Ireland WNT to take on Georgia in EURO 2025 Qualifying Play-Off
The Ireland Women’s National Team will continue their quest to qualify for EURO 2025 by taking on Georgia in Round 1 of the Play-Offs in October. The Draw for the Play-Offs was made at UEFA HQ in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday afternoon with Ireland going in as a seeded team following their victory over France in their final Group A3 …
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Three Argentina Women’s Team Players Quit In Dispute Over Pay And Camp Conditions
Three prominent players from Argentina’s women’s national team have quit the squad just days before two friendly matches. On 28 May 2024, goalkeeper Laurina Oliveros, defender Julieta Cruz, and midfielder Lorena Benítez announced their decision on social media, highlighting ongoing issues over not being paid and poor camp conditions. “We reached a point in which we are tired of the …
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FIFA Announces Dates for First Edition Of Women’s Club World Cup
FIFA has officially announced the dates for the first edition of the Women’s Club World Cup, which will take place from January to February 2026. The tournament, set to feature 16 teams, will be held every four years thereafter, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The idea for a Women’s Club World Cup was first introduced by FIFA President …
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Eniola Aluko Makes History As First Black Woman To Own An Italian Football Club
Former England women’s player Eniola Aluko has become the first black woman to own a club in Italy, acquiring a major stake in FC Como’s female team. The 37-year-old announced on her X page that she is part of Mercury 13, a $100 million ownership group that secured a majority stake in the club. The club FC Como Women, established …
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Brazil Set To Host The 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Fifa has officially announced that Brazil will be the next nation to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Brazil received 119 votes compared to 78 for the Belgium-Netherlands-Germany bid. The vote took place at FIFA’s 2024 congress in Bangkok, Thailand, with each federation having an open vote. This was the first time this format was used to determine a WWC …
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Women’s Super League on Brink of Record £9 Million Barclays Sponsorship Agreement
Barclays is on the brink of doubling its investment in the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship, nearing a monumental sponsorship deal. Telegraph Sport reports that the bank is ready to grant approximately £9 million per season for the exclusive title sponsorship rights, nearly double the amount from the previous 2022-2025 agreement. This new deal represents more than quadruple …
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Turner’s Cross Emerges As Potential Venue For Ireland V France Euro 2025 Qualifier
The Women’s Nations League clash between Ireland and France is poised to take place at Turner’s Cross in Cork, marking a departure from the original plan to host the match at Tallaght Stadium. Eileen Gleeson’s side had also hoped to play all three of their home games at the Aviva Stadium but the venue will not be available in the …
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What Does Adobe’s Partnership With The FA Mean For The Women’s FA Cup?
Last week, the FA announced a new partnership with the global creative powerhouse, Adobe which will be the primary sponsor for the Women’s FA Cup. This collaboration is set to extend for three years until July 2026. The Adobe Women’s FA Cup will be a journey from the intense qualifying rounds in September to the grand finale in May at …
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Sinead Farrelly’s Comeback Leads Gotham FC To First-Ever NWSL Decider
Republic of Ireland midfielder Sinead Farrelly made a significant impact coming off the bench to help NY/NJ Gotham FC secure a thrilling victory over her former club, the Portland Thorns, during extra time. This win propels Gotham to their first-ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) decider. The pivotal moment occurred in the 107th minute when Kristie Mewis brilliantly found Katie …
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WSL’s Brighton To Get England’s First Exclusive Women’s Football Stadium
Brighton and Hove City Council has given the green light to construct a dedicated football stadium for Brighton’s women’s team, marking a significant milestone for women’s football in England. Traditionally, women’s teams have had to share stadiums or training facilities with their male counterparts. However, this forthcoming stadium will be exclusively reserved for Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Brighton ready …
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