The Group of Death has served its name: the Danish team, with their dangerous counterattacks and overwhelming fan presence, departed just too soon. For 34-years-old Dr Nadia Nadim, it was probably the last Euro. Having played a crucial role in her national team, Nadim has already earned her place in history as one of the […]
Dr Nadia Nadim: an Afghan refugee who became Dane of the Year Read More »
Honestly, it starts to be almost boring to describe the way Germany wins their games! They play like a well-oiled machine: their classic high-pressing, fluid combination play, and Alexandra Popp never stop to work. This time, though, it wasn’t all that simple to them. They faced an equal opponent and conceded their first Euro 2022
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As footballers say, it’s the games you have to win 100% that are the hardest. Sweden can confirm this. Belgium was the lowest-ranked side of all the teams remaining. They don’t have a fully-professional league and, compared to Sweden’s No.2, are only the 19th strongest team in the world. Out of all the sides in
Sweden vs Belgium: Sweden slips into the Women’s Euro semi-final Read More »
Just like when England faces Northern Ireland, when Germany and Austria play each other, FIFA rankings don’t matter – it’s never easy for either side. For better or worse, the players in these teams know each other just too well, as most of them have played or are still playing in the Bundesliga, the
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‘1.58 metres full of energy’ – that’s how FC Bayern’s club magazine describes Linda Dallmann. Champion of Germany with Bayern (2021) and an attacking midfielder for Germany’s national team, Linda is known to be a highly-skilled dribbler, TikTok dancer and squirrel whisperer. What are her other top strengths that make her indispensable for Germany’s squad
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Just like in the good old 2000s, Germany entered the tournament with a large (4:0-large) statement: they are still a dominant force in Europe and they have their eyes on the title. Having been written off as the tournament’s favourites, this side had a point to prove and they did it in some style. So
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Pre-tournament review Germany has been a powerhouse in European women’s football since the end of the 1980s. Starting from 1989 it has won eight European Championships, two World Cups and the Olympic Gold. Even though its mantra of invincibility has somewhat faded in recent years, Germany is still by default seen as a favourite
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