Marta Cox threatens not to play for Panama after federation president calls her “fat” and “out of shape”
Panama midfielder Marta Cox has said she may no longer represent her country after the president of Panama’s football federation (FEPAFUT) described her as “fat” and “out of shape.” “If this situation becomes a constant, I will not return to defend the colours of the Panama national team,” said Cox. She had criticized Panama’s facilities after their group exit at …
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$740,000 transfer to Orlando Pride makes Barbra Banda second-most expensive female player in world
NWSL side Orlando Pride has acquired Zambian forward Barbra Banda after paying a $740,000 (€676,000) fee to her previous club, Shanghai Shengli FC, which competes in the Chinese Women’s Super League. The transfer fee is the second-highest ever in women’s soccer, exceeded only by Bay FC’s $788,000 (€720,000) payment to Real Madrid last month to acquire Banda’s compatriot Racheal Kundananji. …
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Sam Kerr suffers ACL injury at training camp in Morocco
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Grace Fisher
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January 7, 2024
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Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr suffered an ACL injury at a warm-weather training camp in Morocco, Chelsea confirmed Jan. 7. “Sam will be assessed by a specialist in the coming days and then begin her rehabilitation with the club’s medical team,” the club said in a statement. Since signing with Chelsea in 2019, Kerr has scored 99 goals in …
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Cedella Marley quits Jamaican FA ambassador role to protest mistreatment of players
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Grace Fisher
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January 6, 2024
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Soccer
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Cedella Marley has quit her role as global women’s football ambassador for the Jamaican Football Federation in protest of ongoing mistreatment of the Jamaican women’s national team. The Reggae Girlz have yet to receive full payment for their remarkable performance at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, where they progressed to the Round of 16. They have for years been in …
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Rebecca Welch to be first woman to referee Premier League match
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Grace Fisher
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December 15, 2023
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Rebecca Welch is set to become the first woman to referee a Premier League match on Dec. 23 when she takes charge of Fulham vs. Burnley. The 40-year-old became the first woman to act as a fourth official in a Premier League game last month when Fulham played Manchester United. In January this year she was the first woman to …
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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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South Africa withdraw bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
South Africa have withdrawn their bid to host the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup, the South African Football Association announced Friday (Nov. 24). Still under consideration are a bid from Brazil and two joint bids: from Mexico and the United States, and secondly from Germany and the Netherlands. In a statement SAFA explained the choice to focus on a bid …
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Jenni Hermoso scores winner for Spain in first game since WWC
On Friday (Oct. 27), Jenni Hermoso scored the only goal in Spain’s 1-0 defeat of Italy in her first international game since winning the Women’s World Cup. Hermoso did not play in either of Spain’s two UEFA Nations League wins in September, a decision which new coach Montse Tome said was taken to ‘protect’ Hermoso after the player pressed charges …
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Jamaica World Cup Squad boycott upcoming qualifiers over ‘constant mistreatment’
Jamaica’s World Cup Squad wowed the world this August when they advanced to the knockout round for the first time in their history, finishing ahead of Brazil. Those same women are now boycotting Jamaica’s upcoming Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers due to “constant mistreatment” from the Jamaican Football Federation, reportedly including unpaid bonuses and “poor communication.” These are the same …
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Panini And FA Collaborate For Historic WSL Sticker Collection
The Football Association (FA) has partnered with Italian collectible brand Panini to create the first ever Women’s Super League (WSL) sticker collection in December. The introduction of the WSL sticker collection marks a significant moment in women’s football history, following a record-breaking 2022-23 season that witnessed a staggering 170% increase in match day attendances. Panini, renowned for its collectibles, and …
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