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  • A great day for student Bente Nordby

    A great day for student Bente Nordby

    Tuesday 31 October 2000

    It was not to be the US girls this time; they failed to add another title to their impressive record of winning Olympic gold in Atlanta in 1996 and the World Cup at home three years later. The Norwegians just edged them out - and no little share of ...

  • Germany win women's Fair Play Award

    Germany win women's Fair Play Award

    Friday 29 September 2000

    As well as winning the bronze medal in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament, Germany also finished top of the standings for the FIFA Fair Play Award.

  • Norwegian Espeseth added to list of suspended players

    Norwegian Espeseth added to list of suspended players

    Friday 22 September 2000

  • Bathroom accident puts woman referee out of action

    Bathroom accident puts woman referee out of action

    Tuesday 12 September 2000

    English referee Wendy Toms will miss the China-Nigeria match at Canberra's Bruce Stadium on Thursday as a result of a sprained ankle.

  • Michelle Akers retirement a blow to women’s football

    Michelle Akers retirement a blow to women’s football

    Friday 25 August 2000

    It was with great disappointment that FIFA learnt on 25 August that the outstanding player of the US women’s team, Michelle Akers, was putting an end to her active career and will not be able to help her team defend its title in next month’s Olympic ...

  • A romantic Sun Wen is looking for gold in Sydney

    A romantic Sun Wen is looking for gold in Sydney

    Tuesday 1 August 2000

    Sun Wen is one of the best women footballers in the world. This tricky striker played a major part in China’s second place in the Women’s World Cup USA 1999. Now she hopes her team will hit the headlines again at the Olympic