Zambia goalkeeper Nali ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Zambia's starting goalkeeper Hazel Nali will not play in the Women's World Cup due to serious knee ligament injuries, her national team said on Wednesday.
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Women's World Cup: England head coach Sarina Wiegman on ending 56 years of hurt
Sarina Wiegman says England’s long wait for glory at the highest level was “almost a trauma,’ before their Euro 2022 triumph. The Dutchwoman ended the country's 56-year wait for a senior trophy with an epic 2-1 victory after extra time against Germany at Wembley.
England's Bright joins chorus of calls for action on ACL injuries
MANCHESTER, England : Footballers missing tournaments through injury has always been part and parcel of the game but the sheer number of women whose World Cup dreams have been dashed by anterior cruciate ligament ruptures this year has led to calls for a radical rethink.
Lionesses embracing World Cup pressure that comes with being Euro champions
BURTON UPON TRENT, England: England shoulder heavy expectations at the Women's World Cup as the reigning European champions, but the Lionesses say they are embracing the pressure that is well-earned.
England held to frustrating 0-0 draw by Portugal in World Cup tune-up
MILTON KEYNES, England : England were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal in a friendly on Saturday in a frustrating World Cup warm-up for the fourth-ranked Lionesses.
Sarina Wiegman offers verdict on England's Women's World Cup preparation plans
Sarina Wiegman, the mastermind behind England's Euro victory, is staying calm despite a lack of warm-up games ahead of the Women's World Cup. The Lionesses kick off their preparations with a clash against Portugal in Milton Keynes this Saturday, before embarking on their journey to Australia and New Zealand just four days later.
Lehmann most influential women's player on Instagram ahead of World Cup
MANCHESTER, England : Switzerland's Alisha Lehmann, arguably as well known for her social media presence as her prowess on the pitch, is the top Instagram influencer heading to the Women's World Cup, according to Nielsen Sports, amassing 13.5 million followers to pass American Alex Morgan in the last year.
England's Bright says injury a blessing in disguise ahead of World Cup
BURTON UPON TRENT, England: England captain Millie Bright is not quite ready to return to action after being out with a knee injury since March, but the centre back sees a silver lining in her forced layoff having had her first proper break in years.