The United States secured their fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s football, defeating Brazil 1-0 in a rematch of the 2016 final. The victory cemented their dominance in the sport at the Games, as they remain the most successful team in the competition’s history.
Brazil secured a place in the Olympic women’s football final after a thrilling 4-2 victory over reigning World Cup champions Spain. The victory sets up a rematch of the 2004 and 2008 Olympic finals, where the United States emerged victorious. Spain will now face Germany in the bronze medal match.
Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema, the WSL’s all-time top scorer, has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City after leaving Arsenal. The move comes after Miedema’s struggles with injuries in recent seasons. She joins a City side looking to regain the league title after a long drought.
World Cup champion Spain overcame a two-goal deficit to force extra time against Colombia and then went on to win a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the Olympic women’s football tournament. Spain will now face either Brazil in Marseille on Tuesday.
Canada’s Olympic women’s football title defense came to an end in the quarterfinals on Saturday, with a 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Germany. The match was marred by controversy surrounding a spying scandal that led to a six-point deduction for Canada during the group stage.
AC Milan has announced a groundbreaking policy that automatically extends the contracts of pregnant players on its women’s team for one year, marking a first among elite European football clubs. This policy also applies to female staff, demonstrating the club’s commitment to supporting women’s careers and family life.
Brazil missed out on a quarterfinal berth after a late 2-1 loss to Japan in their Group C clash, while Colombia secured their first win, defeating New Zealand 2-0 in Group A. Japan’s victory came thanks to two late goals, while Colombia’s win was fueled by a volley from Marcela Restrepo and a strike from Leicy Santos.
Brazilian football legend Marta, in her last Olympics, set up a goal for Brazil in their opening match against Nigeria, showcasing her brilliance even in her final tournament. The 38-year-old, known as ‘Queen Marta’, is the highest goal scorer in Brazilian history and has decided to retire after the Games. Her legacy as a global icon and inspiration for generations of female footballers is secured.
Spain, the reigning world champions, mounted a comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 in their opening Group C match at the Paris Olympics. Aitana Bonmati played a key role in Spain’s victory, scoring one goal and setting up another. Meanwhile, Canada edged out New Zealand 2-1 in a match overshadowed by a spying scandal involving the Canadian team.
The Olympic Games in Paris officially begin on Friday, July 26th, but the competition has already started. Brazil’s Women’s Football team will kick off their Olympic journey on Thursday, July 25th, facing off against Nigeria.
