UEFA launched the Women’s Football Competence Framework with the twin goals of improving the standard of coaching in women’s football, and creating more pathways and incentives for female coaches. The framework’s core objective is to provide students taking UEFA coaching courses with greater insights into the demands and needs of …
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Nadine Kessler is a woman of many talents. As a club player, she won numerous titles, triumphed with the German women’s national team at the 2013 UEFA Women’s EURO, became European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year in 2014. When she hung up her boots, …
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Women’s football leaders from 11 European national associations, all new to their roles, convened at UEFA HQ this week to learn more about the governing body’s work in developing the game. Representatives from Czechia, France, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland and San Marino came together in …
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The UEFA Football Board met at the House of European Football in Nyon on Monday to engage in constructive discussions on a variety of topics related to women’s football, ranging from strategy and refereeing to the match calendar, competitions and player welfare. The meeting kicked off with a presentation about …
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Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) Pacific Legacy ’23 initiative continues to create viable pathways for women in football through the Women in Media programme, which up-skills females from the Indo-Pacific and First Nations regions in mobile journalism and sports commentary. Women in Media has been developed and delivered in partnership with …
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Following the announcement last week of the nominees for the UEFA men’s player and coach awards, UEFA has today announced the names of the top three nominees for the 2022/23 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award. The award winner will be announced at the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group …
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UEFA and its member associations have made remarkable strides in supporting and promoting women’s football projects across the globe. As the FIFA Women’s World Cup takes centre stage in Australia and New Zealand this month, the influence of women’s football worldwide continues to grow. UEFA’s dedication to developing the game …
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FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has concluded a three-day visit to Seychelles as the African nation continues to prepare to host its first FIFA tournament. Located in the Indian Ocean, comprised of 115 islands and a population of just over 100,000, Seychelles will host the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World …
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20,000km separates Auckland and Lisbon, but distance and inevitable jet lag were not going to stop Emma Evans being part of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme, when a second workshop kicked off one month ago today. Evans has worked for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for the last 4 ½ …
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Newcastle United Women will become the first full-time professional football club in FA Women’s National League history for the upcoming 2023/24 season – one year on from the club becoming an official part of Newcastle United Football Club. The historic move follows the team’s promotion to the FA Women’s National …
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