Luis Rubiales “seemingly forcefully kissed” another player at the World Cup final, who?

It has been revealed that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee who handed down a three year ban to former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales were “tempted to impose more severe sanctions in view of the seriousness and gravity of the incidents at stake.” A report made public last week discussed his actions at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in …

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Who are the nations competing to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup?

Two joints bids and a solo bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup were submitted to Fifa by the deadline, Friday, Dec. 8. The U.S. and Mexico are hoping to co-host the tournament, as are Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, while Brazil submitted an individual bid. South Africa had planned to submit a bid but withdrew to focus on …

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FAI members vote to add two female directors, protecting Government funding

A motion to expand the FAI board from 12 to 14 members in order to meet the gender balance guidelines set by Government passed at the organisation’s Extraordinary General Meeting Saturday. 110 members voted for the proposal, which will add two female directors, and only six voted against. The change protects €4.35 million in Government grants that would otherwise be …

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Joey Barton dismisses sexist claims and slams ‘woke agenda’ of female pundits in men’s football

Joey Barton has defended his comments online in which he remarked that “women shouldn’t be talking with any kind of authority in the men’s game” and that he can’t take anything female pundits say “serious in the men’s arena.” Speaking on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, he stated that his credentials as a former player and fledgling manager make him a “bonafide …

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The Lessons Learned From Ireland’s Nations League Campaign

A stellar 6-1 win over Northern Ireland in Windsor Park concluded Ireland’s Nations League campaign last night, earning them promotion to League A and more importantly guaranteeing them at least a play off in the bid for Euro 2025 qualification. Here are the lessons learned from Ireland’s Nations League campaign under Eileen Gleeson, leaving a rejuvenated squad and an excited …

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UEFA announces new Women’s Champions League format, second-tier competition

The Women’s Champions League will follow the “Swiss model” from the 2025-2026 season, while the UEFA will also launch a new second-tier competition, the UEFA announced Saturday after an Executive Committee meeting in Hamburg, Germany. “The UEFA Executive Committee approved a new format for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, consisting of an 18-team league phase with three home and three …

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What Does Adobe’s Partnership With The FA Mean For The Women’s FA Cup?

Last week, the FA announced a new partnership with the global creative powerhouse, Adobe which will be the primary sponsor for the Women’s FA Cup. This collaboration is set to extend for three years until July 2026. The Adobe Women’s FA Cup will be a journey from the intense qualifying rounds in September to the grand finale in May at …

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Who is Eoin Wearen ? The Shelbourne women’s manager replacing Noel King

Shelbourne have announced today who’s going to succeed Noel King in the role of their Women’s Premier Division first team manager, raising the question, who is Eoin Wearen ? Who is Eoin Wearen , why is he succeeding Noel King? Noel King departs the role as Shelbourne women’s manager after three seasons, having won two Premier Division titles and one …

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