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      England Lionesses keeper shirts sell out in FIVE minutes after Mary Earps’ huge Women’s World Cup row with Nike

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      LIONESSES goalkeeper shirts finally went on sale this morning – and they sold out within a matter of minutes.A batch of the shirts went on sale at 8am and were sold out by 8:05am amid high demand.
      England goalkeeper shirts sold out this morningCredit: Getty
      Mary Earps urged Nike to sell them ahead of the Women’s World CupCredit: Getty
      The number put on the official England online shop was comparable to that of the men’s strips prior to a major international tournament.
      Mary Earps was left “hugely disappointed” ahead of this summer’s Women’s World Cup after Nike failed to put any goalkeeper shirts on sale.
      The Manchester United star also revealed that she had been “fighting behind closed doors” and “trying to go through the correct channels” in a bid to find a solution.
      Nike initially decided against selling the shirts, but made a U-turn in August.
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      A limited quantity was released on the Nike website in October without warning and sold out almost instantly.
      Some later appeared on eBay for DOUBLE the price.
      Two shirts were sold for an astonishing £199.99, while another went for £174.99.
      Earps played a crucial role in England’s journey to the Women’s World Cup final earlier this year.
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      Although the Lionesses suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain, the United keeper was awarded with the Golden Glove.
      She has since been named as England Women’s Player of the Year and BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. More

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      Alex Scott nails ‘plastique chic’ look with huge grin on face while watching Arsenal batter Chelsea in WSL

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      ALEX SCOTT did not let the rain get her down as she watched Arsenal batter Chelsea on Sunday.The former England defender hosted the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s Super League clash from the Emirates Stadium.
      Alex Scott nailed ‘plastique chic’ as she watched Arsenal thrash Chelsea in the WSLCredit: instagram/alexscott2
      Scott presented the BBC’s coverage of the Gunners’ 4-1 win on SundayCredit: Rex
      Scott was snapped with huge grin on her face during the Gunners’ 4-1 win over their title rivals.
      Reporter Jo Currie shared a picture of Scott using a plastic hood to shield herself from the rain.
      She also wore a black scarf and grey blazer in the stands, with Currie writing: “@alexscott2 nailing the #PlastiqueChic.”
      Scott’s former club handed Chelsea their first league defeat of the season in front of a record WSL crowd in North London.
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      Goals from Beth Mead, Amanda Ilestedt and Alessia Russo (two) sealed a comfortable home victory.
      Fans had earlier hailed Scott as “total class” after she took aim at Joey Barton’s recent sexist rants.
      The presenter had previously laughed off his claim that she “shouldn’t comment on the men’s game”.
      Scott has been vocal in her opposition to the ex-Manchester City midfielder’s social media outbursts.
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      Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal won in front of a record attendanceCredit: Getty
      Prior to becoming a fan-favourite pundit and presenter, the 39-year-old won 140 caps for the Lionesses as well as representing Team GB at the London Olympics in 2012.
      She also won 21 major trophies across three spells with Arsenal, including six league titles, seven FA Cups and the Champions League.
      Scott, who was awarded an MBE for her services to football in 2017, is now fronts both Football Focus and the BBC’s WSL coverage. More

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      Eidevall hails Arsenal’s ‘strongest performance’ so far this season after Gunners defeat Chelsea at the Emirates

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      JONAS EIDEVALL reckons Arsenal’s dominance of Chelsea was reminiscent of Barcelona’s past defeats of the Blues. Beth Mead and Alessia Russo were among the scorers during the Gunners’ storming 4-1 victory at the Emirates on Sunday.
      Beth Mead got Arsenal off to a flier netting her first goal at the Emirates this season
      Alessia Russo was named player of the match after netting twice during the Gunners’ 4-1 watched by a crowd of more than 59,000
      Jonas Eidevall says Arsenal dominated the ball in manner that was similar to Barcelona during their wins against Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League
      Their performance and defeat of their rivals was watched largest crowd at a WSL game to date with more 59,000 spectators at the stadium.
      At the ground where she injured her knee last November,  Mead and player of the match Russo were on fire along with their team-mates.
      Goals in the game played this afternoon included two scored in two minutes as they threw down a title gauntlet going level on points with the league leaders. 
      Eidevall, whose Gunners are currently second, said: “The way we managed the ball against Chelsea, I haven’t seen any team apart from Barcelona doing that well against them. 
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      “It’s our strongest performance so far this season but in football if you want to win anything it’s about being consistent in performances. 
      “What is telling for me when you see the reaction – yes we’re happy – but at the end of the day it is our finishing position in the league that will matter.”
      Bullied was the word Emma Hayes used to describe how Chelsea fared in the first clash between the two sides this team 
      Their London rivals, who they have not beaten away on four occasions in the WSL, had just five shots on target netting four of them. 
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      Blues boss Hayes said: “That’s as bad as I’ve seen us for a long time. The better team won by a country mile. 
      “They bullied us. They dominated in the duels, all phases of our play were poor. “That (performance) was not our best, that’s probably us at our very worst.”
      It took just eight minutes before the deadlock was broken by Eidevall’s side 
      Mead underlined her return to form unleashing a shot into the top of the net after being teed up by Victoria Pelova. 
      It was her first goal scored at the Emirates this term. 
      Chelsea, skippered by Sam Kerr with Millie Bright currently recovering from an injured knee, looked to hit back swiftly. 
      They did so with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd slotting into the bottom corner five minutes after Mead’s opener. 
      However some observers will have questioned whether the goal should have stood with Kerr appearing to obscure goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger’s view. 
      Arsenal continued to keep up the pressure in a
      They went 2-1 up as Amanda Ilestedt headed home with Ann-Katrin Berger failing to claim the ball with her attempted catch from a 36th-minute corner kick.
      Russo made it 3-1 slamming home after a powerful run in the 38th-
      Hayes made a triple substitution with Fran Kirby among those entering the fray in the second half. 
      Chelsea’s only goal of the game came via Johanna Rytting Kaneryd’s first-half equaliser
      But things didn’t any easier for the visitors.
      Lauren James was subbed off shortly after treading on Lia Walti’s foot off the ball following an aerial challenge on Lotte Wubben-Moy
      The challenge on Walti saw James get a yellow card with the Chelsea forward among six players cautioned during the game.
      The hosts won a late pen when Russo was upended in the box by Berger with the keeper coming off her line to claim the ball. 
      And Russo’s spot-kick and brace sealed an emphatic victory ahead of the derby clash with Tottenham this Saturday.
      Emma Hayes felt Chelsea lacked control across the pitch during the match
      Following the result, Hayes added: “Even when we did well to win the ball back, we gave it away again. 
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      “It’s so difficult as a coach when you have no control in a certain way and I felt we lacked that across the pitch.
      “I have a dressing room that will acknowledge that and own it.” More

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      Alisha Lehmann told she’s ‘so brave, strong and sexy’ as she is left be BLOODIED nose in Switzerland game

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      ALISHA LEHMANN was hailed as being “so brave, so strong” and “so sexy” after suffering a bloodied face in action for her country.The 24-year-old, who has been dubbed ‘the world’s sexiest footballer’, currently stars in the WSL for Aston Villa.
      Alisha Lehmann helped Switzerland to beat Sweden on FridayCredit: EPA
      The 24-year-old has shot to fame after being dubbed ‘the world’s sexiest footballer’Credit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      Lehmann was forced off against Sweden with a bloodied noseCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She received a flood of supportive messages after the injury on social mediaCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      But she is currently on international duty for Switzerland and helped them to beat World Cup semi-finalists Sweden 1-0 on Friday.
      In snowy conditions in Luzern, Lehmann was involved in a nasty collision during the Nations League clash that forced her out of the action.
      She was left with a bloodied nose and had to be replaced on the 70 minute mark.
      Fortunately she does not appear to be in too much distress as after the game she took to Instagram to post a message to her huge 16 million following.
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      Lehmann shared several snaps from the game, which included one of her running with the ball, another of her celebrating Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic’s goal and then a clip of her going to get treatment for her injury.
      She captioned the photos with: “Big fight yesterday, so happy with the 3 points and so proud of the team.”
      A flood of supportive comments soon flooded in, with Lehmann’s ex-Aston Villa team-mate Ruesha Littlejohnm among them.
      She wrote: “So brave, so strong, so sexy.”
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      Switzerland’s win secured their first points in the Nations League after a poor start to the group that also includes Italy and Spain.
      It comes after Lehmann was dubbed a “class act” after she jumped off the Aston Villa bus to hug a big fan of hers in a wheelchair recently.
      The star also found herself being trolled after she was criticised for wearing make-up during her country’s 7-1 defeat to Spain during the last international break.
      TV presenter Vicki Blomme was one of those who jumped to her defence, comparing Lehmann wearing make-up on the pitch to Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham caring about their hair.
      She said on the Soccer Sisters podcast: “Yes, she plays with her sexuality, but they have done it many times.
      “Look at Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. I think make-up and personal grooming are seen differently than if a boy does his hair.
      “A lot of people think it’s vanity, but it’s also feeling. The feeling of feeling confident and strong, there’s something to that. I think it’s good that we’re different and that we look however we want.
      “You take some of the attention away from football, but that’s how it happened also with Beckham. There is nothing wrong with playing football with make-up, we have to stop blaming them.”
      Lehmann has amassed a huge following of 16 million on InstagramCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      She regularly keeps them updated with her antics on and off the pitchCredit: @alishalehmann7/CEN
      The forward currently stars in the WSL for Aston VillaCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Arsenal star Jen Beattie and does she have a partner?

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      JEN BEATTIE boasts an impressive football career and has even been handed an MBE for her contributions to the sport.Though she is best known for her work on the pitch, the Women’s Super League star has also made headlines for her personal life.
      Jen Beattie returned to Arsenal FC in June 2019Credit: Christopher Lee – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
      Who is Jen Beattie?
      Jen Beattie is a Scottish footballer was born in Glasgow on May 13, 1991.
      She became interested in football after playing her brother Johnnie and his friends at primary school.
      Beattie was selected to play for Glasgow Primary School, where she was the only girl on the team ,and given the role of captain.
      Her brother went on to pursue a different path and became a professional rugby union player, representing Scotland on 38 occasions.
      Jen and Johnnie’s father is former Scotland and British Lions rugby union player, John Beattie.
      In October 2020, Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer.
      Beattie continued to appear for both Arsenal and Scotland during her radiotherapy treatment and also underwent surgery to remove the lump.
      Speaking about her experience of living with the disease, the sports star told The Herald: “It was one of the most difficult times of my life.
      “I was diagnosed during the middle of Covid, so being away from family and friends was one of the toughest things.  
      “I always give credit to my teammates and my club who supported me through that.”
      Beattie was awarded an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours for her services to football and charity.
      What football clubs has Jen Beattie played for?
      Beattie got her break in football when she started playing for Queen’s Park Rangers.
      This led to her joining Celtic Ladies, where she was then spotted by Arsenal scouts.
      After making the trip south to The Emirates, Beattie quickly started to amass silverware, winning the Women’s Premier League along with two league cups and two FA Cups also.
      Jen then moved to France when she signed for Montpellier on a two-year contract.
      Man City then came calling and the Scottish defender won another four trophies during her spell with The Citizens.
      Jen then spent a season out on loan in Australia, playing for Melbourne City.
      She returned to Arsenal in 2019 and won the FA Women’s Super League with her team that same year.
      Beattie retired from international duty in early 2023.
      She earned over 100 caps during her her 14-year stint with Scotland’s national team.
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      Who is Jen Beattie dating?
      Beattie dated former Love Island winner Amber Gill in late 2022.
      In November 2023 it was reported that the couple had split.
      A source told MailOnline of the break up: “Amber and Jen have decided to end their relationship.
      “They remain good friends and the split was amicable but they just grew apart after struggling to spend time together.
      “There’s still a lot of love between them and Amber will always hold a special place in her heart for Jen but ending their romance was the best decision for their lives right now.”
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      Jen and Amber first sparked romance rumours when they were seen exchanging numerous flirty emoji icons and messages on social media.
      They then appeared to confirm their relationship when Amber posted a video of her in a box at Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal Football Club. More

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      Glamorous footballer Alisha Lehmann stuns fans in birthday pic with her mother as they ask ‘which one’s the mum?’

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      ASTON VILLA forward Alisha Lehmann shared a picture with her mum as she wished her a happy birthday.The Swiss attacker, 24, has used her status as a Women’s Super League star to become a social media phenomenon.
      Alisha Lehmann, right, shared a picture of her with her mum Sarah Guggisberg, leftCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She has more than 16 million followers on Instagram, regularly sharing pictures and videos for her fans.
      And her latest post showed her posing for snaps alongside her mum, Sarah Guggisberg, in the stands at a Switzerland game.
      She also added the caption: “Happy birthdaaaaaay MUM♥️!!
      “Thank you for everything you always do for me, I love you so much.”
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      In response, one fan said: “My Queen. Happy Birthday to your mother 🎂🥳❤️😘.”
      While another added: “Happy birthday mama Lehmann 😍. What a beautiful daughter you have produced 🥰.”
      A third replied: “Happy birthday mum! What a beautiful young lady.”
      And a fourth responded: “Which one is the mum??”
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      Lehmann is preparing to earn her 47th international cap when Switzerland host Sweden in their Nations League clash on Friday.
      The Villa star, who has seven goals for her country, will then travel to Parma to take on Italy in another Nations League fixture.
      Lehmann has scored two goals in eight games for Villa so far this season.
      Carla Ward’s side sit 10th in the WSL with just two wins from their opening eight matches.
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      Lehmann has built up an impressive following on social mediaCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      She has more than 16 million fans on InstagramCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      Lehmann previously played for West Ham and Everton on loanCredit: instagram
      She regularly shares pictures on social mediaCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      Lehmann recently became an ambassador for KSI and Logan Paul’s drink PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
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      The Sun’s Footie For All campaign praised by Culture Secretary as £30m of NEW cash for grassroots football announced

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      THE Culture Secretary praised The Sun’s Footie For All campaign as she joined England’s Lionesses on the pitch to announce a multi-million cash boost for grassroots football. Lucy Frazer unveiled a £30 million venture to construct around 30 state-of-the-art 3G pitches across the country. 
      Political Correspondent Martina Bet talks to Culture Secretary Lucy FrazerCredit: Roland Leon
      We joined the Cabinet Minister at St George’s Park where she made the revelation to the Lionesses and told us how important it is to build more facilities, especially for women and girls. 
      Speaking to our political correspondent, Ms Frazer said she realised she had to do something to support the Lionesses’ legacy after seeing them “in action” at the World Cup.
      “I came back from Australia, thinking we have got to build on this, we can’t stop, we have got to go further, we have got to continue to support them”, she said.
      At every one of these new sites, there will be reserved peak-time slots, women and girls only evenings and priority booking for women and girls’ team.
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      There will also be dedicated female changing rooms, shower facilities and accessible toilets.
      Ms Frazer said: “One of the main issues is that girls are put off by the fact that there’s nowhere to change and there’s nowhere to shower.”
      The Cabinet Minister also described the Sun’s Footie For All campaign and Fund as “complementary” to the Government’s cash injection.
      Our campaign is aimed at supporting grassroots youth football clubs impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and the fund, in collaboration with Tesco’s Stronger Starts programme, provides £150,000 in grants to assist clubs facing financial challenges.
      Ms Frazer said: “In life, generally, you can’t do things alone, the Government can’t do this alone. And we are combining with the sporting bodies to achieve our aims, with the Department of Education, the Department for health… and so The Sun’s campaign is is a complementary to that.
      “And it’s really important that we have football access for everyone and I’m a proud supporter of the Sun’s campaign.”
      In terms of where the new pitches will be located, Ms Frazer said it will be up to the Football Foundation to decide, adding: “They are already looking at potential sites and looking at a whole range of things and accessibility is absolutely one of them.
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      “They have already started that work, because we want to make sure that these are delivered by 2024-25. And so that work has started already.”
      The Government is providing £25 million funding, with The Football Association contributing £5 million.
      The announcement comes ahead of the team’s crucial UEFA Women’s Nations League match against the Netherlands at Wembley Stadium on Friday.
      England’s FIFA World Cup 2023 Captain Millie Bright said: “We are really pleased to see the commitment towards this funding and the promise that this will be prioritised for the growth of women’s and girls’ football so whatever the motivation to play, there is a safe and accessible area for females to go to.”
      Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer on the pitch with the Lionesses and a local girls’ football clubCredit: Roland Leon
      Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer talks to the manager of the England women’s national team Sarina WiegmanCredit: Roland Leon
      Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer attended the training session of the Lionesses and announced a £30 million venture to construct around 30 state-of-the-art 3G pitches across the countryCredit: Roland Leon More

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      Alisha Lehmann sticks her tongue out in cheeky pic on international return as fans ask ‘why are you so beautiful?’

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      ALISHA LEHMANN has wowed her followers with some new pictures as she jets off on international duty.The Aston Villa star was called up for the Switzerland national team ahead of their matches against Sweden and Italy in the Nations League.
      Alisha Lehmann stunned as she shared a snap to her Instagram before heading on international dutyCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      Alisha is preparing for some Nations League clashes with SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      Before heading from Birmingham to Switzerland she stopped to pose for a photo with her suitcase.
      The 24-year-old was sporting some Louis Vuitton trousers, a fluffy jacket and some shades as she got ready for her flight.
      After touching down in Switzerland she updated her 16.1MILLION Instagram followers with some snaps from her training session with the national team.
      And her adoring fans were blown away by the photos and showered her with compliments in the comments section.
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      One wrote: “The princess of football!”
      While another asked: “Why are you so beautiful?”
      A third simply commented: “Dreamy.”
      And a fourth added: “Beautiful mesmerising marvel.”
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      Alongside her impressive online following Alisha has an impressive set of skills on the pitch to match.
      The former West Ham forward has featured six times for Aston Villa this season and is hoping to build on her campaign last term.
      She managed five goals in 22 appearances for the Villans in the WSL last season.
      She will be hoping to make her 61st appearances for the Switzerland national team this Friday as they try to pick up their first points in Group 4 of the Nations League.
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      Alisha Lehmann plays for Aston VillaCredit: Rex
      She is one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      Alisha has amassed a huge following onlineCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She has even created her own calendar for her fansCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She has over 16 million followers on InstagramCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
      Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagram
      Lehmann seems delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
      She has previously shown off her ‘PRIME’ chainCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
      She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More