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      Eagle-eyed fans convinced Sam Kerr is ENGAGED to Kristie Mewis after US star’s EA FC card is revealed

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      EAGLE-EYED fans are convinced that Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis are engaged.The pair have become women’s football’s power couple since going public with their relationship.
      Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a ring on Kristie Mewis’ fingerCredit: Twitter
      Mewis appeared to be wearing a ring in a promotional video for EA FC 24Credit: Twitter
      Mewis was spotted wearing a ring during a recent promotional video for the new EA FC 24 game.
      Having celebrated Kerr’s 30th birthday following the Women’s World Cup, Mewis has now returned to the USA.
      Whilst she has linked up with club side NJ/NY Gotham FC, Kerr headed to London for pre-season training with Chelsea.
      However, the Australia forward appears to be in New York this week after sharing an image of a rainy skyline on Monday.
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      That snap has now been followed by engagement rumours after Gotham FC posted a clip of Mewis and her team-mates.
      In the video, she can be seen revealing her ratings in EA FC 24, with a ring spotted on her finger.
      The ring has sent fans into a frenzy, despite no official announcement from either Kerr or Mewis.
      “Not the ROCK,” tweeted one excited fan.
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      Sam Kerr and Mewis are women’s football’s power coupleCredit: Instagram.com/kmewis19
      Fans are convinced Kerr and Mewis are engagedCredit: Instagram.com/kmewis19
      Another also commented: “Omg is Kristie wearing an engagement ring?”
      Meanwhile, a third added: “WHAT’S THAT ON YOUR HAND KRISTIE??”
      Kerr and Mewis first met in 2019 whilst they were both playing in the NWSL.
      They later spoke online for four months during Covid lockdown in 2020, before spending two weeks together in quarantine.
      The couple first met back in 2019Credit: Getty
      Kerr starred for Australia at the Women’s World Cup this summerCredit: Reuters
      Their relationship finally became public in 2021 after the USA beat Australia in the semi-finals of the Olympics.
      An on-pitch embrace between the duo was caught on camera and made headlines as Kerr’s split from Nikki Stanton had not yet been made public.
      Kerr and Mewis have since documented their relationship on social media, with the Chelsea star explaining they are not a private couple.
      “We’re not private people,” she told Gaffer earlier this year. “I like sharing my story. I like sharing who I am outside of football. Football is five per cent of my life.” More

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      Spain chaos continues as 39 players including 15 Women’s World Cup winners REFUSE call-ups after Rubiales kiss storm

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      SPANISH football has been plunged into deeper chaos after 39 players including 15 World Cup winners refused call-ups to the women’s team.The stars say “nothing” has changed to make them back down as the fallout from Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips continues.
      The scandal over Luis Rubiales kissing Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso has led to a large-scale player boycott
      Spain beat England in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney in AugustCredit: Getty
      Rubiales finally quit as Spanish football federation president last week after the scandal of his behaviour towards midfielder Hermoso at the World Cup medal ceremony intensified.
      A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the World Cup squad, had said they would not play while Rubiales remained in charge.
      New Spain head coach Montse Tome went ahead and named most of them anyway – but not Hermoso – for Nations League games against Sweden and Switzerland.
      But the players have doubled down on their stance – confirming in a statement on Monday night that “nothing” had changed.
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      They had turned up the heat last Friday after Rubiales resigned, saying they would only return after more changes to the system.
      The players added they were not yet “in a safe place” and stressed problems at the federation ran far deeper than Rubiales.
      And after Tome picked a huge batch of them on Monday, they responded by doubling down as they again rejected call-ups.
      A new statement from the players included: “As elite professional players and after everything that has happened today, we will study the possible legal consequences to which the RFEF exposes us by putting us on a list from which we had asked not to be called for reasons already explained publicly and in more detail to the RFEF, and with this make the best decision for our future and for our health.”
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      They argued their selection was “not in accordance” with Fifa regulations, meaning the federation was “not in a position to require us to go”.
      Meanwhile, Tome has emphasised she strongly backs Hermoso despite her omission.
      The coach said: “We stand with Jenni. We believe that the best way to protect her is like this, but we are counting on Jenni.
      “It’s the start of a new phase, the clock is ticking. There is nothing behind us and we really want to connect with these players.”
      Rubiales, 46, has been banned from going within 200 metres of Hermoso as the national court in Madrid considers a complaint of sexual assault, which he denies. More

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      Spain call up 15 Women’s World Cup winners but NOT Jenni Hermoso after Rubiales kiss storm

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      WORLD CUP winners Spain have NOT called up Jenni Hermoso to their squad following the Luis Rubiales kiss saga.Montserrat Tome has taken over as manager of the Spanish national team following the sacking of Jorge Vilda.
      Jenni Hermoso has been left out of Spain’s first squad after their Women’s World Cup triumphCredit: Getty
      Former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned after kissing Hermoso after the team’s World Cup winCredit: Getty
      And Tome has included 15 players from the World Cup-winning squad for their games against Sweden and Switzerland.
      However, Hermoso has not been included.
      At a press conference, Tome said: “We are with Jenni in everything, the best way to protect her is like this.”
      It comes after Spain’s players confirmed last week they will boycott the upcoming two fixtures as they seek change in the Spanish FA.
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      Of the initial 80 who went on strike, 39 remain unavailable – 21 of the 23 World Cup winners plus 18 more – but 41 changed their stance.
      Spain’s striking players believe the departures of Rubiales and Vilda are not enough to have fixed the situation, and that more needs to be done.
      Of their victorious World Cup-winning squad, only Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Zornoza have not co-signed the statement.
      Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas said earlier this week: “We are asking for changes so no woman, inside or outside of soccer, should ever have to experience again situations of disparagement, disrespect, or abuse.
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      “We need consensus, courage and leadership from the institutions, please. This is why we will not stop here.”
      The boycott comes despite Rubiales’ eventual resignation in his interview with Piers Morgan this week and Vilda’s sacking.
      The disgraced pair were both accused of misogyny even before Rubiales kissed Spanish midfielder Hermoso following the final win over England in Sydney.
      Vilda, who angered the women’s team throughout his eight years in charge, was largely excluded from the celebrations and was removed from his post as pressure mounted on the Spanish FA.
      Shameless Rubiales tried to fight on – boldly declaring “I’m not quitting” – before he relented and announced his resignation having already been suspended by Fifa.
      Rubiales – who has refused to apologise to the World Cup star – denies Hermoso’s claim there was no consent and says there was “no sexual content, no aggression” and that it was a “very common kiss between friends”.
      The full squad is as follows:

      Goalkeepers : Misa Rodriguez, Cata Coll, Enith Salon
      Defenders : Irene Paredes, Laia Alexandri, Maria Mendez, Oihane Hernandez, Olga Carmona, Ona Batlle, Maria Leon
      Midfielders : Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Patri Guijarro, Maria Perez, Tere Abelleira, Rosa Marquez
      Forwards : Athenea del Castillo, Esther Gonzalez, Eva Navarro, Mariona Caldentey, Inma Gabarro, Amaiur Sarriegi and Lucía García More

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      Shamed ex FA chief Luis Rubiales forced to sell his £1.2m home in the wake of ‘kiss-gate’ scandal and divorce battle

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      EX-Spanish Football Association Chief Luis Rubiales has been forced to sell his luxury Madrid apartment in the wake of the “kiss-gate” scandal.The £1.2million mansion has been put on the market as Rubiales faces mounting legal bills after his non-consensual kiss with footballer Jenni Hermoso and an increase in alimony to his ex-wife and kids.
      Rubiales set it on the market, allegedly to help with legal billsCredit: Obras Nuevas
      The modern property was recently put on the marketCredit: Obras Nuevas estate agency
      The former FA chief already has to pay double alimony for his daughters after his ex-wife won a lawsuit against him, according to El Mundo.
      Rubiales separated from his wife in 2013, and now has to pay 800 euros per month for each of his three daughters – another financial blow.
      Hermoso filed an official criminal case against Rubiales earlier this month, as the disgraced FA chief continues to insist he is innocent of any wrongdoing.
      Now in a bid to secure funding for his legal fight, the ex-football boss has put his stunning duplex apartment in the exclusive neighbourhood of Rosales, in Madrid, up for sale.
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      Rubiales bought the completely renovated property for £1.1million, but could make a profit of £100k by selling it £1.2million, according to Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
      Spread over two floors, the stunning property has two bedrooms with separate bathrooms, a private pool with access to shared gardens, a community pool, gastrobar, home cinema room and gym.
      The ground floor boasts a large living and dining room, two en-suite bedrooms, three bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, an office, storage room and double garage.
      Finishing touches include a home automation system, underfloor heating and motorised blinds. 
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      The property is located in a historic building that dates back to 1946 and was, coincidentally, the old Provincial Court of Madrid.
      It is situated in the heart of the capital, just a short walk away from the Plaza de España, and was designed by top architect firm Touza Arquitectos.
      Rubiales put the property up for sale after Hermoso, 33, claimed she “felt vulnerable and the victim of aggression” after the kiss.
      Footage appeared to show Rubiales planting a kiss on the player after Spain triumphed over England at the Women’s World Cup final last month.
      Rubiales initially refused to resign and blamed “false feminism” for his “social assassination”.
      Only days ago, the ex-footy chief was hit with another blow as he was given a restraining order which bans him from contacting Jenni Hermoso or going near her.
      Spain’s former FA president was banned from coming within 200 meters of Hermoso or trying to communicate with her.
      It comes after Hermoso alleged she and her relatives were put under pressure by Rubiales and his entourage to say that she approved what happened.
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      He was hauled into court to be quizzed by a judge after Hermoso filed a formal criminal complaint weeks ago.
      Judge de Jorge launched a criminal investigation into suspected sexual assault after a formal complaint was made by prosecutors.
      The apartment boasts a dining room as wellCredit: Obras Nuevas
      It offers a private pool and balconyCredit: Obras Nuevas estate agency
      He testified in a Madrid court on FridayCredit: Zuma Press
      The £1.2million flat in Madrid has gone on the marketCredit: Obras Nuevas estate agency
      The ex-footy chief could face criminal chargesCredit: Zuma Press More

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      I’m an international football manager dreaming of reaching the World Cup – but I also work as a dentist

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      HEIMER HALLGRIMSSON is using his wisdom as Jamaica’s head coach – when he is not pulling out wisdom teeth in his other job as a dentist. The Icelandic manager took over as the Reggae Boyz boss in September 2022.
      Heimir Hallgrimsson is the head coach of the Jamaica national football teamCredit: Getty
      He is also a fully qualified dentistCredit: Refer to Caption
      And he dreams of taking his adopted nation to the next World Cup – in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
      But if things do not work out for Hallgrimmsson in the Caribbean, he knows he can return home to his tiny Icelandic island of Heimaey and resume his dentistry full-time.
      The former defender, who first cut his teeth in management at Hottur’s women’s team while playing for the men in 1993, opened his own clinic nearly 30 years ago – even combining his pro career on the pitch by seeing patients in the dentist chair.
      He did put the fillings and treatments on the backburner when he co-managed Iceland at Euro 2016 and then took over singlehandedly for the nation’s first World Cup appearance in 2018.
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      Hallgrimmsson told SunSport ahead of the tournament in Russia: “I still have my clinic and I like to keep my fingers working.
      “So I try to go there as much as I can in my spare time and do some dentistry.
      “Some coaches go and play golf, I do dentistry.
      “The reality of a football coach, you never know when you are out of a job so it’s good to have another profession to jump into.
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      “The clients love it, and I love it too.
      “They talk about football until I’m fed up… and then I give them anaesthesia!”
      Hallgrimmsson even had to step into action while watching a game from the stands in 2016 – even having to repair a tooth.
      He added: “I was watching a local women’s game when one of the players got knocked out and her tooth came out.
      “So I jumped on the pitch and put the tooth back in, took her to a dental office and fixed it.
      “That kind of thing can happen.”
      It may seem like two totally different careers – football management and dentistry.
      But Hallgrimmsson certainly sees some similarities, adding: “Working as a dentist has helped me a lot as you’re always working one-on-one.
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      “Some people are really afraid of going to the dentist, so you have to find the right way to talk to each individual client.
      “You might have to relax one, be funny to the next one, be serious to the third, but you have to be quick to adapt. It is the same with footballers.”
      Jamaica have played at just one World Cup previously, winning one and losing two of their group games in France in 1998.
      But under the tutelage of Hallgrimmsson, they could be in with a shot of making it in three years’ time.
      Hallgrimmsson will be hoping to get experience in facing some of the big hitters in international football, including world champions Argentina, at the 2024 Copa America, which has six spots for CONCACAF nations.
      Demarai Gray, Michail Antonio, Leon Bailey, Bobby Decordova-Reid and incoming Chelsea youngster Dujuan Richards help make up an exciting Jamaica squad.
      He said: “I think we can do good things in the World Cup in 2026. We are just starting our journey.
      “Now we have to try to find players, to select players who we want to have on the bus on this long journey to 2026, and this is like the beginning for us the coaches.
      “I have to be patient and Jamaica has to be patient, but given the quality of the players I think we can be very, very good.
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      “To prepare for the World Cup, it would be huge to be able to play in the Copa America finals with the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and so forth.
      “Our plan, our aim, our mission is to do well in the USA, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.”
      Jamaica are aiming to qualify for the 2026 World CupCredit: Getty
      Hallgrimsson led Iceland to their first World Cup in 2018Credit: Reuters More

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      We want to turn iconic World Cup venue and world’s third most expensive football stadium into a block of flats

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      ARCHITECTS are hoping to turn derelict stadiums once used to host World Cup matches into a network of social housing for destitute Brazilians.The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in capital Brasilia once hosted deafening capacity crowds during the most anticipated competition in the country’s history.
      The Mané Garrincha in Brasilia is now a spine-chilling shadow of its former selfCredit: Alamy
      The ground was packed to the rafters when Argentina and Belgium faced off in the World Cup group stageCredit: AFP
      The arena is a ghost town these daysCredit: Alamy
      But today, the 72,000 seat arena stands eerily quiet, sparsely filled for tattoo conventions and culinary events and rarely, if ever, used for football matches.
      Re-inaugurated and renovated for $900million in preparation for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2014 FIFA World Cup, the complex also deputises as a bus depot.
      And it is still draining funds to this day, costing £132,000 per month to maintain.
      However, for the last few years, two architects have rallied to propose the stadium be repurposed to accommodate Brazilians enduring squalid living conditions.
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      The ‘Casa Futebol‘ project has suggested turning the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha and other vacant domestic arenas into affordable housing.
      The project, however, has been met with significant resistance since its inception, a crying shame in a country currently working its way out of a housing deficit.
      “The stadiums are so absurdly big, and the housing issues in Brazil are so real,” architect Sylvain Macaux told NBC News.
      “This is just a concept and an example of what people could do with these stadiums after the World Cup.
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      “It’s not the only answer, but we think it has real potential.”
      In the run up to his polarised presidential victory, Lula da Silva prioritised lifting millions of Brazilians out of poverty before he snatched the keys away from populist Jair Bolsonaro.
      “We have to make inequality a priority and not the spending cap,” he told reporters of independent websites.
      “Brazil has to put the poor back in the budget and tax the rich,” he said, referring to his Workers Party support for taxing corporate profit and dividends.
      Lula, 76, governed Brazil from 2003-2010 and his government’s social programs pulled millions of Brazilians from squalor.
      Elsewhere, the once impressive Pontiac Silverdome stadium was left to sit abandoned for years after playing host to some iconic events.
      The 82,000 seat venue hosted some legendary sporting events over the years, including the 1987 WrestleMania, the Super Bowl XVI and part of the 1994 Fifa World Cup.
      The arena was abuzz with activity during the 2014 World CupCredit: Alamy
      The ground is mostly used for conventions and eventsCredit: Alamy More

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      Spain’s Women’s World Cup-winning team BOYCOTT Nations League in wake of Luis Rubiales scandal

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      SPAIN confirmed they are boycotting their upcoming Nations League matches.The Women’s World Cup winners were due to play their first matches since lifting the trophy on August 20.
      Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners have boycotted their Nations League fixturesCredit: Getty
      Luis Rubiales eventually resigned as Spanish FA president following the controversial kiss
      La Roja were scheduled to face Sweden away on September 22 and Switzerland at home four days later.
      However, in the wake of the backlash of the scandal surrounding former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, who kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips, and ex-head coach Jorge Vilda, they confirmed they are still refusing to play.
      Montserrat Tome – who played for Barcelona and Spain – was one of Vilda’s assistant managers and has now taken over as the first female head coach of the Spanish women’s national team.
      But just hours before she was due to name her first squad, the team put out their statement following a three-hour meeting in which the stars decided they were not prepared to step back on to the pitch for their country.
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      Their statement outlines a desire for a complete restructuring of the Spanish FA.
      This includes a new general secretary, cabinet, media department and president.
      Their statement also criticised the “extraordinary” Spanish Football Federation assembly that saw Rubiales – who has just been ordered by a court to stay away from Hermoso – receive an ovation when he initially refused to resign.
      It then concluded: “We want to end this statement by expressing that the players of the Spanish team are professional players, and what fills us most with pride is wearing the shirt of our team and always leading our country to the highest positions.
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      “For this reason, we believe that it is time to fight to show that these situations and practices have no place in our football or in our society, that the current structure needs changes and we do it so that the next generations can have a much more equal football and the height of what we all deserve.”
      Tome’s presentation as boss will now be suspended due to the players’ refusal to report for international duty.
      Of the initial 80 who went on strike, 39 remain unavailable – 21 of the 23 World Cup winners plus 18 more – for selection but 41 changed their stance.
      Spain’s striking players believe the departures of Rubiales and Vilda are not enough to have fixed the situation, and that more needs to be done.
      Of their victorious World Cup-winning squad, only Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Zornoza have not co-signed the statement.
      Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas said earlier this week: “We are asking for changes so no woman, inside or outside of soccer, should ever have to experience again situations of disparagement, disrespect, or abuse.
      “We need consensus, courage and leadership from the institutions, please. This is why we will not stop here.”
      Diario AS report those who refuse to accept a call-up could face shocking fines up to £25,000 and even have their playing licence suspended under Spanish national sports laws.
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      The boycott comes despite Rubiales’ eventual resignation in his interview with Piers Morgan this week and Vilda’s sacking.
      The disgraced pair were both accused of misogyny even before Rubiales kissed Spanish midfielder Hermoso following the final win over England in Sydney.
      Vilda, who angered the women’s team throughout his eight years in charge, was largely excluded from the celebrations and was removed from his post as pressure mounted on the Spanish FA.
      Shameless Rubiales tried to fight on – boldly declaring “I’m not quitting” – before he relented and announced his resignation having already been suspended by Fifa.
      He is in a Madrid court today amid the criminal complaint launched by Hermoso for the non-consensual kiss – and a judge will decide if the case goes to a trial.
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      Rubiales – who has refused to apologise to the World Cup star – denies Hermoso’s claim there was no consent and says there was “no sexual content, no aggression” and that it was a “very common kiss between friends”.
      Now the initial court hearing stated Rubiales is not allowed within 200m of Hermoso and is banned from communicating with her by any means.
      Jennifer Hermoso has pressed legal charges against RubialesCredit: Getty
      The team were due to play their first game as world champions next FridayCredit: Alamy
      Jorge Vilda and Rubiales both left their posts after the winCredit: Getty
      Rubiales is in court today and the case could go to trialCredit: AP More

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      Sarina Wiegman concerned by ‘short turnaround’ for Lionesses between Women’s Nations League and World Cup

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      SARINA WIEGMAN admits to being concerned by the “tight turnaround” for her players between the World Cup and the Women’s Nations League. The Lionesses boss was speaking on Wednesday after announcing her squad for clashes with Scotland and the Netherlands this month.
      Sarina Wiegman wants to see more talks between coaches and Fifa and Uefa regarding match scheduling for international playersCredit: PA
      Keira Walsh has been left out of England’s squad due to a calf injury sustained ahead of their first two Women’s Nations League gamesCredit: Getty
      Bethany England is also unavailable for Lionesses duty with the striker recovering from a hip operationCredit: Reuters
      Keira Walsh and Bethany England, who featured for the team during the World Cup, will both be absent due to calf and hip injuries.  
      And Wiegman mentioned some players having just six days off in between the end of the tournament and the start of England’s training camp for the Women’s Nations League. 
      They include Arsenal stars Alessia Russio and Lotte Wubben-Moy.
      While Wubben-Moy did not play in the World Cup, Russo appeared in seven games for England at the tournament including their 1-0 loss to Spain in the final on August 20.

      Both are included in Wiegman’s 24-strong Women’s Nations League squad
      The team will play Pedro Losa’s Scotland side on September 22 at the Stadium of Light and the Netherlands in Utrecht on the 26th.
      Of her concerns about the short break for players between the contests, Wiegman said: “I was worried before the World Cup and we knew it was a short turnaround. 
      “We really have to get connected with Fifa and Uefa to make that better. 
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      “Next week they come in and some players have only had six days off which after such a high-pressure competition is not good for them.
      “We have major tournaments in the summer all the time (at the moment).
      “The urgency to solve it and make it better is really high. 
      “We all know the challenges have been addressed for a while now but we also know changes cannot be made overnight. 
      “But the conversations are going on and we just need to keep doing that and hopefully find a better solution to what we have.”
      Midfield ace Walsh will miss the team’s battle with Scotland in their first ever Women’s Nations League game on September 22 due to a “small calf injury”. 
      It follows the Barcelona and Lionesses star sustaining and recovering from a knee injury in July during the World Cup. 
      And Tottenham striker England is currently recuperating after undergoing surgery on September 4 to treat her hip problem.
      Manchester United’s Maya Le Tissier has been included in England’s squad for their games against Scotland and the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
      Lucy Staniforth, Maya Le Tissier and Jess Park have all been named in the squad after being included on Wiegman’s World Cup standby list before the contest in Australia and New Zealand. 
      But Beth Mead and Fran Kirby have been left out with the duo needing more game time after returning to club action for Arsenal and Chelsea. 
      Wiegman added: “Beth (Mead) needs to take the next step to get games and get consistency.
      “Fran (Kirby) is really close. She played some friendlies already and did well.
      “Again it is a little too early. I am very looking forward to seeing them play.”
      England’s squad update comes 13 days after Wiegman dedicated her Uefa Women’s Coach of the Year award to World Cup winners Spain.
      The team saw their triumph overshadowed by former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales being slammed for planting an unwanted kiss on the lips of forward Jenni Hermoso. 
      This month during an interview with Piers Morgan he announced he had quit his role following the row.
      The ex-Spain football federation chief, who has been provisionally suspended by Fifa, will appear in a Madrid court on Friday.
      This follows Hermoso, who is her national side’s record goalscorer, filing a legal complaint against him. 
      And Wiegman hopes more attention will be paid to Spain’s World Cup triumph rather than the controversy surrounding Rubiales.
      Wiegman wants more attention paid to Spain’s triumph at the World Cup rather than the row concerning Luis RubialesCredit: Getty
      She added: “We would like to leave that now and celebrate those players.
      “Players need to be listened to and we need to move on. 
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      “The women’s game has improved so much but there’s still a long way to go, not only in Spain but everywhere.
      “We need to try and make the world better for those players.” More