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ESPN Soccernet: A Champion for Women’s Soccer, and by Soccer, I Mean Catfights

by Miriti Murungi

Soccernet Hair pulling

ESPN Soccernet’s Headlines at 5 pm on Tuesday, August 24:

  • France’s Evra to appeal five game suspension
  • First N. Korean on German team scores in debut
  • Brazil president warns of 2014 Cup prep issues
  • Johnson: U.S. players fighting for respect in EPL
  • U.S. coach Bradley interested in Aston Villa job
  • Allsopp’s goals end United’s 5-game losing skid
  • Chelsea, Arsenal enjoy 6-0 romps in EPL
  • Phenom Neymar snubs Chelsea to stay in Brazil
  • Internacional tops Chivas, claims 2nd Copa title

… and of course the headliner: Hair-pulling New Mexico soccer player back (with video). One of these stories is out of place, and no, it’s not the North Korean on a German team. (more…)

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India’s Maria Rebello Makes History Officiating Top Level Men’s Soccer

by Miriti Murungi

All Indian Football Federation

I’m starting the slow clap.

On July 25, Maria Rebello became the first female referee to officiate a senior-level professional men’s match in Indian soccer. Rebello, a former midfielder who once captained the Indian women’s national team, managed the proceedings between Delhi and Madhya Pradesh in the group stages of the Santosh Trophy competition, earning solid reviews for her performance. Rebello’s long journey to this destination deserves praise, not just as a personal milestone, but also as a special moment for Indian women eager to break into soccer. (more…)

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Yes, Women Can Be Football Fanatics

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Male and Female Fans

A few nights ago, I was at the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina’s residence in Buenos Aires.  Why?  Because that’s how I roll.

While there, I was speaking with two women, one Argentine and the other Colombian, who both live in Buenos Aires.  These two had something else in common.  They were football fanatics.  Full-fledged terrace walking, song singing, team news absorbing maniacs.  So we got on quite well.

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