IFFHS NEWS OF THE WEEK 9
Picture : Hegerberg - Morgan - Olympique Lyonnais, the women's news
TOGETHXR – ALEX MORGAN’S NEW BRAND
U.S. Olympians Alex Morgan (picture), Sue Bird, Simone Manuel and Chloe Kim are starting a new brand designed to amplify women's voices in the world of sports and beyond. LastTuesday, the all-star team announced the formation of TOGETHXR, a media and commerce company they say will incorporate activism, culture, wellness, fashion, and beauty into its offerings. With content aimed at Gen Z and Millennials, TOGETHXR hopes to change the way women are depicted in media and sports. "We have our individual legacies as athletes through championships and medals, but what's most important to us is championing for the next generation of women — because that will be the legacy that lasts," the four athletes said in a statement about the company's debut, which mentioned a study that found women's athletics only receive four percent of sports media coverage. "We're proud to have worked as a team to create TOGETHXR — a brand that elevates women's voices and celebrates where sport and culture converge," they added.
WOMEN RECORDS
Last Wednesday, Brazilian Referee Edina Alves became the first female Referee to take charge of a man derby in Brazil. She refereed very well the Paulista derby between Corinthians and Palmeiras, which ended 2-2.
Last Thursday, IFFHS World’s Best Defender Wendie Renard of Olympique Lyonnais (France) has played her 90th match in the UEFA Champions League. The European ALL TIME Record in the History !
Olympique Lyonnais has scored his 400th European Champions League goal last Thursday and has noon 29 undefeated matches in the UEFA Competition ! It is All Time European record, beating the men’s Champions League record of 25 matches without defeat set by Manchester United between may 2007 and may 2009. It equalled also Lyon women’s own record set between 2010 and 2013 !
ALL TIME WOMEN’S BEST WORLD INTERNATIONAL GOAL SCORER RANKING
ALL TIME WOMEN’S MOST WORLD INTERNATIONAL CAPS RANKING
ADA HEGERBERG – THE FILM
‘My Name is Ada Hegerberg’ charts her decision to opt out of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in protest at ‘unequal treatment of women’ by the Norwegian Football Federation. The 25 year-old, who has earned over 60 caps for Norway, tells her story for the first time, including the backlash she suffered as a result of boycotting the tournament.
The Lyon striker, who won the first-ever Ballon d’Or Féminin in 2018, also describes her journey to becoming one of the world’s top players. Executive Producer Daniel Sillman said: "It has been an honour to be a part of telling Ada’s remarkable and brave story in this inspiring film. “Ada is not only world-class on the field, but off the field, too. Her ability to understand the power of her platform to impact change, putting her career on the line, is a powerful lesson in standing up for what’s right.”