Lionel Messi Wins FIFA The Best Player Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women's Prize
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA The Best Player Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women's Prize

News 18  

Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina as his national teammates won the other men’s awards. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema having been the other contender to claim the prize. pic.twitter.com/HXEugVH1t9— FIFA World Cup February 27, 2023 He also claimed the Golden Ball for the best player at the tournament, although Mbappe was the top scorer with eight goals, one more than Messi. Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar was also recognised as Lionel Scaloni claimed the men’s coach’s honour and Emiliano Martinez was named the best male goalkeeper.

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 | Complete List Of Winners
5 days, 8 hours ago

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 | Complete List Of Winners

ABP News  

FIFA 'The Best': FIFA have concluded their annual ceremony of 'The Best' Football Awards, and the 2024 edition witnesses history, as a new award has been introduced for Women's football. The award is given to the female footballer, who scored the best goal in the concerned calendar year, and Marta herself wins the inaugural award named after her, for her …

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was named the men’s player of the year at the world football governing body FIFA’s The Best awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to clean up in the prizes for women’s soccer. 🏆 — FIFA World Cup December 17, 2024 Vinicius echoed those sentiments in an Instagram post, where he took a thinly disguised …

Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at Fifa Best Awards
5 days, 20 hours ago

Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at Fifa Best Awards

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 United States head coach Emma Hayes was named …

Best FIFA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners
5 days, 22 hours ago

Best FIFA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award while Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best FIFA Women’s Player title at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho received the Puskas award for his overhead goal against Everton in the Premier League last year as Brazil’s Marta won …

Messi and Ronaldo miss out on men’s FIFPRO World XI, Bronze equals record for women’s team
2 weeks ago

Messi and Ronaldo miss out on men’s FIFPRO World XI, Bronze equals record for women’s team

Deccan Chronicle  

Netherlands:No Lionel Messi and no Cristiano Ronaldo.The all-time soccer greats did not make the men's world team of the year organized by global players’ union FIFPRO on Monday. This year's team of the year featured six players from record 15-time Champions League winner Real Madrid and four from Premier League heavyweight Manchester City, with Liverpool's standout center half Virgil van …

Messi and Ronaldo miss out on men’s FIFPRO World XI, Bronze equals record for women’s team
2 weeks ago

Messi and Ronaldo miss out on men’s FIFPRO World XI, Bronze equals record for women’s team

Associated Press  

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands — No Lionel Messi and no Cristiano Ronaldo. The all-time soccer greats did not make the men’s world team of the year organized by global players’ union FIFPRO on Monday. This year’s team of the year featured six players from record 15-time Champions League winner Real Madrid and four from Premier League heavyweight Manchester City, with Liverpool’s standout …

Lionel Messi's nomination for FIFA's The Best award creates controversy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Lionel Messi's nomination for FIFA's The Best award creates controversy

Firstpost  

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for FIFA’s The Best award, but his nomination has caused controversy and debate among fans. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi’s nomination for FIFA’s The Best award has created controversy and has divided the football fraternity. That is crazy 😂 love Messi but this season he really has no business there — 𝗙𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗢 November 29, …

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 30 : The nominations for the FIFA best men's player award for 2024 have been announced, featuring top football talents such as Vinicius Jr., Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde, and Toni Kroos. Vinicius Jr. and his Real Madrid teammates, who boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris after learning that Rodri would win ahead …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award

India Today  

FIFA has unveiled the nominees for its prestigious The Best Football Awards 2024, recognising the standout performers in men's and women's football across club and international competitions. 🗳️ — FIFA World Cup November 28, 2024 Vinicius Jr., meanwhile, has continued to shine for Real Madrid, playing an instrumental role in their La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, and UEFA Champions League …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Lionel Messi gets nominated for FIFA Best Award: Fair decision or bias?
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lionel Messi gets nominated for FIFA Best Award: Fair decision or bias?

India Today  

Lionel Messi’s name carries unmatched weight in football, but his nomination for the 2024 FIFA Best Men’s Player Award has sparked a heated debate. However, the debate centres around Messi’s performance in Major League Soccer compared to players competing in Europe’s top leagues. The MLS, despite gaining global attention thanks to Messi’s arrival, still doesn’t compare to Europe’s elite leagues …

Lionel Messi gets nominated for FIFA Best Award: Fair decision or bias?
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lionel Messi gets nominated for FIFA Best Award: Fair decision or bias?

India Today  

Lionel Messi’s name carries unmatched weight in football, but his nomination for the 2024 FIFA Best Men’s Player Award has sparked a heated debate. However, the debate centres around Messi’s performance in Major League Soccer compared to players competing in Europe’s top leagues. The MLS, despite gaining global attention thanks to Messi’s arrival, still doesn’t compare to Europe’s elite leagues …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Paris Olympics 2024: No Messi in Argentina’s Olympic football squad; Alvarez, Otamendi selected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: No Messi in Argentina’s Olympic football squad; Alvarez, Otamendi selected

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won’t be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris. Coach Javier Mascherano included four World Cup winners in the squad he announced on Tuesday, including striker Julian Alvarez and defender Nicolas Otamendi. Mascherano, who won the Olympic gold medal as a player in 2004 and ‘08, will add goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, Otamendi and …

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year
8 months ago

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s first Women’s World Cup triumph last year earned two more major plaudits at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday. The Spanish women’s World Cup breakthrough last August in New Zealand and Australia was tarnished in the following weeks because of an unwanted kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso by then-federation president Luis Rubiales after the final. She’s …

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out
11 months, 1 week ago

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out

ABP News  

The Best FIFA Awards 2023: Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, clinched the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the third time in the last four years, narrowly beating Norwegian striker Erling Haaland in a closely contested race. Aitana Bonmati, the Spanish and Barcelona striker, secured the Best FIFA Women's Player Award at The Best FIFA Awards ceremony in London …

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize
11 months, 1 week ago

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi landed another prestigious award in soccer — barely. Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati and Pep Guardiola with their respective awards The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men’s player prize on Monday. Messi had moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami and led the David Beckham-owned team to a little-known Leagues Cup title …

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble

The Hindu  

The year 2023 saw several major events in football, from Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or for a record eight time while European Super League made headlines after two years. It keeps getting better every time you re-watch it 🤩🇮🇳 Team work at its finest from the #BlueTigers 🐯 back in the #IntercontinentalCup final against 🇱🇧#BestGoals2023 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/VbXDbdNh3x …

The Queen of TikTok has the last laugh: After forcing Nike into U-turn and going viral over her four-letter World Cup rant, the rise and rise of fun-loving England goalie Mary Earps
1 year ago

The Queen of TikTok has the last laugh: After forcing Nike into U-turn and going viral over her four-letter World Cup rant, the rise and rise of fun-loving England goalie Mary Earps

Daily Mail  

It's LAZY to criticise a team for setting up defensively. Mary Earps poses with the trophy after winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year last night Mary Earps attends the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2023 in Salford yesterday Earps arrives for the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2023 in Salford yesterday Alex Scott interviews Mary Earps during …

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023
1 year ago

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Hindustan Times  

Arguably one of the greatest in football history, Lionel Messi has been named as Times magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023. Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the World Cup. Messi played a key role in Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, where he led them …

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year
1 year ago

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year

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 Lionel Messi has been named TIME magazine’s 2023 …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award

The Independent  

✕ Close Messi beats Haaland to Ballon d’Or as Bellingham picks up gong for best young player 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 …

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award

Firstpost  

Messi dedicated the trophy to late Argentina legend Diego Maradona, who would have celebrated his 63rd birthday on Monday. Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize. For Messi, the trophy rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances …

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

The Hindu  

The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi also paid …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award

China Daily  

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi with the men's Ballon d'Or. PARIS -- Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or here on Monday, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's award. FC Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati after winning the women's Ballon d'Or. Norwegian forward Erling Haaland came second for winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup title with Manchester …

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize at a glittering ceremony in Paris. For Messi, the trophy awarded to him on Monday rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year’s World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged Argentina to victory, scoring seven goals …

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Bonmati succeeds her international teammate Alexia Putellas as the winner of the prize after inspiring Spain to glory at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. The 25-year-old midfielder was named the best player at the World …

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award

Associated Press  

PARIS — The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?

News 18  

The 67th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held on October 31. If some reports turn true, Lionel Messi has already been adjudged the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Erling Haaland, who won a treble with Manchester City last season, is the closest competitor to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race. Ballon d’Or 2023 …

Women’s World Cup goals by Caicedo, Kerr and Zaneratto nominated by FIFA for annual Puskas Award
1 year, 3 months ago

Women’s World Cup goals by Caicedo, Kerr and Zaneratto nominated by FIFA for annual Puskas Award

The Hindu  

Goals scored by Linda Caicedo, Sam Kerr and Bia Zaneratto at the Women’s World Cup were among 11 nominated by FIFA on Friday for the annual Puskas Award. Voting opened on FIFA’s website for fans worldwide to pick their top three goals scored in a qualifying period since the men’s World Cup ended last December until the end of the …

The Best FIFA Men's Player 2023: Six Manchester City players among 12 nominees, Messi included, Ronaldo out
1 year, 3 months ago

The Best FIFA Men's Player 2023: Six Manchester City players among 12 nominees, Messi included, Ronaldo out

India TV News  

Football's governing body FIFA unveiled nominees for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2023 award on Thursday, September 14. As many as six Manchester City stars dominated the 12-men nominees list after the club's historic treble during the 2022-23 season. Last year's winner Lionel Messi also features in the nominees but two-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo misses out for the first time …

World Cup winners Messi, Bonmati among FIFA Best nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup winners Messi, Bonmati among FIFA Best nominees

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup player of the tournament Aitana Bonmati and her Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso were on Thursday nominated for the FIFA Best Player award, with six of Manchester City’s treble winners named on the men’s list. Bonmati and three of her World Cup-winning teammates, including Hermoso, were among the 16 nominees for women’s best player. Hermoso has been in …

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut

Hindustan Times  

Fresh from being crowned the winner of the UEFA Player of the Year award, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is set to compete with Lionel Messi for another major accolade as The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has unveiled its shortlist for The Best Men’s Player 2023 on Thursday. FIFA revealed its shortlist for the coveted award on Thursday Spain's …

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. 8 ballon dor nominees is crazy man that’s like a quarter of the award just being Manchester City pic.twitter.com/GmeF7qlMe5— eŵân September 6, 2023 PSG’s Kylian Mbappe …

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award

The Hindu  

Football is back with its most prestigious award as France Football published its list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy for the 2023 on Wednesday. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022 and Erling Haaland, treble-winner with Manchester City last season were …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Breakout stars of WWC 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Breakout stars of WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Just like every FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2023 Australia-New Zealand edition has also sprung up a bunch of new stars for the world to look up to. Here are the breakout stars from the 2023 World Cup: Hinata Miyazawa Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa passes the ball during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Sweden. | Photo Credit: Abbie Parr/AP …

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out

Hindustan Times  

Scoring a stunning goal for Inter Miami in the final of the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi sealed his first-ever trophy in North American football on Sunday. The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar slotted home his 10th goal in seven games before converting the first shot in a dramatic penalty shootout as Inter Miami edged past Nashville SC …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain's Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball; England’s Mary Earps awarded Golden Glove
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain's Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball; England’s Mary Earps awarded Golden Glove

Firstpost  

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati was adjudged the best player of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and was accordingly awarded the Golden Ball. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/zTl7fEY9bx — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, 2023 In the face of a challenging 4-0 group play loss to Japan, Bonmati displayed her prowess by contributing two goals and two assists in a resounding 5-1 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award

The Hindu  

Spain won its maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup as Olga Carmona’s goal saw it beat England 1-0 in the WWC final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CS9L904CUF — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, 2023 Spain’s Aitana Bonmati got the Best Player of the Tournament while Salma Paralluelo won the Best Young Player award. Now she’s excellent, but …

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title

India TV News  

England suffered heartbreak as Spain's women's team won the FIFA World Cup 2023 trophy in Sydney on Sunday, August 20. Star defender Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the first half to guide Spain to their maiden FIFA World Cup trophy. Spain men's team won their maiden World Cup trophy in 2010 and now the women's …

Who is Mary Earps, the England goalkeeper who saved Spain’s penalty in FIFA Women’s World Cup final?
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Mary Earps, the England goalkeeper who saved Spain’s penalty in FIFA Women’s World Cup final?

The Hindu  

England heaved a sigh of relief as its goalkeeper Mary Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty for Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Hermoso took the kick which was saved Mary Earps, who plays for Manchester United in the Women’s Super League. After spending time with multiple English clubs, and Wolfsburg, …

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

Team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. SYDNEY -- A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute …

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 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. …

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

The Fifa Women’s World Cup has just speeded by: it seems like it kicked off just last week, but we are already in the semi-finals. While every footballer and fan who showed up has done their bit for the beautiful game, five footballers stand out in particular when it comes to leading the charge for women’s football in this tournament. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor

The Hindu  

Teenager Salma Paralluelo gave another reminder of her precious talent by coming off the bench Tuesday for the second game running to play a pivotal role for Spain at the Women’s World Cup. Olga Carmona scored a cracker in the 89th minute in Auckland to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Sweden and send into its first World Cup final. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to have a new champion after 12 years. Morocco’s journey was brought to an end by France, but its round of 16 finish in its maiden World Cup pairs perfectly with the heartening journey of the men’s side in Qatar last year. After a painful and public standoff, only six of the …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1

News 18  

Olga Carmona’s stunning late strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history. The semi-final in Auckland seemed to be drifting towards extra time before suddenly bursting to life when substitute Salma Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left. Instead, he recalled …

Life-Changing Bonuses for Players at Women's World Cup: How FIFA is Rewarding Players for Their Achievements
1 year, 4 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 …

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