📰🌍 DA LATEST ON WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: BECKY SAUERBRUNN OUT FO’ U.S. 🚫🇺🇸

Da world’s best teams goin’ be in Australia an’ New Zealand. Da latest? Sauerbrunn, da U.S. captain, wen’ join da long list of injured stars who goin’ miss out. 😔🤕

Da Women’s World Cup stay jus’ ’round da corner. Some favorites stay limpin’. Eight debutantes stay gettin’ ready. Tickets stay selling. An’ FIFA stay gettin’ one giant bag of money ready fo’ pay da players. Dis what you gotta know. 💃⚽💰

When da Women’s World Cup stay happenin’? Da tournament stay run from July 20 through Aug. 20. It goin’ kick off wit’ games featurin’ da co-hosts Australia (agains’ Ireland in Sydney) an’ New Zealand (agains’ Norway in Auckland) on July 20. 🗓️⚽🌍

Wea da tournament stay? Matches goin’ happen at 10 stadiums in nine cities: five in Australia an’ four in New Zealand. (Sydney goin’ do double duty, wit’ da smaller Sydney Football Stadium hostin’ group-stage games before gettin’ replaced in da rotation by da much larger Stadium Australia.)

Da full list of cities:

Australia: Sydney (two stadiums), Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth.

New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton. Das one long way from … mos’ places, yeah? 😲✈️

As always, depends on you, brah. Right now, Melbourne stay 14 hours ahead of New York, an’ Auckland stay 16 hours. (Dem numbers jump to 17 an’ 19 in Los Angeles, in which case you might be bettah off countin’ from da oddah direction.)

If you one fan of da Australian Open tennis championship, o’ you stay suffah from insomnia, you goin’ of course get solutions fo’ overcome dis. If you one women’s soccer fan in da United States, expect fo’ drink plenny coffee dis summer. ☕😴🌞

Da latest: Injuries stay takin’ one toll. Plenny of da world’s best players stay eithah out wit’ o’ still recoverin’ from serious knee injuries, an’ as da deadlines fo’ rosters gettin’ close, several stars done confirmed dey no goin’ be able to play in da World Cup. Da latest was da United States captain Becky Sauerbrunn, who said one foot injury mean she no goin’ be ready in time. “Heartbroken isn’t even da half of it,” she wrote on Twitter. 😢🤕

Among da most prominent teams affected stay:

United States: In addition to Sauerbrunn, Mallory Swanson tore da patella tendon in her knee in one friendly in April, an’ Catarina Macario announced in late May dat her recovery from one torn anterior cruciate ligament had not progressed far enough dat she felt she could participate. “Da desire to return to play fo’ my country has driven my training an’ fueled my everyday life,” Macario announced on social media. “However, what’s most important right now is my health an’ gettin’ fit an’ ready fo’ my next club season.” Anothah U.S. mainstay fightin’ (an’ losin’) one long-term rehab battle is Sam Mewis, who no stay played fo’ da team since da Tokyo Olympics. She no longer in da team’s plans. 😓🇺🇸⚽

England: Da only team dat can credibly argue dat it’s worse off den da United States when it come to knees stay England, which done lost its star striker Beth Mead, one of its midfield engines Fran Kirby, an’ its captain Leah Williamson to da long road of injury, surgery, an’ rehab. “I’m workin’ on it,” Mead said in one interview ahead of da final week of da English season in May. But she acknowledged she almost certainly goin’ miss out. “It may be a little too soon for me,” she said. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽🤕

Netherlands: Vivianne Miedema said in April dat da knee injury she got while playin’ fo’ Arsenal mean she “definitely” goin’ miss da World Cup. 🇳🇱⚽🤕

France: Wing Delphine Cascarino was ruled out of da World Cup aftah she got one serious knee injury while playin’ fo’ her French club, Lyon. Anothah French forward, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, also unlikely fo’ make da roster; she tore one knee ligament last summer. 🇫🇷⚽🤕

Canada: Forward Janine Beckie tore her A.C.L. in one preseason game in March, ruling her out of da Canadians’ squad fo’ their first global championship since winning da gold medal at da Tokyo Games. 🇨🇦⚽🤕

Any oddah drama fo’ worry ’bout? 😮🎭

How much can you handle?

FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, briefly threatened one television blackout fo’ da tournament’s matches in much of Europe in one escalating fight ova da value of broadcast rights. Infantino, who said last year dat da initial offers fo’ dose rights was way too low, raised da stakes significantly in one appearance at da World Trade Organization when he said FIFA no goin’ let da games be aired in Europe if broadcasters no pay up. “It’s not right to undervalue o’ undersell da Women’s World Cup, ’cause it one top, top property an’ it get one value,” Infantino said. “Those who like acquire it, based on da viewing figures dey get, well, dey should pay da value it worth.” Da good news? FIFA an’ da European Broadcasting Union cut one deal in June dat ensures da games goin’ be on da air, fo’ free, in 34 European countries an’ territories. 📺💰🌍

France fired its coach, Corinne Diacre, as dey tried fo’ address one growin’ mutiny dat seen at least three key members of its team announce dey no goin’ play fo’ deir country dis summer. France’s federation created one panel fo’ look into da players’ complaints an’ decided da rift between da coach an’ da team had “reached one point of no return.” Changin’ da coach seemed da easiest solution. Diacre’s replacement? Hervé Renard, da dashing, permanently tanned, white-shirt-wearin’ coach who led Saudi Arabia ova Argentina at da men’s World Cup in Qatar. Dis his first job coachin’ women. 🇫🇷⚽🤝

Canada’s players still stay in open conflict wit’ deir federation, one fight dat recently led to da resignation of da president of da Canadian soccer federation. One simmering battle ova support an’ funding no show signs of stoppin’. 🇨🇦⚽💔

Oh, an’ den dey was dat sponsorship deal dat FIFA reportedly reached — but curiously nevah announced — fo’ make Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority one key sponsor of da Women’s World Cup. Turns out dat deal no goin’ happen aftah all. 🇸🇦💰❌

So yeah, get ready fo’ some drama. 🎭🤔

Who done qualified? 🏆🌍

Most of da favorites an’ da usual suspects wen’ qualify easily in da original round of qualification, creatin’ one entry list dat included both soccer names fans should recognize an’ few dat might raise eyebrows:

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Morocco, da Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, da Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, da United States, Vietnam, Zambia.

Who da last teams fo’ make it in? 🤔🏆

Dey goin’ be 32 teams at da Women’s World Cup dis year, up from 24 in da last tournament in France in 2019, from 16 in da ones before dat, an’ from 12 in da inaugural event in 1991. But da field wen’ get finalized only aftah one playoff tournament in February in New Zealand, where 10 teams wen’ show up fo’ playoffs fo’ decide da last three places.

Dem spots went to:

Portugal, who wen’ beat Cameroon, 2-1, on one penalty kick in injury time fo’ earn deir first Women’s World Cup trip. Dey prize? Portugal landed in one group wit’ da United States, da Netherlands, an’ Vietnam. 🇵🇹⚽🏆

Haiti, who wen’ beat Chile, 2-1, wit’ two goals by da teenage midfielder Melchie Dumornay. Haiti, too, goin’ make deir World Cup debut. But wit’ Dumornay, who recently signed wit’ da world’s best club team, France’s Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, an’ one team of teenagers an’ 20-somethings, dey bring plenny energy an’ optimism, even if dey lack experience. Dey goin’ need it, though, ’cause Haiti got placed in one group wit’ England, China, an’ Denmark. 🇭🇹⚽💪

Panama, who wen’ edge Paraguay, 1-0, fo’ earn da final spot in da World Cup. Panama da eighth first-time qualifier in da field, meanin’ one quarter of da 32-team tournament goin’ step onto da World Cup stage fo’ da first time. Dis kinda opportunity exactly what FIFA had in mind when dey expanded da tournament. Wat it goin’ mean fo’ competitive balance an’ wat kinda score lines we goin’ see, dat goin’ be one of da stories of da summer. 🇵🇦⚽🌍

Who da tournament favorites? 🏆🌟

Da United States, four-time winner an’ da two-time defendin’ champion, an’ Canada, da reignin’ Olympic gold medalist, goin’ take da spotlight in da North American contingent, but dey goin’ face stiff competition from some European powerhouses.

England da current European champion, but dey dealin’ wit’ one worryin’ number of injured starters an’ got several worthy rivals hungry fo’ claim da title of da continent’s best team. Germany, France, Spain, da Netherlands, an’ Sweden all goin’ make strong cases dat dey can win dis summer. It’s gonna be one intense battle on da pitch. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪⚽🔥

So get ready, folks! Da Women’s World Cup goin’ be one rollercoaster ride of emotions, injuries, an’ fierce competition. Stay tuned fo’ all da action on da field as da world’s best teams clash in Australia an’ New Zealand. Dis one tournament you no like miss! 🌍⚽🏆🎉

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📰🌍 THE LATEST ON WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: BECKY SAUERBRUNN IS OUT FOR U.S. 🚫🇺🇸

The world’s best teams will be in Australia and New Zealand. The latest update? Sauerbrunn, the U.S. captain, has joined the long list of injured stars who will miss out on the tournament. 😔🤕

The Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, and there are some favorites who are dealing with injuries. Eight debutante teams are preparing for their first appearance. Tickets are selling fast, and FIFA is preparing a substantial payment for the players. Here’s what you need to know. 💃⚽💰

When is the Women’s World Cup taking place? The tournament will run from July 20th to August 20th. It will kick off with matches featuring the co-hosts Australia (against Ireland in Sydney) and New Zealand (against Norway in Auckland) on July 20th. 🗓️⚽🌍

Where is the tournament being held? The matches will take place at 10 stadiums in nine cities: five in Australia and four in New Zealand. Sydney will have double duty, with the smaller Sydney Football Stadium hosting group-stage games before being replaced by the larger Stadium Australia.

The full list of cities is as follows:

Australia: Sydney (two stadiums), Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth.

New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton. It’s quite a distance from most places, isn’t it? 😲✈️

As always, it depends on where you are, my friend. Currently, Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of New York, and Auckland is 16 hours ahead. (Those numbers jump to 17 and 19 in Los Angeles, so you might find it easier to count in the other direction.)

If you’re a fan of the Australian Open tennis championship or if you suffer from insomnia, you’ll surely find ways to overcome the time difference. And if you’re a women’s soccer fan in the United States, get ready to consume plenty of coffee this summer. ☕😴🌞

The latest news revolves around injuries taking a toll on the teams. Many of the world’s best players are either out with serious knee injuries or still recovering from them. As the roster deadlines approach, several stars have confirmed that they won’t be able to participate in the World Cup. The most recent player to announce her absence is the United States captain, Becky Sauerbrunn. She stated that a foot injury has prevented her from being ready in time. In a tweet, she expressed her heartbreak over the situation. 😢🤕

Some of the most prominent teams affected by injuries are:

United States: Alongside Sauerbrunn, Mallory Swanson tore the patella tendon in her knee during a friendly match in April, and Catarina Macario announced in late May that her recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament hadn’t progressed enough for her to participate. Macario emphasized the importance of her health and getting fit for her next club season. Another key player, Sam Mewis, has been engaged in a long-term rehabilitation battle and hasn’t played for the team since the Tokyo Olympics. She is no longer in the team’s plans. 😓🇺🇸⚽

England: The English team can make a credible argument that they are worse off than the United States when it comes to knee injuries. They have lost their star striker, Beth Mead, one of their midfield engines, Fran Kirby, and their captain, Leah Williamson, due to injuries, surgeries, and rehabilitation. Mead expressed her efforts to recover but acknowledged that it is likely too soon for her to participate. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽🤕

Netherlands: Vivianne Miedema confirmed in April that a knee injury she sustained while playing for Arsenal would “definitely” keep her out of the World Cup. 🇳🇱⚽🤕

France: Wing Delphine Cascarino was ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for her French club, Lyon. Another French forward, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, is also unlikely to make the roster as she tore a knee ligament last summer. 🇫🇷⚽🤕

Canada: Forward Janine Beckie tore her A.C.L. in a preseason game in March, ruling her out of the Canadian squad for their first global championship since winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Games. 🇨🇦⚽🤕

Is there any other drama to be concerned about? 😮🎭

How much can you handle?

FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, briefly threatened a television blackout for the tournament’s matches in much of Europe due to an escalating fight over the value of broadcast rights. Infantino had previously stated that the initial offers for these rights were significantly low. In an appearance at the World Trade Organization, he raised the stakes by declaring that FIFA would not allow the games to be aired in Europe unless broadcasters paid the appropriate value. Infantino emphasized that it was essential not to undervalue or undersell the Women’s World Cup as it is a highly valuable property. The good news is that FIFA and the European Broadcasting Union reached a deal in June, ensuring that the games will be broadcast, free of charge, in 34 European countries and territories. 📺💰🌍

France took action by firing their coach, Corinne Diacre, in an attempt to address a growing mutiny within the team. At least three key members had announced that they would not play for their country this summer. France’s federation formed a panel to investigate the players’ complaints and determined that the divide between the coach and the team had reached a point of no return. The easiest solution seemed to be a change in coaching staff. The replacement for Diacre is Hervé Renard, a dashing coach known for his tanned appearance and white-shirt attire. Renard gained attention when he led Saudi Arabia to a victory over Argentina at the men’s World Cup in Qatar. This will be his first coaching job with a women’s team. 🇫🇷⚽🤝

The conflict between Canada’s players and their federation continues, with the recent resignation of the Canadian soccer federation’s president. The ongoing battle over support and funding shows no signs of ending. 🇨🇦⚽💔

Oh, and there was that sponsorship deal that FIFA reportedly reached with Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority to become a key sponsor of the Women’s World Cup. However, it was later announced that the deal would not be happening. 🇸🇦💰❌

So, get ready for some drama! 🎭🤔

Who has qualified? 🏆🌍

Most of the favorites and usual suspects have qualified easily in the initial round of qualification, resulting in an entry list that includes recognizable soccer nations and a few surprising ones:

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, the Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, Vietnam, Zambia.

Who were the last teams to secure their spot? 🤔🏆

This year’s Women’s World Cup will feature 32 teams, an increase from 24 in the previous tournament in France in 2019, 16 in the tournaments before that, and 12 in the inaugural event in 1991. The final spots were determined through a playoff tournament held in February in New Zealand, where 10 teams competed for the last three places.

Those spots went to:

Portugal, who defeated Cameroon 2-1 with a penalty kick in injury time to secure their first Women’s World Cup trip. Their reward? Portugal was placed in a group with the United States, the Netherlands, and Vietnam. 🇵🇹⚽🏆

Haiti, who defeated Chile 2-1 with two goals from teenage midfielder Melchie Dumornay. Haiti will also be making their World Cup debut. Despite their lack of experience, Dumornay, who recently signed with France’s Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, along with a team of energetic teenagers and 20-somethings, bring optimism to the tournament. They were drawn into a group with England, China, and Denmark. 🇭🇹⚽💪

Panama, who narrowly defeated Paraguay 1-0 to secure the final spot in the World Cup. Panama is the eighth first-time qualifier in the field, meaning that a quarter of the 32-team tournament will be stepping onto the World Cup stage for the first time. This opportunity aligns with FIFA’s vision when expanding the tournament. The impact on competitive balance and the potential for lopsided scorelines will be an interesting aspect to watch during the summer. 🇵🇦⚽🌍

Who are the tournament favorites? 🏆🌟

The United States, a four-time winner and two-time defending champion, along with Canada, the reigning Olympic gold medalist, are the frontrunners in the North American contingent. However, they face strong competition from several European powerhouses.

England, the current European champion, faces concerns with a significant number of injured starters and formidable rivals vying for the title of the continent’s best team. Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden all have strong cases for winning this summer. The battle on the pitch will undoubtedly be intense. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪⚽🔥

Get ready, folks! The Women’s World Cup promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, injuries, and fierce competition. Stay tuned for all the action on the field as the world’s best teams clash in Australia and New Zealand. This is one tournament you don’t want to miss! 🌍⚽🏆🎉