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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 | Complete List Of Winners

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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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6 days, 3 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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6 days, 7 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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1 month 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, 1 week 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

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

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, 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

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

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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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marta sent off for cold-blooded head-kick; Brazil legend in tears after red card against Spain at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times

Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta was sent off after being red-carded in Brazil's final group game against reigning world champion Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. Marta was sent off after being red-carded in Brazil's crucial group clash with Spain The six-time women's world player of the year was playing in her sixth Olympics when she received a straight …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card

Associated Press

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. Marta will be suspended for the match because of the red card, but …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marta assists Nunes as Brazil leads against Nigeria in Olympic Games

The Hindu

Women’s football legend Marta started her final dance in style, assisting for Brazil against Nigeria in her last Olympics, in Paris, France, on Thursday. Affectionately known as “Queen Marta”, she is the highest goal scorer of all time for Brazil, with 116 goals in 175 matches, across men and women. More from Paris 2024 Olympics: Follow live updates of the …

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5 months ago

Marta pursues soccer gold at the Olympics while preparing to pass the torch to Brazil’s youngsters

Associated Press

Marta can’t help but be a bit nostalgic heading into her last big tournament with the Brazilian national team. I’m feeling so comfortable to leave because when I look around me and I see really, really good players, young players, who can keep doing the work and keep representing Brazil so well,” Marta said. “I just feel like maybe it’s …

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5 months, 1 week ago

From Bonmati to Marta: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

Al Jazeera

With women’s football one of the most hotly contested sports at Paris 2024, Al Jazeera runs through five names to watch. The United States team heads to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as favourites to claim the women’s football gold. The 26-year-old, who received her award at a ceremony alongside men’s winner Lionel Messi, helped her side claim the 2023 …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Marta to play in the Olympics for 6th time, Debinha and Cristiane out of Brazil team

Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta’s spot in Brazil’s women’s soccer team for the Paris Olympics was confirmed Tuesday when coach Arthur Elias included the 38-year-old striker in his 18-player squad. Marta, widely considered one of the best women’s players in history, had previously said she intends to retire from the national team after playing in the Olympics for the sixth …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

They have one of Team USA’s toughest jobs: Picking Simone Biles’ Olympics teammates

New York Times

The garbage can didn’t have a chance. Sixteen women will compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Minneapolis; only five will be chosen to compete in Paris, and Quinn, the national team’s strategy lead, will help make the painful cuts. “I want them to be able to look back and have fond memories, to be proud of their accomplishments and …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride’s turnaround season

Associated Press

For the past several years, the Orlando Pride has been mostly mired in the bottom half of the National Women’s Soccer League. We try to find a balance and keep that for every game.” Banda sand Marta both scored twice last weekend i n Orlando’s 6-0 rout of the expansion Utah Royals. The Pride acquired Banda in April last month …

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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

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

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

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

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

Strings come alive in Bengaluru this weekend

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

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

Marta sent off for cold-blooded head-kick; Brazil legend in tears after red card against Spain at Paris Olympics 2024

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marta assists Nunes as Brazil leads against Nigeria in Olympic Games

Marta pursues soccer gold at the Olympics while preparing to pass the torch to Brazil’s youngsters

From Bonmati to Marta: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

Veteran Marta to play in the Olympics for 6th time, Debinha and Cristiane out of Brazil team

They have one of Team USA’s toughest jobs: Picking Simone Biles’ Olympics teammates

Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride’s turnaround season