He Arsenal English and the Corinthians Brazilian aspire to inscribe their name in the record of the recently released FIFA Champions Cup whose final phase is being held in this first edition in London. In fact, the Emirates Stadium will be the stage where this Sunday (7:00 p.m. Spanish time) both teams fight for world crown.
He Arsenal, reigning European championqualified for the final after beat ASFAR (6-0) in the semifinals moroccan with doublet by Alessia Russo and goals by Stina Blackstenius, Frida Maanum, Olivia Smith and Mariona Caldentey. “I feel like we are regaining our strength. We had some difficulties at the beginning of the season, so we are happy to have achieved it. We will strive to keep it like this and compete again on Sunday,” commented the Balearic. one of the two Spanish women – the other is Laia Codina – who plays for the club gunner. “We do the basics very well, we are humble and the players connect very well on the field. There are players who start the game and others who finish them. New associations are being generated and I am very happy with the team’s performance,” said the coach. Renée Slegers.
His rival for the title will be Corinthians, CONMEBOL championwhich beat Gotham in the semifinals (1-0) with a goal Gabi Zanotti. “I think people didn’t believe in us much. So it’s very nice to be able to show that we are here to perform and that we are not going to let victory slip away just like that,” she said. Ana Vitoria, former player of Atlético de Madrid and one of the latest signings of the Timon. “We are very happy to be in the final. It is very important for the club and for us personally. When people talk so much without knowing us, without knowing the importance of Corinthians in America, it gives us extra motivation on the field. We have shown that Corinthians is also a very big club with immeasurable experience that will inevitably be useful in the final,” the goalkeeper added along the same lines. Letícia Lima ‘Lele’.
The tournament will also be resolved hours before (15:45 Spanish time) their podium with the match for third and fourth place that faces ASFAR and Gotham. “It is essential to win the game. We start the season in about six weeks and we want to return home with a victory,” he said. Jess Carter. “It was a pleasure to play in England again. It’s fantastic. Women’s football deserves this recognition. Playing against teams from all over the world is incredible. It’s a great start for women’s football and I hope they can continue to improve in the coming years,” resolved the England international.
Support for coaches
Audrey Cooper, Dan Clements and Jill Ellis pose with the Champions CupFIFA
Coinciding with this pioneering competition, FIFA, the English Football Association (FA) and the Women’s Football Super League (WSL) are promoting a series of initiatives designed to contribute to the sustainable growth of women’s football, among which the commitment shared by enhance the opportunities provided to all female coaches, both new and already active. “Competitions like this help us strengthen the structures of women’s football and raise the bar throughout the ecosystem. The future of football depends on what we build off the playing fields,” he said. Jill Ellis, FIFA Director General of Football. “There are not enough women dedicated to technical aspects. And not because of a lack of talent or ambition, but because of the limited opportunities and access that exist and the lack of clear structures. It is essential to close this gap, not only for the sake of equality, but also to unlock the full potential of our sport. This pioneering legacy initiative for female coaches is one of the most direct ways we have to achieve positive impacts,” she added.
