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Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
... The ambitious project to make Saudi Arabia an International Football hub started with on a two-and-a-half-year deal said to be worth over $400m (£318m or 370m euros) in wages...
Women's World Cup: Players put 'at risk' at qualifiers
... Fifpro are warning that inadequate playing and support conditions are having a big impact on the health and wellbeing of International Football players...
Wrexham: 'Ryan Reynolds was on Zoom and I couldn't tell my kids'
... " I was sharing everything great about the club, like we play at the world s oldest International Football ground, " added Spencer...
New Year Honours 2023: Scotland footballers named on list
... The attacking midfielder - who retired from International Football last year - is recognised for a career at clubs in Scotland, the US and Australia...
Manchester United: Who might buy the club?
... Steve Gans, a sports lawyer and partner at the Boston firm Prince Lobel, who also previously worked with Liverpool s owners Fenway Sports Group, says a lot of American private equity firms want to invest in International Football because " if they own other American sports that are uniquely American, they feel like they have saturated the market"...
World Cup music: Why official singles went out of fashion
... " Baby I m a champion / no matter what they say about me, " goes the chorus, something that is hard to apply to the national team when they are one of the great under-achievers in International Football, having never won a tournament...
Euro 2022: Leah Williamson's mum talks matchday nerves
...The pressure of an International Football tournament is immense, but watching your daughter play in one is also pretty nerve-shredding...
World Cup 2022: Wales' play-off final on free-to-air TV
... Managing director Bobby Hain said: " We re delighted that this potentially historic moment in Scottish International Football will be available for everyone to watch for free on STV...
Euro 2022: Leah Williamson's mum talks matchday nerves
The pressure of an International Football tournament is immense, but watching your daughter play in one is also pretty nerve-shredding.
That's how Amanda Williamson, mother of England captain Leah, feels.
" With my hand on my heart, it doesn't matter what game it is, I struggle to eat, I'm really nervous and become quiet, " she says.
But she tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that seeing everyone enjoy England's success brings " that little bit of pleasure".
" The Noise in the stadiums has been amazing. You can't hear yourself think. So we just hope that continues, " she says.
The Lionesses will be competing in their fourth successive tournament semi-final when they face Sweden later, hoping to reach a major final for the First Time since 2009.
Always a leaderFor many, Leah Williamson has become The Face of England women's football.
Considering her lack of major tournament experience, her appointment as captain for this summer's European Championship could have raised eyebrows.
But England manager Sarina Wiegman calls her a " great leader" and, for Leah's mum, it came as no surprise.
Amanda says Leah, now 25 years old, has " always been a leader, even from a young age".
" She's always been The One to organise things and always been level-headed so I don't think she's changed at all. That's just The Way Leah is, " she says.
Amanda reflects on The Family 's trip to the Euros in 2017 and says it's " a surreal moment" to see Leah now leading England out on to The Pitch .
It was a late winner in extra-time which sealed England's place in the semi-final.
" You're thinking: 'I can't cope with penalties,' but also The Girls aren't ready to Go Home . "
But she says Leah's Brother Jacob has it much worse when It Comes to nerves, with " his head in his hands, Looking Down and fingers in ears so he couldn't hear anything".
It's been a record-breaking Euros in terms of viewing figures, with a peak television audience of 7. 6 million watching England's dramatic quarter-final win over Spain.
And Amanda hopes The Hype around The Women 's game will carry on for years to come.
" We walk The Streets towards The Games and people see The Names on the Back of our shirts, " she says.
" Everybody is forever just shouting 'Good Luck to the Williamsons'. Every girl is getting so much support, so we just hope that continues. "
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Source of news: bbc.com
