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      Emotional Katie McCabe pays incredible tribute to Ireland teammates after suffering early World Cup exit versus Canada

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      HEARTBROKEN Katie McCabe hailed her Ireland teammates as heroes. The Girls in Green will be going home from the World Cup next week after their elimination was confirmed by today’s 2-1 loss to Canada. 
      Katie McCabe hailed her Ireland teammates as heroes.Credit: Sportsfile
      Ireland have exited the World Cup after losing 2-1 to CanadaCredit: Sportsfile
      Katie McCabe scored Ireland’s first-ever Women’s World Cup goalCredit: Sportsfile
      But captain McCabe insisted Ireland will bow out of the tournament with their heads held high after giving Australia and Canada scares. 
      She said: “We’re heartbroken about the result. What I am is very proud of the team and how we performed and how we gave it everything right until the very end.
      “My message was mostly how proud I was of each and every single player and staff member because of the journey we’ve all been on to get here. 
      “We showed at times we’re standing toe to toe with some of the best in the world. We want to get used to that.”

      Ireland led early when McCabe scored direct from a corner after four minutes, but an unlucky own goal just before half-time by Megan Connolly, and an early Adriana Leon strike in the second half made a difference. 
      McCabe continued: “I thought we started the game really well, lots of energy and obviously it was disappointing to concede the goal so close to half-time. 
      “We didn’t let it get our heads down. We still started the second half with energy. Obviously we’re bitterly disappointed to lose the game.” 
      The Arsenal star will now go down in history as Ireland’s first goal scorer at the Women’s World Cup, when she scored direct from a corner after four minutes. 
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      She added: “It was bittersweet because we lost the game. I would have taken a point tonight (instead of the goal) for sure.
      “I’m absolutely gutted, heartbroken for the girls. I felt like we deserved something more from the game, we gave it absolutely everything and it just wasn’t meant to be.”
      But she insisted that Ireland’s World Cup odyssey should be the platform for bigger and better things, and will inspire kids at home. 
      She declared: “For myself and each and every player in my team, the reason we started playing football was because of the love we have for the game and the smile it brings to our faces, the people you meet along the way, the teammates you have, and creating special moments like this. 
      “This is our first ever major tournament and I know for a fact, given those performances we put in, it won’t be our last. 
      “I want young girls and young boys in Ireland to dream and look up to us, because it could be them one day sitting here, playing and representing their country. 
      “I’m so proud and honoured to be able to lead the team to our first ever major tournament. 
      “For us yeah it was about creating history getting here but it’s also about leaving a legacy behind as well. 
      “We’ve given those girls and boys in Ireland the chance to dream and be like us one day. I hope we’ve done them proud, I hope we’ve done the nation proud.” More

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      Women’s World Cup food and drinks menu leaves fans outraged as they fume over ‘joke’ prices

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      A WOMEN’S WORLD CUP food and drinks menu has outraged fans who’ve blasted the “joke” prices.The menu at the Sydney Football Stadium has gone viral after being shared on social media.

      Twitter user Matt Vandenburg posted the menu and wrote: “Bucket of chicken 44 bucks? Scrandelous…”
      The picture shows the prices for food and drink at Tuesday’s clash between Colombia and South Korea.
      Included are a bucket of chicken for $44 and $57 for a snack pack – the equivalent of £23 and £29.
      Fans may choose purchase a chook pack for $65 (£34), popcorn chicken and chips for $23 (£12) or buffalo wings for $21 (£11).
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      “Additional” sauce is also on offer with a $2 (£1) charge.
      The food contract at the venue is held by Merivale, a company owned by multi-millionaire Australian businessman Justin Hemmes.
      Prices are understood to vary across the different venues in Australia and New Zealand.
      For example, the nearby Stadium Australia has pork belly tacos and corn chips priced at $27 (£14).
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      Outraged fans were quick to react to the price list, with one commenting: “Over inflated prices for average food.”
      Another added: “You don’t find these prices in any other stadium around the world. Only Australia. It’s a joke.”
      The Sydney Football Stadium is set to host England’s second group stage match.
      Fans have fumed over the prices of food and drinks at the Women’s World CupCredit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman’s side face Denmark on Friday in one of six matches being played at the venue.
      A win for the Lionesses could seal their place in the knockout stages of the tournament. More

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      Conor McGregor left in awe at freak moment in Ireland’s Women’s World Cup clash against Canada

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      CONOR MCGREGOR was left in awe of a freak goal in Ireland’s Women’s World Cup clash against Canada.The Girls in Green faced the reigning Olympic champions in their second group game in Perth on Wednesday.
      Katie McCabe scored directly from a corner in the fourth minuteCredit: ITV Football
      Conor McGregor was left in awe as he watched Ireland take on CanadaCredit: Sportsfile

      Captain Katie McCabe gave her side the lead after just four minutes with a stunning goal direct from a corner.
      The midfielder’s left-footed delivery looped over Canada keeper Kailen Sheridan for Ireland’s first-ever Women’s World Cup goal.
      McGregor was stunned by the strike, taking to Twitter to react to what he had seen.
      Quote-tweeting Ireland’s goal alert, he wrote: “What a player!”
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      The former UFC champion has been a vocal supporter of the Irish team so far in the tournament.
      He also tweeted: “Iconic moment in Irish football just now! The ladies running the show! Scored from the corner WOW! Captain McCabe!”
      Skipper McCabe has been in the headlines during the tournament, but not for anything she has done.
      Her ex-girlfriend Ruesha Littlejohn appeared to refuse to shake the hand of Caitlin Foord before their opening match against Australia.
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      Littlejohn and McCabe dated for seven years before confirming their split ahead of the World Cup.
      Meanwhile, Foord and McCabe are team-mates at Arsenal and recently enjoyed a holiday to Ibiza together.
      Unfortunately for McGregor and Ireland, they could not hold onto their lead until half-time.
      Megan Connolly’s stoppage time own goal pulled Canada level before Adriana Leon gave them the lead in the 53rd minute.
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      I won over 100 England caps and starred in a Women’s World Cup for England… now I’m a hero firefighter

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      FORMER England full-back Rachel Unitt is now a hero firefighter.The retired defender won 102 caps for the Lionesses and starred at two Women’s World Cups.
      Rachel Unitt now works as a firefighterCredit: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
      Rachel Unitt played for England at two Women’s World CupsCredit: Getty
      After hanging up her boots in 2020, though, Unitt turned to a career as a firefighter with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue.
      The role has even seen her work alongside fellow ex-England star Michelle Hickmott.
      Unitt’s new job did not stop her revelling in last summer’s Euros triumph.
      England won their first major trophy by beating Germany in the final on home soil.
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      Discussing the importance of the win, she told the BBC at the time: “I hope the win brings more girls into the beautiful game.”
      The former Birmingham and Everton star added: “This momentous occasion will no doubt inspire so many little girls across the country who can now dream of ‘kicking it like Kirby’, as well as the lads who can ‘bend it like Beckham’.”
      Unitt, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2017, played at five major tournaments for England.
      Those included both the 2007 and 2011 World Cups as well as the Euros in 2009, when England reached the final.
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      She was also named England’s International Player of the Year in 2004.
      Unitt’s career also earned her a place in the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2016.
      The former left-back ended her glittering career three years ago, hanging up her boots in 2020. More

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      Who is England striker Katie Robinson?

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      KATIE Robinson is the youngest Lioness in England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.Here we take a look at the striker’s successful career.
      Katie Robinson is the youngest Lioness in England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Who is England striker Katie Robinson?
      Katie Robinson, born August 8, 2002, is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.
      Robinson hails from Newquay, Cornwall – and it was there she began her rise to the top playing in local boys’ grassroots football.
      The striker also attended the Cornwall Girls Advanced Coaching Centre and Devon Advance Coaching Centre, as well as playing for the Plymouth Argyle boys’ centre of excellence.
      Robinson remains closely connected to her grassroots beginnings – regularly visiting her school and helping to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
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      What teams has Katie Robinson played for?
      During her youth career, Robinson rose through the ranks at Bristol City academy, before making her senior debut at the club in 2018.
      After two seasons, Robinson declined a contract extension with Bristol and departed at the end of the 2019–20 season.
      In 2020, the striker signed her first professional contract with Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
      However, after suffering a major cruciate ligament injury in training, Robinson was unable to play the rest of the 2020–21 season.
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      A few months after her return, she went on loan to Women’s Championship side Charlton.
      How long has Katie Robinson played for England?
      Robinson received her first call up to the England senior squad in November 2022, after impressing with the WU23 team in their autumn internationals.
      The speedy winger made her England debut against Norway in a friendly, before going on to feature in each of Sarina Wiegman’s squads in the lead-up to the summer.
      Robinson was also part of the England squad to win the Finalissima in April, before their World Cup preparations began in June.
      In 2023, Robinson was named in the England senior squad in for the Arnold Clark Cup.
      That same year, Wiegman announced her 23-woman squad for this year’s World Cup – with Robinson landing a spot alongside players such as Millie Bright and Ella Toone.
      Robinson also featured for the Young Lionesses at WU17 level, while rising through the ranks Bristol City. More

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      Germany Women’s World Cup star who turned down Playboy stuns in bold outfit as TV pundit

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      GERMANY star Giulia Gwinn appeared as a TV pundit for her country’s clash with Morocco in the Women’s World Cup.Gwinn couldn’t join the German national team in Australia and New Zealand due to a cruciate ligament rupture she suffered in October.
      Germany star Giulia Gwinn appeared as a TV pundit during the Women’s World CupCredit: ZDF TV
      Gwinn missed out on the 2023 World Cup due to a cruciate ligament ruptureCredit: Getty
      Gwinn plays for Bayern Munich as a versatile midfielderCredit: Getty
      Gwinn will be offering analysis about Germany during the competitionCredit: Getty
      The Bayern Munich star, though, will still be part of her nation’s efforts, but from afar as she will be offering some important insight into Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s coaching.
      The versatile midfielder joined TV presenter Sven Voss on ZDF to cover Germany’s World Cup opener.
      The 24-year-old wore an elegant red dress and white trainers as she watched her team-mates kick things off on the right foot with a 6-0 triumph in Melbourne.
      Alexandra Popp scored a brace, while Klara Buhl and Lea Schuller also got on the scoresheet.
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      Morocco were unfortunate enough to net two own-goals with Hanane Ait El Haj and Yasmin Mrabet.
      Gwinn is expected to make more appearances as a pundit ahead of Germany’s next matches against Colombia and South Korea.
      This comes after the German turned down a naked cover shoot for Playboy.
      It’s unclear why she turned that offer down but German stars have awkward memories from a previous cover shoot with the magazine, with some claiming it led to a curse.
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      Five players from the Germany’s Under-20 squad posed for the publication before the 2011 World Cup.
      There’s been a feeling ever since that Annika Doppler, Kristina Gessat, Ivana Rudelic, Julia Simic and Selina Wagner struggled to progress their playing careers.
      It was even claimed that Simic saw a move to Manchester City fall apart due to the photos.
      In the end, she went on to play for Turbine Potsdam, Wolfsburg and Freiburg, before spells with West Ham and AC Milan but only won two full caps.
      Germany’s football chiefs were also unhappy with that Playboy photoshoot 12 years ago.
      Gwinn turned down an offer for a naked photoshoot at PlayboyCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinn
      Gwinn hasn’t explained why she turned the offer downCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinn
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      England vs Denmark – Women’s World Cup 2023: Lionesses look to build on cagey Haiti win against Danes – FREE stream, TV

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      ENGLAND opened up their Women’s World Cup campaign with a win over Haiti – and they’ll be hoping for the same against Denmark. The Lionesses secured a nervy 1-0 triumph courtesy of Georgia Stanway’s retaken penalty.
      Georgia Stanway led the Lionesses to their 1-0 win against HaitiCredit: Alamy
      However, England boss Sarina Wiegman will know that the squad has to be more in control if they want to achieve World Cup glory this summer.
      Furthermore, the Danes also held out to win by a single goal in their opening Group D match against China so they’ll be full of confidence.
      But the Lionesses have the better head-to-head record between the two huge nations.
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      When is England vs Denmark? 

      The Lionesses’ next group stage game will commence on Friday, 28 July.
      Kick-off is scheduled at 9:30am BST and 6:30pm local time.
      Sydney Football Stadium in Australia is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 42,000 fans.

      What TV channel is England vs Denmark on and can it be live-streamed?

      The match will be broadcasted live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can also watch a live stream of the game via the BBC iPlayer website or app.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      If you hold a valid TV license in the UK you can watch the game for FREE
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      What is the team news?
      Weigman is not expected to change her starting XI too much as her back four Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Jessica Carter and Alex Greenwood need more playing time together.
      The relatively new Lioness side still has much to show as they face injury absences from Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby.
      Meanwhile, the second-half introduction of WSL Golden Boot winner Rachel Daly and Lauren James in the match against Haiti made Wiegman’s side more threatning in attack.
      Tottenham forward, Bethany England is yet to make an appearance for the Euro champs in the contest. More

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      Who is England defender Millie Bright?

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      MILLIE Bright is hoping to lead the Lionesses to glory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.Here we take a look at the defenders career and the club’s she has played for.
      Millie Bright has played for a number of clubs throughout her careerCredit: Getty
      Who is England defender Millie Bright?
      Millie Bright, born on August 21, 1993 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a professional footballer.
      Bright, who plays as a defender, was first introduced to the sport at the age of nine while watching a friend play – and this led to her showcasing her credentials on the pitch.
      As of July 2023, Bright is managed by Revo Sports Management – and FA licensed agency for male and female professional footballers.
      What teams has Millie Bright played for?
      Millie Bright has played for a number of clubs throughout her successful sporting career.
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      During her youth career, Bright played for Killamarsh Dynamos, a local team in Derbyshire and Sheffield United.
      The footballer started out her senior career at Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2009.
      At her own request, Bright then went on loan to Leeds United in their 2011–12 FA Women’s Premier League season, before returning to Doncaster where she had developed into a regular first team starter.
      At Doncaster she was shortlisted for the FA Women’s Super League 2 Player of the Year award in 2014, having excelled for the Belles as they narrowly missed out on promotion.
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      The defender remained at the club until 2014.
      Bright then signed with London-based club Chelsea ahead of the 2015 season and has achieved great success ever since.
      According to the club’s official website, the Chelsea player ”reads the game well, often starting attacks with a sweeping pass from the back and is a threat in the opposition box at set-pieces due to her stature” – and thunderous tackles are her calling card.
      Bright has also enjoyed international success – representing England on the senior national team, as well as numerous youth national teams, including the under-19 and under-23 national team squads.
      How long has Millie Bright played for England?
      The Lioness made her England debut in 2016.
      Bright earned her first cap for the senior England national team that year as a last-minute substitute in a 2–0 win over Belgium.
      In May 2019, she was selected to represent England at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
      Bright was also included as part of the squad which won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
      She has been described as one of the most experienced members of Sarina Wiegman’s squad due to her reliability and presence at the back.
      Why is Millie Bright captaining the England team at the Women’s World Cup?
      With the 2023 Women’s World Cup underway, all eyes are on the Lionesses – including captain, Millie Bright.
      Bright is hoping to lead the team to their first World Cup win in the Fifa contest’s 32-year history, in the absence of Leah Williamson.
      The Arsenal star’s hopes of leading the Lionesses were cruelly dashed by a knee ligament injury she suffered in April.
      Opening up on the honour of leading the team, Bright said: “There was always going to be extra pressure. 
      “This will be the biggest Women’s World Cup so far, the quality has gone up, the expectation goes up. 
      “We have to keep two feet on the ground and know the challenge ahead will be bigger than any other tournament.”
      Bright added: “I feel really grateful to be selected, let alone to be captaining the girls, it is a massive honour. 
      “But for me nothing changes, I stay the same, I’d like to think people see the same Millie.
      “I always lead for the team, that’s just natural to me. 
      “I expect standards from the group, I see myself as the driver because I am so competitive.
      “You have to keep pushing to be better year in, year out. You have younger players at a first tournament, you have to make sure they have everything they need. 
      “We just want them to be excited to go out, have their best summer and play their best football.”
      Speaking of her teammate Williamson, the footballer said: ”(I’m) Absolutely gutted (for Leah).
      “Straight away I was just in shock that she had suffered such a severe injury. 
      “I don’t think the captaincy crossed my mind at all, hand on heart. 
      “Then I got my injury so my head was just fully on my rehab and trying to make the selection.
      “That (the captaincy) was probably the last thing I thought of.
      “You don’t want to see any player go through that injury. There are too many on that topic at the minute.
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      “We’ve had check-ins, to make sure Leah is alright – when you go through that, you need a team around you. 
      “She’s also checked how I’ve been getting on, we’ve stayed in touch for sure.” More