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FIFA Women's World Cup
Closing the gap
Friday 28 October 2011
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Nadeshiko awarded FIFA World Champions Badge
Friday 19 August 2011
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Japan
Japan honours women's squad
Thursday 18 August 2011
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Japan honours Nadeshiko
Tuesday 2 August 2011
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Japan
Japan's league boosted by World Cup win
Monday 25 July 2011
Japan's national women's league has received a boost in supporters following the nation's FIFA Women's World Cup victory, with almost 18,000 attending...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Japan claim maiden title
Wednesday 20 July 2011
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2011™ in Germany took the feminine side of the world’s most popular sport to a whole new level and will remain forever in t...
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FIFA Women's World Cup™
Japanese media hails returning heroines
Tuesday 19 July 2011
On the day the Germany 2011 winners returned home, the press in Japan and across Asia have hailed the ground-breaking success of Norio Sasaki and his...
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FIFA Women's World Cup™
Japanese heroines reflect on triumph
Tuesday 19 July 2011
A crop of the Germany 2011-winning players, along with JFA President Junji Ogura, have enthused about their victory over USA and putting a smile on th...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Sawa: I could never imagine this
Monday 18 July 2011
FIFA.com spoke to Japan's FIFA Women's World Cup hero Homare Sawa about winning the tournament, receiving the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, as well as...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Kaihori and Kumagai, Japan's penalty stars
Monday 18 July 2011
After their star turns in the penalty shoot-out which saw Japan lift the FIFA Women's World Cup, Ayumi Kaihori and Saki Kumagai told FIFA.com what the...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Bittersweet for Solo and Wambach
Monday 18 July 2011
The heartbroken pair of Hope Solo and Abby Wambach were given silver-linings to USA's penalty shoot-out Women's World Cup final defeat in the form of...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Double delight for Sawa
Monday 18 July 2011
FIFA.com reveals the individual award winners at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011, with Japan playmaker Homare Sawa, and USA pair Hope Solo and Abby Wa...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Japan edge USA for maiden title
Sunday 17 July 2011
Japan are FIFA Women’s World Cup™ champions for the first time after a penalty shootout victory over USA, following a drama-charged 2-2 draw in Frankf...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Sawa: This is a dream
Sunday 17 July 2011
Japan midfielder Homare Sawa gives FIFA.com her thoughts on the FIFA Women's World Cup Final against USA, what the match means to her people, and her...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Seven for Sundhage and Sasaki
Saturday 16 July 2011
Before tomorrow's FIFA Women's World Cup Final between Japan and USA, FIFA.com asked both teams' coaches - Norio Sasaki and Pia Sundhage - the same se...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Ten fascinating Final facts
Saturday 16 July 2011
FIFA.com presents ten statistical facts ahead of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final between Japan and USA in Frankfurt.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Rampone: Let's make USA proud
Saturday 16 July 2011
Having become the undisputed leader of the USA team after 14-years representing the stars and stripes, Christie Rampone will bow out of FIFA Women's W...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Japan, USA ready for battle royal
Saturday 16 July 2011
All eyes will be on Frankfurt tomorrow as USA go in search of their third world title against final debutants Japan, who have never beaten the America...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
'Standards will continue to rise'
Friday 15 July 2011
In an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, two legendary coaches of the women's game and members of FIFA's Technical Study Group, namely April Heinrichs and...
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FIFA Women's World Cup™
Heroine Kawasumi living the dream
Thursday 14 July 2011
After scoring twice to inspire Japan to semi-final glory, Nahomi Kawasumi talks to FIFA.com about Sunday's decider and why Homare Sawa is an inspirati...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup™
Rohlin: We want to be dancing again
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Charlotte Rohlin speaks to FIFA.com about Sweden's semi-final defeat by Japan, the loss of influential captain Caroline Seger, how it felt to wear the...
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FIFA Women's World Cup™
Japan and USA set up intriguing final
Wednesday 13 July 2011
The Asians came from behind to beat Sweden 3-1 and reach the decider for the first time, while the Americans found their rhythm late on to see off Fra...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup™
Japan sink Sweden, reach first final
Wednesday 13 July 2011
The Nadeshiko fell behind in Frankfurt, but two goals from Nahomi Kawasumi, either side of Homare Sawa's effort, earned them a deserved 3-1 victory an...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup™
Ohno: We are not satisfied yet
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Talented Japan forward Shinobu Ohno chats to FIFA.com about overcoming Germany, their upcoming semi-final with Sweden, her dream of winning the tourna...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Sawa ready to take on Sweden
Tuesday 12 July 2011
After playing through the pain barrier against Germany in leading her side to victory, Japan captain Homare Sawa is ready to lead by example again as...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Contrasting styles in semi showdown
Tuesday 12 July 2011
It will be old against new when traditional heavyweights Sweden face rising force Japan at the semi-final stage at Germany 2011, with the contest also...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Seger’s mega drive
Tuesday 12 July 2011
After breaking through the mental barrier of reaching the semi-finals, Sweden skipper Caroline Seger believes that this is her side’s time for global...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Who will be crowned queens of Germany 2011?
Monday 11 July 2011
FIFA.com wants to know which nation you think will shine brightest at Germany 2011 and take home the greatest prize in women’s football.
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Schelin: It’s becoming a dream
Sunday 10 July 2011
The player of the match in Sweden’s 3-1 win over Australia, Lotta Schelin, spoke to FIFA.com after the game about scoring and the semi-finals.
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Japan, France create history
Saturday 9 July 2011
FIFA.com reviews a stunning day of FIFA Women’s World Cup action as champions Germany were eliminated by Japan, and France edged England on penalties,...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Germany stunned by tenacious Japan
Saturday 9 July 2011
Japan recorded a famous 1-0 extra-time win to eliminate reigning champions and host nation Germany from the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the Asia...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Unique moment for Japan’s Ando
Saturday 9 July 2011
Today has the potential to be a special day for Kozue Ando, with the Duisburg midfielder lining up against some of her club-mates as Japan face German...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Kulig sees room for improvement
Saturday 9 July 2011
Talented young German midfielder Kim Kulig is one of the faces of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and here she tells FIFA.com about being in the spotl...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Hosts primed as Japan seek new heights
Friday 8 July 2011
History will heavily favour host nation Germany when they face Japan in their last eight meeting in Wolfsburg, with the Europeans having only failed o...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Appearances deceptive in Group B
Thursday 7 July 2011
Although England and Japan progressed to the quarter-finals with a comfortable points margin, the group matches were all tight contests save for Japan...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Wilkinson on the crest of a wave
Wednesday 6 July 2011
Hannah Wilkinson earned a place in New Zealand’s footballing annals when she scored the goal that secured their first ever draw in a FIFA Women’s Worl...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™
Germany and England take top, Kiwis draw
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Germany and England finished top of their groups thanks to respective defeats of France and Japan, while New Zealand rallied against Mexico to win the...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
White: We gave everything
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Ellen White, the scorer of England's opening goal in their 2-0 win over Japan, spoke to FIFA.com after the game and praised her team-mates for an 'exc...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Lionesses find their roar
Tuesday 5 July 2011
A goal in each half gave England a 2-0 victory over Japan in Augsburg in a result which not only secured three points, but enabled the Three Lions to...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Kiwis play for pride, Mexico live in hope
Monday 4 July 2011
New Zealand and Mexico will conclude their Group B commitments in Sinsheim with very different agendas. The Kiwis are already eliminated but remain hu...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
A stroll down memory lane
Monday 4 July 2011
Before the Group B decider between England and Japan in Augsburg, FIFA.com spoke to Kelly Smith and Aya Miyama, the goalscorers the last time the side...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
England and Japan battle for pole
Monday 4 July 2011
The top two sides in Group B battle it out on Tuesday, with both England and Japan having an eye on finishing leading the pack, but after a thrilling...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™
Miyama-Sawa double act driving Japan
Friday 1 July 2011
Following Japan's 4-0 defeat of Mexico, FIFA.com caught up with hat-trick heroine Homare Sawa and her impressive supplier Aya Miyama, who praised one...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Japan progress, England well placed
Friday 1 July 2011
The Asians, inspired by Aya Miyama's invention and Homare Sawa’s hat-trick, overwhelmed Mexico 4-0, while Hope Powell's side are all but sure of joini...
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Sawa heroics lifts Japan into quarters
Friday 1 July 2011
A hat-trick from inspirational skipper Homare Sawa propelled Japan past Mexico with a 4-0 scoreline and into the quarter-finals of the 2011 FIFA Women...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Nadeshiko look to boost home spirits
Thursday 30 June 2011
Following a devastating few months, and having had their FIFA Women's World Cup participation in doubt, Japan are hoping they can raise spirits back h...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
El Tri test for ambitious Japan
Thursday 30 June 2011
Japan can potentially secure their passage to the quarter-finals with victory over Mexico, while El Tri will be looking to build on the momentum they...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Japan banner a global message
Tuesday 28 June 2011
FIFA.com learned more about Japan's special 'thank you' banner, displayed before their Group B match against New Zealand, from their inspirational cap...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Moment of magic makes the difference
Monday 27 June 2011
Two stunning strikes from Japan's Aya Miyama and Mexico's Monica Ocampo earned their side precious points in their respective Group B encounters on Ma...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
JFA to show appreciation for support from football family
Monday 27 June 2011
Three months after the terrible earthquake and tsunami that affected the country, the Japan Football Association (JFA) wants to express its gratitude...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Miyama free-kick grabs Japan victory
Monday 27 June 2011
Japan dominated possession but were en route to a 1-1 draw with a resilient New Zealand side before a delightful 68th-minute strike from their No8 sec...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
One clear favourite, many dark horses
Monday 27 June 2011
FIFA.com users have been busy posting their thoughts on the likely winners of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and here we take a look at some of the m...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Hearn: We’re going to surprise many teams
Sunday 26 June 2011
FIFA.com spoke to New Zealand's super striker Amber Hearn about her personal ambitions for Germany 2011 and her side's chances of a breakthrough showi...
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FIFA Women's World Cup
New Zealand out to make history
Sunday 26 June 2011
The first Group B match in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway at the Ruhrstadion in Bochum when New Zealand face off against Japan.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Japan look for winning start
Sunday 26 June 2011
Japan have been running the rule over their Group B rivals ahead of their first game tomorrow for the Nadeshiko against New Zealand as they chase Asia...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Five facts of the day
Sunday 26 June 2011
The opening day of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup is finally here, and in the latest in our series, FIFA.com presents five fascinating facts on the t...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Five facts of the day
Saturday 25 June 2011
In the latest of our week-long series building up to the tournament's opening match, FIFA.com presents another five fascinating FIFA Women’s World Cup...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Five facts of the day
Friday 24 June 2011
With just two days left before the tournament kicks off, it is time for another entry in our week-long series of fascinating facts regarding the FIFA...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011
Four groups, one destiny
Thursday 23 June 2011
Ahead of Nigeria and France lifting the curtain on the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup this Sunday, FIFA.com invites you to review the composition of the...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™
Big names have their say
Thursday 23 June 2011
At the heart of the action as always, FIFA.com recently met up with some of the leading lights from the world of women’s football.
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