“Narcissism in the women’s game is becoming so big that nobody cares about the coach” – Vera Pauw Tells All In New Podcast

If you thought the saga had finally subsided between Vera Pauw and the FAI, you’d have been wrong. The former Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team manager spoke out publicly yesterday for the first time since the organisation chose not to renew her contract for that position, in conversation with Richie Sadlier on his podcast, titled ‘Episode’, in conjunction with …

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Yoshimi Yamashita becomes first woman to referee at Asian Cup

Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita became the first woman to referee an Asian Cup match today (Jan. 13) when she oversaw Australia’s 2-0 defeat of India in the Group B opener in Qatar. The 37-year-old was assisted by compatriots Makoto Bozono and Naomi Teshirogi, making it an all female refereeing team. Yamashita, who officiated at the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the …

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Who are the nations competing to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup?

Two joints bids and a solo bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup were submitted to Fifa by the deadline, Friday, Dec. 8. The U.S. and Mexico are hoping to co-host the tournament, as are Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, while Brazil submitted an individual bid. South Africa had planned to submit a bid but withdrew to focus on …

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The Biggest Player-Led Climate Action Initiative In Football History

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was full of surprises and action, making it one of the most memorable World Cups. In a groundbreaking move leading up to the global tournament, 44 Women’s World Cup players pledged to take climate action to offset the carbon emissions associated with their travel to and from Australia and New Zealand for the tournament. …

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Luis Rubiales’ Candid Interview On Controversial Kiss and Resignation

In an exclusive interview with Piers Morgan on Talk TV, former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales opened up about the controversial kiss that led to his official resignation. Luis Rubiales candidly shared his opinion to Piers Morgan on Talk TV which was publicised last night. Rubiales continued to maintain the kiss between him and Jenni Hermoso was “consensual” and …

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Crunch Time As FIFA Women’s World Cup Quarter-Finals Get Underway: Previews

Ah, the exquisite tension of the quarter-finals, where the stakes are sky-high and every heartbeat resonates with the echoes of history. The Women’s World Cup has been a symphony of surprises, a melodic march to this pivotal juncture where four intense battles will sift the contenders from the pretenders. It’s the business end, the moment when mere mortals fade into …

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Republic of Ireland WNT squad announced for Sweden qualifier

Vera Pauw has selected 27 players to make up her Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier away to Sweden. Following recent good form that has included wins over Finland and Georgia, as well as finishing third in the Pinatar Cup, Ireland will travel to Gothenburg for their encounter with Sweden on Tuesday, April …

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