I just finished the book Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work by Chris Barez-Brown and have some thoughts. As always. For those looking for a quick, easy read, it’s perfect. It talks about upping your ‘Elvis factor’, which is what I’m all about. I’m … [Read more...]
Play like a Girl in Iran… just don’t watch like one.
BY: SHIREEN AHMEDThe colourful world of football is composed of players, coaches, teams and most importantly fans. The loyalty and passion of global football fans is unparalleled. Their energy, support are motivating factors for the players and their presence at matches is an important indicator on … [Read more...]
World Cup qualifier: A battle for Iranian women’s rights
By James M. DorseyFatma Iktasari second from left) and Shabnam Kazimi (second from right) defy ban on women (Source: http://bahal31.persianblog.ir)When Iran beat favourite South Korea this week in a 2014 World Cup qualifier, it was not the only battle being fought in Tehran’s Azadi … [Read more...]
Sinclair suspended 4 games & fined $3,500 by FIFA
More than two months after the notorious Olympic semi-final match between Canada and the United States, FIFA is issuing a 4 game suspension and $3,500 fine to Christine Sinclair. The 29-year-old CanWNT captain was sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for “displaying unsporting … [Read more...]
List of Ridiculousness-Part 2 (@TiffanyWeimer blog)
Since the last time I wrote List of Ridiculousness (which wasn’t really ridiculous), many things have happened in my life and with that said, I’d like to present to you, List of Ridiculousness Part 2 (which isn’t really ridiculous). Yes, go get your coffee.. it will be here … [Read more...]
Playlist: What Do the World’s Best Female Soccer Players Listen To?
If you’ve wondered what Alex Morgan has playing on her iPod or what music Megan Rapinoe dances to in the locker room, wonder no more. How about what Swedish National Team Captain, Caroline Seger, is blasting in her headphones? Or what five-time FIFA world player of the year, Marta, … [Read more...]
South Asian Football Federation Women’s Tournament a HUGE score!
By: Shireen AhmedAs the world watches Women's Soccer explode on the International Stage, there in an incredible opportunity for Women's of less wealthy nations to compete for the first time in the South Asian Football Federation's Women's Cup. The SAFF Tournament runs from September 8th … [Read more...]
Field of Dreams (Soccer Style)
So it apparently doesn’t just happen in the movies… It’s one of the most dreamed-about scenarios to any sports fan; you’re in the stands, watching your favorite team play and suddenly, due to injuries or some other freakish accident, the team needs you. The coach points up … [Read more...]
Soccer Powerhouse AC Milan Inks Deal With 10-Year-Old Girl
Every soccer-crazy kid has the same dream – you’re on holiday kicking the ball around and a scout from a big club scouts you. For for ten-year-old Aisha Saini of Scotland, that dream came true while she was in Spain on a summer vacation with her family. Now it isn’t that rare … [Read more...]
UEFA Champions League Round of 32/16 Draw Announced
I don’t have too much time to go in depth right now, but I will try to give you a preview of all the ties before they commence in late September. Here’s the draw, with the seeded team listed on the right: Of note: PK-35 Vantaa (Finland) are the unlucky team to draw Lyon, but I … [Read more...]