Sweden defeat Australia to claim third place at Women’s World Cup
It wasn’t the fairytale ending Australia hoped for, but the co-host nation’s 2-0 defeat by Sweden in the third place playoff still secured them their best-ever World Cup finish. Fridolina Rolfo’s penalty in the 30th minute (awarded by VAR) and captain Kosovare Asllani’s 62nd minute goal secured victory and familiar bronze medals for Sweden — they have previously finished in …
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Brazil Striker Geyse Da Silva Ferreira Signs For Manchester United
Brazilian striker Geyse Da Silva Ferreira has been announced as Manchester United’s latest signing. The 25-year-old has joined the Red Devils from Barcelona. Geyse had a very successful season at Barcelona last year, helping them win the Liga F title, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Women’s Champions League. During her time with Barcelona, Geyse made 37 appearances, scoring 11 …
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FIFA President Infantino Sparks Controversy Asking Women To ‘Convice Men’ & ‘Pick The Right Battles’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sparked a firestorm of criticism and debate over his remarks regarding gender equality in football.
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Prince William Won’t Be Attending Women’s World Cup Final
FA president Prince William, is not going to attend the women’s World Cup final featuring England vs Spain.
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FAI To Honour All Ireland WNT Players At Aviva Stadium
Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Every player who has represented the Ireland Women’s National Senior Team will be invited to the Aviva Stadium for the UEFA Nations League opener against Northern Ireland on Saturday, September 23. As part of the 50-year anniversary celebrations of the WNT, the Football Association of Ireland will honour every player to have featured for the Women’s …
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Niamh Farrelly And Kyra Carusa Sign New Deals
Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Kyra Carusa, Irish National Team Striker, has been signed to her hometown team, San Diego Wave FC, yesterday, August 16. San Diego Wave FC acquired Carusa from the London City Lionesses via a free transfer. The London City Lionesses released on Twitter that the reason for the transfer was undisclosed. The twenty-seven year old will finish …
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‘We Need Funding Everywhere. Hopefully This Tournament Changes That’
In the world of sport, there are moments that transcend passed the boundaries of competition, evoking emotions and impacting soceity more profound than the final results on the pitch. Australia, a nation familiar with the power of such moments, found itself at a crossroads of hope and contemplation as the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal unfolded on a brisk Wednesday …
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Ireland goalkeeper Grace Moloney signs on with London City Lionesses
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Grace Moloney has signed a two-year deal with the London City Lionesses, the team announced Tuesday. The club, for which Irish international Kyra Carusa also plays, finished third in the Women’s Super League 2 last season. Moloney joins from Reading, where she has appeared over 200 times since joining in 2009. She also helped the club …
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The Women’s National League Returns
Photo Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile The Women’s League of Ireland returns this weekend. Top of the table Peamount take on fourth place Bohemians at 7.35 pm in Westmanstown this Saturday. Peamount are currently six points clear of second place Shelbourne. This game is live on TG4. Galway United will play Cork City on Saturday at 2pm in Eamon Deacy Park. This …
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The Final Four: FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final Preview
The FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals approach with England taking on co-hosts Australia and Spain facing Sweden.
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