FIFA Women's World Cup
A host of winning veterans keyed the USA’s triumph at the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ this past summer, but while the Stars and Stripes had a consistent foundation that strengthened their bid to become repeat world champions, there were also players making the most of gracing the stage for the first time.
The second-youngest player on the USA roster at 21 years old, forward Mallory Pugh played behind Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, three of the most prolific attackers in the country’s history.
For the Colorado native and Washington Spirit winger, France 2019 was a transformative experience on the international scene. Pugh chatted with FIFA.com about what the World Cup meant to her, what she learned from her team-mates and more.
A host of winning veterans keyed the USA’s triumph at the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ this past summer, but while the Stars and Stripes had a consistent foundation that strengthened their bid to become repeat world champions, there were also players making the most of gracing the stage for the first time.
The second-youngest player on the USA roster at 21 years old, forward Mallory Pugh played behind Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, three of the most prolific attackers in the country’s history.
For the Colorado native and Washington Spirit winger, France 2019 was a transformative experience on the international scene. Pugh chatted with FIFA.com about what the World Cup meant to her, what she learned from her team-mates and more.
After the final, I felt like I’ve never been so motivated in my life. I’ve never felt anything like that – it’s the best feeling ever, and I want to feel that again.
Men's Olympic Football Tournament
While Stefan Kuntz is not one to blow his own trumpet, the German UEFA EURO 1996 winner has every reason to shout about his achievements. The 56-year-old has been doing outstanding work in the German Football Association (DFB)’s youth ranks for many years.
Having worked with many members of the current senior national team at youth level, his impact on the latest generation is also clear to see, with youngsters such as Schalke’s Alexander Nubel, Werder Bremen’s Maximilian Eggestein and Freiburg forward Luca Waldschmidt already becoming key players for their clubs.
Although the defending champions ultimately lost 2-1 to Spain in the final, they did enough to secure their place at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. Speaking with FIFA.com, the man with 25 international caps reflected on next summer’s tournament and the current situation in youth football.
While Stefan Kuntz is not one to blow his own trumpet, the German UEFA EURO 1996 winner has every reason to shout about his achievements. The 56-year-old has been doing outstanding work in the German Football Association (DFB)’s youth ranks for many years.
Having worked with many members of the current senior national team at youth level, his impact on the latest generation is also clear to see, with youngsters such as Schalke’s Alexander Nubel, Werder Bremen’s Maximilian Eggestein and Freiburg forward Luca Waldschmidt already becoming key players for their clubs.
Although the defending champions ultimately lost 2-1 to Spain in the final, they did enough to secure their place at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. Speaking with FIFA.com, the man with 25 international caps reflected on next summer’s tournament and the current situation in youth football.
The Olympic Football Tournament is like a little World Cup, so we’re looking forward to meeting unknown opponents from all around the world.
Wales
Ryan Giggs spent two decades occupying touchlines for Manchester United and Wales as a fleet-footed winger, so he arguably just had to shift his perspective a few feet to slot into the managerial mindset. After initially being thrown into the deep end at United, five years later he’s finally looking settled at the helm of his country.
Having only ever been seen in those two shirts – less a fortnight captaining Great Britain’s Olympic side – it’s perhaps fitting that, so far, they remain his only coaching credits to date. While still in many senses a fledgling on the bench, after 18 months leading Wales, he is now facing the most serious test of his credentials.
Giggs’s young side are currently lagging in the race to qualify for UEFA EURO 2020, having wowed at the 2016 finals, after successive defeats to Hungary and Croatia. We sat down with him to discuss the challenge ahead, bringing through a new generation and seeing his former team-mate nominated among The Best.
Ryan Giggs spent two decades occupying touchlines for Manchester United and Wales as a fleet-footed winger, so he arguably just had to shift his perspective a few feet to slot into the managerial mindset. After initially being thrown into the deep end at United, five years later he’s finally looking settled at the helm of his country.
Having only ever been seen in those two shirts – less a fortnight captaining Great Britain’s Olympic side – it’s perhaps fitting that, so far, they remain his only coaching credits to date. While still in many senses a fledgling on the bench, after 18 months leading Wales, he is now facing the most serious test of his credentials.
Giggs’s young side are currently lagging in the race to qualify for UEFA EURO 2020, having wowed at the 2016 finals, after successive defeats to Hungary and Croatia. We sat down with him to discuss the challenge ahead, bringing through a new generation and seeing his former team-mate nominated among The Best.
Young players remind you what the game’s about. Of course, they make mistakes and lack a bit of experience at times, but how else are they going to get that experience unless you give them a chance?
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