Nouhaila Benzina is first player to wear a hijab at World Cup as Morocco secures first win
Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at the World Cup as she featured in her side’s shock 1-0 defeat of South Korea, ranked 55 places higher than the North African debutant nation (17th and 72nd, respectively). Morocco’s first World Cup win was secured by Ibtissam Jraidi’s sixth-minute header. “We are just so pleased our …
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Jessie Stapleton signs with West Ham
18-year-old Irish International Jessie Stapleton has joined WSL side West Ham United. The 2021 Ireland U19 Women’s Player of the Year and WNL Player of the year leaves the Women’s Premier Division champions Shelbourne, where she scored 21 goals in 71 appearances, helping secure two league titles and an FAI cup. West Ham United Women finished eighth in the league …
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Fifa President Gianni Infantino left Women’s World Cup after only a week
Fifa President Gianni Infantino is facing intense criticism after leaving the Women’s World Cup just five days in for a tour of member associations in Oceania. He has missed four matchdays so far. By comparison, he attended at least part of all 64 matches of the Men’s World Cup last year in Qatar. That would be impossible at the Women’s …
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Ireland Fails to Advance In The World Cup After A Heartbreaking Loss Against Canada
Photo Cred: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Ireland’s hope to advance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to an end in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss against Canada today (Wednesday, July 26). Due to their 0-1 loss against Australia on July 20 and being the only loss in their group, Ireland needed a tie or a win in order to advance. Goals in …
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Ireland V Canada Match Preview
Ireland will face Canada in their second group-stage match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup this afternoon. Following a 1-0 defeat against Australia last week, the Girls in Green will be looking to earn a victory. Canada played their first game against Nigeria last week Friday, where they drew 0-0. They too will be hungry for a win at the …
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BBC Apologizes After Reporter Asks Moroccan Captain “Inappropriate” Question About Gay Players
Photo Cred: William West/AFP/Getty Images An unnamed male reporter for BBC, in the pregame press conference for the Germany v Morocco game on Monday, July 25, asked a question about LGBTQ players to the Morocco Captain and Coach, which has been labeled as “inappropriate and unethical.” The reporter asked “In Morocco it’s illegal to have a gay relationship. Do you …
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Louise Quinn Injury Doubt Ahead Of Ireland’s Clash With Canada
Louise Quinn has emerged as an injury doubt for tomorrow’s clash between the Republic of Ireland and Canada. Following last Thursday’s 1-0 defeat to Australia, Quinn was seen wearing a protective boot, having picked up a knock in the game. Despite this, Quinn took full-part in training on Tuesday evening, and is expected to be available for selection on Wednesday. …
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FIFA Players Wear New Device to Prevent Concussions
Photo Cred: AP Photo/Hamish Blair With the ninth Women’s World Cup currently underway in Australia and New Zealand, viewers have noticed numerous players sporting a device around their necks. Canada’s midfielder Rebecca Quinn, is one of the first players to be spotted wearing this device, known to be called a ‘Q-Collar’ during the tournament. ‘Q-Collar’ was first put on the …
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Stoke City Appoints Former Ireland Keeper Marie Hourihan As Head Coach
Stoke City has appointed former Irish goalkeeper Marie Hourihan as the first full-time head coach of their women’s team. The 34-year-old joins from London Bees and will lead the side in their first season as a semi-professional outfit. Prior to coaching, Hourihan enjoyed a successful playing career, winning the Women’s Super League and the Women’s FA Cup with Chelsea, Manchester …
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Women’s World Cup Jersey’s Outselling The Men’s? Our Favourite Jersey’s At The World Cup!
What’s the best kits and jerseys at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup? We pick our favouirte while the Matildas outsell the men’s jerseys!
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