La capitana del Tottenham Hotspur, Bethany England, ha anunciado que dejará el club al final de la temporada, tras tres años y medio en el norte de Londres. La delantera de 31 años comunicó la decisión en un emotivo vídeo a la afición, después de que el club no renovara su contrato.
La entrenadora Renee Slegers ha destacado la creciente influencia de Alessia Russo en la plantilla del Arsenal tras su espectacular actuación en la primera parte contra el Tottenham. Más allá de los goles, la técnica de las Gunners está observando un cambio en la personalidad y el sentido de la responsabilidad de la delantera en los entrenamientos, ahora que la temporada llega a su punto álgido.
Una tripleta de Alessia Russo en la primera parte impulsó al Arsenal a una victoria por 5-2 sobre su rival del norte de Londres, el Tottenham Hotspur, en la Superliga Femenina el sábado. Las Gunners tienen la mirada puesta en los cuartos de final de la Liga de Campeones contra el Chelsea, tras haber vencido a las Blues por 3-1 en el partido de ida el martes, antes de visitar Stamford Bridge a mediados de esta semana, y se aseguraron de seguir en la lucha por clasificarse para la próxima edición con una contundente victoria en la competición nacional.
La delantera del Manchester City, Khadija «Bunny» Shaw, ha sido aclamada como «la mejor del mundo» tras su brillante hat-trick contra el Tottenham el sábado. La delantera marcó el hat-trick más rápido de la historia de la Superliga Femenina, en una contundente victoria del City por 5-2 sobre las Spurs.
La Copa Asiática Femenina comenzó el 1 de marzo, dando inicio a un mes en el que estaban previstos dos de los principales torneos del fútbol femenino, ya que la Copa Africana de Naciones le seguiría el 17 de marzo. Sorprendentemente, esta última se pospuso solo 12 días antes de su inicio, pero el impacto que tendrá la Copa Asiática en las competiciones de clubes que continúan seguirá siendo fascinante, ya que los equipos de fútbol femenino se despiden de algunas de sus mejores jugadoras durante unas semanas.
El Tottenham Hotspur se clasificó para los cuartos de final de la FA Cup femenina de la forma más dramática posible, tras superar al obstinado London City Lionesses en una maratoniana tanda de penaltis el lunes por la noche. Tras un empate a 2-2 en Hayes Lane, en el que las Spurs se salvaron con un penalti en el minuto 95, el equipo del norte de Londres acabó imponiéndose por 9-8 en una tanda en la que se sucedieron 17 lanzamientos consecutivos antes de que surgiera la heroína definitiva.
Manchester United, often simply referred to as "United," are one of the most iconic and successful football clubs in the world, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club was founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot at Newton Heath. The team changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to its current home, Old Trafford, in 1910.
Famous players
Manchester United have been home to some of the greatest footballers in history. Sir Bobby Charlton, a World Cup winner with England in 1966, is arguably the most iconic figure in the club's history. Other legendary players include George Best, known for his flair and skill, and Eric Cantona, who brought a winning mentality to the club during the 1990s. More recent stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Paul Scholes have also contributed significantly to the club's success.
Honours
Manchester United are one of the most decorated clubs in English football, having won a record 20 Premier League titles (formerly the First Division). They have also lifted the FA Cup 12 times, the League Cup five times, and the UEFA Champions League three times. The club's dominance in English football was particularly evident during the 1990s and early 2000s under manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Managers
Sir Alex Ferguson is undoubtedly the most successful manager in Manchester United's history. He spent 26 years at the club, leading them to an unprecedented era of success. Before Ferguson, managers like Matt Busby and Wilf McGuinness played crucial roles in shaping the club's identity. More recent managers, including David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, and José Mourinho, have faced the challenge of maintaining the club's high standards.
Stadium
Old Trafford, often referred to as the "Theatre of Dreams," is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. With a capacity of roughly 75,000, it is among the largest football stadiums in the United Kingdom. The stadium has hosted numerous major matches, including UEFA Champions League finals and FIFA World Cup matches.
Location
Manchester United are based in the city of Manchester, which is located in the northwest of England. The club's home ground, Old Trafford, is situated in the Trafford borough. Manchester is a major industrial city with a rich footballing heritage.
Owners
In February 2024, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company, INEOS, acquired a significant 25% stake in Manchester United. This acquisition granted Ratcliffe sporting control over the club, placing him in a position to influence key decisions related to its operations.
Ratcliffe has already made a substantial financial commitment to Manchester United. His large investments demonstrate his dedication to the club's success and his willingness to provide the necessary resources for its growth.
Frequently asked questions
When were West Ham founded?
West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.
Who are the owners of West Ham?
British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).
What is West Ham's stadium called?
West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.
What is London Stadium's capacity?
The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.
How many trophies have West Ham won?
West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.
How many Premier League (top flight) titles have West Ham won?
West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.
Who has made the most appearances for West Ham?
Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.
Who is West Ham's all-time top goalscorer?
With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.
Which famous players have played for West Ham?
Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.
Which famous managers have been in charge of West Ham?
Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.
What is West Ham's nickname?
West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.