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 […]
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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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When the England Men departed the field at Molineux just 1 month ago, they did so to boos and jeers, having suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Hungary, in one of the worst performances under manager Gareth Southgate. Cries of ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’ echoed throughout the stadium. There was real anger
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Selma Bacha – France. Women’s Euro 2022. Photo by James Whitehead. Corrine Diacre kept her powder dry for 62 minutes. France peppered the Netherlands with shots on goal, but Daphne van Domselaar and Stefanie van der Gragt just Doctor Strange-d their way into blocking every single one of those. As an hour passed, Diacre
As Sembrant smashed home the loose ball in the Belgium penalty area to give Sweden a last minute winner in their quarter final, a groan could be heard from certain corners of England, those who knew what this would mean. England would, once again, have to play Sweden. A fixture etched into the rock
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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
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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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9th July. 2011. Leverkusen. England vs France. The Women’s World Cup Quarter Finals. With just 10 minutes to go, England find themselves ahead 1-0, courtesy of Jill Scott’s early second half chip. History beckons, a first ever World Cup knockout round triumph for the Lionesses. At this moment, Hope Powell turns to her bench,
England vs Spain: Sarina’s super subs, Stanway’s screamer, and a stuttering England Read More »
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 has not failed to entertain. From record crowds, first time goal scorers, unexpected score-lines, and outstanding performances, the tournament has had it all. The group stages are now over, and with the first quarter-final game kicking off this evening, it’s time to reflect on the tournament so far. Group
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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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