3rd December 2022, Estadi Johan Cruyff, Barcelona. With 4,559 spectators, Barcelona was ready to take on Natalia Arroyo’s Real Sociedad on Matchday 11. One of the only teams yet to drop points in the league, Barcelona faced a challenge given the upcoming UWCL matches. And perhaps one could see the effects of the grueling schedule […]
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The Spanish media outlet La Ser released a report in the late hours of 22nd September alleging that 15 players from the Spanish National Team had submitted emails to the Federation declaring their desire to quit the team. The Spanish Federation, unsurprisingly, stated in response to the story. However, every piece of information given after
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When it comes to outstanding female football talent, Spain is among the finest in the world. Even with a skill pool as deep as Spain’s, head coach Jorge Vilda has nothing to show for it. Vilda’s most notable achievement as manager of the Spanish Women’s National Team has been reaching the Euros quarterfinals after seven
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France Football revealed the Ballon d’Or nominations on August 12th, and the name of the 2021 winner, Alexia Putellas, had to be on the final shortlist. Alexia received the worst possible news the day before the UEFA Women’s Euro began when she was hurt during training. The 2021 FIFA Best Player had torn her Anterior
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France Football announces the prestigious 2022 Ballon d’Or nominations on August 12th, with the ceremony to be hosted in Paris on October 17th. The announcement included a 20-player shortlist according to the latest criteria. This year’s criteria have changed, with the shortlist being chosen based on performance over the previous season (August 1st 2021,
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A fierce battle between Iceland and France, but unfortunately, the draw was not enough for Iceland to make it through to the quarter-finals. France is set to face the Netherlands on 23 July in Rotherham. 18 July 2022, New York Stadium, Rotherham, Matchday 3 in Group D, Iceland prepared to fight against France, who had
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Despite an outstanding Swiss effort, a late Dutch comeback secures the quarter-final spot for the defending champions. The Netherlands will face France on 23 July in Rotherham. 17 July 2022, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Matchday 3 in Group C saw a neck-to-neck game between Netherlands and Switzerland. One of the best performances by the Swiss as
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Denmark was threatening on counter-attacks, but a last-minute counter by Spain and a header by Marta Cardona propelled La Roja to the quarter-finals. 16 July 2022, Brentford Community Stadium, London, Matchday 3 in Group B came down to a head-to-head fight for a place in the quarter-finals. Spain dominated possession as Denmark threatened counter-attacks. While
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Portugal made a fantastic comeback; however, Danielle Van de Donk’s powerful strike sealed the 3 points for the Dutch. 13 July 2022, Leigh Sports Village, Wigan and Leigh, Matchday 2 in Group C saw the Netherlands and Portugal face each other. Matchday 1 had ended with all teams in Group C obtaining 1 point each.
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With the Euros progressing in full swing, interest in women’s football is at an all-time high, and it’s only getting better. Attendance records were smashed, broadcasting channels set viewership records, and much more. We have seen various new developments resulting from this growth, one of which is Equal Pay. While it all sounds like a
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