#womens-world-cup

#womens-world-cup

On July 14, 2023, a drone light show in Melbourne celebrating the Matildas led to more than 400 drones crashing into the Yarra River due to strong winds.

Aitana Bonmati faces uncertainty for Spain's Euro 2025 opener against Portugal after recently recovering from viral meningitis, despite her eagerness to play. Head coach Montse Tome emphasizes the importance of prioritizing her health, stating, 'We have to slow her down.' Bonmati, who was discharged from the hospital just days prior, trained with the team, with coaches affirming her 'positive' recovery status.

Luis Rubiales, the country's football federation president, kissed striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips. This kiss was claimed to be consensual by Rubiales, but Hermoso disagreed, claiming it was not consented. This initiated a storm of criticism, leading to widespread protests and a court case that found him guilty of sexual assault. The incident stained what should have been one of the happiest days for Hermoso, prompting her and other players to boycott playing for Spain until substantial changes were made.

"One of the things we hear from folks who lead federations around the world is they view the Women's World Cup as an opportunity for them to, one, make a World Cup and, two, really go compete in a way that conceivably they wouldn't be able to on the men's side."