Si los londinenses vienen a ver el 1-5 Patriotas de Nueva Inglaterra El equipo jugó 1-5 jaguares de jacksonville El equipo, en el que están muy involucrados. NFL. Los Jaguars tienen la gran ventaja de viajar, ya que estarán en Londres durante dos semanas, mientras que también enfrentarán a un mariscal de campo novato en su segunda apertura en la NFL. Como resultado, se acercan a un aterrizaje favorable.
Las dos grandes historias a seguir esta semana son el mariscal de campo de los Patriots. drake mayo Y tal vez la situación del entrenador de los Jaguars, Doug Pederson, si el equipo vuelve a pasar vergüenza.
Empecemos por mayo. A pesar de la primera derrota de los Patriots hace una semana, aún así mejoró en el juego aéreo de una manera que no habíamos visto en años, lanzando para 243 yardas y tres touchdowns. Ahora tiene la oportunidad de enfrentarse a una defensiva de los Jaguars que ha sido una de las peores de la NFL, especialmente contra el pase. Jacksonville permite 276 yardas por juego, la peor marca de su carrera.
Lo peor es que los Jaguars ni siquiera pasan la prueba de la vista en defensa, donde los receptores abiertos contrarios generalmente corren abiertos y libres. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que Maye realmente comience a establecerse como el mariscal de campo titular de los Patriots.
Este desempeño defensivo, y el desempeño general del equipo, es suficiente para cuestionar qué tan caliente está la banca de Pederson. Ya recibió el temido voto de confianza del propietario, pero otra desagradable derrota, y tal vez ante un equipo con una sola victoria que inicia con un novato, podría ser demasiado para superar. Este es un juego que Pederson y los Jaguars probablemente no puedan darse el lujo de perder.
Ningún equipo ha jugado más partidos en cancha neutral que los Jaguars en los últimos 10 años, y tienen marca de 6-4 contra la diferencia en esos juegos durante ese lapso.
Una inesperada racha de derrotas en dos partidos 49ers de San Francisco Encuentre respuestas cuando sean anfitriones Patriotas de Nueva Inglaterra. San Francisco intentará superar las lesiones en ambos lados del balón contra un equipo de Nueva Inglaterra que tuvo una dura sorpresa en la Semana 1. cincinnati. Incluso sin jugadores clave, los Niners son favoritos por casi dos dígitos sobre los Patriots.
Los jugadores estrella continúan luchando contra un problema de lesiones en San Francisco. Christian McCaffrey (IR), Debo Samuel W. George Kittle (Dudoso) Todos perdieron tiempo en ofensiva, aunque se espera que Kittle y Samuel jueguen esta semana. tackle defensivo Javon Hargrave y el apoyador Dre Greenlaw Estuvieron fuera de juego por cuarta semana. Incluso el mediocampista Brooke Purdy (Volver) apareció en el informe de lesiones de esta semana.
En el lado positivo, Purdy parecía cómodo haciendo avanzar la ofensiva de los 49ers a pesar de las lesiones. Joan Jennings Elevado de reserva a jugador destacado con 11 recepciones, 175 yardas y tres touchdowns en lugar de Samuel durante la Semana 3. Brandon Aiyuk y vuelve Jordán Mason Son opciones fijas para que las cosas sigan funcionando. Los Patriots lucharon por frenar Aarón Rodgers y Aviones El juego aéreo en la Semana 3. El ataque aéreo de Purdy y San Francisco, segundo clasificado, puede atacar a la secundaria de Nueva Inglaterra con más frecuencia.
Nueva Inglaterra necesita una revisión ofensiva después de sólo un gol de campo y 11 primeros intentos en su derrota ante los Jets. Rehammond Stevenson y Antonio Gibson Dejé de lograr resultados mediocres después de que el backend me brindó un buen comienzo. Luchando por llegar al campo, mariscal de campo Jacoby Brissett Fue reemplazado por una selección de primera ronda. drake mayo Durante los últimos cuatro minutos.
Debería proteger mejor la línea ofensiva de Nueva Inglaterra. El grupo hizo siete capturas contra Nueva York. Nick Bosa Lidera la versátil defensa de San Francisco con ocho capturas de siete jugadores diferentes.
En una audiencia pública el viernes por la tarde, el teniente de alcalde de Londres, Jules Pipe, estuvo de acuerdo con la recomendación de los funcionarios de la Asamblea de Londres, quienes encontraron en un informe de 221 páginas la semana pasada que “no hay consideraciones materiales que puedan considerarse un justificación para denegar el consentimiento”.
Mientras Pipe leía el fallo, los activistas que asistieron a la audiencia estallaron en abucheos y gritos de “vergüenza” y dijeron que continuarían luchando contra la decisión del viernes. Los manifestantes estaban apostados frente al Ayuntamiento el viernes por la mañana, sosteniendo carteles afuera del edificio con lemas como “¡Verde, no codicia!” Se dijo que alrededor de 80 de las casi 140 personas en la galería pública se oponían a los planes.
Los opositores, incluidos el diputado de Wimbledon Paul Kohler (demócrata liberal) y Flor Anderson (diputada laborista por Putney, Roehampton y Southfields), podrían presentar dos impugnaciones legales más: una revisión judicial en el Tribunal Superior y luego una apelación ante el Tribunal Superior. La subdirectora laborista, Angela Rayner, que también es Secretaria de Estado de Vivienda, Comunidades y Gobierno Local, tenía el poder de anular la decisión de Pipe, pero escribió a la Asamblea de Wimbledon antes del fallo confirmando que aceptaría la decisión del teniente de alcalde. El alcalde de Londres, Sadiq Khan, se disculpó por el proceso hace tres años, habiendo expresado previamente su apoyo a las propuestas.
Manifestantes en las afueras del Ayuntamiento de Londres para la audiencia de ampliación de Wimbledon. (Charlie Ecclesher/El Atlético)
Durante la audiencia, Anderson dijo que aprobar los planes de la AELTC “sentaría un precedente peligroso a nivel de Londres y a nivel nacional para el desarrollo en el Cinturón Verde”. Aunque la AELTC ha mantenido la propiedad absoluta de Wimbledon Park –incluido el campo de golf– desde 1993, su compra del terreno al Merton Council incluía el compromiso de no desarrollar el terreno “excepto para fines recreativos o de ocio o como espacio abierto”. Los grupos de residentes, incluida la Asociación de Wimbledon, creen que las propuestas violan este pacto. En 2018, la AELTC también compró el club de golf Wimbledon Park, cuyo contrato de arrendamiento debía expirar en 2041, por £65 millones (87,1 millones de dólares en la actualidad). cada miembro recibe £ 85.000.
Anderson añadió que sólo el 28% de la nueva área estaría realmente abierta al público si los planes siguen adelante. “Los residentes locales son los perdedores del acuerdo”, dijo a los periodistas.
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Protestas, peticiones y venta de un palo de golf por 65 millones de libras a estrellas de televisión: dentro de la fila de expansión de Wimbledon
La decisión de Pipe es el momento más significativo hasta ahora en una feroz batalla entre la AELTC y los grupos locales. La AELTC cree que los planes garantizarán que Wimbledon no se quede atrás del Abierto de Australia, Francia y Estados Unidos en términos de prestigio. Una de las 39 nuevas sedes será un estadio con capacidad para 8.000 asientos, mientras que las otras 38 sedes permitirán a la AELTC celebrar el evento de clasificación en el lugar. El evento se lleva a cabo la semana anterior al inicio del torneo principal, y Wimbledon es el único torneo de Grand Slam para el que aún no se ha celebrado un evento de clasificación en el lugar. La actual tercera cancha de Wimbledon, la cancha número 2, es la más pequeña de las tres canchas de Grand Slams.
Los objetores dijeron que la estatura de Wimbledon era suficiente y que no necesitaba nueva infraestructura para mantenerse al día.
El informe de GLA también mostró los beneficios económicos de los planes, afirmando que “crearían 40 puestos de trabajo durante el año y 256 puestos de trabajo en el Campeonato”. En la audiencia del viernes, la presidenta de la AELTC, Deborah Jevans, dijo que bajo la expansión, el torneo contribuiría con £336 millones a la economía del Reino Unido cada año, y £326 millones a la economía de Londres. Ya es el evento deportivo más valioso de Londres, añadiendo £200 millones a la economía de la ciudad en 2023, según una investigación de la Universidad Sheffield Hallam publicada en The Guardian. Estándar de la tarde.
Jevans y la directora ejecutiva de AELTC, Sally Bolton, dijeron a los periodistas después que principios de la década de 2030 era el objetivo aproximado para cuando los tribunales estarían listos para los procedimientos de Wimbledon.
La venta de entradas y las compras in situ no son los límites del impacto económico de Wimbledon. (Henry Nicholls/AFP vía Getty Images)
Los principales argumentos en la audiencia fueron ambientales y sociales, y se citaron la pérdida neta de árboles y los impactos significativos en la biodiversidad como algunos de los principales daños que causaría el desarrollo. Los expertos de la AELTC en el campo rechazaron el viernes esa caracterización, citando la intención de plantar cinco veces más árboles de los que se planea eliminar si se aprueban los planes. También dijeron que a la región le iría mejor desde el punto de vista ambiental gracias a proyectos como la plantación de zonas de bosque húmedo.
Un tema recurrente entre los objetores fue la percepción de una falta de asentamiento, la sensación de que no se había consultado a la población local e incluso un rechazo total a la idea de expansión.
Sin embargo, esta no es una opinión universal, y Shan Warnock-Smith KC, un residente local que apoya el desarrollo, elogió a la AELTC por su “amplia consulta” con la comunidad. David Mooney, director ejecutivo de London Wildlife Trust, habló de los planes que incluyen un “impulso ambiental” y dijo que “el club de golf está muy muerto ambientalmente”. Más tarde se señaló que el Trust se basaba en datos de la AELTC que no habían sido confirmados de forma independiente.
El residente local Sim Comfort dijo que Wimbledon Park Heritage Group había cambiado de opinión y apoyaba los planes de la AELTC.
La decisión del Ayuntamiento no supondrá el fin de las apelaciones, pero es un paso crucial en los planes de la AELTC para el futuro de Wimbledon.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed disappointment Tuesday over how The Dynasty documentary on Apple TV+ portrayed the football franchise’s championship teams, according to a new report.
Kraft made the comments while talking with reporters at an annual NFL meeting.
New England Patriots owner ‘disappointed’ over The Dynasty documentary series
At the meeting, a reporter asked Kraft what he thought of The Dynasty, according to ESPN. The Dynasty is the 10-part Apple TV+ documentary directed by Matthew Hamachek that the streamer released in February.
The team — it played in nine Super Bowls and won six of them between 2001 and 2019 — cooperated with the documentary filmmakers, allowing access to internal video archives. Kraft, former head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady, and other former players and coaches in the Patriots organization sat for long interviews, too. (Pro tip: Want to hear Tom Brady swear a lot? Watch the documentary.)
‘So much emphasis on … ‘challenging’ situations’
“I felt bad that there was so much emphasis on the more controversial, and let’s say ‘challenging,’ situations over the last 20 years,” Kraft said. He apparently referred to the series’ emphasis on blowups like “spy gate,” deflate-gate” and murder conviction of former tight end Aaron Hernandez prior to that player’s suicide in prison.
It seems Kraft would have preferred more emphasis on the positive.
“I wish they had focused more on our Super Bowl wins, our 21-game win streak. I felt bad there were players who gave hours and hours of interviews and they felt only the negativity [was used]. … So a little disappointed that there wasn’t more of a real positive approach — especially for Patriot fans who have lived the experience with us.”
Slant against Belichick?
Likewise, some Patriots players have criticized the series recently, too. “I felt like I got kind of duped,” said former defensive back Devin McCourty. He indicated he thought filmmakers slanted coverage against former head coach Bill Belichick. Another former defensive back and current NFL commentator, Rodney Harrison, also expressed reservations.
And on Tuesday reporters asked Kraft about it.
“Look, I’ll state this clearly: I feel so privileged that we had Bill here,” he said. “We hope when he’s finished [coaching], that we’re going to have a chance to honor him the way we will do with Tom Brady this year.”
“I look forward to the privilege of putting Bill into the Patriots Hall of Fame one day in the future,” he added.
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After launching in November 2019, “Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 471 wins and 2,090 award nominations and counting,” the service said.
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Friendly or otherwise, England vs Brazil at Wembley is a marquee fixture, and as Dorival Junior’s first game in charge of the five-time World Cup champions, the Selecao will be doubly keen to put on a show. Here’s where to watch England vs Brazil live streams online for FREE – from anywhere.
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The reason Brazil are starting afresh just three months out from Copa America? They’re in a mess, and appointing journeyman coach Dorival – who’s bounced between 25 clubs over the past 22 years, with wildly differing results – demonstrates just how far their star has fallen.
They’ve lost three games in a row, and won just three of their last nine, and with both Ederson and Allison injured, Dorival will have to field an uncapped goalkeeper. On a vaguely positive note, Brazil have a superb record against England, who they’ve lost to just once in their past 11 encounters.
Furthermore, either Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins will lead the line for the Three Lions, as Harry Kane injured his ankle just before the international break. Gareth Southgate has a near full-strength squad to work with otherwise, and a Real Madrid reunion between Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. is certainly on the cards.
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Against all expectations, England could be playing for the 2024 Six Nations title in the championship finale at Parc OL on Saturday night. The visitors’ odds of winning are vanishingly short, though it’s a far cry from 12 months ago, when Les Bleus condemned them to their heaviest ever home defeat.
France were in dire straits before Fabien Galthie decided enough was enough and benched scrum-half Maxime Lucu for Nolann Le Garrec last weekend. France responded with their first positive display of the championship, and Le Garrec played an instrumental role.
In addition to scoring the try that put them in the driving seat against Wales, he stole the show with that outrageous – dare we say it, Dupont-esque – chistera and restored the feel-good factor. Is that something to build on?
Marcus Smith’s last-gasp drop-goal clinched a thoroughly deserved victory over reigning champions and tournament favourites Ireland in thrilling fashion, and gave England an outside chance of winning the trophy. For that to transpire, they’ll need a bonus-point victory over France, combined with a pointless defeat for Ireland against Scotland in the earlier game.
It’s unlikely, but stranger things have happened and regardless of how Super Saturday plays out, Le Crunch should deliver a fitting finale.
The France vs England kickoff is at 8pm GMT / 4pm ET / 1pm PT on Saturday, March 16. In Australia, that’s 7am AEDT on Sunday, March 17.
France vs England venue
Saturday’s game will be played at the 59,186-capacity Parc Olympique Lyonnais on the outskirts of Lyon. Also known as Parc OL but never Groupama Stadium, it’s home to Olympique Lyonnais, a football team with one of the most boisterous fanbases in Ligue 1.
France vs England team line-ups
France XV: 15 Leo Barre, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gaël Fickou, 12 Nicolas Depoortere, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Thomas Ramos, 9 Nolann Le Garrec, 8 Gregory Alldritt (c), 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 François Cros, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille. Replacements: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Sebastien Taofifenua, 18 Georges-Henri Colombe, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Alexandre Roumat, 21 Paul Boudehent, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana.
England XV: 15 George Furbank, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ollie Lawrence, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Ollie Chessum, 5 George Martin, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Jamie George (c), 1 Ellis Genge. Replacements: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Ethan Roots, 20 Alex Dombrandt, 21 Danny Care, 22 Marcus Smith, 23 Manu Tuilagi.
England’s victory over Ireland last weekend has imbued Super Saturday – the triple-stacked final day of the Six Nations Championship – with a real sense of jeopardy. Can England win the Six Nations 2024? Or will it be Ireland’s day?
From the moment that Andy Farrell’s men tore pre-tournament favourites France apart in the opening match of the tournament, the writing was on the wall. Not only would they retain the trophy, but they’d do so as the first team to win back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.
England shattered that illusion with an outstanding performance on the penultimate weekend of the championship, one capped by a last-gasp Marcus Smith drop goal. It sealed a shock 23-22 victory for the underdogs, who could yet snatch the trophy from Ireland’s fingertips on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Need to swot up before the rugby gets underway? Read on as we break down all you need to know about who can win the Six Nations 2024, plus the odds and teams.
Can England win Six Nations 2024?
England are the only team that harbour realistic ambitions of denying Ireland back-to-back Six Nations titles, but even then, they need a lot to go their way.
Their hopes hinge on Scotland not just beating Ireland in Dublin but doing so while denying them a bonus point. If that transpires, England would win the Six Nations with a bonus point victory over France.
What do Ireland need to do to win the Six Nations?
Ireland are the only title contenders that are in control of their own fate.
A solitary point would ensure they retain the Championship Trophy, which means they could lose their final game to Scotland and still win the title, as long as they secure a bonus point.
They’re in such a strong position that they could even end up winning fewer games than England and still lift the trophy. That’s because they’ve secured a bonus point in every game so far.
Can Scotland win the Six Nations?
While it’s still mathematically possible for Scotland to win the Six Nations, in reality they have no chance.
Not only are they five points behind Ireland, but they have a 76-point points differential to make up too.
Even if Scotland beat Ireland with a bonus point, deny Andy Farrell’s men a bonus point and gobble up that gaping points differential, they’ll only win the title if France beat England but do so without securing a bonus point of their own.
Can Wales avoid the wooden spoon? And is it a real spoon?
It’s not looking good for Wales. They’re four points behind Italy in the 2024 Six Nations standings and have an inferior points differential, which means they need to win – and win big – to stand any chance of avoiding the wooden spoon.
A bonus-point victory would do it, as long as they deny Italy a losing bonus point or make up the points differential between them, which stands at 11 points.
A victory without a bonus point would only be enough if they were to deny Italy a losing bonus point and overturn the points differential.
Wales haven’t been saddled with the wooden spoon since 2003, which was also the last time they failed to win a single game in the championship.
On the plus side, whoever finishes bottom won’t have to go through the ignominy of a wooden spoon presentation, as the kitchen implement is purely metaphorical.
What are the latest Six Nations odds?
Ireland are -10,000 favourites to retain the Six Nations Championship trophy, with England a +2,200 underdog, according to DraftKings. At +10,000, Scotland are a major long shot, though not quite to the same level as France, at +20,000.
What are the France vs England teams?
France XV: 15 Leo Barre, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gaël Fickou, 12 Nicolas Depoortere, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Thomas Ramos, 9 Nolann Le Garrec, 8 Gregory Alldritt (c), 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 François Cros, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille. Replacements: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Sebastien Taofifenua, 18 Georges-Henri Colombe, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Alexandre Roumat, 21 Paul Boudehent, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana.
England XV: 15 George Furbank, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ollie Lawrence, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Ollie Chessum, 5 George Martin, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Jamie George (c), 1 Ellis Genge. Replacements: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Ethan Roots, 20 Alex Dombrandt, 21 Danny Care, 22 Marcus Smith, 23 Manu Tuilagi.
Six Nations table 2024
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Team
W/D/L
Bonus
Total
Ireland
4/0/0
4
16
England
3/0/1
0
12
Scotland
3/0/1
3
11
France
2/1/1
1
11
Italy
1/1/2
1
7
Wales
0/0/4
3
3
How many times have France beaten England in rugby?
France and England have played each other 110 times, with Les Bleus trailing the head-to-head with 43 victories to 60 defeats. The other seven games ended all square.
How many times have England beaten France away?
Of their 54 encounters on French soil, England have won an extremely respectable 23 games. France have won 29, with the other two being draws.
However, England have won just one of their last six away games against France, with that sole victory coming in 2016.
How many times have France won the Six Nations?
France have won the championship 18 times, with six of those wins coming in the Six Nations era. They last won the tournament in 2022, which they achieved with a perfect record – known as the Grand Slam.
How many times have England won the Six Nations?
England are the most successful team in championship history, having taken home the title 29 times. Seven of those victories came in the Six Nations era, the most recent of which was in 2020. They last won the Grand Slam in 2016.
What is a bonus point in rugby?
The Six Nations bonus-point system is designed to reward attacking rugby. As such, an extra point is awarded to teams who score at least four tries or lose by seven or fewer points.
How much are France vs England tickets?
France vs England tickets start at €30 if you go via the Fédération Française de Rugby website. However, we expect any remaining seats to be snapped up sharpish.
The 2024 All England Open Badminton Championships marks the 125th anniversary of badminton’s oldest tournament, and it’s set to serve as a key stop on the road to this summer’s Olympics as it is the final Super 1000 event before next month’s cut-off. Here’s where to watch All England Open Badminton Championships live streams online for free – from anywhere.
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Top seed Viktor Axelsen, a two-time winner of the championships, is back in action, having competed at only one previous BWF World Tour event this year. The Dane was a shock second-round casualty at Utilita Arena Birmingham a year ago, and will be doubly determined to showcase his best form and wrestle the title from Li Shifeng’s grasp.
The All England Open Badminton Championships also marks something of a comeback for two-time world champ Akane Yamaguchi, who’s been working her way back to full fitness after pulling up at last year’s Asian Games. She’s the No.4 seed, with top billing going to the South Korean reigning champion An Se-young.
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History was made in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 as Spain won their first title after scoring 1-0 against England. With this victory, La Roja became the first team to simultaneously hold the senior, under-20, and under-17 world titles. Besides this, England’s defeat made the team the fifth winner in the nine editions of the Women’s World Cup.
For the Lionesses, this match marked the first attempt to bring the World Cup back to England since 1966. Unfortunately for them, Spain held the team back in front of over 75,000 spectators at the final in Stadium Australia. When asked what she thought about this, England Captain Millie Bright said though the final score was disappointing, she was proud the team got this far in the World Cup.
Before this game, the two nations had met 11 times. As a result, England had six wins while Spain only landed two, and the teams had three draws. So, it’s safe to say Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup was a huge surprise for fans everywhere. Below, we’ll review everything about this shocking turn of events, including the odds and predictions leading up to the match.
Odds and Predictions
From a sports betting perspective, the Women’s World Cup title has been a race between the two teams since the beginning of the knockout stage. As the quarterfinals approached, most sportsbooks listed England as the favourite, with the odds of around +240. That was before Spain beat the Netherlands during the quarters, catapulting its odds and making England the underdogs.
The odds didn’t remain like this for much longer, though. Once the Lionesses won against Colombia in the quarterfinals, they became the favourites again on most sports betting sites. The predictions kept going back and forth in favour of Spain and England, and by match time, La Roja was on top with odds of around +170 against England’s +175 in most sportsbooks.
How La Roja Won
In the intense game, La Roja’s Carmona scored the winning and only goal in the match in the 29th minute. In the semifinal between Spain and Sweden, she also scored in the 89th minute, earning the team a 2-1 win. These victories made her the first player to score in both the Women’s World Cup semifinal and final since Carli Lloyd achieved this in 2015.
Though England also had the winning potential, considering they had taken the European Championship title, they had a huge disadvantage. Three of the team’s best players, Beth Mead, Fran Kirdy, and captain Leah Williamson, had knee injuries, so they couldn’t join the World Cup squad. In celebration, Carmona raised her jersey to show the word “Merchi” written on her undershirt, a tribute to her previous school.
Spain Made History in the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Despite the controversy around La Roja last year, with fifteen players almost dropping out of the national team, the team took the World Cup home. The win marked their redemption after Spain went against England in the UEFA Euros quarter finals and lost by a 2-1 score. It also meant that the nation had joined Germany as the only two countries to win women’s and men’s titles in history.
To many fans, this was the definition of commitment and hard work. But this victory meant way more to the team, as was shown when the final whistle was blown, and the members danced behind their bench in front of thousands of flag-waving fans.
