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It’s all going on in the world of women’s football after Brazil were earlier announced as the official host of the 2027 World Cup.
Elsewhere, Emma Hayes has been speaking during her final pre-match press conference before she departs Chelsea and Marc Skinner has been handed a contract extension at Manchester United.
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Bring on Brazil
Brazil beat out competition from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to host the 2027 World Cup.
It was the first time the location of the tournament was decided by an open vote, with members voting 119 to 78 in favour of the South American nation.
It will be the first time a women’s World Cup has been hosted on the continent.
Brazil has hosted the men’s edition of the tournament twice, once in 1950 and again in 2014.
The Women’s World Cup will be hosted in South America for the first time 🇧🇷#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/NQA0ckzrww
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 17, 2024
They will join China, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Canada and France on the list of nations to welcome people from around the world for the summer competition.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: “Congratulations to Brazil.
“We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the BNG bid, who have been fantastic.”
Brazilian Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues added: “We knew we would be celebrating a victory for South American women’s soccer and for women.
“You can be sure, with no vanity, we will accomplish the best World Cup for women.”
Hayes’ farewell
Emma Hayes gave an emotional farewell as she prepares to leave Chelsea this weekend.
The veteran manager has the chance to go out on a high, with the Blues in the driving seat ahead of the WSL’s…
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Author : Mitch Fretton
Publish date : 2024-05-17 11:46:31
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