Skillzy, UEFA EURO 2020’s popular freestyle-loving mascot, was selected for stardom after an impromptu entry into a Europe-wide talent contest, it has been revealed in a light-hearted animation. With exactly one year to go until the 60th anniversary of the European Championships gets under way, UEFA has released a cartoon-strip back story showing how Skillzy
Hyundai release more World Cup players’ coverage
Hyundai have released a little more of their interviews with England’s Fran Kirby and Millie Bright, Scotland’s Erin Cuthbert, South Korea’s Ji So-Yun and Norway’s Maren Mjelde to promote the World Cup, the rise of women’s football and why the World Cup is so important for putting women’s football on the map. Courtesy of Pitch
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The FA announces fixture schedule for 2019/2020
The Football Association has today announced its fixture schedule for the 2019/20 season. The FA Community Shield supported by McDonald’s will take place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Sunday 4 August 2019 (3pm KO) between Liverpool and Manchester City, Live on BT Sport, with highlights on the BBC. The Finals of The FA
Hyundai speak with some of Chelsea’s stars ahead of World Cup
Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup starting today, Hyundai (Fifa partner and sponsor of the tournament) caught up with some of Chelsea’s biggest names to get their thoughts on the tournament, and what it means to them to play on the biggest stage, in new content series ‘The Road to France’. England’s Fran Kirby
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Fifa Women’s World Cup fixtures and results
The Fifa Women’s World Cup kicked off tonight in Paris in front of a crowd in excess of 45,000. France really took the game to South Korea with an authoritive performance and 4 superb goals. The Lionesses are in Group D along with Scotland – here are all the Group placings followed by all the
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FA Women’s Championship, promotion & relegation for 2019/20
Following the withdrawal of Yeovil Town Ladies FC from Tier 2 of the women’s football pyramid [FA Women’s Championship], The FA Women’s Football Board has agreed that at the conclusion of the 2019/2020 season, two teams [champions of the FA Women’s National League Northern and Southern Divisions respectively*] will be promoted from Tier 3 to
Young Olivia brings football leaders to their feet
Olivia Hancock, the 13-year-old equality campaigner from England, steals the show with rousing speech at Haus of #WePlayStrong panel event ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. A 13-year-old girl who has overcome bullying and physical abuse to become one of the leading advocates for young female footballers wowed a VIP audience with an
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UEFA 5-year plan looks to double number of female players in Europe
For the first time in its history, UEFA has launched a dedicated women’s football strategy. It commits UEFA to a five-year strategic framework with the aim of supporting, guiding and lifting both women’s football and the position of women in football across Europe. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said: “Women’s football is the football of today.
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Augmented Reality puts Women’s Champions League Final at the centre of Puskás statue
Augmented Reality puts UEFA Women’s Champions League Final at the centre of iconic Ferenc Puskás statue in Budapest – #WePlayStrong uses tech to re-imagine all-male scene at the feet of Hungarian legend. The UEFA Women’s Football campaign, #WePlayStrong, has used Augmented Reality technology to make a bold statement ahead of today’s Women’s Champions League Final
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The winners from the 21st annual FA Women’s Football Awards
The FA Women’s Football Awards has celebrated another exciting year for women’s football. The 21st annual FA Women’s Football Awards were held at St. George’s Park, the home of England teams. The ceremony celebrated the very best of the women’s game including grassroots, domestic and international football. The full list of winners: Unsung Hero –
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