They’re about to play in the World Cup semi-final against the Lionesses today – but thankfully for them, the Australian Matildas have very supportive plus-ones who will be cheering on the squad.
A pack of proud partners are expected to turn out at Sydney’s sold-out Stadium Australia as the team takes on England at 11am UK time.
The winner of today’s contest will take on Spain for the trophy this Sunday, after they beat Sweden 2-1 yesterday to book their
Fatalism can be a fan’s best friend. When the United States’ women’s team began this World Cup, I wanted the best to transpire, but my mind kept warning me that the team was destined for the worst. It was painfully evident that the squad wasn’t well-coached and that injuries to crucial players left it unable to surmount bad tactics. From the opening game, I watched the rest of the tournament in search of another nation that I could adopt as
Going into this year’s World Cup tournament, the U.S. Women’s National Team was looking to secure a three-peat—that is, win their third World Cup in a row. Now they are struggling. On Tuesday, they eked out a tie against ninth-ranked Portugal in a generally sloppy showing, and on Sunday they face a challenging game against third-ranked Sweden. For fans, this is heartbreaking. In the past two decades, the team has turned out talented players, scored a victory in the fight
The U.S. Women’s National Team suffers by comparison to its old glories. At the previous World Cup, in 2019, it channeled the best of the American character: magnetic self-confidence that verged on arrogance, individualism that flamboyantly flouted archaic norms. In the press, players jawboned about the president of the United States as they waged war against their own employer in the name of equal pay. On the pitch, they were a hegemonic power: adventurous, righteous, justifiably certain of their destiny.
Lionel Messi looked as though he was set for Saudi Arabia this summer but his father has denied claims a ‘deal is done’. Nevertheless, Messi could move in the future.
A move to Saudi Arabia would see the 35-year-old reignite his long-standing rivalry with Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Gulf state.
As Saudi Arabia continues to make power plays to establish itself as a global sports hub, the prospect of the two greatest players of their, or any,
In 2017, Turkish-born butcher Nusret Gökçe shot to fame overnight when a video of him flamboyantly seasoning a piece of steak went viral online.
Since then, the 39-year-old has become better known by his internet nickname ‘Salt Bae’ and gone on to open over 22 restaurants across the US, UK, Greece and Dubai.
As well as his estimated fortune of £40m, Nusret also counts stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher and French footballer Kylian Mbappe among his celebrity clientele.
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Argentina’s World Cup celebrations have been marred by the death of a 24-year-old fan, after he fell through a roof ‘jumping up and down’ celebrating during Tuesday’s victory parade after their dramatic penalty shootout win over France.
Lionel Messi and the rest of Argentina’s players delivered the nation’s first World Cup triumph since 1986 and it caused millions in Argentina to throw parties.
But after Tuesday’s bus parade was cut short due to safety concerns of fans jumping onto the
Argentina’s World Cup-winning heroes have been welcomed by enormous crowds of adoring fans at a parade held to celebrate their victory over France in the final.
The streets of the Argentinian capital of Benos Aires have been mobbed with jubilant fans for the open-top bus parade, which is set to last around eight hours.
It will take in landmarks including the iconic Obelisk, where the majority of expectant Argentinian supporters have congregated.
Enormous crowds have gathered around the Obelisk Monument
Lionel Messi and Argentina returned as heroes as they were greeted by thousands of fans at Ezeiza International Airport after touching down in Buenos Aires following their stunning World Cup triumph.
Argentina led twice through goals from Messi and Angel Di Maria but with just minutes remaining in extra time France won a penalty – which Kylian Mbappe duly dispatched to take the final to a shootout where Emiliano Martinez’s brilliance in goal saw the Argentines emerge victorious Sunday.
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