Fifpro to assist Nigeria WNT in unpaid wages dispute
The global football players’ union Fifpro confirmed Tuesday it is assisting the Nigeria women’s team in their ongoing dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over unpaid wages. Head coach Randy Waldrum drew backlash from the NFF after sharing on podcasts that some of his players are owed bonuses and camp allowances going back two years, and he himself is …
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US loses to Sweden on penalties in earliest-ever World Cup exit
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Grace Fisher
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August 6, 2023
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Dreams of a historic three-peat disappeared this morning as the US crashed out of the World Cup in the Round of 16 after losing 5-4 on penalties in their earliest-ever exit. The day almost went another way, as the US played their best game of the tournament so far after disappointing ties with Portugal and the Netherlands, with only a …
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Fifa investigates Zambian WNT Coach accused of groping player
Fifa is investigating a complaint that Zambian WNT head coach Bruce Mwape, who was already facing accusations of sexual misconduct, “rubbed his hands over the chest” of one of his players. The Guardian reported that several players saw Mwape groping a teammate after training last Friday, just two days before Zambia’s 3-1 victory over Costa Rica. According to an anonymous …
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Fifa goes back on promise to pay at least €28,000 to each World Cup player
Fifa was much lauded last month for its commitment to divide the Women’s World Cup prize money by player rather than federation, so that each player would receive at least €28,000, with prizes increasing as teams progressed through the tournament, with each player on the winning team receiving at least €250,000, in addition to payments directly to federations. However, amidst …
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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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Jamie Finn extends stay at Birmingham City
Midfielder Jamie Finn has signed a new deal with Birmingham City, extending her stay with them until at least June 2025. The 25-year-old is one of three training players currently with Team Ireland at the World Cup as injury cover, despite starting six of Ireland’s matches in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Manager Vera Pauw called her omission “the hardest …
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Tragic Shooting Incident In New Zealand Hours Before Women’s World Cup Opener
Auckland, New Zealand, was struck by a shocking and deadly shooting – leaving three dead – just hours before the highly anticipated opening game of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The incident unfolded at 07:22 (19:22 GMT) on a construction site in the city’s central business district, leaving six people, including police officers, injured, and the gunman dead. New …
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“They are little girls”: Colombian star attacks Irish players after O’Sullivan injury ends friendly
Colombian player Daniela Caracas blasted Irish players in an interaction with fans posted online after Ireland withdrew from a friendly after 20 minutes over safety concerns. Ireland star Denise O’Sullivan was taken to the hospital with a shin injury after the last of several controversial tackles in what the FAI described as an “overly physical” game. Manager Vera Pauw revealed …
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