Nigerians cry foul as FIFA clears James to play in final
England’s Lauren James stepping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie during Round of 16 match at the Women’s World Cup on Monday.
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From chippy to World Cup: striker England savours 'pinch-me' moments
SYDNEY: England Lioness Beth England once worked in a chip shop to help fund her soccer dreams, and says the contrast between then and now has made for some surreal moments during her Women's World Cup debut.
England's Women's World Cup hopes take major hit as Lauren James receives 2-game ban for stepping on player
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England's Lauren James Banned Two Games For World Cup Stamp
England forward Lauren James received a two-match ban from FIFA on Thursday for the stamp on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie that earned her a red card in the Women's World Cup last 16. The 21-year-old Chelsea attacker was sent off in the 87th minute of Monday's match in Brisbane, which European champions England went on to win on penalties. She will miss England's quarter-final against Colombia in Sydney on Saturday as well as a potential semi-final, but would be available to return should the Lionesses reach the final on August 20.
England's Lauren James handed two-match ban for red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, meaning she will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final tie against Colombia, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
England's James gets two-match ban for stamp and red card v Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, meaning James will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final tie against Colombia, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban following her red card in England’s World Cup win over Nigeria.
As Lauren James awaits decision on possible ban at Women's World Cup, England focuses on Colombia
While Lauren James awaits a decision on whether she will be able to play again at the Women's World Cup, her England teammates are focusing on their upcoming quarterfinal against Colombia.