Spain's domination of men's football in Europe may be over but in the women's game it leads the way after a season of unprecedented interest and swelling financial support. Barcelona will play their first Champions League final against Lyon on Saturday, two months after a European record crowd of 60,739 watched them in a league game against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano. "It was an extraordinary feeling," Atletico midfielder Angela Sosa told AFP. "Stepping out on the grass - I could never explain what that meant." A month earlier, 48,121 attended Athletic Bilbao’s cup game against Atletico at San Mames, more people than at any of the men's games in the Basque city this season. "It would have been unthinkable three years ago to be playing games in these huge stadiums," said Pedro Malabia, La Liga's director of women's football. "But we think that within four or five years we can be doing this once a month or even once every two weeks." The idea supporters might … [Read more...] about Boost to women’s football in Spain sparks fresh power battle
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Redding footballer Docherty picked for Scots World Cup bid
Footballer Nicola Docherty is headed to France and the World Cup next month after being named in Shelley Kerr’s Scotland squad yesterday. The Glasgow City player will wear squad number three for Scotland’s first ever World Cup squad, which kicks off against England on June 9.The 26-year-old, from Redding, began her football career aged ten when she signed for Falkirk Ladies and progressed through the age-groups, achieving Scotland recognition at under-15 when aged just 13 and prompting The Falkirk Herald to label her as ‘one to watch’ in 2006.Since then she has continued to pick up international caps and medal success with Glasgow City, who she joined after a year at Rangers, sandwiched between Falkirk and her current league championship-winning club.The defender is the first player from the local area since Davie Weir to represent the country on the biggest stage – co-incidentally also France back in 1998.Docherty made her full debut for the … [Read more...] about Redding footballer Docherty picked for Scots World Cup bid
Charity game in memory of firefighter and football fan
A feast of football is planned in memory of a stalwart coach and firefighter.The Graham McGuigan Trophy will be contested by a side from Warriors FC, the youth team that Graham coached, and Newark Fire Station, where he was a popular and long-serving member.Graham’s life was commemorated through football, one of his passions, last year following his death at the age of 44.This year’s match takes place at Flowserve, Lowfields, Balderton, at 9.30am on Saturday, May 25, starting with junior football.Ten sides vying to win the junior version of a shield — Warriors, Market Warsop, RHP, Robin Hood Colts, Hosiery Mills, Southwell City, Chesterfield Academy, and Keyworth United, who are fielding three teams.The main event — Warriors versus Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service — kicks off at 1.30pm.Graham has three sons — Sully will captain the Warriors team, Brady will play in the youth tournament, and Jed will be refereeing in … [Read more...] about Charity game in memory of firefighter and football fan
Football: Saints into Hospital Cup final
0 Post a comment Wednesday, 15 May 2019 - Football by Sports desk - Sports reporter @twitter.com/iomsportsdesk [email protected] Tuesday evening’s two Hospital Cup semi-finals went as predicted with top-flight sides St George’s and St Mary’s securing wins over second-tier outfits Ramsey and Foxdale respectively. The Premier League pair will now contest Friday evening’s final of the Keystone Law-sponsored competition at the Bowl after both triumphed 6-0.Geordies overcame a stubborn Ramsey at Glencrutchery Road thanks to goals from Joe Quayle, Jonny Quirk, Ciaran McNulty, Johnny Myers, Furo Davies and an own goal. Ramsey, who had Dom Parish sent off in the first half, now turn their attentions back to Saturday’s league game against Foxdale which could secure the northerners promotion and the Division Two title.At Billy Goat Park, league champions St Mary’s remain on course for the double. Alex Harrison’s side got off … [Read more...] about Football: Saints into Hospital Cup final
Ninewells Nursery children get football tips from the experts
Dundee People by Reporter May 15, 2019, 6:00 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter The staff at Ninewells Nursery are not just providing fantastic care and education, they are even hoping to see some champion footballers coming out of their classrooms. The kids in the nursery are receiving visits from Planet Soccer who are teaching dribbling, scoring and teamwork to the youngsters. Adelle Taylor, nursery manager, said: “The classes will last 10 weeks and at the end the children will receive a certificate. “Their coach Aaron is helping the children with ball control, how to play well in a team and how to pass the ball to each other. “I think the best part for the children is running up and scoring goals, they love scoring. “After each session the children receive stamps to say they have completed the week’s session which they love too. The nursery’s owner Jacqui Crush is very happy with all the activities we have … [Read more...] about Ninewells Nursery children get football tips from the experts