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- July 13, 2011
Americans won't see their team play in the Women's World Cup final this Sunday -- at least not if Nelly the elephant's psychic powers prevail. The prophetic pachyderm has a perfect record in forecasting winners for this year's women's tournament so far. By Alison Kilian more... [ Forum ]
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- July 11, 2011
For the first time in a dozen years, the German women's football team won't be playing in the World Cup semi-finals after losing to Japan over the weekend. The result left both the team and fans dazed. But as tournament hosts and two-time defending champions, expectations may have simply been too high, commentators said on Monday. more... [ Forum ]
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- July 07, 2011
The entire North Korean women's football team was subjected to an unprecedented doping test after two players tested positive ahead of a World Cup game this week. By not asking for a second sample test the team has effectively admitted to doping, experts say. more... [ Forum ]
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- July 05, 2011
The Women's World Cup this summer was supposed to increase the sport's scope and importance in Germany. Fans, for their part, hope the country's team takes home the title for a third time. With expectations higher than ever, the players are feeling the pressure. By Wiebke Hollersen more...
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- June 30, 2011
The Women's Football World Cup, which is currently being held in Germany, is massively overhyped. Despite the media's best efforts, there is no real enthusiasm among the general public. The event shows just how far women have to go in their fight for equal rights. By Jakob Augstein more... [ Forum ]
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- June 29, 2011
As a policewoman and Germany's first female referee in the men's professional football league, Bibiana Steinhaus is used to maintaining order. The 32-year-old officiated this week at the US-North Korea game in the Women's World Cup. In an interview, she discusses the future of women in the sport. By Jochen Leffers and Christoph Ruf more... [ Forum ]
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- June 27, 2011
After the poor showing by the North Korean men's team in the 2010 World Cup, pressure on the women's team in the women's tournament in Germany this summer is high. Team trainer Kim Kwang Min says reports that the men's team trainer was punished are nothing but "evil propaganda." more...
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- June 24, 2011
Brazil's Marta is regarded as one of the most talented women to ever play soccer. During the upcoming Women's World Cup, she will bear the hope and pride of her booming country. But the modesty of her everyday life testifies to the massive gender divide in professional sports. By Wiebke Hollersen more... [ Forum ]
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- June 24, 2011
Young, beautiful and successful, the new generation of women footballers is attracting more attention than ever, especially from sponsors. Ahead of this year's Women's World Cup, German players have received enormous publicity. But the sexualized marketing threatens to backfire in the long run, experts say. By Yasmin El-Sharif more...
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- June 22, 2011
Paul the Octopus became a household name in 2010 after successfully predicting the winners of eight World Cup games. He died in October without a successor. Now, Sea Life aquariums around Germany are starting a competition to see which cephalopod can best predict the outcome of the Women's World Cup games. By Mary Beth Warner more...
