The World Cup script writers went crazy on this years women’s tournament. I predicted a Japan vs Nigeria final, but of course, the colonizers had to colonize.
https://twitter.com/nxbaafnkln/status/1691780322520682531?s=20
https://twitter.com/_Zeets/status/1691781569222947089?s=20
And it isn’t a World Cup without drama
https://twitter.com/laurenjamess22/status/1688867734707478528?s=20
I was shocked when James was only given a yellow, because open your eyes Miss. Ref! An obvious red! But I was so shocked that it was Lauren James that did it, cause that’s my Chelsea girl. Naija girls were playing too good it provoked her, I know that’s right! On that point, some people really need to rest. Like, what Lauren did was insane at that moment, but get off her neck. It’s ova! England were giving aggression throughout the game I will say. Nigeria deserved some penalty shots… BUT NOT TO GO OUT LIKE THIS! But we really did eat this England team up, regardles of the shootouts. Everyone was rooting against my girls, and they truly delivered the entire WC.
My Favourite Losers (jk you’re all legends and amazing)
USWNT
https://twitter.com/pghcaroline/status/1688292857684377600?s=20
What we are not going to do is disrespect THE Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT. The misogynists/women haters, conservatives, “politicians”, “influencers”, and broke fanboys (and fangirls) were in full force. Attacking the team for their Black players, and Rapinoe’s outspokeness for LGBTQ+ rights. The fact that these women had to fight for equal pay while the men sit with their 0 WC’s. Madness. Well, even though they suprisingly struggled throughout this WC, this “woke” team sleeps well at night knowing they have the best players in the world, #1 ranking, and 4 WC wins.
Nigeria
My bloooooooooood! My faaaaaaaaamily! My heaaaaaart! They made me so freaking proud! AND THEY DESVERED TO GO FAR! Chiamaka, I’m going to make sure you get a Golden Glove one day, trust me! That save against Sinclair, the goat? That was the one. QUEENS OF MAMA AFRICA!
And can you believe the way people were talking about Oshoala? Actually, not suprised. She took her shirt off for a celly and men were out here losing their pearls.
Brazil
https://twitter.com/CourtneyStith/status/1686741307157307392?s=20
……
She is the moment.
And will always be.
Brazil is another team that shockingly didn’t make it out of the gorup stages.
The Irish
WORLD CUP DEBUT. We may have ate muck, but at least we got our first WC goal!
Congrats to the Philippines on their first World Cup goal! Extended congrats to Morocco, South Africa, Jamaica, Colombia, France, Zambia, Haiti and of course, AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! OI OI OI!
The roundup
Ziga’s World FIFA Women’s Ranking:
Rankings are kinda dumb. Exhibit A: see below
Nigeria are the queens of African football. We are not underdogs. Why are we #40 and not top 20. We don’t have the best track record at WC’s, but Ireland have never gotten to the WC until now, and they are ranked #22. How! The sense, make it!
To the people who are still saying women’s football or sports in general is dumb and nobody is watching.
HERE'S A DRINK TO GO WITH THAT
Let’s keep this energy all season round for all the women’s leagues and competitions.
Investing in womens sports is still very importnant. Imagine having to fight on the field and off? For respect, equality, accountability, funding, better conditions, and equal pay. Fans already want to support women’s teams but can’t because merch isn’t avaible, or games aren’t being televised. Mind you, womens sports fan are 25% more likely to buy sponsored products then mens sports fans.1
YO, BIG SPORTS APPAREL COMPANIES: SELL GOALIE JERSEYS!
Spain
Spain won the WC with a team of absolute ballers. Unfortunately, Spain’s win is being overshadowed by sexual miscondust and mistreatment from their federation. Women can’t get respect anywhere bro.
The game has absolutely no room for this. I am sick and tired.
This guy is the Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales.
Forcibly kissed/sexually assaulted Jennifer Hermoso (and Olga Carmona at one point), and grabbed his crotch while standing next to the Queen and her underage daughter.
This guy is Spanish boss Jorge Vilda.
Grabbed the breast of a Spanish NT coach. And he is just terrible and toxic. Him and his coaching staff are so toxic that in September of 2022, 15 players of Spain’s senior team threatened to sit out on this years WC unless the RFEF did something about the overbearing coaches, stressful travel arangments, and unprofessional work environemt that harmed their mental health.
I will say this. The players won this world cup. Not the Spanish NT coaches, federation or staff.
The players. Including the three who sat out in protest.
Listen to their demands.
Ziga’s World Star Players
Linda Caicedo. Masterful footwork!
Salma Paralluelo. My age-mate with 3 trophies to her name! What am I doing with my life.
Sophia Smith. A star in the making!
Zecira Musovic. My Golden Glove winner and CHELSEA GAL!
Hinata Miyazawa. Golden Boot winner!
Michelle Alozie. NAIJA GIRL!
Oh, and Gianni Infantino, women don’t have to convince men of crap. First thing men can do is stop standing in our way.
https://twitter.com/SHEscoresbanger/status/1693244666102063292?s=20
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/womens-sport-study-space-between-audience-fans-sponsorship/?zephr_sso_ott=IlYAZJ