comments feedAt least 22 teams, including several prominent names, in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in football had openly LGBTQ athletes. The tournament has just concluded as Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final, which can be considered an upset given that the “Lionesses” are the reigning European champions, which was clearly shown in the […]
Nearly 100 LGBTQ athletes competed at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Australia being the Gayest Squad there
August 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Women’s World Cup Football: Jamaica earns historic Women’s World Cup draw
July 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
By Aimee Lewis and Thomas Schlachter, CNN Jamaica won its first ever Women’s World Cup point in a 0-0 draw against France. David Gray/AFP/Getty Images A battling performance earned Jamaica its first ever point in Women’s World Cup history as the Reggae Girlz secured a 0-0 draw against heavy favorite France. Jamaica had previously only appeared at one World Cup, in France […]
BMO named official supporter of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in North America
June 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
TORONTO and CHICAGO, (June 27, 2023) – BMO and FIFA today announced the bank has been named as an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ in North America. The partnership represents the bank’s commitment to equity in sport, eliminating barriers to inclusion and helping to grow the game, reinforcing BMO as The Bank of […]
adidas unveils most complete and technical kit bBag for women ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™
June 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
adidias Today, adidas presents its biggest ever women’s football kit bag, working with athletes to deliver a series of women’s specific innovations, a catalogue of firsts, along with a roster of ten federations at the upcoming Women´s World Cup 2023. From sport bra engineering to in-kit period support, adidas has partnered with experts in the field […]
adidas celebrates Mikaela Shiffrin becoming the most successful alpine skier of all time
March 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Following her 87th World Cup victory today in Are, Sweden; Mikaela Shiffrin has cemented her place in history by becoming the most successful alpine skier of all time. Overcoming many hurdles throughout her career, the trailblazing adidas TERREX athlete is committed to being an inspiration off the slopes, by using her platform to shine a light on issues close […]
adidas reveals Oceaunz – The Official Match Ball of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™
January 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Today, adidas reveals OCEAUNZ, the Official Match Ball of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™. It’s the ninth successive football adidas has produced for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and has been designed to cope with the demands and speed of the modern game. Set on a white pearlescent background, OCEAUNZ’s design […]
World Cup 2022: Argentina return home
December 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From BBC World Cup winners Argentina were greeted by jubilant crowds at Buenos Aires airport and Tuesday has been declared a bank holiday in the country. The squad, who defeated France in Sunday’s final, landed home at 02:24 local time (05:24 GMT) on Tuesday. Fans lined the streets as they travelled on an open-top bus […]
World Cup 2022: Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses West of ‘hypocrisy’
November 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By Shamoon Hafez & Emma Sanders From BBC Sport in Doha Fifa World Cup Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details Fifa president Gianni Infantino has accused the West of […]
FIFA inaction as World Cup kicks off
November 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United November 20, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced Labour Freedom United launches campaign film calling on fans to think of fallen migrant workers FIFA has yet to announce a compensation fund for exploited workers and the families of those who have died as the World Cup begins in Qatar […]
Foreign court hears Uyghur activists in world first
October 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Miriam Karmali, Freedom United October 30, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Anti-slavery activists Foreign court hears legal case from Uyghurs for the first time everIn what is believed to be the first time ever, a foreign court has heard legal arguments from Uyghurs regarding forced labor in China’s Uyghur Region. The World Uyghur […]
