Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's final. In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Spain were the more accomplished side and had more chances, including missing a second-half penalty. (Pic: AP)
21 August,2023 10:48 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
The rallying cry 'It's Coming Home' is one game away from reality and the end of England's 57-year drought in global soccer. The World Cup trophy can return this Sunday to the birthplace of soccer for the first time since 1966. But if it happens, the journey back to England will be with the women's national team and not the men's.
18 August,2023 09:14 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
The Women’s World Cup 2023 is bigger and better than ever. Not only has the tournament gained immense popularity worldwide, it also features some of the greatest talents in the history of women’s soccer. This season has seen some surprising victories and heartbreaking losses so far. But it will be recalled with a bitter-sweet feeling associated with some legends of the game bidding adieu to the prestigious competition. Here is a look at five footballers who featured in their last Women’s World Cup this year, some of them even retiring from international football. (Pics: AFP)
10 August,2023 04:19 PM IST | Raaina JainADVERTISEMENT
