by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (6/7/23) Above: France look to acclimatise for their trip to Australia for the World Cup. Photo: FFF. The France women’s national football team, nicknamed ‘Les Bleues’ (The Blue ones) will be looking to live up to their FIFA World Ranking of fifth to go deep into this year’s tournament. Squad French headContinue reading “World Cup Preview: France”
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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”
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”
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”
World Cup Preview: England
by Nathan Edwards (29/6/23) Above: The Lionesses lift the Finalissima trophy in April. They will be looking to complete the set of major international trophies in Australia this August. Photo: Lionesses. England and their fans will head to Australia hunting for that elusive trophy that would see them complete the set of major international trophiesContinue reading “World Cup Preview: England”
World Cup Preview: Denmark
by Aimee Logan (28/6/23) Above: Denmark will be looking for plenty to celebrate when they return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years this July. Photo: Maja Hitij. Denmark known as ‘De rød-hvide’ (meaning ‘The Red and White) are set to play in their fifth World Cup this year – albeitContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Denmark”
World Cup Preview: Spain
by Ben Carey Above: Spain enter the World Cup with a number of key players missing. Photo: FourFourTwo. Spain are a very complex team to preview for the World Cup. Technically speaking, they have one of the most fearsome lists of players of any nation in the world. However, due to internal politics, a largeContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Spain”
Germany the “underrated” major nation
by Liberty Simons (23/6/23) Above: Germany star Alexandra Popp celebrates scoring in the Euros Semi-Finals last year – whilst she is a well-known international name, so many more of her team-mates should be as well. Photo: Euro 2022. It’s strange to think that the two-time world champions, eight-time European champions, and 2016 Olympic gold medallistsContinue reading “Germany the “underrated” major nation”
World Cup Preview: Republic of Ireland
by Ruby Vince (22/6/23). Above: The Republic of Ireland celebrate the playoff win over Scotland that secured their qualification for their first World Cup. Photo: FIFA. The continued development of the Republic of Ireland under Vera Pauw’s stewardship has led them to qualify for their first-ever World Cup this year. Squad A preliminary squad ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Republic of Ireland”
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