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      Laura Woods dazzles in sleek outfit live on ITV as she puts on leggy display for Women’s World Cup coverage

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      LAURA WOODS wowed in a stunning outfit while presenting coverage of the Women’s World Cup.The host was in the studio on Sunday morning to take viewers through the clash between Germany and Colombia, which ended in a shock 2-1 win for the South Americans.
      Laura Woods stunned while presenting the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
      Woods donned a stylish black top as Germany faced Colombia
      She wowed earlier in the week in blue attireCredit: ITV
      Woods is leading ITV’s coverage of the tournamentCredit: Getty
      Woods donned a gorgeous black top and matching skirt to go with some stylish white trainers as she put on a leggy display.
      She was joined by pundits Emma Hayes and Vicky Losada with the latter wowing in a bold outfit.
      This is not first time Woods has shined during the Women’s World Cup, previously leaving fans hot under the collar in an elegant dress.
      The ITV presenter also gave many something to smile about as she rocked a blue jacket earlier this week after England beat Denmark.
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      Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
      The 36-year-old has enjoyed a great summer that saw her wear daring attire at Glastonbury and party with an ex-England star.
      Woods is set to grace fans’ screens more in the approaching season, following her move to TNT Sports.
      The channel will replace BT Sport and see the former talkSPORT host be the face of Champions League games.
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      She has come a long way in her broadcasting career from accidentally kissing darts legend Steve Beaton on the lips after an interview.
      Laura Woods will front TNT’s Premier League coverage next monthCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She graced viewers’ screens in a elegant outfitCredit: Instagram More

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      I scored England’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal – but now I work in a warehouse

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      GILLIAN COULTARD scored England’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal and now works in a warehouse.The 60-year-old was a pioneer for the women’s game, being capped 119 times for the Lionesses.
      England hero Gillian Coultard was the first women’s player to hit 100 capsCredit: Getty
      She now works in a warehouseCredit: Teva
      She played for England between 1981 and 2000 and was the first female player to hit the century mark in appearances.
      Her big moment came in 1995 when Coultard netted a penalty against Canada in Sweden to write herself into the history books as the first ever women’s goalscorer for the Lionesses at a World Cup.
      England went on to win that game 3-2 with the midfielder scoring a second late on to seal victory and give her legendary status.
      Coultard now works as a warehouse operative for pharmaceutical company Teva in West Yorkshire.
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      Her incredible journey began by playing football with her older brother and watching FA Cup finals, dreaming that one day she could be at Wembley.
      Coutlard explained: “I always tagged along with my oldest brother and football was what I wanted to do from a young age. I was always kicking a football.
      “When I went to secondary school, I was told I had to play the girls’ games, which were hockey and netball.
      “Luckily, my PE teacher took me to see Doncaster Belles, a local women’s football team who just happened to be one of the best teams in England.
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      “I joined the team when I was 13 and I had my first England trial the same year.”
      Coultard went on to spend the majority of her career with Doncaster Belles while breaking down barriers for the Three Lions.
      The women’s team at the 1995 World Cup wore men’s kits as there was no such thing as women’s sized shirts with them like “parachutes”.
      Coutlard was given paid time off by her employers at the time, using up her holiday to play for England.
      However, some team-mates were not so fortunate and gave up jobs for their World Cup chance.
      The FA paid for the players’ travel and accommodation but there were connecting flights, boat journeys and an overnight sleeper train with matches every other day.
      Despite her legendary status, Coultard keeps a low profile in the warehouse and her colleagues only recently found out that she is a football icon.
      She said: “They didn’t realise what I’d done. It’s all out in the open now.
      “It’s nice to reminisce, and it’s nice to see how things have progressed.”
      Coultard, who was awarded a MBE during lockdown, drives a truck and picks products for Teva.
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      She remains just as motivated in her job as she was on the pitch, saying: “I always strive to do my best. That’s what motivates me, my eight-hour shift is my 90-minute match.
      “If I hit my targets, I’ve won. Otherwise I’ve lost. I’m used to playing as a part of a successful team, the desire to win never goes away.” More

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      Colombia sensation Linda Caicedo, 18, collapses for SECOND time in just three days on pitch at Women’s World Cup

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      COLOMBIA sensation Linda Caicedo collapsed AGAIN – just three days after her training ground scare.Physios raced onto the pitch after the 18-year-old hit the deck as concerned team-mates watched on in the Women’s World Cup clash.
      Medics raced onto the pitch to tend to Linda Caicedo after her latest collapseCredit: Reuters
      Linda Caicedo collapsed for the second time this week in Colombia’s 2-1 win over GermanyCredit: EPA
      Linda Caicedo fell to the turf in training earlier this week and again late in the 2-1 win over GermanyCredit: EPA
      Earlier this week, Caicedo fell to the floor in training with reports claiming it was down to a lack of sleep and the soaring Australian temperatures.
      The Real Madrid star dropped to her hands and knees in the 83rd minute of Colombia’s 2-1 win against Germany before laying completely flat on her front as she received treatment.
      She was eventually helped to her feet and made her way to the sidelines.
      But rather than subbing her off, the teen was remarkably allowed to carry on playing.
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      She was eventually replaced by Marcela Restrepo in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
      Caicedo hit a 52nd-minute wonder goal to put Colombia 1-0 up in Sydney.
      Alexandra Popp’s 89th-minute penalty levelled before Manuela Vanegas’ headed winner sparked bedlam in the 97th minute.
      Caicedo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15 in February 2020, just before the pandemic struck.
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      She needed surgery to remove a tumour and underwent six months of chemotherapy before she was able to return to the football pitch.
      The teenager scored in Colombia’s tournament curtain-raiser against South Korea.
      But she suffered a scare during a training on Thursday.
      Caicedo was running with the ball on a dribble when she suddenly stopped and began clutching the left side of her chest.
      She then tried to sit down but within seconds had keeled over, seemingly unconscious.
      Colombian medical staff rushed over as a sense of panic overwhelmed the camp, with terrified team-mates fearing the worst.
      With concern growing, an ambulance was summoned and swiftly arrived.
      Caicedo was unconscious for at least 90 seconds as medics and team-mates rushed to the scene.
      Thankfully, Caicedo was able to regain consciousness by the time she was placed on a stretcher, ferried into the ambulance and off to a local hospital.
      The entire session was unsurprisingly cancelled as team-mates looked on, some of them struggling to contain their emotions at her condition.
      Media at the session were immediately asked to leave the site, with Colombian staff explaining: “We cannot give any more details – and we want to avoid any more confusion.”
      Later that night, a Colombian FA medical staff member claimed: “Linda is very tired.
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      “What happened was just a symptom of all the stress and physical demands. She is well and all is back to normal.”
      SunSport have contacted Fifa and Colombia for comment. More

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      Women’s World Cup star stretchered off in worrying scenes after she is clattered in nasty challenge

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      COLOMBIA star Jorelyn Carabali was stretchered off in worrying scenes at the end of their thrilling win over Germany.The South American side shocked the two-time Women’s World Cup champions 2-1 with a last-gasp winner from Manuela Vanegas.
      Jorelyn Carabali fell to the floor with a nasty injuryCredit: ITV
      Colombia’s squad surrounded herCredit: itv
      Carabali needed medical attention for several minutesCredit: ITV
      She had to be taken off on a stretcherCredit: ITV
      But there was concern for Carabali after she fell to the floor with a head injury.
      She was clattered by German striker Alexandra Popp and team-mate Daniela Arias.
      Carabali collapsed to the turf and was down for several minutes while receiving treatment.
      The Colombia squad surrounded the 26-year-old as they looked on hoping their centre-back would be OK.
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      She was eventually lifted up on a stretcher by medics and gave a thumbs up signal to let fans know she was alright.
      Carabali, who plays her club football for Atletico Mineiro, was replaced by Monica Ramos for the closing stages of the clash in Sydney as Colombia held on to complete one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history.
      The dramatic game saw Linda Caicedo score a sensational goal of the tournament contender just days after collapsing in training – before crumpling to the pitch once again late in the game.
      She also recently beat cancer.
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      Popp equalised for Germany with an 89th-minute penalty only for Colombia to win it with a Vanegas bullet header in the 97th minute.
      It is Nelson Abadia’s team’s second win after beating South Korea 2-0 in their opener.
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      Women’s World Cup teen Linda Caicedo collapses for SECOND time in three days on pitch after scoring wondergoal

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      WOMEN’S World Cup star Linda Caicedo COLLAPSED for a second time in three days after she scored a sensational goal-of-the-tournament contender.The Colombian sensation – who beat cancer just six months ago – went down on the pitch after she netted the brilliant goal as her side battled for a spot in the Women’s World Cup knockout stages.
      Linda Caicedo collapsed for the second time in three days during Colombia’s game against Germany
      She collapsed in training previouslyCredit: Twitter @DIRECTTVSPORTSCO
      Caicedo had scored a brilliant goal against GermanyCredit: Reuters
      The goal comes just days after she collapsed during a training session.
      Caicedo, 18, was running with the ball on a dribble when she suddenly stopped and began clutching the left side of her chest.
      She then tried to sit down but, within seconds had keeled over, seemingly unconscious.
      Colombian medical staff rushed over as a sense of panic overwhelmed the camp, with terrified team-mates fearing the worst.
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      Thankfully, Caicedo was able to regain consciousness by the time she was placed on a stretcher, ferried into the ambulance and off to a local hospital.
      And she was able to make a full recovery in order to be able to feature against the Germans.
      Caicedo showed that she has not lost any of her ability as she scored a fantastic go-ahead goal for Colombia in the 52nd minute.
      She collected a loose ball in the German box, skilled her way past a defender and then unleashed a lovely shot into the top corner.
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      Caicedo was helped by her team-mates and medical staff
      The 18-year-old is one of the stars of the Women’s World CupCredit: AP
      There was a concern for Caicedo as she appeared to collapse again in the 83rd minute.
      Footage showed her down on the pitch, being helped by medical staff.
      She was eventually helped to her feet and made her way to the sidelines.
      But rather than subbing her off, the teen was remarkably allowed to carry on playing.
      Marcela Restrepo eventually replaced her in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
      Meanwhile, fans were going wild on social media for the star’s goal.
      One tweeted: “What an inspiration. Bounce back from cancer at 15 to scoring bangers at the World Cup at 18.”
      A second commented: “What a story! Incredible player.”
      A third wrote: “Beautiful moment, a young woman from our family town in Colombia ❤️🇨🇴 with a stunner of a goal!!
      “Against Germany to see. Reminds me of the female version of Willian’s goal vs Nottingham Forest!”
      A fourth said: “One of the goals of the tournament so far.”
      A fifth added: “What a goal. What a player. What a story.”
      Manuela Vanegas scored a late winner for Colombia
      And the team had wild celebrations
      Caicedo was diagnosed with cancer when she was 15Credit: Getty
      The goal did not turn out to be the winner, however as Germany star Alexandra Popp netted a penalty in the 89th minute to level the scores.
      But that was not the end of the drama as Manuela Vanegas headed home in the 97th minute to give Colombia a famous victory that has been hailed as one of the biggest Women’s World Cup shocks.
      Before the final whistle, there was one moment of concern for Colombia as Jorelyn Carabali was stretchered off with an injury.
      Caicedo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15 in February 2020, just before the pandemic struck.
      She needed surgery to remove a tumour and underwent six months of chemotherapy before she was able to return to the football pitch.
      Caicedo explained: “The truth is that I was very young and maybe I didn’t quite understand what was happening to me.”
      Mum Herlinda recalled: “Every time we would take Linda to the hospital, she would cry, and she would ask the doctors to please tell her the truth, if she would be able to play football again. That’s all she wanted to know.”
      Her recovery to full fitness stunned many.
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      Incredibly, she was able to make a move from Deportivo Cali to Real Madrid.
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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