You misunderstood me Col. I wasn't talking specifically about Williamson although I agree a big loss. I was talking about the whole team. This year ( 2023), we arent winning matches because we aren't scoring goals. We drew with Portugal and lost to Australia Kirby and Mead are very big losses to the creativity of the team. Mead especially is why we won't win the cup
Ah, ok. Yes Mead's goals will be missed, along with Kirby's creativity. They have faltered lately, but I still expect them to go far, although I agree that I don't think they'll win it.
how can there be equal pay and bonuses i paid the equivalent of seven pound fifty for a quarter final ticket how much was a ticket for a mens quarter final womans a league is normally just the warm up for the mens game Women's World Cup 2023: Australia criticise gender pay disparity and question bargaining rights By Sarah RendellBBC Sport Last updated on7 hours ago7 hours ago.From the sectionWomen's Football please log in to view this image Tameka Yallop, who featured in the video, has more than 100 caps for Australia Australia's squad have criticised the gender disparity in World Cup prize money and the fact some nations do not have collective bargaining rights. All 23 Matildas players featured in a video posted by the Australian professional players union (PFA) three days before the tournament begins. The squad also called for all of the players in Australia's A-League Women to be fully professional. Australia are co-hosting the Women's World Cup with New Zealand. "736 footballers have the honour of representing their countries on the biggest stage this tournament," said Australia and Everton midfielder Clare Wheeler in the video. Western Sydney Wanderers' Clare Hunt added: "Yet many are still denied the basic right to organise and collectively bargain." Brann midfielder Tameka Yallop said: "Collective bargaining has allowed us to ensure we now get the same conditions as the Socceroos, with one exception: Fifa will still only offer women one-quarter as much prize money as men for the same achievement." The total prize pot for the Women's World Cup, which starts on Thursday, is $110m (£84.1m), a 300% increase from the 2019 tournament, but significantly lower than the $440m (£336.4m) pot for the men in Qatar last year. The A-League's minimum wage for players increased from $16,344 (£8,509) to $20,608 (£10,730) in the 2022-23 season and is set to rise again in the 2023-24 campaign to $25,000 (£13,011). ADVERTISEMENT The league includes 12 teams with a regular season from November to April. The top four teams then play in semi-finals then a final to determine the champions. Sydney FC's Cortnee Vine added in the video: "Our sisters in the A-League are still pushing to make football a full-time career, so they don't have to work part-time jobs like we had to." The BBC has approached the A-League for comment. Listen to Sam Kerr: The making of a Matilda Football Australia CEO James Johnson said of the video's release: "We were aware of the video going out. [But] we weren't concerned as Football Australia at all because we know that our program is world leading and we know the PFA and the players agree with that as well. "Fifa-wise, [the increase in money] doesn't get to where I think we are in Australia, but it's improved, there's room for improvement." Speaking at the Fifa Congress in March, Fifa president Gianni Infantino said: "Our ambition is to have equality in payments for the 2026 men's and 2027 women's World Cup. This is the objective that we set to ourselves. Fifa is stepping up with actions, not just with words." Football's governing body have also said its "ultimate aspiration" is for equal prize money and "we are on that journey". Equal pay has been established in cricket, with the International Cricket Council announcing the milestone on 13 July. The Matildas exercised their collective bargaining rights in an agreement in 2019 which gave them the same minimum percentage of tournament prize money as the nation's men's team. This came after the women's team took strike action in 2015 for better pay. Australia are not the only team to speak out on equal pay, with England in a bonus dispute with the Football Association. The governing body has reportedly said it will not pay the Lionesses performance-based bonuses, with England defender Lucy Bronze calling the situation "frustrating". The Matildas' video echoed the Karen Carney report, with the former England international saying the women's game could be a "billion pound industry". Carney added that professionalising the game and raising standards is the "biggest issue" in the sport. 'Ambassadors for teams without a voice' - analysis Katie Silver, BBC business reporter This World Cup feels like a watershed moment in the fight for equal pay in women's football globally. From Nigeria to the UK, South Africa and Canada, there have been stand-offs between multiple teams and their football associations. The fights range from bonuses to basic equal pay. Some teams have even been threatening to boycott matches, take their football associations to their national parliaments - or even not get on the plane. It is this wave of momentum that the Matildas' are building on with this video. Having won one of the most historic battles back in 2019 - when they were granted a collective bargaining agreement - the team see themselves as ambassadors who must vouch for teams without a voice. "This Women's World Cup is another real opportunity to be able to talk about these bigger things, including equal pay," football analyst Sam Lewis told the BBC. "It's still something that not just women footballers are striving for. It's what women everywhere are striving for. " One of the teams with a seemingly long way to go towards pay equality is Vietnam, who will take on the United States on Saturday in Auckland. Former national star Nguyen Thị Minh Nguyet said one male player can make the salary of more than 20 female players combined while some players have to sell goods online to make ends meet. A major issue remaining is the discrepancy in the prize pot. Two billion people around the world are expected to tune in to watch this World Cup yet the prize money for women is a quarter of the men's. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said he wants to see this levelled by the next World Cup.
The hype machine is going full blast here in the States. Cautious optimism with a backing soundtrack of marching to victory. We heard that they were giving away tickets for the matches.
20000 free tickets FIFA Women's World Cup: 20,000 free tickets on offer for four games Erin Gourley11:24, Jul 13 2023 United States start FIFA Women's World Cup quest in Auckland Play Video RICKY WILSON/STUFF The United States had their first proper training in Auckland ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Twenty thousand free tickets to four FIFA Women’s World Cup matches are going on offer from midday on Thursday. The tickets, being offered by accounting firm Xero, will be for the first match in each of New Zealand’s four host cities, except in Auckland where the offer is for the July 26 game. Advertise with Stuff FIFA Women’s World Cup chief executive Dave Beeche and Xero general manager of brand and operations Valerie Walshe announced the free tickets this morning in Wellington. “We just want Kiwis to be able to experience some of these amazing athletes at this event, which is going to be the most-attended women’s sporting event in history,” Walshe said. “Having access to these tickets means that more people will have the chance to be inspired by these athletes and we can hopefully grow the game locally within our football clubs all around the country.” People can apply for a maximum of four tickets a game on FIFA.com/tickets from midday using the code 23XERO. please log in to view this image ROBERT KITCHIN/STUFF Xero general manager brand and operations, Valeria Walshe, left, and FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 chief executive Dave Beeche. Xero will provide 20,000 free tickets to the world cup – one game in each host city. Five thousand tickets per game will be available on a first come, first served basis, said Beeche. FIFA have now reached the “important ticketing sales milestone” of selling 1.25 million tickets to the games in Australia and New Zealand, Beeche said. Watch all 64 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ matches on Sky or stream on Sky Sport Now. It was on track to become the most attended women’s sporting event in history. More than 320,000 of those sales were to games in New Zealand. Beeche said FIFA was “comfortable” with progress and not concerned about low sales. The tournament was ahead of where he had expected in terms of ticket sales and ahead of where “most major events are a week out”. “Naturally, there are some games that are experiencing higher demand with the Kiwis and some of the top ranked teams but we're happy with how the progress is, overall.” The past two weeks had seen a lift in ticket sales as teams arrived and media interest increased. Ticket sales were increasing “naturally” and Beeche did not think FIFA needed to push to lift the ticket sales. “We’re comfortable with how ticket sales are accelerating.” Beeche said the quality of the football would “blow New Zealanders away” and Kiwis should expand their interest outside of teams they knew about. please log in to view this image ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT Official mascot Tazuni during the 100 Days to Go event for the FIFA Women's World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 11 April 2023. “I'd encourage New Zealanders to pick a game, pick a second team, adopt that team and get out, paint your face in the colours and get along and make some noise.” All tickets to the FIFA matches need to be purchased through the FIFA ticketing system and app – there will be no walk-up sales on the day of the games. ADVERTISEMENT Advertise with Stuff Beeche said this was because of FIFA regulations but was “not unusual for tournaments of this scale and scope”. “It’s about getting organised, getting in early and getting your tickets.” FIFA executive Sarai Bareman recently told a podcast the football federation was putting more effort into lifting ticket sales to the New Zealand games, because the Football Ferns don’t have the same “selling power” as the Matildas in Australia. Free tickets will be available for the following games: Match 3: 21 July 5pm – Dunedin – Philippines vs Switzerland Match 5: 21 July 7.30pm – Wellington – Spain v Costa Rica Match 6: 22 July 7pm – Hamilton – Zambia v Japan Match 20: 26 July 7.30pm – Auckland – Spain v Zambia
Gonna say it, I’m sick of having women’s football thrown down my throat. Let me say, I once had a mother and wife and still having two sporty daughters, I would argue I am not a a bigot, I coach and umpire women's and girls cricket to a high standard, SE county premier league. I do like women’s sport, but women’s football leaves me cold. I wanted England to win the euros but couldn’t get passed the first half,” of the final, hope they win the World Cup but will not be watching.
In my opinion, the skill level at the very highest level, which would be maybe the top 8 nations is very high. The slower pace takes some getting used to, but I quite enjoy watching the top international sides. Can't get into the club sides.
I agree with Col on this exactly. The game is not as physical, with only a few players have the aggression we see in the men's game. The skill level is on the whole very good in top teams and getting better each year. It is a different game...and like Col I follow England but cannot quite get into the game at lower levels...obviously be cause I am so in tune and spoilt with the pure skill and finesse of our beloved Rangers
My wife watches every US women's match...every match. I like to watch them for either good competition or a complete mismatch. The games that are "in between" can be difficult to process. I see more unforced errors in the women's game and it drives me batty.
Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way By Neil JohnstonBBC Sport in Auckland Last updated on19 July 202319 July 2023.From the sectionWomen's Football Women's World Cup: Meet the US players aiming for history Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 Hosts: Australia and New Zealand Dates: 20 July-20 August Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website & app. Full coverage details; Latest news The waiting is almost over. The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday. Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the ninth edition, which for the first time will feature 32 nations including defending world champions the United States. It is the first Women's World Cup with two co-hosts. New Zealand launch the tournament against Norway at Eden Park (08:00 BST kick-off) before Australia play the Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia, Sydney, on the same day (11:00 kick-off). Organisers hope the opening two games will attract an aggregate crowd of 100,000 fans. It is on course to be the most-watched Women's World Cup, with more than 1.3 million tickets bought in advance for the 64 matches at 10 venues across nine cities. Organisers are targeting a record two billion television viewers for the 2023 edition, a figure that would double the audience that watched the 2019 World Cup in France. "The future is women. Thanks to the fans for supporting what will be the greatest Fifa Women's World Cup ever," said Fifa president Gianni Infantino. As well as the Republic of Ireland, seven other nations are making their debuts at this World Cup - Vietnam, Zambia, Haiti, Morocco, Panama, the Philippines and Portugal. ADVERTISEMENT While the United States - who are chasing a fifth world title - are the number one side in the world, Zambia lie 77th and are the lowest ranked team at the tournament. The final takes place at Stadium Australia on 20 August (11:00 kick-off). Are world champions USA still the team to beat? Women's World Cup 2023: All the Fixtures & kick-off times Ten players to watch at the Women's World Cup Sarina Wiegman says she's proud to be England manager after not being 'allowed to play' World Cup of firsts This Women's World Cup has been labelled the biggest women's sports event ever to be staged. One thing is certain: the tournament will be huge in terms of showcasing - and growing - women's football around the world. For the first time, Fifa will directly pay players at the Women's World Cup. Amounts increase for the deeper that teams progress, ranging from about £24,000 per player for the group stage to just over £200,000 allotted to each champion. These are significant sums at a time when the average salary in the women's game worldwide is £11,000, according to last year's Fifa benchmarking report. Overall prize money has increased from £23m in 2019 to £84m. In another first, referees will announce the reasoning for video assistant referee (VAR) decisions to fans in stadiums and television audiences via a microphone and loudspeakers. As at the men's World Cup in Qatar last year, referees are also encouraged to stop time-wasting, so added time is likely to be lengthy while long goal celebrations will also extend stoppages. Meanwhile, captains will be permitted to wear armbands with messages about inclusion, gender equality and peace after rainbow armbands were not allowed at the men's tournament last year. None of the eight available armbands, however, explicitly advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Australia criticise gender pay disparity Shared meals and sock tributes - a Women's World Cup history What do stats say about chances of USA v England final? please log in to view this image Who will win this Women's World Cup? The last time the United States lost a World Cup game was in 2011 when they were defeated on penalties by Japan in the final in Frankfurt, Germany. Since then they have won 13 out of 14 on the global stage and they head into this edition chasing a record third successive success following triumphs in 2015 and 2019. However, boss Jill Ellis has stepped down since guiding the Stars and Stripes to World Cup glory in France in 2019, while two-time World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner Carli Lloyd has ended her international career. With 14 of the 23 players appearing at their first World Cup, and Megan Rapinoe - regarded as a genuine American icon - announcing this will be her fourth and final World Cup, will there be a changing of the guard at the top of women's football? England's unforgettable Euro 2022 success has rightly placed them in conversations when it comes to predicting World Cup favourites. However, injuries have hit hard and the Lionesses are without several key players including Beth Mead, who was named Euro 2022's best player and won the Golden Boot award given to the tournament's top scorer. Spain have the best women's player in the world in Alexia Putellas, while two-time winners Germany have a strong and experienced squad. France are led by experienced manager Herve Renard, while co-hosts Australia will be backed by large crowds and have Chelsea's prolific forward Sam Kerr. World Football podcast: The making of Sam Kerr Get to know the England World Cup squad Meet the Republic of Ireland's history makers Who will win Women's World Cup? Rita Ora & co have the answer Megan Rapinoe: Glad to have made retirement decision public Controversial build-up Olympic champions Canada are also hoping to go deep in the tournament, but they are one of several nations whose World Cup preparations have been disrupted by domestic issues. Spain and France have also made headlines in recent months as rows between players and federations have escalated, although France's issues appear to have been resolved with the appointment of Renard. Jamaica - and even Nigeria's head coach - have taken action or called out their federations over issues such as pay, resources and personnel. England's players are frustrated with the Football Association over its stance on performance-related bonuses. Meanwhile, the South Africa squad selected by coach Desiree Ellis did not participate in their final warm-up fixture on home soil before leaving for the World Cup, meaning a back-up team, which included a 13-year-old girl, was hastily assembled to face Botswana in order to avoid a fine. Women's World Cup: Why some players are shunning their teams South Africa women's team row with officials before World Cup Lionesses to pause bonus talks until after World Cup please log in to view this image Six World Cups and counting With 32 teams at this edition, - up from 24 in 2019 and 16 as recently as 2011 - there are 736 players at this World Cup. Three of those players are appearing at the tournament for a sixth time - Marta (Brazil), Onome Ebi (Nigeria) and Christine Sinclair (Canada). Having turned 40 in May, defender Ebi is the oldest player in Australia and New Zealand. But she still trails Brazil's Formiga, who holds the record as the oldest player to take part in the competition at 41 years and 112 days in 2019. Meanwhile, there are a number of players who are barely out of high school. South Korea's Casey Phair, 16, will become the youngest ever player at a Women's World Cup if she appears in either of her country's first two group matches against Colombia or Morocco. Three legendary players turned managers at the World Cup Messi to inspire Argentina at Women's World Cup From working in a supermarket to Women's World Cup Women's World Cup: 'This can be football's Sydney Olympics' A growing injury list The United States, Netherlands, England, France and Canada are among the nations who will be without key players due to injury. As well as captain Becky Sauerbrunn (foot), the United States' injury list includes forward Mallory Swanson (torn patellar tendon), midfielder Sam Mewis (knee) and forward Christen Press (knee). Vivianne Miedema, the all-time Netherlands leading scorer, is out with anterior cruciate ligament damage - the same injury that has prevented England's Leah Williamson and Mead from taking part. Attacking midfielder Fran Kirby (knee) is also missing for the Lionesses. France are deprived of midfielder Amandine Henry (calf), five-time Champions League winner Delphine Cascarino (ACL) and striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto (ACL). Another player ruled out because of an ACL injury is Canada forward Janine Beckie. Women's World Cup: Football Australia head calls for more research into ACL injuries Car crashes & World Cup with a broken hand - Republic of Ireland's Farrelly Women's World Cup 2023: England's Lionesses given special welcome in Brisbane How to follow on the BBC... Women's World Cup on the BBC The BBC is your destination for coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With 33 live games on BBC TV and iPlayer, alongside coverage of the key matches on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, football fans can enjoy the Australia and New Zealand Women's World Cup wherever they are. With first pick of the last-16 stage, the BBC will show England's first knockout game if they make it past the group stage. The BBC is the only place you can watch both semi-finals on 15-16 August. The final, on Sunday, 20 August, will be broadcast by both the BBC and ITV.
I see it's on free tv over there sky couldn't even be bothered competing for the rights if the beeb are showing it Will there be any streams on Steelsie+
