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Women’s World Cup: Beerensteyn hits out at “big mouth” USA’s elimination

Women’s World Cup: Beerensteyn hits out at “big mouth” USA’s elimination

Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn has labelled the United States Women's National Team for having a "big mouth" after billing themselves as the main favourites to win the Women's World Cup which eventually proved unsuccessful. Beerensteyn noted how the four-time world champions had been talking about reaching the final since the tournament commenced. The USA beat the Netherlands in the 2019 final, and the two teams faced...

Women’s World Cup: Dutch forward Brugts wary of Spain’s threat

Women’s World Cup: Dutch forward Brugts wary of Spain’s threat

The Netherlands, who were finalists in the 2019 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, are one of the favourites to win this year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand, and ahead of their quarterfinal tie against Spain, young forward Esmee Brugts is wary of the threat posed by La Roja. The 20-year-old, who has two goals already in her debut Women’s World Cup, has called...

Women’s World Cup: South Africa coach Ellis makes bold prediction after round of 16 exit

Women’s World Cup: South Africa coach Ellis makes bold prediction after round of 16 exit

Following Bayana Bayana’s 2-0 defeat at the hands of 2019 finalists the Netherlands at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, head coach Desiree Ellis has come out to make a bold prediction on the team’s future ahead of the next Mundial in 2027. The 60-year-old former South Africa international said in the post-match conference that the reigning African champions, who had already made history in the...