England aiming to host Women’s World Cup but may have to wait until 2035
The Football Association are keen to step up and host global showpiece after the success of last summer’s European Championship
England World Cup star Ella Toone is the Lionesses' Wayne Rooney... raw, unglamorous, papped eating a pasty and the sweetest striker of the ball!
IAN HERBERT IN SYDNEY: If you were making a comparison with the England men's teams of old you might say that Lionesses star Ella Toone is the Wayne Rooney of Sarina Wiegman's squad.
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Prendergast gets first Irish start for England game
Cian Prendergast is handed his first Ireland start as head coach Andy Farrell names a strong side for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against England in Dublin.
Spain united by World Cup goal as Aitana Bonmati poses biggest threat to England chances
It’s been a tough path to a maiden global showpiece littered with division, but Spain have inspired a nation as they now look to tame the Lionesses
Stuttgart boss ‘not thrilled’ with Wataru Endo leaving for Liverpool ahead of ‘dream’ move
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness says he’ll find it tough to replace Wataru Endo as the midfielder nears a move to Liverpool.
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Great forgotten goals from Serie A’s golden days in the 2000s
It was a glorious time for Italian football and some of the goals were spectacular – from overhead kicks to olympicosBy The Gentleman Ultra for the Guardian Sport NetworkThe 2000s were a dramatic decade for Italian football, with scandals, a World Cup win and bankruptcies galore all receiving global attention. It was also a time for great golazos. Here are …
Trans women banned from world chess events while review takes place
Fide decision draws criticism from advocacy groupsAssociation says review could take up to two yearsThe world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until a review of the situation is made by its officials.The decision by Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation Fide was published on Monday …
FA insists it will ‘100%’ reject any offers for Sarina Wiegman amid US vacancy
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham determined to keep coach‘Disrespectful’ to imply replacing Southgate would be step upThe Football Association will “100%” reject any offers for Sarina Wiegman, its chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has said in the build-up to the Lionesses’ first World Cup final, against Spain on Sunday.After USA were eliminated …
Simon Jordan reveals Tottenham were greatly surprised Harry Kane chose to join Bayern Munich
Ireland opt for Byrne at fly-half vs England
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his side to face England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, with Ross Byrne named at fly-half.
FA will consider Women’s World Cup boss Sarina Wiegman as Gareth Southgate’s successor when he quits England role
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Wiegman approaches would be '100% rejected' - FA
Chief executive Mark Bullingham says the Football Association wants England manager Sarina Wiegman to remain in charge "for a very long time".
Sarina Wiegman may replace Gareth Southgate as England men's boss
Sarina Wiegman could replace Gareth Southgate as England's men's manager.
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Bradshaw has overcome her fears after last year’s freak accident in Eugene.