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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Local South African Soccer Team Host First-Ever Grannies Soccer World Cup

On 28 March 2023, the first day of the Grannies International Football Tournament commenced in Limpopo, South Africa. The four-day tournament was hosted by South Africa’s Vakhegula Vakhegula soccer team and saw 15 teams, made up of women aged 55 and up, compete. Teams from across the world, including Zambia, France, USA and Mozambique took part in the tournament. https://twitter.com/Jean_G_Duffy/status/1641354050128969729?s=20 …

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Manchester United And Chelsea Wins Keep Title Hopes Alive

Chelsea and Manchester United are one step closer in the Women’s Super League title race following their impressive wins this past weekend. Manchester United went head-to-head with their bitter rivals, Manchester City, on Sunday, 21 May. The dramatic derby saw Hayley Ladd fire United ahead inside two minutes with a superb strike from 20 yards out. City keeper Ellie Roebuck …

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Ireland Women’s National Team To Play First Ever Game At Aviva Stadium

The Ireland Women’s National Team will play at the Aviva Stadium for the first time on Saturday, 23 September. Following talks between the Football Association of Ireland, the Irish Football Association and UEFA, the opening game of the 2023-24 UEFA Women’s Nations League against Northern Ireland will kick off at 13:00. After being drawn into Group B1 in League B, alongside …

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FA Cup Final Proves That Women’s Football Can No Longer Be Sidelined

History was made at the FA Cup final this past Sunday – a massive crowd of 77 390 supporters flooded Wembley Stadium to watch Chelsea take on Manchester United. Chelsea were crowned the FA Cup champions for the third year in a row. This was the first Women’s FA Cup final to sell out the stadium and set a new …

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FA Cup Final: Chelsea Beats Man United In Front Of World-Record Crowd

On 14 May 2023, the FA Cup final saw a world record crowd gather at Wembley and witness Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0. Man United seemed to dominate the first half, but Chelsea’s strength in depth shone through in the end. Australian Sam Kerr did not hesitate to do her iconic backflip after scoring in the 68th minute, enabling Chelsea …

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Chelsea VS Manchester United: FA Cup Final 2023 Showdown

Reigning Women’s Super League champions, Chelsea, will face Manchester United in the 2023 Women’s FA Cup Final this Sunday, 14 May 2023. The final will be played at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, making the final a record-breaking occasion. Last years final saw Chelsea take on Manchester City in front of 49,094 supporters – this year, the stadium will be full …

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