Tag Archives: Cup

Zambia’s Women’s World Cup coach accused of coercing players into having s3x with him if they want to keep their place in the team

Zambia

The Zambia’s Women’s World Cup coach has been accused of coercing players into having s3x with him if they want to keep their place in the team.   Bruce Mwape, 63, the head coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its debut at the Women’s World Cup, was accused …

Read More »

‘I probably would have done it myself’: Richard Dunne on Thierry Henry’s handball that robbed Ireland of a 2010 World Cup place

‘I probably would have done it myself’: Richard Dunne on Thierry Henry’s handball that robbed Ireland of a 2010 World Cup place

When the Republic of Ireland played France in a two-legged play-off tie in November 2009, there was a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa at stake, but controversy shrouded the final result. France won 1-0 at Croke Park in the first-leg, meaning Ireland knew they had to …

Read More »

‘We placed a bet’: Georghe Hagi explains why the entire Romanian squad bleached their hair during the 1998 World Cup

Romania: The bleach blonde Romanians line up before the World Cup group E game against Tunisia at the Stade de France in St Denis. Romania finished top of their group as the match ended 1-1.

When Romania were preparing for their final group game at the 1998 World Cup against Tunisia, they had already secured qualification for the knockout stages and were relaxed heading into their third game of the tournament.  So relaxed, in fact, that the entire playing squad – all 23 members – …

Read More »

England Women’s World Cup 2023 fixtures and results: Full dates and schedule for the Lionesses in Australia and New Zealand

England Women celebrate after their penalty shootout win over Brazil in the 2023 Finalissima

England Women’s World Cup 2023 fixtures have been released, and they’re making some people in the FourFourTwo office very excited indeed. The European champions head to Australia and New Zealand with great expectations, and they already know their first three opponents in the tournament. Navigate their way through the group, and there’s …

Read More »

England’s Lionesses will use momentum of Euros to carry them at the World Cup, says Rachel Yankey

England Lionesses

Success breeds success and England legend Rachel Yankey believes that the momentum from the Lionesses’ Euros crown can carry them at the World Cup despite a host of big-name absentees.  Skipper Leah Williamson will miss the showpiece Down Under through injury, as will Beth Mead and Fran Kirby.  It is …

Read More »