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Charli Grant: Enjoying her football at Vittsjö leads to Matildas landmark

Australia defender Charli Grant speaks EXCLUSIVELY to Ben Gilby about regular minutes at Vittsjö aiding her development into a top international player, her goal for the Matildas that ended England’s long unbeaten run, and looking ahead to a home World Cup Above: Charli Grant (22) celebrates with Kyra Cooney Cross (left), Cortnee Vine, and MaryContinue reading “Charli Grant: Enjoying her football at Vittsjö leads to Matildas landmark”

World Cup Preview: Portugal

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (4/7/23) Above: World Cup debutants Portugal. Photo: Football Arroyo. Portugal, ranked 21 in the FIFA list, have made it to their first-ever World Cup. The Selecção das Quinas (corner selection) are out to make up for lost time by raising eyebrows with results in the tournament. Squad: Goalkeepers: Rute Costa (Benfica Lisbon,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Portugal”

World Cup Preview: Netherlands

by Kris Goman Above: The Netherlands will be tough opposition to crack during the World Cup – albeit without the talismanic Vivianne Miedama. Photo: Versus. Runners-up in France 2019 to add to their Euro 2017 title, but the present-day Netherlands squad are both post-Sarina Wiegman and without the injured Vivianne Miedema which makes life considerablyContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Netherlands”

World Cup Preview: United States of America

by Denise Duffy (2/7/23) Above: The USWNT are fully focused to win their third successive World Cup. Photo: Goal. Four stars on the shirts of the USA is all you need to know about the history of the US team at World Cups. Performance under pressure has been their winning formula. Always prepared, the UnitedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: United States of America”

Lionesses battle to break through in send-off match

England 0-0 Portugal by Ruby Vince at Stadium MK (2/7/23) Above: Lauren James looks to burst through against Portugal yesterday, supported by Alessia Russo. Photo: Lionesses. England’s send-off game ended in a disappointing goalless draw against Portugal in Milton Keynes. Sarina Wiegman’s team did not perform at their best, even with multiple chances to grabContinue reading “Lionesses battle to break through in send-off match”

Inside The Lionesses ahead of final friendly

Words by Aimee Logan, Exclusive photos by Madeleine Blount at St. George’s Park for Impetus (1/7/23). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman (left) and midfielder Georgia Stanway speak to the media yesterday ahead of today’s game with Portugal. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. Georgia Stanway is likely to make her 50th appearance for the LionessesContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses ahead of final friendly”

World Cup Preview: Haiti

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (1/7/23) Above: Haiti celebrate their first-ever qualification for the World Cup after coming through the inter-continental play-offs in New Zealand earlier this year. Photo: Batcheba Louis Twitter. Haiti, nicknamed ‘Les Grenadières’ (The Pomegranates) have qualified for their first-ever World Cup. Ranked by FIFA at 53 in the world, they are one ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Haiti”

World Cup Preview: China

by Genevieve Henry (30/6/23) Above: China lift the Asian Women’s Cup last year – their ninth triumph in the event which sealed their qualification for the World Cup. Photo: The Bridge. A team with a long history and a solid record against top opposition, the Asian champions will be looking to come out firing atContinue reading “World Cup Preview: China”

Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup

by Rebecca Hall (30/6/23) Above: The USA lift the World Cup in 2019. Despite this year’s tournament being bigger than ever and with more exposure, too many of the competing nations are having to fight for equality and fairness. Photo: PDA Football. With less than a month to go until the start of the Women’sContinue reading “Everything in the garden is far from rosy ahead of record-breaking World Cup”