Sweden happy for centre back Ilestedt to be leading their World Cup scoring
AUCKLAND : Sweden centre back Amanda Ilestedt looms as an unlikely candidate to claim the Golden Boot at the Women's World Cup but it comes as no surprise to her team mates.
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Spain turmoil in the past, says coach Jorge Vilda as side gear up for World Cup semi-final against Sweden
Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women's World Cup semi-finals if the country's soccer federation had not backed him during last year's player revolt.
Vilda credits FA's support during player revolt for Spain's first semi-final
AUCKLAND : Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women's World Cup semi-finals if the country's soccer federation had not backed him during last year's player revolt.
Sweden's Rolfo no longer cheering for Spain at World Cup
Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo has been cheering on her Barcelona team mates playing for Spain at the Women's World Cup but will now hope to send them packing from the tournament after Tuesday's semi-final.
Awoniyi’s goal not enough as Arsenal begin with victory over Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest’s Swedish midfielder #21 Anthony Elanga celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 12, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP).
Swedes prepared for Spain's mix of US and Japan, says Bjorn
AUCKLAND : Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side's wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for their Women's World Cup semi-final clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday.
Tonali on target as Newcastle thump Aston Villa 5-1
NEWCASTLE, England : Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali netted on his league debut and striker Alexander Isak added two more goals as the Magpies beat Aston Villa 5-1 in their first game of the new Premier League season at St. James' Park on Saturday.
Russo's second-half goal lifts England into World Cup semi-finals
SYDNEY :Alessia Russo's second-half goal lifted England to a thrilling 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia on Saturday and into the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time.