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Emirates News Agency – Women’s World Cup: Formica is the most participant and Marta the top scorer in the tournament’s history.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – 8:28 p.m
ABU DHABI, 18th July, 2020 (WAM) — As the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off, the Women’s World Cup will take place tomorrow, Thursday, with a host of highlights. Some of them have been achieved in past versions or are expected to be achieved by the upcoming version.
This report tracks some of these numbers and statistics:
Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the proceedings of this edition will begin from July 20 to August 20, with a record participation of teams as this is the first edition to see 32 teams in the finals. Two successive editions, each saw the participation of 24 teams.
For the second time in the history of the Women’s World Cup, 8 new teams will be participating – Portugal, Morocco, Zambia, Vietnam, Philippines, Ireland, Haiti and Panama.
The previous time the tournament saw the participation of 8 new faces in one edition, the 2015 edition saw the number of teams participating in the finals increase from 16 to 24 teams.
Brazil’s Marta, Canada’s Christine Sinclair and Nigeria’s Onomi Ibe are all set to compete in the tournament for the sixth time each and become the second most-capped players at the Women’s World Cup.
Former Brazil’s Formica holds the record for most World Cup appearances, having participated in 7 consecutive editions from 1995 to 2019.
Although they have each played in the tournament 5 times before, Marta, Sinclair and Ibe reached the final of this edition, but no player in the history of the tournament can match the record number of appearances. Her country.
American Christine Lilly holds the record with 30 matches, followed by Formica (27 matches), with Sinclair playing 21 matches compared to 20 matches for Marta.
The 37-year-old Marta holds the distinction of being another tournament winner as she tops the list with 17 goals, the most goals scored by any player in the history of her participation in the Women’s World Cup. Having won the title of the best player in the world 6 times before, this record balance can be increased. Via the highly anticipated edition in Australia and New Zealand.
Nigeria’s Ifeanyi Sekini is the youngest player ever to play in the Women’s World Cup. He featured in his country’s national team match against North Korea in the 1999 edition at the age of 16 years and 34 days.
South Korean player Cassie Fehr could break the mark if she plays in either of her country’s matches against Colombia or Morocco in the group stages of the new edition, as she will be 16 years and 26 days old when the Colombia match is scheduled for July 25.
And among the 736 players registered in the list of 32 teams participating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Philippines national team goalkeeper Kaya Jota is the tallest player, according to the International Sports Federation (FIFA).
The 17-year-old Jota, who stands 1.90 meters tall, has surpassed the tallest ever Frenchwoman Wendy Renard (1.87 meters) in 4 consecutive World Cups, and Irina Yamani shared that height with her during the 2015 edition.
Quoting the player’s account on “Instagram”, Jota said in statements released by FIFA: “Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have this opportunity to represent my beautiful country, the Philippines, in this great event. Participating in the World Cup is something I have dreamed of all my life.”
On the other hand, Zambian striker Awil Chitondo will be the short man in the upcoming tournament. She is 1.4 meters tall, and she and her teammate Margaret Belimo (1.45 meters) are the only players under 1.5 meters tall among all the players in the competition.
Two players, each in their 40s, will take part in the upcoming tournament, Sinclair and IP, with the Canadian noting that he is 3 years older than his coach, Bev Priestman.
Only two players have crossed the 40-year-old barrier to compete in a Women’s World Cup before, and they are American defender Christy Ramboni and Brazilian Formica, who became the tournament’s oldest player at 41 and 112, respectively. in days.
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Personal messages for Neymar and Salman Al-Faraj… Jorge Jesus reveals the truth after his sacking claims
Al Hilal’s technical director has addressed the controversy surrounding him in recent days, revealing his relationship with Neymar and Salman Al Faraj.
It was inevitable for the Portuguese George Jesus; Al Hilal Saudi Arabia’s technical director to point out in letters about the crises he has had with the players after he has been talked about a lot in the past days.
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The allegations began with an argument between him and Neymar, but the latter’s lawyer came out to deny them, and continued arguments between the Portuguese and team captain Salman Al-Faraj, but Jesus denied it all.
During today’s press conference after the clash with Al-Jabaleen, according to Al-Sharq Al-Awsad newspaper, Al-Sayeem’s technical director said: “I don’t respond to rumours! But you know what I just said? When Salman was substituted in tonight’s match, I remarked to him, ‘You played 60 good minutes’.” “You will come back gradually.”
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When asked about Neymar, especially as the press talked about the Brazilian’s sacking request, Jesus replied: “I have a strong relationship with Neymar even before he came to Al Hilal and he returned to the stadium because he was not in tonight’s match. A long injury, after that, he played two matches with the Brazilian national team and then two matches with us, I talked to him and found him. Be more prepared, and when he returns to his position, Al-Hilal will look to attack well.
Notably, Al Hilal secured victory against Al Jabaleen in the Round of 32 of the Two Holy Mosques Cup on Monday, amid criticism from fans over the team’s lackluster appearance.
After drawing in the last two matches against Uzbekistan’s Navpakor in the first round of the group stage of the AFC Champions League and then against Damak in the seventh round of Roshan, many public are calling for Jesus to be sacked. Round.
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Does Dutch Ajax need a “strong dictator” to solve its existential crisis?
Once one of the giants of European football and an exporter of talent that has left a historic mark, Ajax Amsterdam finds itself mired in one of the deepest crises in its 123-year history, prompting the sacking of one of its senior executives. Its lagging position in fourteenth place in the local league resulted in the sacking of one of its senior officials.
According to Agence France-Presse, protesting the situation caused by the team that has won the Champions League title four times, but the last time before 1995, the fans (Sunday) caused the summit of the sixth stage. The league was halted against its host and rivals Feyenoord, and less than an hour after kick-off, fireworks were set off.
Referee Serdar Kosubuyuk ordered both teams back to the locker rooms for a second time, after which the home team’s fans threw fireworks onto the field.
The referee stopped the match for the first time before the end of the first half for the same reason, before the match was briefly stopped after the trophy was thrown onto the field.
Events broke out outside the stadium, forcing the police to intervene, according to ANB news agency and several local media outlets. Photos posted on social media show that the main entrance to the Johan Cruyff Stadium has been destroyed.
Feyenoord were leading 3-0 when the match was stopped, reflecting the situation experienced by the club that has won the most Dutch league titles (36).
The main headline on the fans’ association’s website read: “The club is on fire”, describing the interruption of the “classic” match against Feyenoord as “a low point in crisis”, the team that introduced the world to legends such as the late Johan Cruyff.
The fans’ anger is understandable; We have to go back to the 1964-1965 season, when Cruyff joined the club’s youth team, to witness a poor start to the season.
Ajax have been content with one win and two draws from five matches to finish 14th, 10 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven on goal difference against AZ Alkmaar, and a point against Feyenoord who have never tasted defeat in the past two. Best teams.
Amsterdam-based newspaper Hed Parol saw what Ajax presented as a “tactical travesty”, describing some of their defensive displays against Feyenoord as “things you don’t see in the local (amateur) leagues on a Sunday morning”.
Feyenoord’s third goal was particularly embarrassing; Confusion and a defensive misunderstanding saw Mexican Santiago Jimenez dart the length of the field unhindered and pass the ball to Brazilian Igor Baixao.
The NRC newspaper promised that the match “symbolises the existential crisis in which Ajax finds itself”.
In Europe, after qualifying for the group stage, Ajax ended in a 3-3 draw with French club Marseille in the middle of last week, which ended in a 3-3 draw in the Europa League (Europa League). A team that includes the English great Brighton led by its Italian coach Roberto de Gerbi.
“They need a dictator”
Soon after smoke cleared from the Johan Cruyff Arena after fans threw fireworks, the club released a shock statement saying the club’s director of football, Sven Mislindt, had been sacked “with immediate effect”.
The fans’ club commented on the move on its website: “The distressing reports are coming thick and fast,” adding: “There is unrest at the club, not only on the field but also in management. .”
Mislindad has been the subject of an external investigation over possible conflict of interest over a transfer deal worth eight million euros in the final moments of the summer transfer window.
The club denied the sacking had anything to do with the investigation, citing a “wider lack of support within the organisation” as the reason behind the decision, but the announcement itself failed; An initial dry report was hastily changed to thank Misslindad for his “tremendous effort” during his four-month spell at Ajax.
The Dutch press reported extensively on the power struggle at the club.
As the players prepared for the Feyenoord match, Mislindad stormed into the training ground and shouted “ends day” and criticized coach Maurice Steyn was said to be at risk of being sacked if Ajax lost the “Classic” title. match
In the end, it’s Misslinthat who loses her job, but there’s a lot of pressure on Stein to turn things around.
There has been speculation over who could replace him, and club legend Louis van Gaal has ruled himself out, citing his recovery from prostate cancer diagnosed in 2020, saying his health is a priority.
Interim CEO Jan van Halst, one of the targets of angry fans, made no secret that the club was facing a deep crisis: “These are very difficult times.” “If only it were that easy to flip a switch and change things.”
Dutch football expert Jaap Stallenberg told Agence France-Presse: “It’s chaos, absolute chaos,” adding that “they’re struggling everywhere.” Off the field as well. “They need a dictator, a strong leader, to come in and sort things out.”
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Video: Fireworks cancel Dutch league summit
The summit clash of the sixth stage of the Dutch football league between Ajax Amsterdam and its host, defending champions Feyenoord, was halted after less than an hour in Amsterdam on Sunday evening as fans threw fireworks onto the pitch. According to TV pictures.
Referee Serdar Kosubuyuk ordered both teams back to the locker rooms for a second time, after which the home team’s fans threw fireworks onto the field.
The referee had stopped the match for the first time before the end of the first half for the same reason, before the match was stopped briefly after the trophy was thrown onto the field.
After trailing 3-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord, Ajax fans abandoned the game by throwing flares onto the pitch. 😳 pic.twitter.com/ctLxmhLTed
– Jeffrey Sanzo 🇬🇭 (@jefferybless10) September 24, 2023
According to ANB news agency and several local media, incidents broke out outside the stadium, forcing the police to intervene.
Photos posted on social media show that the main entrance to the Johan Cruyff Stadium has been destroyed.
Beynoord led 3-0 at stoppage time.
Ajax are currently in a game crisis. Before the match against Feyenoord, the most decorated club in the Netherlands was in 13th place with only 5 points from 4 matches, while Feyenoord was fourth in the table with 11 points from 5 matches.
Eindhoven leads the league with a full score of five positions.
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