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      BBC cameras pan to fan’s ‘creepy’ Alisha Lehmann sign as Switzerland star is subbed on at Women’s World Cup

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      FANS have been left unimpressed after BBC cameras showed a “creepy” message to Alisha Lehmann during the Women’s World Cup.She was subbed on for Switzerland during the second half of their crunch group game against New Zealand.
      Alisha Lehmann made a substitute appearance at the Women’s World CupCredit: BBC
      She came on for Switzerland against New ZealandCredit: BBC
      And BBC cameras panned to a creepy fan’s sign in the crowdCredit: BBC
      As Lehmann, 24, came on the BBC cameras panned and showed a fans sign with a message that read: “Alisha Lehmann sign my belly so I can be seen on telley.”
      And viewers were not impressed with the footage as they took to social media.
      One Tweeted: “Media/Broadcasters: Please don’t show creepy dudes with signs asking for Alisha Lehmann to “please sign their belly so they can be seen on telly.
      “They are weird perverts and would think we’re better than to promote them.”
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      A second joked: “She’s not gonna s**g you mate.”
      A third added: “‘Alisha Lehmann, sign my belly so I can be on telly’ is wild.”
      It is not the first time Lehmann has had a message to her from the stands at the tournament.
      During the 2-0 win over the Philippines, in which Lehmann also made a substitute appearance, a fan held up a sign asking for the forward’s shirt.
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      Lehmann, who stars for Aston Villa in the WSL and is an Instagram sensation, made history last week by becoming the first female cover star for SWM magazine.
      Lehmann is one of the biggest stars in Women’s footballCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She is now the biggest commercial star in women’s football.
      Lehmann shares her adventures, travels, bikini photos and enviable lifestyle with her fanbase, although she had to tell her mum to ignore comments on her posts because of internet trolls.

      Astonishingly, it is estimated her branded posts are worth as much as £241,314 to her.
      She often shares stunning photos on social media and recently dressed up as a real life barbie.
      She plays for Aston Villa in the WSLCredit: Getty
      She has previously spoken about her huge online following, which includes 14million followers on Instagram.
      She said: “I appreciate the support so much, it gives me strength on pitch.
      “But I really don’t think about it. I don’t think that I’m better than anyone else, I come from humble beginnings with how I grew up with my family in Switzerland.
      “I don’t see myself as someone with loads of followers on social media, obviously I’m proud it – alongside my football – but it doesn’t change anything.”
      She has over 14 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      But Lehmann is keen to remind fans she is a footballer and made it clear that football takes priority over everything else.
      She said: “Some people just see Instagram and social media and don’t even know I actually play football, when I don’t post a football picture for a week, people say, ‘Oh she doesn’t even play’.
      “I think sometimes it’s a bit hard because obviously I train every day, like everyone else, I play every weekend and sometimes it’s hard because they make a picture of you.
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      “I’m a proper footballer. I work hard every day. I want to be the best version of myself in football and that’s my first priority in life.”
      Switzerland and Lehmann drew the game against New Zealand 0-0 and confirmed their spot in the knockout rounds of the competition. More

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      I’m a Lionesses legend and scored for England at a Women’s World Cup… now I’m a host on CBeebies

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      RACHEL YANKEY was a legend for club and country during a senior career that spanned 20 years.She enjoyed two spells with Arsenal totalling 15 seasons.
      Rachel Yankey, pictured in 2011, played in two World Cups for the England LionessesCredit: PA:Press Association
      The former striker now presents CBeebies show Footy Pups
      And she was at one point one of the England Lionesses’ most recognisable players as she made 129 international appearances.
      During that time, she played in two World Cups and reached the quarter-final in both 2007 and 2011, and scoring a goal against Japan.
      After retirement in 2016, Yankey briefly tried her hand in management at London Bees.
      However, her primary career would turn out to be very different as she became a children’s TV presenter.
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      Since 2015, she has presented CBeebies series Footy Pups, where she teaches six different kids new skills every week.
      And she said that playing football was invaluable in helping her develop a career in other areas.
      Yankey told Starling Bank: “There are many things you can get out of football that you can take into the world of work.
      “Such as being confident to problem-solve quickly, because you have to do that on a football pitch, or speak in front of teammates, that could help with leading a meeting.”
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      “If you don’t become a footballer, there are so many different jobs within the game.
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      “You might write about football, take pictures, be a physio or a doctor.”
      Yankey has also written a book to inspire kids’ participation in the game called How to be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs. More

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      England boost as docs reveal Keira Walsh has NOT suffered ACL damage and star may only miss final World Cup group game

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      KEIRA WALSH has not sustained ACL damage following her knee injury during England’s win against Denmark on Friday.However, the midfielder has been ruled out of the Lionesses’ World Cup Group D clash with China on Tuesday.  
      Keira Walsh sustained a knee injury during England’s Group D clash with Denmark after her studs appeared to get stuck in some turf at SydneyCredit: Getty
      A medical scan revealed the England midfielder has not sustained an ACL injuryCredit: Alamy
      The update on Walsh’s condition followed initial fears the Lioness ace had ruptured her knee ligament. 
      The FA confirmed the news following a scan yesterday afternoon after Sarina Wiegman’s side’s 1-0 defeat of the Danes.
      Walsh’s knee examination was carried out a day after she was stretchered off in tears during England’s duel with Denmark at Sydney Stadium. 
      The Barcelona ace saw her involvement in the game ended after her studs appeared to get stuck in the turf. 

      Her injury occurred whilst she attempted to retain possession for the Lionesses with Denmark attempting to mount a counter attack. 
      And Walsh was spotted mouthing the words “I’ve done my knee” with England’s medics later coming to her aid.  
      The midfielder, who helped the Lionesses win last summer’s Euros, will remain at the squad’s base in Terrigal to continue her recovery. 
      England will play China next in their final Group D game in Adelaide in AustraliaCredit: Getty
      Her injury will continue to be assessed by England’s medical staff.
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      It is not yet known whether she will be able to feature for the team should they progress to the World Cup knockout stage. 
      The team are currently top of Group D and will be aiming to seal a win against China at Hindmarsh Stadium. More

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      Who is Manchester City and England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck?

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      ELLIE Roebuck had her breakthrough at the 2018 season with Manchester City.But who is she and when did she joined the England squad?
      Ellie Roebuck signed her professional contract with Manchester City at the age of eighteenCredit: Getty
      Who is Manchester City and England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck?
      Ellie Roebuck is a professional football player.
      She was born on September 23, 1999, in Sheffield.
      From a young age she was playing for Sheffield United’s girlhood club.
      While training at Manchester City’s training academy, she attended Connell Sixth Form College to complete a sports qualification.
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      What other teams has Ellie Roebuck played for?
      Ellie played for Sheffield United’s girlhood team until the age of 15.
      In 2016 she left Sheffield to join the youth team of Manchester City.
      In January 2018 Ellie signed a professional contract with Manchester City, after impressing on the senior stage in Karen Bardsley’s absence.
      On May 23, 2019, she extended her contract with the club for another two years, after she won both the FA Cup and League Cup with City.
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      She was awarded the inaugural Barclays FA WSL Golden Glove at the end of the 2019/20 season.
      Due to a calf injury she missed a lot of the 2021–22 season.
      During the whole season she only appeared in ten matches out of the twenty two games.
      How long has Ellie Roebuck played for England?
      Ellie has played for England since 2018 and was an unused substitute in the U20 World Cup in France.
      In October 2018, she joined the England squad after manager Phil Neville invited her in.
      On November 8, 2018, she made her senior team debut as a 79th minute substitute for Mary Earps.
      Five months later in April 2019, she debuted as a first starter, before getting replaced during half time.
      In July 2021, she debuted for the Great Britain women’s Olympic football team for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
      One year after the Olympics, she was included in the England squad for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
      Ellie said in an interview about winning the Euros 2022: “Seeing all the young girls in the crowd and boys too was certainly inspiring for us because I’ve never experienced anything like that growing up.
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      “Going forward, we want to get as much visibility in women’s sport as we can, but also to grow the opportunities for young people coming through from school.”
      In May 2023, it was announced that Ellie was joining the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. More

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      Who is Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton?

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      AFTER playing as a forward at the beginning of her football journey, Hannah Hampton switched to the position of goalkeeper when moving back to England.But who is she and when did she join the England squad?
      Hannah Hampton signed a three year contract with Chelsea in 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton?
      Hannah Alice Hampton is a professional football player, who plays as a goalkeeper.
      She was born on November 16, 2000, in Birmingham.
      Hannah grew up in Studley, Warwickshire before emigrating to Spain with her family at the age of five.
      During her time in Spain she was scouted for the Villarreal CF academy where she learned to play as a striker.
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      Her parents worked as teachers at the British School of Vila-real, where she studied while training for Villarreal.
      In 2010 she moved back to England in 2010 to join Stoke City Centre of Excellence.
      Hannah made the transition from forward to goalkeeper at Stoke.
      What other teams has Hannah Hampton played for?
      During her youth career Hannah was playing for Villarreal CF from 2005 to 2010 and Stoke City from 2010 to 2016.
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      In 2016 she was recruited by Birmingham City and she made her senior debut in a League Cup group game against Doncaster Belles for Birmingham.
      After her debut she signed her first professional contract with the club on December 5, 2018.
      In May 2019, Hannah was named the club’s Young Player of the Season at Birmingham’s end of season awards.
      She made over 50 appearances for Birmingham before signing with Aston Villa in 2021.
      On July 4, 2023 it was announced that Hannah had signed a three year contract with Chelsea, following the end of contract with Villa.
      How long has Hannah Hampton played for England?
      Hannah joined England’s youth squad in 2013 when she was only twelve years old.
      She then played at the 2017 UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship qualification.
      In 2018 she was included in the under-19 squad and then continued to start at the 2019 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship.
      After England’s game against Italy, she was named Player of the Match.
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      In September 2020, Hannah joined the senior England squad and played on October 12, 2021 for England’s 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Northern Ireland and Latvia.
      In July 2022, she won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and in May 2023 it was announced that she will be playing for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. More

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      Rachel Daly says England have ‘fingers and toes’ crossed for Keira Walsh after midfield ace’s injury at the World Cup

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      RACHEL DALY admits being filled with dread whenever the letters ‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘L’ are mentioned with England assessing Keira Walsh’s injured knee.Daly and Mary Earps are backing the World Cup chasers to bounce back from their injury woes, just like Arsenal did in the WSL last term. 
      Rachel Daly says the Lionesses have “everything crossed” for Keira Walsh following her knee injury during England’s 1-0 defeat of Denmark in the World CupCredit: Reuters
      It is thought Walsh’s knee injury is currently being assessedCredit: Getty
      England are currently top of Group D ahead of their clash with China having won their first two group gamesCredit: Getty
      Daly and shot stopper Earps have been reflecting on the knee problem that left Walsh on crutches during England’s 1-0 defeat of Denmark on Friday. 
      The FA say they have “no news” on the status of Walsh’s injury.
      The player was stretchered off close to half-time after her studs got caught in the turf at Sydney Stadium.
      The midfield star looks set to miss the Group D leaders’ clash with China in Adelaide on Tuesday.
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      An England win will secure their spot in the World Cup knockout stage.
      However, The Observer reports that it’s hoped her knee issue is not as serious as it looked amid initial fears she had sustained anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage. 
      On whether the spate of knee injuries in the women’s game is a worry, Daly said: “For me, those three letters (ACL) scare the absolute you-know-what out of me. 
      “There’s always more work to be done in and around injuries and anterior cruciate ligament (issues in the women’s game).
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      “We all have our fingers, toes, everything crossed for Keira, but that’s football isn’t it. It’s tough.
      “You have your highs and your lows and you just hope that everything is alright.”
      Walsh, 26, was stretchered off six minutes before the half-time whistle during England’s duel with Denmark.
      The Barcelona star looked tearful and is thought to have said “I’ve done my knee” as England’s medics came to her assistance.
      Earps added: “It’s always sad when you see your team-mate go down and I hope it is nothing too serious.
      “You could see it disrupted our rhythm in the first half (against Denmark).
      “Keira was with the medics so we were just concentrating on what was in front of us.
      “It’s the talk of the town – that more research can be done. Hopefully that will definitely happen.”
      England have had rotten luck with losing players to injuries ahead of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer.
      Star trio Beth Mead, Fran Kirby and Leah Williamson are currently working their way to fitness following knee issues. 
      And Earps is backing the Lionesses to rally from their injury woes just as Arsenal did on the domestic stage last season. 
      The Gunners won this year’s Conti Cup without the services of Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead. 
      And they qualified for next season’s Champions League despite the absence of their star forwards as well as Williamson, full-back Laura Wienroither and skipper Kim Little. 
      Daly praised Laura Coombs’ display for England with the midfielder coming on against Denmark after Walsh’s exitCredit: Getty
      Earps said: “We saw it with Arsenal a little bit towards the end of the season. 
      “They were down and out but rallied (despite their injuries). 
      “We are a resilient group. We’re going to keep going and fighting and put our best foot forward as we always do.”
      Daly added: “This group is special, it’s got some unbelievable characters. 
      “It’s not just about what you see in performances on the pitch.
      “The girls off the pitch are special, special people and the staff are as well. 
      “Sarina (Wiegman) has built a squad around that, she doesn’t just think of the team that plays.
      “It’s everyone as a whole and there is character on and off the pitch. 
      “Coombsy (Laura Coombs) stepped in (for Keira) and did phenomenally.
      “There are other players that are ready to go and are available.”
      Daly is willing to play in “any position” for England after starting as a left-back against DenmarkCredit: Getty
      England’s game against China at Hindmarsh could see gaffer Sarina Wiegman retain Daly in a left-back role with the team keeping a clean sheet against Denmark on Saturday. 
      The Aston Villa ace, wearing the Lionesses’ No9 shirt for the World Cup, finished as the WSL’s top scorer last season.
      However, last summer Daly started as a full-back in all six of England’s Euros games, with the team winning the tournament. 
      And the WSL Golden Boot winner insists she is happy to start in any position despite playing as a striker for her club last term.  
      Daly said: “It’s an honour to put on the (England) shirt whenever I can and I’ll play in any position. 
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      “It’s not the one I’ve been playing in regularly for my club, but it’s something that’s still familiar. 
      “There are tweaks I need to make on my game in that role, but I will learn from it.” More

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      England Lionesses star Beth Mead tops up tan in bikini in Ibiza with partner Vivianne Miedema during Women’s World Cup

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      ARSENAL stars Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema are enjoying a holiday in Ibiza during the Women’s World Cup.The duo were both ruled out of the tournament by devastating ACL injuries.
      Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema are enjoying a holiday in IbizaCredit: Instagram / @bethmead
      Th couple have been joined by Arsenal team-mate Laura WienroitherCredit: Instagram / @bethmead
      Miedema’s orange bikini matched the colour of the boatCredit: Instagram / @viviannemiedema
      Both would likely have starred Down Under, but are instead having to watch their respective nations, England and the Netherlands, from afar.
      In a bid to still make the most of their summers, the happy couple have taken a trip to Ibiza.
      Mead, who came second in last year’s Ballon d’Or, posted a series of pictures to her Instagram account.
      The 28-year-old shared snaps of herself and Miedema topping up their tans by taking in the glorious sunshine in their bikinis.
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      Striker Miedema also posted a photo dump on Instagram.
      In one photo she wore an orange bikini aboard a boat of the same colour.
      While in another she posed alongside Mead and fellow Arsenal team-mate Laura Wienroither.
      The 27-year-old wrote: “Blended in with the boat. And plenty of Aquarius and palm trees this week.”
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      Mead posted a picture from around the dinner tableCredit: Instagram / @bethmead
      The trio have been enjoying their holidayCredit: Instagram / @bethmead
      Like Mead and Miedema, Wienroither is also recovering from a devastating ACL injury, an issue blighting the women’s game, suffered in the Champions League semi-final against Wolfsburg in April.
      While Wienroither’s Austria didn’t qualify for the World Cup, Mead and Miedema are proving to be big misses for their respective countries.
      England have won both matches 1-0 but have lacked fluency, missing Mead’s creative spark.
      And Sarina Wiegman’s side were struck by another devastating blow yesterday – losing Keira Walsh to a knee injury.
      Mead was devastated for her friend, posting “Keira” accompanied by crying and broken heart emojis.
      While Miedema called for action to be taken, tweeting: “Devastating to see the amount of injuries being picked up in this tournament so far…
      “This World Cup should have been played with a 26-player squad to reduce stress on players and to let coaches deal with injuries correctly.”
      The Netherlands, meanwhile, have also been goal shy – but have picked up a 1-0 win over Portugal and a creditable 1-1 draw with the United States.
      Mead has been injured since November, narrowly missing out on a return in time for the World Cup.
      Miedema suffered her injury in December, admitting in April that the World Cup would come too soon, but that she is hopeful of a return in time for next season.
      She told the BBC: “I’m definitely going to miss the World Cup which is a hard one, but I’m hoping to be back for the beginning of next season. That’s my focus right now – I need to be realistic.”
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      On Mead, she added: “Beth is a bit in front of me, but I think you’ve seen what Sarina said last week: it will need a miracle for her to be fit for the World Cup. But we’re both just working as hard as we can and we will see how close we can get.
      “I know what she’s feeling and she knows what I’m feeling. It’s frustrating for me because I’m a month behind so I see her doing a lot of things and I’m not there yet, but it’s very helpful and we want to push each other as much as possible, especially when we’re back on the pitch.”
      Mead had hoped to make a miracle recovery in time for the World CupCredit: Instagram / @bethmead
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      Fans convinced Women’s World Cup is ‘rigged’ after controversial decision that works against England

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      FANS joked the Women’s World Cup is “rigged” after a controversial decision – that went against England.The Lionesses have started their campaign in Australia and New Zealand with 1-0 wins over Haiti and Denmark.
      Haiti felt they should have had a penalty for this piece of defendingCredit: ITV
      The referee checked the VAR monitor but did not give the spot-kickCredit: ITV
      And they would have booked their place in the knockout stages if China failed to beat Haiti.
      The Asian nation were leading 1-0 going into injury time thanks to Wang Shuang’s 74th-minute penalty – despite being down to ten players following  Zhang Rui’s red card just before the half-hour mark.
      But Haiti – and England fans watching on ITV at home – were convinced the Caribbean island were denied a spot-kick of their own in stoppage time.
      Haiti forward Roseline Eloissaint tried to take the ball down in the area.
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      But China defender Chen Qiaozhu clambered over her opponent and headed clear.
      Referee Marta Huerta de Aza went over to the pitchside VAR monitor – but decided there was nothing wrong with the challenge from Qiaozhu.
      Haiti had earlier seen two other penalty appeals waved away for strong challenges in the China box.
      And supporters flooded social media with claims the Fifa tournament had been fixed to help China – with comments of “robbed” and “disgrace”.
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      One said: “This World Cup is rigged – that’s the third penalty for Haiti not called.”
      Another wrote: “Nah that Haiti-China women’s game is rigged. Obvious penalty last minute.”
      A third added: “That wasn’t a penalty? The international campaign against Haiti continues.”
      A fourth commented: “Hard not to feel heartbroken for Haiti. Honestly cannot understand how they didn’t get a penalty on at least one of those three (!) possible fouls – and not even a VAR check on one.”
      And a final user replied: “The refereeing in the China-Haiti match was awful. Two or three clear penalties in that match and VAR didn’t step in at all. A shambles or match-fixing?”
      It is the latest chaos involving VAR after the referee in Spain’s win over Zambia had to publicly make a huge U-turn to announce a goal.
      China held on for nine minutes of injury time to secure their first win at the World Cup – and keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
      However, they must better Denmark’s result against Haiti when they face England on Tuesday.
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      Sarina Wiegman’s masterstroke to bring Lauren James into the starting XI reaped its rewards within six minutes against Denmark.
      But the win was marred by a serious injury to midfield star Keira Walsh, who appeared to suffer significant damage to her knee when making an interception just before half-time.
      China secured a 1-0 win to give themselves a chance of reaching the knockoutsCredit: AP More