England’s World Cup hinges on a defining question Off the pitch turmoil and a growing injury list hinder Sarina Wiegman’s hopes of turning her European champions into World Cup winners The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Lucy Bronze: Lionesses ’empowered’ after taking FA discussions public Bronze said the Lionesses benefit from a generally amiable relationship with the FA. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Lucy Bronze: ‘empowered’ England want to keep pushing women’s football Lionesses fullback says the squad is fighting for performance-related bonuses to set a standard for all The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023
‘History makers, record breakers, game changers’: the footie anthem pushing the Lionesses to World Cup glory Forget Three Lions! A squad of superstar musicians have teamed up to release Call Me A Lioness, a rallying cry for the England women’s football team heading out to the World Cup Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023
Women’s football review proposes hard-hitting changes to address ongoing inequalities Women’s football and its players have been marginalised, ostracised, discredited and silenced for decades. More recently however, the momentum, performance quality and actions of players, fans and activists has given it a louder voice. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023
England’s Lionesses park controversial bonus row on eve of Women’s World Cup The England players have made clear their disappointment with the FA amid tense discussions over pay The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
England squad ‘disappointed’ at not reaching bonus deal with FA before World Cup The European champions’ campaign at the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand gets under way on Saturday when they face Haiti in Brisbane. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
‘Disappointed’ Lionesses pause dispute with FA over World Cup bonuses Lionesses players have put their dispute with the FA over World Cup bonuses on hold until after the tournament. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023
‘Disappointed’ England squad pause Women’s World Cup bonus talks with FA England have paused discussions with the FA over performance-related bonuses until after the Women’s World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023
Can France handle injuries after overcoming Women’s World Cup crisis? Group F preview: Les Bleues should be a united force but will be challenged by Brazil, while Jamaica and Panama have landed in a tough group and face two heavyweights The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
England are no longer my World Cup favourites but they can still win it Key absences have dented the Lionesses’ chances but if Sarina Wiegman can get her plans right then her side is capable of going all the way The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023
Jonathan Taylor had a stunned 1-word response right after Saquon Barkley’s contract talks failed Taylor watched his value as a star RB crater in real time. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023
Your ultimate guide to the Women’s World Cup 2023 The players, the timings, the dates for your diary and the accounts to follow — if you want to make the most of the Women’s World Cup... then you’re going to need to get up very early. And read Charlotta Billström’s ultimate cheatsheet Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023
Repetitive heading may increase risk of cognitive impairment in later life: FA study A study commissioned by England's Football Association (FA) and conducted by the University of Nottingham has revealed evidence linking repetitive heading of soccer balls during a professional career to a higher risk of cognitive impairment in later life. The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Repetitive heading again linked to cognitive impairment, study suggests The findings from the second part of the FOCUS study were published on Monday.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023 Football Australia boss criticises Fifa ban on rainbow armbands at Women’s World Cup James Johnson expresses disappointment at Fifa’s refusal to allow players to wear rainbow armbands during the 2023 tournament
AAP · Jul 16, 2023 Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 Sarina Wiegman: ‘We’ve changed society, I’m proud of that the most’ Sarina Wiegman talks to Suzanne Wrack about the wider impact of England Women’s Euro 2022 triumph and on the growth of the Women’s World Cup
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Wolves first club to be sanctioned for homophobic ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chant by FA The Premier League club have been fined £100,000 and given an 11-point action plan.
The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023 Wolves fined for fans' homophobic chanting against Chelsea The Football Association (FA) announced on Friday that Wolverhampton Wanderers has been fined £100,000 ($131,000) due to homophobic chanting by a section of their supporters during a Premier League match against Chelsea in April.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Who are the threats to the Lionesses at the Women’s World Cup? Group D preview: Sarina Wiegman’s side will face Denmark, China and Haiti as they go in search of World Cup glory
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023 Sarina Wiegman demands FA solve World Cup bonuses row with Lionesses Sarina Wiegman has called for the dispute between England players and the FA over World Cup bonuses to be settled before the tournament starts next week.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Sarina Wiegman keeping out of discussions over World Cup bonuses Reports claimed the Lionesses were unhappy with the Football Association about performance-based payments.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Lionesses bonus row could drag on until after World Cup The FA and PFA are showing no signs of a breakthrough in negotiations over additional payments to Sarina Wiegman’s England players
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Review of women’s football is sharp and thorough: we must ensure it is heeded Questions remain over how Karen Carney’s recommendations would be funded but important work should not be ignored