New data from sports betting integrity specialists Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) has identified 79 football matches played around the world between 1 January and 30 June 2023 as “suspicious”. Of these, 28 (35%) took place in just three countries, with one of those countries accounting for 12 integrity alerts (15%). Continue reading
Christina Philippou, University of Portsmouth
A long-awaited official review of women’s football in England sets out ten recommendations designed to transform and develop the sport at every level. The review, which was chaired by former international player Karen Carney, covers everything from playing standards to diversity goals and equal access to sports for girls.
Globant (NYSE: GLOB) and LaLiga Tech have come together to collaborate with Microsoft on a series of initiatives with the goal of fostering the transformation of sports in various domains through the utilization of Artificial Intelligence. Continue reading
The Matildas and the Lionesses are two of the most successful women’s national football teams in the world. They have met 26 times in official matches, with the Lionesses winning 15, the Matildas winning 7, and 4 draws. Continue reading
Tuesday, Aug 8 2023 – – The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has certainly produced some surprises so far, with teams like Morocco and New Zealand knocking out more fancied opponents. England have also progressed on slim margins, but they have shown that they have the quality to go all the way and win the tournament. Continue reading
Aug., 2023 /Sports/ — England’s women’s football team had a slow start to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, drawing their first two games. However, they have since picked up their form and are now one of the favorites to win the tournament. They have a strong team with a good mix of experience and youth, and they are led by the in-form Ellen White.
If England can continue their recent form, they will be a tough team to beat. They have a good chance of bringing the trophy home, but they will need to be at their best to do so. Continue reading
The upcoming coverage of the Women’s World Cup in Brazil is set to make history, with all matches of the Brazilian national team being broadcast on free-to-air TV. Additionally, viewers can follow all 64 competition matches through pay TV and online streaming. Although the Women’s World Cup, created by FIFA in 1991, is now in its ninth edition, this will only be the third time that matches will be televised live in Brazil. Continue reading
July 17, 2023 /Sports/ — We are supporting the Copper Queens. They are a great team, and they are making Zambia proud. I hope you will continue to support them, and I wish them all the best in their upcoming matches.
I think it is also great that they are using our platform as a grandfather to encourage other people to support women’s football. It is important for girls and women to have role models in sports, and I am sure that your nieces are proud to have you as their biggest fan.
Thank you for being such a great grandfather and supporter of the Copper Queens!
David Rowe, Western Sydney University
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off this Thursday night, the first football world cup hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand opens the tournament by taking on Norway in Auckland, while Australia’s Matildas will play Ireland in front of an anticipated 80,000 fans at a sold out Stadium Australia in Sydney.
July 11, 2023 /Sports/ — Barbara Banda is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese club Shanghai Shengli and the Zambia women’s national team. She is the all-time top scorer for the Copper Queens, with 58 goals in 64 appearances.
Banda is a Tumbuka, a Bantu ethnic group that is found in eastern Zambia and Malawi. She was born in Kabwe, Zambia, and grew up in a rural village. She began playing football at a young age, and her talent was quickly recognized. She was selected to play for the Zambia national team at the age of 15. Continue reading