As history has shown time and again, sport and politics are difficult to separate. At major events such as the Olympics or the World Cup, that reality becomes even more evident. The ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup — where Iran’s national team is competing — is no exception.
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Sweden opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a valuable away win against Italy. Head coach Tony Gustavsson trusted several young players, and it was 19-year-old Bella Andersson who especially caught the eye.
For much of the game, it looked as though Czechia would open their World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory, having led for the majority of the contest. But Wales refused to relent, and in the closing minutes Elise Hughes struck to make it 2:2.
Sport and politics have never truly existed in isolation — and the current AFC Women’s Asian Cup is no exception. Iran’s players underlined that reality with a powerful gesture during the national anthem.
There will be a brief pause in Missy Bo Kearns’ time on the pitch, but it comes with joyful news. The England international has shared that she and her partner are expecting a baby — meaning the Aston Villa family is about to grow by one very special new supporter.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup kicks off in Australia on March 1, with 12 teams competing for the title but also for a place at the World Cup. What else should you be watching out for?
As the international window kicks off, Iceland set out on their road to World Cup qualification — boosted by two new faces. Birta GeorgsdĂłttir and ElĂn Helena KarlsdĂłttir have both received their first senior call-ups.