The Brazilian Women’s National Team’s Plane Delivers Political Message
Image Credits: CNN-News 18 “No woman should be forced to cover her head,” and “No man should be hanged for saying this,” read the Brazilian Women’s National Team’s airplane as it landed in Brisbane, Australia, for the Women’s 2023 FIFA World Cup, Tuesday July 4. Brazil landed 20 days before their first match against Panama on July 24, in Adelaide. …
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Fran Hurndall: Dribbling 1000km To Raise Funds For Women’s Sport
Fran Hurndall is on a mission to raise $500 000 by dribbling a football from the Gold Coast to Sydney. The 31-year-old’s planned July 20 to August 20 route will take her through towns and cities like Pottsville, Lismore, Casino, Grafton, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie across 32 days, running 32km per day (which coincides with the 32 teams in …
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FAI Welcomes Additional Government Funding For Women And Girls’ Football
The Football Association of Ireland has welcomed the announcement by government of additional funding to support the development of women’s and girls’ football. At a special function at Farmleigh last night, to celebrate the Ireland Women’s National Team ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, it was confirmed that up to €500,000 will be earmarked for Grassroots girls’ programmes, adult …
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Ireland WNT Squad Confirmed For FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
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HerSport Editor
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June 28, 2023
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Soccer
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The Ireland Women’s National Team squad to compete in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has been confirmed. The final squad, consisting of 23 players, will travel to Australia on Friday, July 7 – the day after their final preparation on home soil against France in Tallaght Stadium. The squad selection is subject to change should any injuries occur in advance …
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Alessia Russo Leaves Manchester United
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Grace Fisher
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June 18, 2023
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Soccer
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Manchester United’s star striker and Player of the Year Alessia Russo is leaving the team at the expiration of her contract at the end of June. Russo tied with Leah Galton as United’s top scorer last season, scoring 10 goals in 20 games. The 24-year-old is thought likely to sign with Arsenal, after their world-record bid of £450,000 for her …
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Club Signings Provide Pre-World Cup Boosts For Amber Barrett And Niamh Fahey
Ireland’s striker Amber Barrett and defender Niamh Fahey have received pre-World Cup boosts after signing contracts for their respective professional clubs. Barrett, who has spent four years in Germany, has concluded her tenure there by signing a contract with the Belgian team, Standard Liege. Standard Liege is currently Belgian Women’s Cup champions and finished third in the league last season. …
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Everything You Need To Know About Ireland’s WNT Open Training Session
The Ireland Women’s National Team (WNT) is set to hold an open training session tomorrow, June 16, providing an opportunity for fans to get a closer look at the team’s preparations. The session will take place at the UCD Bowl in Dublin, Ireland, starting at 11:00 a.m. The training session will allow the public to witness the training squad in …
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Over One Million Tickets Sold For Women’s World Cup
This year has seen many triumphs for women’s soccer – the latest one being that the Women’s World Cup is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold, according to FIFA. The forthcoming tournament is set to get underway on July 20, hosted in Australia and New Zealand, with an …
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup Is 50 Days Away….But Where Is The Promotion?
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup just 50 days away, the lack of preparation and promotion by sponsors, broadcasters, and key figures is quite concerning. With the ongoing dispute around broadcasting rights across Europe and the lack of promotion and noise in Ireland, you really have to question, is this going to be a missed opportunity. Recently on the radio …
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Women’s World Cup Continues To Face TV Blackout In Europe
With 50 days to go until the tournament begins (20 July 2023), the FIFA Women’s World Cup continues to face a TV blackout across Europe. A number of the greatest soccer nations have yet to agree broadcast deals for their markets. Notable figures within the sport feel that the offers have been so small that they represent a “betrayal” of …
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