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      Who is Lyon and Norway striker Ada Hegerberg?

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      NORWEGIAN professional footballer Ada Hegerberg has had a hugely successful career.Ada has won many championships and awards throughout her career, read on to find out more.
      Ada is commonly referred to as one of the most influential players in women’s footballCredit: Getty
      Who is Lyon and Norway striker Ada Hegerberg?
      Ada Martine Stolsmo Hegerberg was born on July 10, 1995, in Molde, Norway.
      From a young age, she has represented Norway in football at an international level.
      She made her senior team debut for Norway in 2011.
      Ada was part of the Norwegian team that won the silver medal at the 2013 UEFA Women’s Championship.
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      She married her long-term partner Thomas Rogne in 2019 who is also a professional football player.
      Who else has Ada Hegerberg played for?
      During her youth football career, she played for Sunndal Fotball, a Norwegian Association football club.
      During her senior career, she has played for a number of teams, finding success with all of them.
      For her senior debut, she played for Kolbotn from 2010-2011, followed by Stabaek from 2012-2013.
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      She was then transferred to Turbine Potsdam for 2013-2014 before being transferred to Lyon.
      Ada has been playing for Lyon since 2014, making over 130 appearances and scoring more than 150 goals.
      Internationally, she has represented Norway since 2009 on their youth teams.
      She made her senior debut for Norway in 2011 and remains on the team’s roster.
      Since her senior debut, she has played in over 70 games and scored more than 40 goals.
      What awards has Ada Hegerberg won during her football career?
      Ada has won many awards and accolades throughout her career so far.
      She was awarded the UEFA Best Women’s Player in Europe award on August 25, 2016.
      She was named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2017 and 2019.
      In 2018, Ada was the first-ever recipient of the Ballon d’Or Feminin.
      Ada holds a record for the most goals scored in a UEFA Women’s Champions League season with a total of 15.
      She remains the all-time highest goalscorer in the UEFA Women’s Champions League with a total of 59 goals.
      As well as winning on the pitch, she received her flowers off the pitch also.
      She is considered one of the most impactful spokespeople for her sport as she has given countless interviews for women’s football.
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      In 2020 she had a documentary published about her journey called My Name is Ada Hegerberg.
      Ada is also commonly referred to as one of the most powerful women in sports by many media outlets such as Sports Illustrated. More

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      England Lionesses given warning over World Cup 2023 hotel with stars facing sleepless nights

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      ENGLAND’s Lionesses have been warned that they could face some sleepless nights throughout this year’s World Cup.Sarina Wiegman and her squad landed in Australia earlier this month to prepare for the tournament, which is set to kick off on Thursday.
      The Lionesses are staying at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific HotelCredit: INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacific
      The hotel is situated on the Central Coast of New South WalesCredit: INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacific
      It has been closed to the public while England are thereCredit: INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacific
      The most expensive rooms are £270-a-nightCredit: INSTAGRAM @crowneplazaterrigalpacific
      FA chiefs selected the Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Hotel – situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales – as the team’s base earlier this year.
      However, the hotel has received several noise complaints as it is directly opposite a nightclub.
      One TripAdvisor user, named Maryanne C, gave it a scathing review, writing: “If you want to sleep don’t stay here. Paid far too much for a thumping headache and the worst night’s sleep EVER.
      “The hotel is nice enough but the nightclub downstairs is LOUD until after midnight (we were there on a Saturday night). Reception kindly moved us to another room when we queried the noise but it was no better.”

      Meanwhile, a local resident told The Mirror: “The area around the hotel can get quite rowdy at weekends. It’s popular with residents and visitors and is right next to the beach, so it’s a great place to enjoy yourself.
      “But I’m not sure that I’d recommend it if you need a perfect night’s sleep!”
      The most expensive rooms in the hotel are valued at $519AUD-a-night, which is equivalent to £270.
      The complex includes 199 rooms, a pool, fitness centre and conference rooms, which will all be shut to the public during England’s stay.
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      The hotel is directly opposite Sirens NightclubCredit: Sirens Nightclub
      Sirens describes itself as ‘the Central Coast’s best nightspot’Credit: instagram @sirensthenightclub
      Sirens, the nightclub next door to the hotel, describes itself as “the Central Coast’s best nightspot”.
      The Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday, when New Zealand host Norway at Eden Park in Aukland.
      England begin their campaign on Saturday against Haiti.
      The Lionesses took a 90-minute flight to Brisbane from their base camp on Sunday ahead of their opening match.
      After Saturday’s game, they will return to their hotel in New South Wales for their second group match against Denmark, which will take place in Sydney.
      The England team will then fly another two hours to Adelaide, where they will take on China. More

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      Sealing Arsenal move before start of World Cup is a ‘weight off’ shoulders of Lioness star Alessia Russo

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      ALESSIA RUSSO says having her Arsenal move wrapped up before the World Cup feels like a weight off her shoulders. And the England star, 24, is enjoying proving a former coach wrong after he joked she “couldn’t head a ball for sh**”. 
      Alessia Russo is happy to have sorted her club future ahead before the start of England’s World Cup campaignCredit: Getty
      The Lioness star joined the Gunners as a free agent in July following the expiry of her contract with Manchester United in JuneCredit: Getty
      The WSL ace and the Lionesses arrived in Brisbane, Australia on Monday ahead of the Group D opening duel with Haiti on July 22. 
      That clash comes 18 days after the former Red Devil signed for Arsenal as a free agent. 
      Russo, who joined the Gunners after a three-year Manchester United spell, said: “I’m really glad it’s all done. 
      “It feels like a little bit of a weight is off my shoulders ahead of the World Cup and that’s what I wanted. 

      “I hoped to try and get it all sorted before the tournament kicked off. 
      “Now I can fully focus on this World Cup and after that head into Arsenal. I’m really excited.”
      Russo, who began her senior career at Chelsea in 2016, is arguably one of the Gunners’ biggest signings this summer. 
      And the Kent-born Lioness featured in a video welcoming Declan Rice to Arsenal. 
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      The video, produced by the club’s kit makers Adidas, went viral on social media. 
      When asked if there would be any banter from her Man United pals in England’s camp over move, Russo said they will “always be friends”. 
      She added: “I’m still best mates with them all and I always will be. 
      “It’s nice to have this summer and have some time with them again. We’re just all enjoying Australia.”
      Russo’s involvement in a World Cup tournament for the first time in her career comes after her netting 10 goals in 20 WSL games last term. 
      One of her most memorable was a headed effort last November that led to Man United becoming the first WSL team to beat Arsenal at the Emirates. 
      And Russo, who has earned plaudits for her aerial displays in the box, recalls her former coach Anson Dorrance jokingly mocked her heading abilities. 
      The former US Women’s national team boss, who led the side to their first World Cup win, coached Russo during her two-year stint at North Carolina Tar Heels. 
      The Lioness spent some of her teenage years at the US college side renowned for spotting and nurturing rising stars of the women’s game
      Like Russo, Lucy Bronze and Lotte Wubben-Moy, are also former Tar Heels players. 
      The trio flourished under Dorrance who has been in charge of the North Carolina University team for 46 years.
      Russo, who played for Tar them from 2017 to 2019, added: “When I was in America my coach out there told me that I couldn’t head a ball for shit. 
      “That was something that I wanted to prove him wrong with.
      “I’ve still got a long way to go, but yeah I think physicality is a huge thing as a nine. “You’ve got to be strong, you’ve got to be powerful. 
      “Some centre halves are bigger and stronger than you so you’ve got to find ways to get one up on them.”
      On whether she is still in contact with legendary Tar Heels boss Dorrance, Russo said: “I still speak to Anson and his assistant Damon Nahas.
      Russo still maintains contact with her coaches at the US women’s college side North Carolina Tar HeelsCredit: Getty
      “I probably speak to them maybe once a month. It’s nice to check in with them and they played a big part in my journey and my career. 
      “They’re coaches I have huge respect for and love to speak to.”
      Russo is eager to keep developing the physical aspect of her game in particular her strength for duels with her markers.
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      The WSL ace, who has scored 11 times in 21 senior England appearances, added: “Understanding my body and how to use it best, and then just trying to be as clinical as possible in front of goal. 
      “As a nine that’s something you want to work on every single day.” More

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      Who is former England striker Ellen White and is she married?

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      FORMER Lioness Ellen White recently announced the birth of her first child. Ellen had a massively successful career as a striker for the England women’s national team.
      Ellen announced her retirement from professional football after the lionesses won the Euro’s in 2022Credit: Getty
      Who is former England striker Ellen White?
      Ellen Toni Convery is more commenly known as Ellen White and was born May 9, 1989.
      Ellen is a former professional football player who was a striker for the England national team.
      She progressed through the Arsenal academy as a youth player, later returning to the team as an adult.
      During her professional career she was named England’s International Player of the year on three occassions, in 2011, 2018 and 2021.
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      Ellen was born and raised in Ayelsbury and was educated at The Grange School before going to Waddesdon Church of England School for sixth form.
      Her school did not have a football team for girls, so she played with the boys.
      She played football at her fathers academy Mini Dux as a child. She then played for Aylesbury Town where she was scouted by Arsenal aged eight.
      Ellen participated in the Where Greatness Is Made campaign and a plaque honouring her was unveiled in Aylesbury town centere in 2022.
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      What teams did Ellen White play for?
      Ellen played for quite a few top league football teams throughout her career.
      As well as representing England on the international stage in big games like the Euros and the Olympics.
      Her youth career was at Arsenal where she went through the academy there from 1997-2005.
      She started her senior career at Chelsea FC where she played from 2005-2008.
      Ellen was then transferred to Leeds and played for them for two years.
      She returned to Arsenal where she played for three years, making over 30 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
      From 2014 to 2022 she played for Notts County, Birmingham City and, finally, Manchester City.
      With Manchester City she won the Women’s FA Cup in 2020, and she also had very successful seasons with Arsenal.
      With Arsenal, Ellen won the league in 2011 and 2012, the Women’s FA Cup in 2011 and 2013 and the FA WSL Cup in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
      While playing for Birmingham City she was the leagues top scorer in 2018.
      During the 2017/18 season, Ellen won the WSL’s Golden Boot Award for the most goals scored.
      Ellen retired in 2022 after the Lionesses won the Euros and became European champions.
      Ellen has held the title of England Women’s all-time record goal scorer.
      When did Ellen White get married and who is her husband?
      Ellen married her partner Callum Convery a year and a half after getting engaged in 2013.
      The couple met while studying Sports Science at Loughborough University.
      Ellen and Callum share their love for each other and football, with Callum regularly being seen pitch side supporting Ellen.
      Callum used to work as a sports development officer for the Nottinghamshire Football Association.
      When Ellen was signed to Manchester City, the couple moved to Manchester and Callum changed jobs.
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      Ellen annoucned that she was expecting her first child just weeks after helping England to victory and lifting the Euro 2022 trophy.
      The couple welcomed their daughter in April 2023. More

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      What is the prize money at the 2023 Women’s World Cup?

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      THE Women’s World Cup commences in just a few days and the prize fund has seen a staggering increase from 2019. FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to $110million, which is more than three times the amount of the $30million prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
      The USA won the last Women’s World Cup in France.Credit: AP
      This still does not come close to the men’s winners prize fund in Qatar at $440million.
      However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated he hopes to equal the prize money between both the men’s and women’s tournaments by the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
      FIFA has blamed the unequal prize fund to broadcasters and TV networks for offering significantly less for the women’s tournament’s media rights.
      They have further clarified they are doing their bit to fight for equality in the sport and others now need to start doing the same.
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      What is the breakdown of the prize money at the Women’s World Cup?
      It’s currently unclear how the $110million prize pot will be distributed for the Women’s World Cup.
      Here is a breakdown of what the players will earn at this year’s tournament:

      Group stage: $30,000
      Round of 16: $60,000
      Quarterfinal: $90,000
      Fourth place: $165,000
      Third place: $180,000
      Second place: $195,000
      Winners: $270,000

      When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?

      The Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place in the summer of 2023.
      It will begin THIS WEEK – on July 20, 2023, and finish a month later on August 20.
      The World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and there has been a team expansion from 24 to 32.
      The games will be spread across nine different cities.
      Stadium Australia in Sydney will host the final.

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      How much do England women’s footballers get paid for playing at the World Cup?

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      ENGLAND’S Lionesses could earn nearly a quarter of a million pounds each if they win the Women’s World Cup.FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to £88.5million – more than three times the amount of the £24m prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
      The Euro 2022 winners are competing at the Women’s World Cup next week.Credit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman’s squad are aiming to go big and win this year’s World Cup.
      FIFA will not pay the prize money directly to individual associations such as the English FA as they did before.
      Now each squad member will receive a specific amount depending on what stage they reach during the tournament.
      However, the prize money is still a lot less than the men who take home £313m.
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      Individual fees have been introduced by FIFA for this year’s World CupCredit: Getty
      How much money do footballers get at the Women’s World Cup?
      Each player will receive £10,000 to aid their families to attend the games in Australia and New Zealand.
      England are certain to earn £24,000 for reaching the group stages.
      The prize money then increases to £47,000 for the round of 16, then to £70,000 for the last eight.
      Meanwhile, the big aim for England this year is the £213,000 for the winners of the World Cup.
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      Women’s World Cup 2023 prize money (in U.S. dollars)

      Group stage: $30,000
      Round of 16: $60,000
      Quarterfinal: $90,000
      Fourth place: $165,000
      Third place: $180,000
      Second place: $195,000
      Winners: $270,000

      When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?

      The Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place in the summer of 2023.
      It will begin THIS WEEK – on July 20, 2023, and finish a month later on August 20.
      The World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and there has been a team expansion from 24 to 32.
      The games will be spread across nine different cities.
      Stadium Australia in Sydney will host the final. More

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      Ella Toone opens up on ‘finding herself’ and shares childhood dream of scoring for England in the World Cup

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      ELLA TOONE is loving life in Australia having “found herself” Down Under ahead of England revving up for the World Cup.The forward, 23, whose stunning chip helped the Lionesses triumph at last year’s Euros, sees herself as a player who goes at a “hundred miles an hour”.
      Ella Toone says she feels like a changed woman ahead of the start of England’s campaign to win the World CupCredit: Getty
      The Lioness forward could be set to play in a World Cup tournament for the first time in her careerCredit: Getty
      Toone says she learnt about herself during England’s Euros-winning run last summerCredit: Getty
      But since arriving at England’s camp Toone, who has 32 senior caps, has enjoyed finding ways to balance intense training with switching off mentally from football.
      The Manchester United and Lioness ace said: “I’ve really found myself here. I never normally wake up early as I’m a proper sleeper.
      “But I woke up early the other day – six o’clock – I went and saw the sunrise.
      “I absolutely love walking along the beach and the other day I went into the sea.
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      “Luckily the girls got me some goggles as I can’t go in with my eyelashes (on). 
      “I was under the waves every day and I thought ‘wow this is me’. 
      “Going in the sea has definitely really made me a changed woman.”
      Like her team-mates Toone has been finding ways to make the most of her downtime away from preparation for England’s Group D opener against Haiti in five days’ time.
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      The Wigan-born Lioness, who has netted 16 goals since her senior international debut in September 2020, enjoys reading autobiographies in her spare time.  
      She adds: “I don’t actually read novels, just autobiographies. I’m reading Jamie Vardy’s autobiography at the minute. 
      “I always say it (that I’m going to) but now I’ve actually started (to take up) reading more often so that’s nice.”
      Last summer saw Toone play in a major tournament for the first time in a senior career which began with a two-year spell at Blackburn Rovers in 2015 before moves to Man City and Man United.
      The WSL star was among nine aces taking part in their first major international contest for the Lionesses.
      Her goal-scoring display at last year’s Euros final at Wembley saw her evolve from a promising England talent to a tournament-winning performer.
      Toone opened the scoring against finalists Germany in front of a record crowd a Wembley with a lofted second-half strike.
      And the forward is eager to help England’s new major contest debutants with six included in head coach Wiegman’s squad.
      Toone adds: “Going into this tournament off the back of my first major tournament with England, I’ve just got more experience now.
      “I learned so much about myself at the Euros.
      “I’ve come into this having a bit more experience and just trying to offer others that experience.
      “I think I’ve come into this tournament the same as (I did) at the Euros.
      “That’s giving my best, enjoying every moment and making sure that I work hard in training.
      “I want to give everything I can every time I put the shirt on for England.”
      England’s clash with Haiti could see Toone make her World Cup debut for her national side.
      The match at Brisbane Stadium will kick off at 10:30 am UK time this Saturday (July 22).
      And Sarina Wiegman’s team have been a bit goal shy of late having gone scoreless in the last three games. 
      Having Toone is confident the team will find their shooting boots and hopes to achieve her dream of scoring in the tournament.
      She adds: “We’re very confident and we know we’ve got a lot of goal scorers in the group so we’re definitely creating those chances. 
      “It’s now about making sure we put them in the back of the net.
      Toone and her team-mates hope to pick up their first win since beating Brazil in the Women’s Finalissima in MarchCredit: Getty
      “I manifest a lot of things before I play games. Half of them never happen but I’m having fun in my brain. 
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      “I’ve dreamt about scoring a goal in the World Cup since I was a little girl and I’ve dreamt about scoring at this one.  
      “As for the celebrations (side of things) I have absolutely no idea (what I’ll do).” More

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      Lucy Bronze reflects on World Cup ‘heartbreak’ and driving standards with England after Barcelona success

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      LUCY BRONZE believes her Barcelona move has boosted her England form following her Champions League triumph with the club. And the full-back admits she is still “heartbroken” by the Lionesses’ World Cup semis loss four years ago.  
      Lucy Bronze is hungry for more silverware success following Euros and Champions League wins in the past yearCredit: Getty
      The England full-back helped Barcelona win their second Champions League trophy when they beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in JuneCredit: Getty
      Bronze and her England team-mates are continuing their preparations ahead of their first group stage match in this year’s World CupCredit: Getty
      Bronze and her team-mates will take to the field against Haiti on July 20 in their Group D opener at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
      The Euros champs were put through their paces in training on Saturday in Queensland, following a 0-0 warm-up draw with Canada on Friday.
      Their upcoming clash with the tournament debutants in Brisbane, comes seven weeks after Bronze celebrated her fourth Champions League trophy win.
      The Lioness, 31, who joined Barcelona last term along with team-mate Keira Walsh, said: “I think the pair of us drive a different kind of standard now at England training.
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      “We’ve been able to add that when we’ve come back into camps.
      “It’s not the style of play necessarily.
      “It’s the expectation and the quality you expect from a team that wins trophies like Champions Leagues and playing with the best players in the world.
      “It gives myself and Keira massive confidence.
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      “It was her first Champions League win and while it was my fourth, it’s something that gives you a lot of confidence going into the World Cup.”
      Bronze, who moved Barca last June after a two-year spell at Manchester City, is playing in a World Cup for the third time in her career.
      The full-back was part of a Phil Neville-managed England side that lost 2-1 to the United States in the contest’s semis in France in 2019.
      Bronze used the word “heartbroken” to describe the feeling that result evokes.
      Of her past England experiences in the tournament, she said: “Every World Cup that I’ve played in we’ve been so close.
      “The difference between us and the US on the day that we played them was a VAR decision, a penalty save.
      “That’s two things in one game, it was crazy, crazy close.”
      A finish in the top two spots in Group D would see England enter the World Cup’s knockout phase for the first time under head coach Sarina Wiegman.
      The team have been hit by injuries to three of their biggest stars from last year’s Euros.
      Skipper and centre-back Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Euros Golden Boot winner Beth Mead are all battling their way back from knee issues.
      On the need to step up in their absence, Bronze added: “I’ve played that role in the majority of the tournaments I’ve played in.
      “The team and the manager expect that from me because I’ve always had to bring high level performances.
      “Although Leah is a huge part of the team, in the run-up to the Euros last year she didn’t play in the back four.
      Sarina Wiegman hopes to lead the Lionesses to their second major trophy win and first Women’s World Cup triumphCredit: PA
      “We played with Alex (Greenwood) and Millie (Bright) as our centre half partnership the whole year under Sarina and we didn’t lose a game then.
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      “Anybody that has watched Alex and Millie play in the WSL knows that they’re two of the best centre halves in the world.
      “Leah is a huge miss but I wouldn’t say it’s a reshuffle, we’re just going back to a different team which has already played together.” More