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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Vivianne Miedema is one of the greatest strikers in Europe, ever. Her records exist on another planet. At just the age of 25, she’s already the record goal-scorer for the Netherlands with 94 goals, almost double what leading Men’s striker (and her footballing idol) Robin van Persie achieved (50, in case you were wondering).
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Linda Sällström gave Finland early hope, but Spain began their European journey in style with three precise headers and a last-minute penalty. 8th July 2022, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, England, the first game of Group B, saw Finland and Spain play against each other. Finland looked to make an impact, while Spain wanted to prove
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This was the game England could not afford to lose. Even a draw could have been detrimental, not just to their team’s chances, but to the country’s hopes surrounding this tournament. So, when the final whistle blew, bringing an end to a tight, error-strewn contest, the over-riding emotion was relief. Relief that England had
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The crowd gathered at Kingsmeadow, the home ground of Chelsea FC Women, on 12th February 2022, gasped its breath when a freekick whipped in by Arsenal’s Frida Maanum created havoc in the Chelsea penalty area. A late goal would have given the away side a massive advantage in the thrilling title race between the two
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No more friendlies. No more cricket score qualifiers. The time for practice, tinkering, experimentation with theoretical line-ups and formations, is over. The Lionesses preparation time has come to an end. The home Euros, the biggest tournament in Lioness history, is now mere moments away. It’s a far cry from 2005, when England lacked the notoriety, experience,
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England manager Sarina Wiegman announced her squad for the Women’s Euros last month, which is set to kick off in two days (6th July) at Old Trafford when England face Austria. Amongst the players who made the final cut is a name who would have almost certainly missed out if the tournament had taken place when
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One step from immortality is where Barcelona Femeni’s season finally ended on that fateful night in Turin. It was a monumental, record-breaking night for the women’s game between two sides steeped in history – Olympique Lyonnais Feminin (OL), France’s most successful women’s football side; and Barcelona Femeni, a side looking to emulate their French counterparts
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Ahh the smell of freshly cut grass, the taste of a Pimm’s cup with strawberries and cream, and the sound of elite players battling away on court…. Wimbledon is back! Over the next two weeks 127 matches will be played to determine the Ladies’ Singles Champion. Reigning champion, Ashleigh Barty, retired from professional tennis earlier
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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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