SYDNEY (AFP) -- European champions England stood on the brink of the Women's World Cup last 16 after a Lauren James cracker in the sixth minute gave them a 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday, July 28. *(Left to right) England's defender Alex Greenwood, England's forward Bethany England and England's...
Filipinas head coach Alen Stajcic is confident of the Philippines’ chances of making it to the Last 16, but continued to be wary of former tournament champion Norway ahead of their crucial group stage fixture in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. *The Philippine women's national football team...
AUCKLAND – Australian coach Alen Stajcic is wary of “wounded” Norway as the Filipinas battle the European powerhouse on Sunday, July 30, for a spot in the knockout round at the climax of Group A action in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park here. “I’m wary of the wounded...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- The United States came into the Women's World Cup as favorites to retain their title but performances so far suggest Vlatko Andonovski's side might not be the dominant force of old. *USA's midfielder Lindsey Horan (center) celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the...
Alen Stajcic, the Australian that helped "change football in the Philippines forever", couldn’t help but marvel at how the 18-month journey led the national women's football team to rise in the global stage. It was only meant to be a 10-week contract for the decorated coach at the helm, but here...
A slew of NBA talents serves as a big hurdle for Gilas Pilipinas and its dream 2023 FIBA World Cup debut as the Dominican Republic, the Filipinos’ first assignment in the global basketball showpiece, finally unveiled its extended roster on Thursday, July 27. *Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota...
AUCKLAND – Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, talented midfielder Sara Eggesvik will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready as the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday, July 30, at the close of Group A in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden...
Filipinos may have grown up hearing “manong (seller)” shout taho, or silky tofu with sugar, every morning, but this is something new to try for European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron who decided the taho was the perfect celebratory snack for the Filipinas’ first goal in...
Even as a 29-year-old FIBA Basketball World Cup attendance record begs to be broken, and a revered venue looks to add another milestone to its fabled existence, Gilas Pilipinas will make its way to the 55,000-capacity Philippine Arena on August 25, and the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum on August...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Argentina's Women's World Cup striker Yamila Rodriguez has defended having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg, saying: "I don't hate Messi." *Argentina's forward Yamila Rodriguez shows her left leg tattooed with the portraits of late Argentine football star Diego Maradona...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Rampant title contenders Spain and former champions Japan became the first teams to reach the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, July 26, as both won with ease. *Canada's forward Adriana Leon (2nd left) celebrates with her teammates after scoring her team's second goal during...
DUNEDIN (AFP) -- Japan all but sealed their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, July 26, with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds. *Japan's midfielder Aoba Fujino (center) celebrates scoring her team's second goal with teammates during the...
