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”
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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”
Inside The Lionesses
Impetus’ Aimee Logan and Ben Phillips spent the whole of yesterday at the Lionesses’ St. George’s Park base and watched Sarina Wiegman’s World Cup squad put through their paces at training and were able to speak to the players (28/6/23). Above: England are put through their paces at their St. George’s Park training base yesterday.Continue reading “Inside The Lionesses”
World Cup Preview: Zambia
by Genevieve Henry (27/6/23) Above: Zambia, who will be one of the most enjoyable teams to watch at this World Cup. Photo: Lusaka Times. Zambia, also known as the Copper Queens, are a team that is ready to take the world by storm. Although they were one of the first women’s teams to be establishedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Zambia”
World Cup Preview: Costa Rica
by Jorge Ceron (26/6/23) Above: Costa Rica celebrate their World Cup qualification. Photo: Periódico Diez. After missing out on France 2019, Costa Rica are back for this year’s World Cup and are out to ensure that their second tournament is even more memorable than their first. Squad At the time of writing, Costa Rica haveContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Costa Rica”
World Cup Preview: Japan
by Blaise Ogutu (25/6/23) Above: Japan are aiming to make it through to the latter stages of this year’s tournament after disappointments last time out in France. Photo: brfootball. Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011, the Japan national team had considered dropping out of that year’s World Cup. Little did they know thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Japan”
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”
World Cup Preview: Nigeria
by Genevieve Henry (23/6/23) Above: Nigeria’s Super Falcons – ready to cause upsets at the World Cup. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria. Nigeria, known as the Super Falcons, are the best African team in history. Having won more African Cup of Nations titles than any other team, they have petered out somewhat in recent years, andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Nigeria”
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”
World Cup Preview: Canada
by Johnathan Stack (21/6/23) Above: The defending Olympic champions, Canada will be aiming to put off-field problems behind them to reach their potential in Australia. Photo: Canada Soccer. Olympic champions Canada will be looking to put off-field problems behind them as the 2015 hosts look to go build on their performance in Tokyo to goContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Canada”
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