FIFA Bans Luis Rubiales From ‘All Football-Related Activities’ For Three Years
FIFA has officially banned Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), from all soccer-related activities for three years. Rubiales has faced public backlash since the Women’s World Cup when he gave Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso an unwanted kiss during the medal ceremony in August. While Rubiales described the kiss as mutual, Hermoso explained how she …
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Emma Hayes Calls For Progress On LGBTQ Rights In Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Bid
Chelsea’s manager Emma Hayes has raised serious concerns about the feasibility of Saudi Arabia hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup, given the nation’s stance on LGBTQ rights. Hayes has expressed her belief that significant progress must be made before such a decision can be considered. Chelsea Women's manager Emma Hayes says that "lots of work has to be done" before …
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CPKC Stadium in Kansas City: The First Stadium Built Solely For Pro Women’s Sports
Kansas City, Missouri, is making history with the construction of the first stadium in the world designed exclusively for a women’s professional sports team. Set to debut in spring 2024, this groundbreaking $120 million facility will be home to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, the Kansas City Current. The Kansas City Current’s new stadium marks a transformative moment …
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From Near Tragedy to Triumph: Rylee Foster’s Remarkable Soccer Comeback
Two years ago, Rylee Foster’s life took a dramatic turn as a car crash left her with severe injuries. The former Liverpool goalkeeper had to undergo emergency spinal surgery after suffering seven neck fractures, wear a halo device, and was told she might never play football again. 🍁Canadian Rylee Foster was involved in a car accident that saw her thrown …
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Carson Pickett Becomes First Player With A Limb Difference In EA Sports FC History
US Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) Carson Pickett has become the first player with a limb difference to feature in the EA Sports gaming franchise’s history. Picket is notably one of the most well-known players with a limb difference. Born without her left forearm, Pickett was the youngest patient ever to receive a prosthetic from Shriners Hospital in Florida, USA. …
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Girls In Green Shine In Aviva Debut, Secure Victory Over Northern Ireland
Dublin, 23 September – A day etched in Irish football history as the Republic of Ireland (ROI) played their first-ever match at the iconic Aviva Stadium. The Girls in Green walked away champions after defeating Northern Ireland (NI) in their opening match of the UEFA Nations League. The match kicked off with NI showing early dominance, but it didn’t take …
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World Cup Players’ Called Up For Spain But Jenni Hermoso Left Out Of Squad
Jenni Hermoso has been notably left out of the Spanish national squad’s recent selections, despite the return of 15 of her fellow World Cup winners. This peculiar development comes on the heels of a significant upheaval in Spanish women’s football. A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the World Cup-winning squad, declared their refusal to represent Spain …
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Luis Rubiales Has Been Banned From Going Within 200m Of Jenni Hermoso
Former Spanish Football Association (FA) President Luis Rubiales has been banned from coming within 200 meters of Spanish player Jenni Hermoso. This decision comes after 39 female Spanish soccer players, including almost the entire World Cup squad, raised safety concerns following a controversy involving Rubiales allegedly kissing Hermoso without consent. In a joint statement issued on Friday (15 September), the …
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Melanie Leupolz Announces Retirement From International Football
German football star Melanie Leupolz has decided to hang up her international boots to focus on her club career with Chelsea and her role as a mother. The 29-year-old midfielder made this announcement recently, citing the intense pressures of juggling international football and motherhood. 🚨 Melanie Leupolz has announced her retirement from international football. 79 caps13 goals Good luck for …
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Minimum Wage Agreement Brings End To Liga F Players Strike
Photo by: @BarcaFem An agreement on pay has brought an end to the strike by players in the top tier of women’s football in Spain. The strike resulted in the postponement of the first round of Liga F fixtures last weekend, with the next round scheduled to commence on Friday. Liga F, in collaboration with the player unions, has reached …
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