My Women’s World Cup 2019 diary: Part 2

With the FIFA WWC 2019 being played at home in France, I thought I would write a diary of my travel adventures and games attended during the tournament.
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: The VAR red card review message is seen on the scoreboars during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at Samara Arena on June 17, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Has VAR already modified players’ behaviour at the World Cup?

After 11 games, it is interesting to note that discipline records are very good at the 2018 World Cup. Is that due to VAR or the referees leniency with regards to the rules on yellow and red cards?
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

Saliba has a decision to make after France u20 call-up

William Saliba is in a difficult situation, once again, after a call-up from the France u20 team for their match against Paris FC on September 4th.
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: (L-R) Jodie Taylor, Beth Mead and Lucy Staniforth of England celebrate victory following the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Beth Mead: England having nothing to fear from USA

Beth Mead insists that England have 'no fear' ahead of their World Cup showdown against the USA.
SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Mesut Oezil of Germany sit on the team bench during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Joachim Low explains how Mesut Ozil reacted to being dropped

Joachim Low has revealed he received a ‘great reaction’ from Mesut Ozil after the German was dropped for their group game against Sweden.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Karl Hein of Arsenal during the Premier League 2 game between Arsenal FC and Derby County at Meadow Park on January 03, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

3 Arsenal u23s get senior national call-ups

Three Arsenal u23s have had the encouraging honour of receiving senior national call-ups for the upcoming international break.
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 03: Danielle Van De Donk of the Netherlands acknowledges the fans following the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between Netherlands and Sweden at Stade de Lyon on July 03, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Danielle van de Donk: I love being underdogs!

Danielle van de Donk is relishing the tag of 'underdog' ahead of their World Cup Final showdown with the USA on Sunday. Danielle van de...
Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner (R) receives a yellow card from French referee Clement Turpin during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Switzerland and Costa Rica at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on June 27, 2018. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)

Lichtsteiner to miss Switzerland’s World Cup knock out game

Stephan Lichtsteiner will miss Switzerland’s World Cup knock-out tie against Sweden after picking up another booking against Costa Rica.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles in training with England (Photo via TheFA.com)

Maitland-Niles reveals the story of his first England call-up

Ainsley Maitland-Niles didn't know what to do or say after receiving his first England call-up, taking him by surprise after the Community Shield.