Sarina Wiegman: Lionesses know Australia’s weaknesses at Women’s World Cup August 15, 2023 England manager Sarina Wiegman insists the Lionesses have done their homework as they seek revenge against Australia and a place in the Women’s World Cup final. The Matildas scored a shock 2-0 win over the European Champions in London four months ago and it remains the only defeat of Wiegman’s 37-game England reign. But she [...]
Poms undeterred: Lionesses don’t fear Women’s World Cup semi, says Walsh August 14, 2023 England midfielder Keira Walsh insists the Lionesses are ready to face a hostile crowd when they take on co-hosts Australia for a place in the Women’s World Cup final on Wednesday. The Matildas’ run to the last four has captured the hearts of the Australian public, with their quarter-final win over France on Saturday attracting [...]
England must rouse themselves to avoid sleepwalking out of the Women’s World Cup August 13, 2023 Pre-tournament favourites in some circles, England received a wake-up call in their Women’s World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia on Saturday. While fans at home went straight from bed to sofa for the morning kick-off, Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses came dangerously close to sleepwalking out of the tournament. Only when they fell behind were they jolted [...]
Lionesses striker England not just making up the numbers in Fifa Women’s World Cup squad August 12, 2023 England striker Bethany England has insisted that she isn’t just happy to be at the World Cup despite the Lionesses star not yet starting a game in Australia. England earned a recall from manager Sarina Wiegman after 11 months outside of the squad – a move from Chelsea to Tottenham is credited for aiding her [...]
Lauren James WILL be free for Fifa World Cup final after ban confirmed August 10, 2023 England player Lauren James will be available for selection in the Fifa Women’s World Cup final – should the Lionesses get there – after the sport’s governing body banned her for two games. The two-match sidelining comes after the Chelsea player stamped on the back of Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie in England’s round of 16 match. [...]
USA Women’s soccer team had ‘a really big mouth’ at Fifa Women’s World Cup, says Dutch forward August 10, 2023 Dutch forward Lineth Beerensteyn has blasted the USA women’s soccer team for having “a really big mouth”, adding that she simply thought “bye!” when the reigning champions were dumped out of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. The USA became the first World Cup champions to be knocked out as early as the round of 16 [...]
Industries tops front of shirt list despite no Premier League deal August 9, 2023 Industries have overtaken consumer services as the chief sector for front of shirt sponsors in England’s top sports with automotive brands facing a new-found slump, according to new research released today. Of the 225 clubs assessed – across men’s and women’s football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket – just under 15 per cent, or [...]
Kick It Out: 70 per cent of football fans would now call out mates for discrimination August 8, 2023 Football has become a “safer, more inclusive and more welcoming” sport over the past 30 years, according to anti-discrimination group Kick It Out. The organisation celebrates its three decade anniversary today and has released an impact report on the progress made in football. The study found that 70 per cent of fans said they would [...]
Women’s World Cup: England beat Nigeria on penalties after Lauren James sent off for stamp August 7, 2023 The Lionesses narrowly beat Nigeria on penalties, after rising star Lauren James was dramatically sent off in extra time, for stamping on an opponent. England’s women the shootout against taking them to the last eight, after the game went 120 minutes without a goal. After both teams missed their first penalty, the Lionesses lashed home [...]
I want to channel John Terry, says Mille Bright ahead of Nigeria World Cup clash August 7, 2023 England Women’s captain Millie Bright has said she wants to emulate former England Men’s star John Terry as her Lionesses side get set to take on Nigeria this morning in the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. The Lionesses topped their pool and have been rewarded with a knockout tie against African side [...]