The ninth Women’s World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand. In our news ticker you will find all the important news about the tournament.
The most important things at a glance
The England star is missing from the team in the last group game
As feared, the English footballers will have to do without Keira Walsh in the last World Cup preliminary round match against China. However, the suspicion of a cruciate ligament rupture was not confirmed, the European champion announced on social media on Saturday. Walsh will remain at team camp in Terrigal, Australia, “to continue her recovery.”
It was not known how long Walsh would be out. The 26-year-old got stuck in the grass after 35 minutes of the 1-0 win against Denmark on Friday and was then carried off the pitch. The English are on course for the round of 16 at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after two wins from two games. National coach Sarina Wiegman’s team will play the last group game against the Chinese on Tuesday (1 p.m. in the t-online live ticker).
All clear: Colombia’s top striker against Germany
After a faint spell in training, Colombia’s top striker Linda Caicedo is scheduled to play in the World Cup match against Germany. “Linda’s fine,” said national coach Nelson Abadía several times at the final press conference of the South American runners-up in Sydney. “It was just an incident, it’s totally gone. Linda is very important to our game.”
Caicedo collapsed during training on Thursday, but was able to resume the practice session after a brief break in treatment. This was reported by Colombian media unanimously. There were also video recordings that should show how Caicedo suddenly grabs his chest while jogging and then sinks onto the lawn. The Colombians are playing their second group game at the World Cup in Australia after beating South Korea 2-0 this Sunday against the German selection.
Germany’s group opponents at the World Cup
“It was an episode of exhaustion, a bit of stress. A World Cup like this has a completely different meaning and completely different requirements. She’s only 18,” Abadía said of Caicedo.
The attacker, who plays for Real Madrid, has a health problem. Almost exactly a year ago, after being substituted in the Copa America game (4-0), there was a similar incident, and Caicedo needed medical treatment. Described as a “miracle girl” because of her soccer class, Caicedo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15.
DFB star missing team “indefinitely”
*The German soccer players have to play their second group game against Colombia at the World Cup in Australia without Felicitas Rauch. The 27-year-old regular from VfL Wolfsburg sprained her right knee joint in training, the DFB announced on Friday. “So she’ll be out for an indefinite period.” Carolin Simon from FC Bayern, alternative for the left side, had already torn a cruciate ligament in the last friendly before the World Cup against Zambia.
Rauch could be replaced on Sunday (11.30 a.m. in the t-online live ticker) against the South American runners-up by Chantal Hagel, who switched from TSG Hoffenheim to Wolfsburg this summer. Last year, Rauch finished second at the European Championships with the team of national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and has played 34 international matches to date.
Coach blocked: DFB opponents with replacements on the sidelines
A handshake or a short hug: The greeting ritual among coaches before kick-off has long been common in football. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, who is responsible for the German selection, will first have to orientate herself before the second group game at the World Cup in Australia on Sunday (11.30 a.m. in the live ticker on t-online) against Colombia. Because Nelson Abadía, head coach of the South American runners-up, is still banned from Fifa – and also has two deputies in Sydney.
2023-07-29 12:57:00
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