump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit

CNN  

Sydney CNN — Hours after the US women’s national team crashed out of the World Cup, former US President Donald Trump seized the opportunity to blame the loss on star player Megan Rapinoe and the country’s “woke” path under President Joe Biden. “You don’t support America, I don’t support you.” While Kelly did not specify how the US women’s soccer …

US soccer team caught up in anthem controversy
1 year, 5 months ago

US soccer team caught up in anthem controversy

China Daily  

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher of the United States makes a save during the round of 16 match between Sweden and the United States at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug 6, 2023. As the US women's national soccer team made its earliest exit ever from the FIFA World Cup, many Americans actually were rooting for that result. …

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women’s World Cup with pride after a long career
1 year, 5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women’s World Cup with pride after a long career

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe’s World Cup career ended on Sunday in the Round of 16, when the United States lost to Sweden on penalties after a scoreless draw. After joining the national team in 2006, she finishes her international career with two Women’s World Cup titles and an …

Megan Rapinoe reflects on World Cup penalty miss: ‘It’s a sick joke’
1 year, 5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe reflects on World Cup penalty miss: ‘It’s a sick joke’

New York Times  

Megan Rapinoe reflected on the “balance to the beautiful side of the game” after her missed penalty helped see the USWNT knocked out of the World Cup at the earliest stage in their history. But her final kick on the game’s biggest stage was fired over the bar, a scenario she called “a sick joke” afterwards. It’s been an honour.” …

World Cup winning coach Jill Ellis blown away by ‘unpredictable’ tournament
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup winning coach Jill Ellis blown away by ‘unpredictable’ tournament

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. Read our privacy policy Double World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis confesses even …

Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women’s World Cup while still savoring final days in spotlight
1 year, 5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women’s World Cup while still savoring final days in spotlight

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new role at the Women’s World Cup, even if it means she’s not on the field as much as she’d like to be. “Every player on the field that starts the game thinks that they should play 90 minutes, and every player who doesn’t, who is a sub, thinks that …

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped create two milestones at the Women’s World Cup. “Last World Cup was so big, especially with the visibility of the U.S. women’s national team winning and fighting with Trump. “It’s just the ad hoc, fun culture of women’s soccer that you’re seeing in this World Cup,” said Freeman, who …

USWNT’s Alex Morgan talks World Cup free of ‘distractions’ after equal pay: ‘It feels really good’
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT’s Alex Morgan talks World Cup free of ‘distractions’ after equal pay: ‘It feels really good’

New York Times  

U.S. women’s national team star Alex Morgan spoke Tuesday about the difference between Women’s World Cup cycles in 2019 — when 28 USWNT players sued U.S. Soccer for pay discrimination — and this year’s tournament. Morgan said “it feels really good” to be able to focus on the competition rather than “distractions” after U.S. Soccer and the USWNT’s two senior …

Germany players commit some of their Women’s World Cup bonuses to grassroots programs
1 year, 5 months ago

Germany players commit some of their Women’s World Cup bonuses to grassroots programs

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Money has been a big talking point at this Women’s World Cup, from the lack of federation support for some teams and players, to the smaller prize pool FIFA is offering compared with the men’s World Cup in 2022, to the players not being paid their World Cup bonuses directly. Ahead of its opening match Monday versus Morocco …

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation
1 year, 5 months ago

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation

LA Times  

Lindsey Horan, far right, celebrates with Megan Rapinoe and U.S. women’s national team newcomers Sophia Smith, top, and Alyssa Thompson after scoring in a 3-0 win over Vietnam in a Women’s World Cup group play match Saturday. “In the first camp, that leadership sure players understand what’s expected of them in regard to being a professional, training at max capacity,” …

Women’s World Cup payouts still lag far behind men despite promising progress
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup payouts still lag far behind men despite promising progress

LA Times  

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe has been at the forefront of the pay equality push in women’s soccer. It feels like this is a paradigm shift or a moment we’ll look back to and say ‘Nothing was ever the same after this Women’s World Cup.’ “Everybody is thankfully pushing in the right direction and pushing in the same direction and the …

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson

ABC  

It was the tournament we had all been waiting for, and the opening day provided us with twists and turns on and off the pitch. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Group standings and full schedule Photo shows Groups The Women's World Cup is underway and Australia faces a tough battle to make it out of Group B. Almost 80,000 fans …

FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could make no guarantee Wednesday that the member federations will distribute the $30,000 payments promised to every player at the Women’s World Cup. FIFA’s agreement means that half of the total World Cup prize money fund of $110 million will be paid to the players in the 32 teams. The prize pool is more than three …

Women’s World Cup players are speaking out: Will the disputes be solved or grow?
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup players are speaking out: Will the disputes be solved or grow?

New York Times  

What if players could just focus on playing? Among their calls for action were equalizing men’s and women’s World Cup prize money and better standards for A-League Women players, many of whom still work part-time jobs. We call on all those in positions of power across football, business, and politics to come on this journey with us to make women’s …

FIFA WWC 2023: United States vows to send retiring Rapinoe out ‘on a high’
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: United States vows to send retiring Rapinoe out ‘on a high’

The Hindu  

Veteran United States star Kelley O’Hara was close to tears as she contemplated the upcoming World Cup being Megan Rapinoe’s last, vowing on Tuesday, to send the women’s football icon out “on a high”. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW “It is hard to put into words,” an emotional O’Hara said of her teammate from the 2015 and 2019 …

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity

The Hindu  

Australia’s Matildas have released a video statement calling out gender disparity in World Cup prize money and voicing support for women players being denied “the basic right” of collective bargaining in pay negotiations. The video, supported by Australia’s professional players’ union, features every member of the co-hosts’ Women’s World Cup squad and comes amid pay disputes at multiple teams at …

FIFA 2023: The best players you've never heard of at this Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA 2023: The best players you've never heard of at this Women's World Cup

ABC  

The 2023 Women's World Cup players to watch — and what makes them so special. To find out, ABC News did a deep-dive into individual player data gathered since the last Women's World Cup in 2019 to identify footballers who will be crucial to their team's success throughout this campaign. Based on the data ABC News gathered, Nigerian striker Asisat …

Australia team criticise gender disparity in Women’s World Cup prize money on eve of tournament opener
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia team criticise gender disparity in Women’s World Cup prize money on eve of tournament opener

New York Times  

The Australia Women’s national team have criticised the gender disparity in World Cup prize money, while also identifying that several nations do not yet have collective bargaining rights. Australia released their message in a video published by Professional Footballers’ Australia three days before the start of the World Cup, which they will jointly host alongside New Zealand. For those within …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sarah Walsh calls for research into injury crisis ahead of WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sarah Walsh calls for research into injury crisis ahead of WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The prevalence of knee injuries in women’s soccer has been caused by a lack of research and investment, former Australia forward Sarah Walsh said ahead of the Women’s World Cup. Several players will miss the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, after tearing their anterior cruciate ligaments. Theories as to why women are more likely to suffer from …

Players’ fight for fairness means Women’s World Cup arrives at critical moment
1 year, 5 months ago

Players’ fight for fairness means Women’s World Cup arrives at critical moment

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. It is a significant sum at a time when the average salary …

Fox News host says he’s ‘done more for women’s sports’ than Megan Rapinoe, two-time World Cup winner
1 year, 5 months ago

Fox News host says he’s ‘done more for women’s sports’ than Megan Rapinoe, two-time World Cup winner

The Independent  

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Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Allegations of abuse, often sexual, have affected national teams …

Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 WSL season
1 year, 6 months ago

Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 WSL season

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe, one of the most iconic soccer players and personalities in the history of the game, has announced that she will retire following the conclusion of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season. READ | The anatomy of acing the FIFA Women’s World Cup matrix, from USWNT legend Jill Ellis The 38-year-old will play in her final World Cup …

Commentary: Megan Rapinoe leaving soccer on her own terms, same way she rose to stardom
1 year, 6 months ago

Commentary: Megan Rapinoe leaving soccer on her own terms, same way she rose to stardom

LA Times  

Megan Rapinoe strikes her iconic pose after scoring a goal in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup as U.S. teammate Alex Morgan leaps on her back. “Megan Rapinoe is one of the most important players in women’s soccer history and a personality like no other,” said U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski, who also coached Rapinoe for two seasons with …

The anatomy of acing the FIFA Women’s World Cup matrix, from USWNT legend Jill Ellis
1 year, 6 months ago

The anatomy of acing the FIFA Women’s World Cup matrix, from USWNT legend Jill Ellis

The Hindu  

Jill Ellis has played multiple roles in soccer – she is an ambassador of the sport for the United States of America’s soccer federation, the president of the National Women’s Soccer League side San Diego FC and even the lead advisor to FIFA on the future of women’s soccer. But the most significant stint has been winning consecutive FIFA Women’s …

FIFA bans ‘One Love’ rainbow armbands, introduces alternatives for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA bans ‘One Love’ rainbow armbands, introduces alternatives for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Captains will be permitted to wear armbands with messages about inclusion, gender equality and peace at the Women’s World Cup, an about-face for FIFA after rainbow armbands were not allowed at the men’s tournament last year in Qatar. Team skippers will have the choice of eight different topics as part of FIFA’s “Football Unites the World” campaign, selected in consultation …

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defence at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defence at the Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Megan Rapinoe’s role is changing as the United States prepares for the Women’s World Cup. The outspoken 37-year-old known for her Easter egg hair colours and the iconic victory pose she struck at the 2019 World Cup is the oldest player on the team now, so the change was inevitable heading into the tournament that opens next month in Australia …

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defense at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defense at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

CARSON, Calif. — Megan Rapinoe’s role is changing as the United States prepares for the Women’s World Cup. When he announced his roster for the World Cup last week, Andonovski said he expects both Rapinoe and Lavelle to play when the United States hosts Wales in San Jose on July 9, before the team departs for its camp in New …

USWNT media day: Naming new captain, Megan Rapinoe injury update and investing in women
1 year, 6 months ago

USWNT media day: Naming new captain, Megan Rapinoe injury update and investing in women

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of USWNT vs. Netherlands at World Cup 2023. I’m feeling good, and training is going well, so I’m looking forward to getting back out there.” The 2019 Ballon d’Or winner enters her fourth World Cup with her eyes set on a third title. We have incredible respect for Vietnam.” Vietnam is going into its first …

USWNT’s Alex Morgan lauds progress made in women’s soccer, pay disparities but says more work to be done
1 year, 6 months ago

USWNT’s Alex Morgan lauds progress made in women’s soccer, pay disparities but says more work to be done

New York Times  

United States women’s national team star Alex Morgan lauded the progress made in women’s soccer over the past four years and addressed why some countries’ players plan to sit out the upcoming Women’s World Cup. “Our team is in a way different space than we were going into the 2019 World Cup,” Morgan said during a virtual media availability Wednesday …

FIFA confident of agreement on Women’s World Cup TV rights
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA confident of agreement on Women’s World Cup TV rights

The Hindu  

FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura is confident the global governing body’s threat of a Women’s World Cup TV blackout in Europe this year will bring broadcasters to the table with improved offers for the rights. The rights are being sold separately from the men’s World Cup for the first time and FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last week that Britain, …

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