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5 days, 5 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 …

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5 days, 17 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 …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

First-ever ‘Marta’ award goes to Brazil’s Marta

The Hindu

Brazil legend Marta won the first-ever ‘Marta’ award for her solo goal against Jamaica in an international friendly this year. India international Dalima Chibber was present at the ceremony and she announced the first-ever winner for the Marta award. 🪄 🎥 Friendly pic.twitter.com/U33hUFa3kV — FIFA Women's World Cup December 17, 2024 The award was introduced in honour of its namesake, …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Euromillions winner who scooped £177million will be richer than Adele, Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua - but other big winners have faced 'lottery curse' with divorce, disease, family splits and death

Daily Mail

For many of us, winning the Lottery is something we could only ever dream of. Adrian Bayford won a whopping £148million with his wife, Gillian, which they used to buy a luxury £6.5million mansion in Linton, Cambridgeshire Colin Weir had only spent half of his £80 million share of the winnings he split with wife Chris, before dying in 2019 …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Al Jazeera

Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game. The Orlando Pride have claimed their first title of the National Women’s Soccer League Championship in the United States after beating the Washington Spirit 1-0, thanks to a goal from in-form Zambian striker Barbra Banda. Banda, who scored the second-most goals …

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1 month ago

Barbra Banda scores to lift Orlando and Marta to their first NWSL title

LA Times

Orlando Pride forwards Marta, center, and Barbra Banda, right, lift the NWSL championship trophy together as they celebrate the team’s victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday night. Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship. Orlando’s win also gave …

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1 month ago

Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82

NPR

Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82 toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP Bela Karolyi, a renowned coach who rose to international fame for coaching several prolific gymnasts and later faced criticism over his training techniques, died Friday. They opened a private gymnastics club in Houston and would help catapult several American gymnasts to the national and international stage, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

WNBA Star And Wife Receive Homophobic Threats During Finals

Huff Post

MINNEAPOLIS — New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. “Make sure that myself and Marta are okay, but that our kids are the safest.” Stewart had a chance to win Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, but missed one of two free throws with …

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3 months ago

'A way to be happy' book review: Into the unpredictability of the quotidian

New Indian Express

The Canadian novelist Caroline Adderson’s latest collection of short stories A Way to Be Happy is immensely refreshing, as it not only explores the uniqueness but also showcases the unpredictability of the everyday in a manner only a few writers manage to do. In the first story titled All Our Auld Acquaintances Are Gone, Adderson wonderfully describes—very much like a …

Book Review

3 months, 1 week ago

Voices of Tasmania's Tarkine call for 'no more logging' to protect ancient rainforests, cultural sites

ABC

Marta Dusseldorp closes her eyes as she soaks up the tranquil stillness of an ancient forest. Ancient forests: The heart of the Tarkine During a tour of Trowutta Arch State Reserve with rainforest guide Rob Saltmarsh, Marta discovers that the Tarkine's spectacular wilderness is a haven for people wanting to connect with an unspoiled natural environment, like its "magnificent" Gondwana …

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4 months ago

Friends creator wants fans to remember Matthew Perry as man who ‘brought joy’ as new details emerge about actor's death

Hindustan Times

The untimely death of Friends actor Matthew Perry came as a shock to everyone around the world last year. What Marta said about Matthew Perry As reported by EW, Marta said in the new 30th-anniversary story of the beloved show, “He is the one I had the most contact with. In the last few days, multiple arrests, including that of …

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4 months ago

Matthew Perry should be remembered by 'how he brought joy' says Friends creator Marta Kauffman

Daily Mail

Friends creator Marta Kauffman has spoken out about Matthew Perry following the arrest of five people in connection to his accidental overdose death last October. Perry, who was 54 at the time of his passing, was well-known for portraying the quirky, likable character Chandler Bing on Kauffman's wildly successful series. Friends creator Marta Kauffman has spoken out about Matthew Perry …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Emma Hayes returns the USA’s spark and retires a legend to win Olympic gold

The Independent

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

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4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil vs USA: Marta, a legend of women’s football, retires on a high with a gold/silver at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu

Brazilian football legend Marta retired with a silver in the women’s football final of the 2024 Olympic Games, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on Saturday. Marta, now 38, has said that after six Olympics and six Women’s World Cups, it was time to hand over the team to the next generation. But a major international title — …

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4 months, 1 week ago

With jolt of joy, revamped U.S. women’s soccer beats Brazil for Olympic gold

LA Times

U.S. forward Mallory Swanson, top, celebrates with midfielder Lindsey Horan after scoring during a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the gold-medal game at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. With Mallory Swanson, the eldest of that terrific 20-something trio, scoring the game’s only goal 13 minutes into the second half, the U.S. beat Brazil 1-0 in the gold-medal final of the …

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4 months, 1 week ago

What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events

New York Times

The penultimate day of the Paris Olympics provides a plethora of options. ET, 5 p.m. in Paris TV: NBC, Telemundo and Peacock What to watch: For the first time since 2012, the U.S. women’s national team is back in the Olympic gold-medal match. Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith & Trinity Rodman from @teamusa @USWNT have announced they have a name for …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Marta plays for Olympic gold one more time when Brazil meets US in women’s soccer final

Associated Press

PARIS — For her final international tournament with Brazil, Marta is back where it all started. Marta, now 38, has said that after six Olympics and six Women’s World Cups, it’s time to hand over the team to the next generation. “I just feel like maybe it’s time to just take a little bit away from that and let the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strings come alive in Bengaluru this weekend

The Hindu

Marta Pereira Da Costa August 9 and 10, 9:30 pm onwards Windmills, Whitefield Tickets: ₹3,000, ₹1,500 via BookMyShow.com Jazz meets traditional Portuguese music styles at guitarist Marta Pereira da Costa’s concerts at Windmills. Her guitar strings traverse new soundscapes, blending jazz, world music, and Portuguese music while preserving the core authenticity of Fado.” Sick Society August 10, 8 pm onwards …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

'My two favourite animals are sheep and wolves'. In Portugal’s Montesinho, shepherds peacefully coexist alongside wolves

BBC

'My two favourite animals are sheep and wolves'. In Portugal’s Montesinho, shepherds peacefully coexist alongside wolves Marta Vidal Whilst Europe grapples with how to deal with growing wolf populations, this mountainous region of Portugal has coexisted with the predators for centuries. "Wolves have caused me no trouble," says Afonso while patting one of his six guard dogs, which protect his …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil sets up Olympic final against the US with a 4-2 win over Spain

Associated Press

MARSEILLE, France — Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday. “It’s a dream, and dreams come true,” said Kerolin, whose goal in the first of more than 15 minutes of stoppage time helped to hold off a late Spain fightback. “I’m so excited, so …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil great Marta loses her appeal against a 2-game ban and cannot face Spain in Olympic semifinals

Associated Press

PARIS — Brazil great Marta lost her appeal against a two-game ban at the Paris Olympics and will miss Tuesday’s semifinal against Spain. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judge hearing the urgent case dismissed the application by Marta and the Brazilian team. FIFA imposed a two-game ban on the Brazil captain for the red card she received …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil appeals Marta’s suspension for the Paris Olympics semifinals

Associated Press

Brazil has appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend Marta for two matches after her red card in the group stage of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. Marta sat out Brazil’s 1-0 quarterfinal victory over host France after she received a red card in her team’s group-stage finale against Spain for a foul on Olga Carmona. The red card …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada women’s soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next

Associated Press

PARIS — Even Canada’s players seemed surprised they reached the knockout round of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. “It’s definitely the most unique group stage that I have ever played in, but we have just handled it really well,” captain Jessie Fleming said. “It was a tough situation, and I am proud of the team to get …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Marta sent off in Brazil’s group finale with a direct red card

The Hindu

Marta was sent off after being red carded in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain on Wednesday. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears after she was shown the straight red for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time. Despite all her accolades, Marta has never won an Olympic or Women’s World …

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 | Complete List Of Winners

Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at Fifa Best Awards

First-ever ‘Marta’ award goes to Brazil’s Marta

Euromillions winner who scooped £177million will be richer than Adele, Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua - but other big winners have faced 'lottery curse' with divorce, disease, family splits and death

Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Barbra Banda scores to lift Orlando and Marta to their first NWSL title

Bela Karolyi, legendary and controversial gymnastics coach, dies at 82

WNBA Star And Wife Receive Homophobic Threats During Finals

'A way to be happy' book review: Into the unpredictability of the quotidian

Voices of Tasmania's Tarkine call for 'no more logging' to protect ancient rainforests, cultural sites

Friends creator wants fans to remember Matthew Perry as man who ‘brought joy’ as new details emerge about actor's death

Matthew Perry should be remembered by 'how he brought joy' says Friends creator Marta Kauffman

Emma Hayes returns the USA’s spark and retires a legend to win Olympic gold

Brazil vs USA: Marta, a legend of women’s football, retires on a high with a gold/silver at Paris 2024 Olympics

With jolt of joy, revamped U.S. women’s soccer beats Brazil for Olympic gold

What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events

Marta plays for Olympic gold one more time when Brazil meets US in women’s soccer final

Strings come alive in Bengaluru this weekend

'My two favourite animals are sheep and wolves'. In Portugal’s Montesinho, shepherds peacefully coexist alongside wolves

Brazil sets up Olympic final against the US with a 4-2 win over Spain

Brazil great Marta loses her appeal against a 2-game ban and cannot face Spain in Olympic semifinals

Brazil appeals Marta’s suspension for the Paris Olympics semifinals

Canada women’s soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next

Paris Olympics 2024: Marta sent off in Brazil’s group finale with a direct red card