Spain advances into the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with a scar. And not just any knee scab or band-aid bruise but rather a darker, deeper internal tear. A metaphorical win on paper but a literal loss on honor, morals and values.
Katie Gomez
Sweden’s Sweet Success vs the USA, Fridolina Rolfö’s Impact. Nice guys finish last, or at least that’s how the saying goes. But in the case of your national football team making it to penalties in a World Cup knockout stage, nobody wants to be the nice guy taking a penalty last. And that was exactly Sweden’s situation.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. But what happens when a solid link falls apart, even at the start? In the case of England’s national team, Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses need to find a way to rebuild following the injury of Barcelona Femení midfielder Keira Walsh – and they need it fast.
Barcelona Femení icon and five-time African Women’s Player of the Year has the world at her feet… literally. After a stunning display in Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over co-hosts Australia, Asisat Oshoala is ready to re-introduce herself.
64 matches. 32 teams. 736 players. 3 special Catalans. 2 host countries. 1 month long. 1 trophy. Benvinguts al FIFA Women’s World Cup.
As the Women’s World Cup edges ever closer, we dig into Norway’s chances at silverware this time around.