Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women’s World Cup when quarterfinals begin
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women’s World Cup when quarterfinals begin

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Japan has hardly been tested in this Women’s World Cup and rolled with a perfect 4-0 record into the quarterfinals, where a win over Sweden would show the Nadeshiko are very much a true contender. Sweden ended America’s run toward an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title, has been to the semifinals three different times, including in 2019, but has not made it to the final since 2003. “But when we’re looking at the matches played by Japan, we don’t think that there are any similarities between those countries and Sweden either.” But Japan has breezed through the tournament and is a perfect 4-0 headed into this match against Sweden at Eden Park, where Japan can avenge its loss to the Swedes in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics. The 23-year-old has already matched the team’s World Cup record set by Japanese legend Homare Sawa, who had five goals when Japan won the event in 2011.

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AFC Champions League Women's Group Stage: A High-Stakes Showdown in Asia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Blue Tigresses gear up for mighty Japan challenge
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Blue Tigresses gear up for mighty Japan challenge

The Hindu  

The Indian senior women’s team, which had effortlessly trounced Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers Round 1 in April, will open its Round 2 campaign against former world champion Japan at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday. India was last in competitive action in the 19th Asian Games in China last month, losing both games to Chinese …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia

The Hindu  

Sweden’s dreams of winning a first Women’s World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain but the county is out to ensure its impressive run does not end without silverware when they meet co-host Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Third-ranked Sweden is playing in its second straight bronze medal match, having finished third at the 2019 World Cup. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal

The Hindu  

Spain is just one win away from the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, less than a year after more than a dozen players staged a mutiny and stepped away from the team. Putellas, who has 28 goals in 102 appearances for Spain, is considered among the best players in the world and has led Spain’s climb on the national stage. …

Spain’s turmoil is in the past as La Roja face Sweden in the Women’s World Cup semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

Spain’s turmoil is in the past as La Roja face Sweden in the Women’s World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain is just one win away from the Women’s World Cup final, less than a year after more than a dozen players staged a mutiny and stepped away from the team. La Roja will face Sweden in a semifinal match on Tuesday at Auckland’s Eden Park, with the winner advancing to play either England or co-host …

Japan exits the Women’s World Cup but sees progress in young squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan exits the Women’s World Cup but sees progress in young squad

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. “Since I became coach, I knew I was taking them to the World Cup and I, together with the players, have worked hard to this point,” he said. Ahead of the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits

The Hindu  

Sweden’s rich run of goals from set pieces saw it squeeze out a 2-1 victory over Japan on Friday to set it up for a semifinal against Spain as it continues its chase for a long-awaited first World Cup triumph. A scramble after a free kick saw Amanda Ilestedt score her fourth goal of the tournament - all coming from …

Women’s World Cup: We were able to demonstrate Japan’s Nadeshiko football on the global stage, says coach Ikeda
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup: We were able to demonstrate Japan’s Nadeshiko football on the global stage, says coach Ikeda

The Hindu  

Japan arrived at the Women’s World Cup with a mission to put Nadeshiko football back on the global map and coach Futoshi Ikeda felt his side had done so despite Friday’s quarterfinal exit at the hands of Sweden. “And I saw the team grow, the players grew at this World Cup, and we were able to demonstrate Japan’s Nadeshiko football …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Opportunity lost for Netherlands as it exits in quarterfinals
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Opportunity lost for Netherlands as it exits in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

It might have been only Netherlands’ third appearance at a Women’s World Cup finals, but Friday’s quarterfinal exit to Spain was an opportunity squandered. It was those early round shocks that offered the ninth-ranked Dutch a realistic chance to go one better than their last World Cup in France four years ago when they lost in the final. The 1-1 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain

The Hindu  

Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on August 11 and set up a Women’s World Cup semifinal with Spain. Centre-back Ilestedt poked in just after the half-hour mark at Eden Park in Auckland to give Sweden a deserved lead and leave Japan trailing …

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. Japan finally made a late comeback and seriously pressured Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who is fresh off …

Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1
1 year, 5 months ago

Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers, eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. We will come back stronger.” Japan’s exit means there will be a first-time …

Women’s World Cup final eight is wide open, as sport sees a changing of the guard
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup final eight is wide open, as sport sees a changing of the guard

The Hindu  

Few could have predicted the eight teams still standing when the Women’s World Cup kicked off three weeks - and more surprisingly, the teams who are gone. You saw in the group stage, many games were equal, and it’s not that the expected teams have won all the time.” At an end of an era, the elimination of the U.S., …

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup

NPR  

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption Buda Mendes/Getty Images Buda Mendes/Getty Images After nearly three weeks of wall-to-wall soccer, the field of the largest-ever Women's World Cup has narrowed to just eight. Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images This …

Round of 8: Women’s World Cup is wide open after so many heavyweights eliminated
1 year, 5 months ago

Round of 8: Women’s World Cup is wide open after so many heavyweights eliminated

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States’ hold on the Women’s World Cup is over, and two-time champion Germany also exited the tournament. The Japanese play Sweden, the team that ended America’s run toward an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title. A look at the final eight teams still playing in the wide-open Women’s World Cup: SWEDEN Sweden plays Japan …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message

The Hindu  

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic says she is “in the zone” at the Women’s World Cup after a succession of crucial saves denied the United States in an ominous sign for quarterfinal opponent Japan. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara all missed from the spot, leaving Lisa Hurtig to send Sweden through 5-4 and become the first team ever to …

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT vs Sweden, FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16: WWC 2023 Preview, head-to-head, live streaming info

The Hindu  

After earning a berth to the knockout stage with a 0-0 draw against Portugal in its final Group E match, the U.S. Women’s National Team will face Sweden in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. FIFA World Ranking: 1 CONCACAF Ranking: 1 World Cup Appearances: 9 Best World Cup Finish: Winner Record vs. …

Women’s World Cup: United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup: United States coach rejects criticism of shaky campaign

The Hindu  

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski mounted an impassioned defence of his team’s standards and said criticism of its World Cup campaign was unfair as the defending champions prepare for Sunday’s round of 16 clash against Sweden. “I’m very happy with where they’re at, how they hold themselves accountable and they keep raising the standards.” Bidding for an unprecedented third consecutive …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: WWC 2023 heats up as former champions Norway and Japan square up
1 year, 5 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 …

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16
1 year, 5 months ago

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16

NPR  

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16 Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP via Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP via Getty Images The World Cup group stage can be fun, breathless, a globe-spanning festival of sport. The round of 16 includes some notable early exits Germany The two-time Women's World Cup …

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States
1 year, 5 months ago

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Rebecka Blomqvist’s second-half goal lifted Sweden to a 2-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday to advance the Blagult to a round-of-16 showdown with the United States in the Women’s World Cup. Neither side looked close to scoring for much of the match until Blomqvist broke the deadlock with a headed goal at the 66th-minute mark to …

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. The United States needs to either win or draw against Portugal, one of eight teams playing in its first World Cup, to ensure the Americans continue to play in this tournament. It’s just kind of like, ‘Why …

FIFA WWC 2023: Netherlands aiming to dodge red-hot Sweden in last 16
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Netherlands aiming to dodge red-hot Sweden in last 16

The Hindu  

The Netherlands has scored just twice at the Women’s World Cup so far but coach Andries Jonker said it will aim to pile on the goals against Vietnam on Tuesday to avoid red-hot Sweden in the last 16 by finishing as Group E winner. CHECK | FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 POINTS TABLE “We are not afraid of anyone, but …

Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Germany in unfamiliar territory after loss to Colombia
1 year, 5 months ago

Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Germany in unfamiliar territory after loss to Colombia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Germany’s players expected they would have qualified for the knockout round by now at the Women’s World Cup because, well, they usually do. Only once before has two-time World Cup champion Germany needed to win its last group game to advance. By conceding two goals to Colombia, the Germans allowed more goals in one match than they had …

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 …

Switzerland and Norway draw 0-0 at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs
1 year, 5 months ago

Switzerland and Norway draw 0-0 at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann shielded Switzerland to a 0-0 draw against Norway on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup, as the Norwegians played without star striker Ada Hegerberg because of injury. But Roman Haug’s Women’s World Cup debut proved to be a fruitless one. Here’s the latest for Tuesday, July 25th: Scientists link heat wave to climate …

Japan looks to raise its level in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match against Costa Rica
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan looks to raise its level in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match against Costa Rica

The Hindu  

Japan forward Mina Tanaka said the Nadeshiko will be less nervous in their second Women’s World Cup match against Costa Rica on Wednesday and are looking to improve even on their impressive performance in their opener against Zambia. That’s what I believe, and personally, I’m glad that we got the points last time, but I want to be more relaxed …

New Zealand’s suddenly popular Women’s World Cup team seeks spot in knockout rounds
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand’s suddenly popular Women’s World Cup team seeks spot in knockout rounds

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand is potentially one win away from advancing to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in team history and the tournament co-hosts have quickly embraced their Football Ferns. A day after New Zealand opened the first 32-team Women’s World Cup with a victory over Norway, the Sky Tower in …

Today at the Women’s World Cup: England, USA and five-star Japan claim victories
1 year, 5 months ago

Today at the Women’s World Cup: England, USA and five-star Japan claim victories

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 A bumper Saturday at the Women’s World Cup …

Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Just before the Tokyo Olympics, Sophia Smith got the disappointing phone call from U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski. Smith now is among 14 players on the U.S. national team who are playing in their first Women’s World Cup. Just 22, she became the youngest U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Dutch squad has put training pitch woes behind it, says Jonker
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Dutch squad has put training pitch woes behind it, says Jonker

The Hindu  

Netherlands has put aside its training pitch troubles to concentrate on its opening match of the Women’s World Cup against debutant Portugal on Sunday, coach Andries Jonker said. Jonker had blasted FIFA on Wednesday, calling the global football federation “amateurish” for the poor pitch his ninth-ranked squad was given for training. We’re going to play football now.” READ | FIFA …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses

The Hindu  

Sweden is determined to shake off a run of near-misses at major tournaments and is comfortable with its status as a top contender as it begins its quest for a Women’s World Cup title against South Africa, striker Kosovare Asllani said. Ranked third in the world, Sweden is traditionally a superpower in the women’s game but its only triumph at …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Win vital in opening match against Zambia, says Japan coach Futoshi
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Win vital in opening match against Zambia, says Japan coach Futoshi

The Hindu  

Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said it was vital for the Nadeshiko to win their opening match against Zambia in Hamilton on Saturday if they are to make their mark at the Women’s World Cup. Champion at the 2011 World Cup and runner-up four years later, Japan exited in the round of 16 at the last edition of the showpiece of …

New Zealand opens Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional 1st day in host nation
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand opens Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional 1st day in host nation

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation. New Zealand’s Football Ferns had played …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group A
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group A

New York Times  

Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Philippines While some World Cup host nations would simply be thrilled with automatic qualification, New Zealand will undoubtedly be a bit more ambitious with their aims. Fortunately for New Zealand, whose ranking would have placed them near the top of Pot Three for this tournament if hosts didn’t jump the queue, their most recent …

Women’s World Cup: Important we have many people watching and supporting us, says Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Important we have many people watching and supporting us, says Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda

The Hindu  

Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda believes the potential Women’s World Cup TV blackout could hurt the long-term development of the women’s game in the country. “For women’s soccer to develop in the future in Japan, it’s important we have many people watching and supporting us,” Ikeda said. Whether it will be broadcasted or not we don’t know yet, but it is …

Japan names 23-player team for Women’s World Cup, Iwabuchi misses out
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan names 23-player team for Women’s World Cup, Iwabuchi misses out

The Hindu  

Almost half of the players Japan summoned for its 23-player Women’s World Cup on Tuesday are displaying their skills in leagues abroad. “We will fight for the top spot with great ambition,” Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said in Japanese. Ikeda did not get into specifics about Iwabuchi’s absence but said he appreciated her “passion” for the team. “I have chosen …

Almost half of Japan’s Women’s World Cup squad from abroad but Iwabuchi misses out
1 year, 7 months ago

Almost half of Japan’s Women’s World Cup squad from abroad but Iwabuchi misses out

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Almost half of the players Japan summoned for its 23-player Women’s World Cup on Tuesday are displaying their skills in leagues abroad. “We will fight for the top spot with great ambition,” Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said in Japanese. “But the level of football in the world is improving very rapidly.” Yui Hasegawa of Manchester City probably heads …

FIFA threatens Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA threatens Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe

The Hindu  

Europe’s top soccer nations face a broadcast blackout for this year’s Women’s World Cup unless media can improve on their “disappointing” offers for the rights, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. Offers from “Big 5” European countries were not acceptable to football’s world governing body and a “slap in the face” of the players and “all women worldwide”, Infantino said. “To …

Japan football chiefs neglecting women’s game, says former striker Yuki Nagasato
1 year, 10 months ago

Japan football chiefs neglecting women’s game, says former striker Yuki Nagasato

The Hindu  

Former striker Yuki Nagasato accused Japan’s football association of neglecting the women’s game ahead of this year’s World Cup after it failed to find a broadcaster for the SheBelieves Cup. None of Japan’s games at the recent tournament in the United States were available for fans back home to watch live, five months before the Women’s World Cup in Australia …

Dutch women headed to World Cup after injury time winner over Iceland
2 years, 4 months ago

Dutch women headed to World Cup after injury time winner over Iceland

NL Times  

The Dutch women’s national football team miraculously forced their way into next year's World Cup. Even after more than 90 minutes, the Oranje squad had failed to score in their final qualification group match against Iceland, until defender Stefanie van der Gragt grazed a cross from substitute Esmee Brugts more than two minutes into injury time and saw the ball …

Germany, Portugal criticise FIFA's plan to hold football World Cups every two years
3 years, 3 months ago

Germany, Portugal criticise FIFA's plan to hold football World Cups every two years

Firstpost  

The DFB warned on Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women’s competitions will be overshadowed The German and Portuguese football federations issued strong critiques of plans to hold the men’s World Cup every two years, warning on Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women’s competitions will be overshadowed. The board of the German federation, …

Hockey: Men fancy chances against lower-ranked New Zealand; women set for tough Dutch test in opener
3 years, 5 months ago

Hockey: Men fancy chances against lower-ranked New Zealand; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

India TV News  

The men would be seeking to reclaim a glorious past, while the women would be aiming to script some history of their own when the two Indian hockey teams begin their Olympic campaign here on Saturday with expectations from both at a high. But it would be easier said than done as India are placed in a tough Group A …

Dutch women footballers to face Brazil, China & Zambia during Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Dutch women footballers to face Brazil, China & Zambia during Olympics

NL Times  

The Dutch women's national football team will square off against Brazil, China, and Zambia during the group stage of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Of the three teams, only Zambia did not participate in the 2019 World Cup, a tournament in which the Dutch side reached the final but were outplayed by the United States in the final match. The …

Japan to withdraw 2023 Women's World Cup bid: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

Japan to withdraw 2023 Women's World Cup bid: Report

The Hindu  

Japan is reportedly withdrawing its bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, Kyodo news agency quoted a source as saying on Monday, just days before football's world governing body holds a vote to determine the successful candidate. Earlier this month, FIFA rated the joint Australia/New Zealand bid as the best to host the tournament, with Japan in second place. …

No hard feelings in women's football as Dutch, American players celebrate World Cup together
5 years, 6 months ago

No hard feelings in women's football as Dutch, American players celebrate World Cup together

NL Times  

The Oranje Lionesses are not holding a grudge against the United States for beating them in the World Cup final on Sunday, or at least not according to a photo posted by Dutch player Shanice van de Sanden on Instagram. The photo was taken in Lyon while the two celebrated the American team's World Cup title and the Netherlands' second …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Megan Rapinoe steals show, VAR causes anger, heartache and other stories from France
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Megan Rapinoe steals show, VAR causes anger, heartache and other stories from France

Firstpost  

Take a look at the biggest stars and stories from FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 as a landmark tournament in France comes to a close Paris: The United States cemented their position as the dominant force in women’s football on Sunday by winning their fourth World Cup in eight editions, beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. AFP Sport looks …

Women’s World Cup Final USA vs Netherlands: From Rapinoe and Martens’ injury to the Golden Boot, all you need to know
5 years, 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup Final USA vs Netherlands: From Rapinoe and Martens’ injury to the Golden Boot, all you need to know

The Hindu  

The United States is one game away from defending its World Cup title and the Netherlands is a game away from its second major win as they take each other on in the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. FOLLOW LIVE: Women's World Cup: USA vs Netherlands Road to the final: USA : The defending champion bulldozed …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: United States start as clear favourites , but underdog Netherlands will be no pushover in final
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: United States start as clear favourites , but underdog Netherlands will be no pushover in final

Firstpost  

The Dutch may be years behind the transformation which the US women’s national team has gone through over the last two decades, but they will be no pushovers. A month after this summer’s football showpiece event kicked off in Paris, the FIFA Women’s World Champions will be crowned in Lyon on Sunday evening. Contrast that to the Dutch, where women’s …

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