FIFA Women's World Cup Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

The England Lionesses may not have won this year’s World Cup, but the players certainly captured the hearts of the nation as they made history by making it to their first Women’s World Cup final ever. After narrowly missing out on the coveted trophy to Spain, it’s safe to say that the players were in need of a little R&R after battling their way through 7 nail biting games, not to mention training constantly in between matches to make sure they were in peak condition to take on their rivals.

Lioness football star Bethany England has opened up about the challenges within the game, from losing confidence on the pitch to hurtful crowds. The striker, 29, who is captain of Tottenham Hotspur and was part of the England team during the Women's World Cup last summer, said it can be "mentally draining".

Lionesses captain Leah Williamson beamed as she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.The footballer was presented with the OBE, which recognises her services to association football, on Wednesday 4 October. OBEs are awarded for a distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community. Leah looked stunning for the event as she donned a grey check blazer with matching trousers.

Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso has been pictured back in training for the first time since she accused president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales of kissing her on the lips without her consent. The incident occurred after Spain took home the trophy at the FIFA World Cup final in Australia last month when Luis was seen kissing Jenni on the lips during the presentation celebration.

England footballer Ella Toone was spotted looking cool and casual in Manchester as she packed on the PDA with her footballer boyfriend Joe Bunney.The pair looked loved-up as they appeared to be laughing together as Joe sweetly put his arm around his footballer beau.The couple looked picture-perfect in stylish, yet relaxed, outfits for their day out. Ella wore some beige trousers with oversized pockets down the side, paired with a matching beige oversized blazer jacket. She styled the look with a white t-shirt underneath, a satchel bag and some white trainers.The footballer showed off her natural beauty with minimal makeup and had her nails painted in a popping red colour.

Spain's women's football team are now refusing to play again until the president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales resigns following the kissing scandal. Spain's team beat England's Lionesses at the FIFA World Cup final in Australia last Sunday but Luis Rubiales has received widespread condemnation after kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips without consent during the presentation.

Making World Cup history certainly calls for some time to celebrate, and that is exactly what the Spanish Women's football team are doing as they enjoy a well-deserved relaxing break in Ibiza. After leaving Sydney, the squad are now soaking up the sun in Ibiza where they have been spotted enjoying a stunning day out on a boat, having fun playing on paddleboards, and splashing around.The girls swapped out their football kits for their bikinis before they will probably get back to work and start preparing for the UEFA Women's Euro’s, which has been confirmed to take place in Switzerland in 2025.

England’s Lionesses made the country proud this year as they made it all the way to the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.The team took on Spain on 20 August in a fierce clash but were ultimately beaten one nil. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Lionesses have been hailed as footie heroes and they still pocketed a whopping £2.4 million in prize money after a hugely impressive run in the tournament.

Lionesses captain Millie Bright lead the Lionesses to huge success as they reached the finals of the Women's World Cup this year. And despite a heartbreaking loss to Spain, Millie, who is the captain of the England squad, has been hailed as an inspiration. Away from the pitch Millie, who turns 30 today, from Killamarsh near Sheffield, said she has "struggled" with different illnesses since being born.

Prince William and David Beckham have been slammed for their messages of support to the Lionesses. Football legend David, who played for the England men’s team from 1996 to 2009, and the future King, both posted videos wishing the team luck ahead of their clash with Spain on 20 August. Despite a valiant effort, the Lionesses were beaten one-nil by Spain in a tense clash.

Olga Carmona took the Spanish women's football team to victory in the nail-biting final of FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday, but just after the match, she was informed that her father, Jose Verdasco, had died.The 23 year old scored a goal against England in the first half of the game, which took place in Australia, and the goal eventually won La Roja the tournament, with England failing to score.There were jubilant scenes as the Spanish team celebrated, with Olga seen with tears in her eyes as she took in the magnitude of the history-making win. But heartbreak was to come for the football star, as it was confirmed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation that Carmona had been told the devastating news that her father had died after the match.

The BBC were forced to apologise to viewers, following a rather awkward on-air blunder during the Women's World Cup final. Just moments after kick-off, viewers watching on the BBC took to social media to complain that they could hear the Spanish commentary over the English.

The Spanish women's team have made history by winning the World Cup for the first time. Spain's squad secured a final 1-0 victory over England women's team at the FIFA World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday, August 20.

Olga Carmona has shot into the lime light after scoring the first goal of the woman's FIFA World Cup final.The Spaniard, from Seville, stunned England fans when she crushed their hope of an early win in Sydney, Australia.The 23-year-old slotted past Mary Earps to take them to a 1-0 win , making her the talking point of the first half. She represents Real Madrid women's team and has been crucial to Spain’s magical run to the final. Already she has gained popularity due to scoring a winner for the La Roja in semi-final against Sweden, in the 90th minute of the game.The superstar made her senior debut in 2021, was also part of the under-19 Spanish side which won the 2018 European Championship.

Two Lionesses have proved that friendship can go a long way, as their partnership brought them to the FIFA World Cup final. Alessia Russo and Ella Toone have shot to fame and their friendship has been put in the limelight, as the talented pair make history playing in England's first-ever Women's World Cup final.The best friends have known each other since they were 12 and have been helping one another score goals ever since.

With the English Lionesses facing off against the Spanish team during today's Women's World Cup final the Neil Diamond hit Sweet Caroline will likely be heard all across the country.The song, which was released in 1969, has recently become associated with football, rising to prominence as a football song in 2021 when the men’s team reached the final of the Euros. It was then heard again when the women's team won the Women’s Euro 2022 at Wembley Stadium.

The England women's team is set to face Spain in today's FIFA Women's World Cup final, 20 August, where the team will be hoping to bring back the trophy to go along with the European Championship they won last summer. And as everyone who's ever played a team sport will know, it helps to fuel up prior to a match, and that's even more true for professional footballers.

Piers Morgan has slammed Prince William for not attending the Women's World Cup final.The Prince of Wales' decision has united fans and celebrities alike who had branded the absence as "ridiculous" and a "shame." One person who has been particularly critical of the Prince's decision, is Piers Morgan, who stressed that he should have got on a plane. Piers Morgan tweeted: "With respect, YRH (Your Royal Highness), you should have got on a plane.

With the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney upon us there’s probably no one more thrilled about it than TV sports presenter Laura Woods, who has been spearheading ITV’s coverage of the tournament. “It’s all been so fun,” the 36-year-old says. "There have been so many different storylines that have really surprised us, and it’s been very difficult to predict.

The Lionesses' have proved that just because you're a professional footballer doesn't mean you can't be glam on the pitch, from elegant manicures to lengthy lashes. The England women's national football team have made it to the final of theWomen's World Cup 2023 after beating co-hosts Australia on Wednesday, 16 August and they all looked stunning as they were doing so.

During the FIFA Women’s World Cup final this weekend, the eyes of the nation will be glued to their TV screens to see if the Lionesses can beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time. However, despite the growing popularity of the team and their many wins - including becoming champions at the 2022 Euros - there is a huge gap between male and female earnings in the sport. England goalkeeper for the male team Jordan Pickford receives £5.2 million a year from his deal with Everton, while female England goalkeeper Mary Earps is estimated to earn around £150,000 from her contract with Manchester United, reports The Times.

The King has urged the Lionesses to “roar to victory” in the Women’s World Cup final. Charles’ rallying cry came on the eve of England’s historic showdown with Spain at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. “Good luck today Lionesses, and may you roar to victory,” Charles said in a message posted on social media on Saturday.

ITV FIFA Women's World Cup star Laura Woods has hit back at a nasty troll’s message in the best way after she was teased over her selfies on Instagram. Laura shared the messages with her fans on her Instagram stories where the troll could be seen calling Laura “ugly” on two separate occasions, in response to two different selfies she had posted. The presenter added to her story: “It feels like you’d like some attention?”, before writing on a separate story: “Is everything ok?”.

England’s Lionesses have officially reached the FIFA Women’s World Cup final after beating Australia in a nail biting match on Wednesday, and we were dying to know how they get their confidence both on and off the pitch. Midfielder Katie Zelem revealed that she relies on one ultra-affordable beauty buy to boost her confidence and make her feel strong and powerful – just what she needs for an edge-of-your-seat game.

The Lionesses are one step closer to securing the winning World Cup title after beating Australia 3-1 in the Semi-Finals earlier today. Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo and Sam Keer were the stars of the match, scoring a goal each to secure the impressive win ahead of Sunday’s final with Spain.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have led the messages of congratulations as the victorious Lionesses reached their first ever World Cup final. England booked their place in Sunday’s final with a thrilling 3-1 win over co-hosts Australia in front of a crowd of 75,784 in Sydney on Wednesday. Ella Toone opened the scoring for the Lionesses after 36 minutes when she thumped the ball home from 10 yards when Australia failed to clear a Lauren Hemp cross.

Ella Toone previously revealed the special meaning behind her goal celebrations as England took on Australia in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup.The footballer, 23, is currently in Australia and New Zealand hoping to take the Lionesses to the final after a nail-biting match against the national team. During the match Ella, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester United, scored a stunning strike in the 36th-minute.

Australian football star Hayley Raso has revealed the touching reason she always wears a ribbon in her hair. Fans who have been tuning in to the FIFA Women's World Cup will have noticed the 28 year old winger plays all her matches with a yellow ribbon tied round her ponytail.

England’s Lionesses are vying to lift the World Cup for the first time ever - but standing in their way are semi-final opponents and host nation Australia.The crunch match between the famous sporting rivals kicked off at the Stadium Australia in Sydney at 11am British time on Wednesday.The winner will face Spain in the final in Sydney on Sunday after La Roja beat Sweden 2-1 in the first semi-final on Tuesday. No team left in the competition has won it before so history is guaranteed to be made on Sunday.The Lionesses became history makers in July last year when they secured their first-ever European Championship with a 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley.

As the Lionesses took on Colombia in a close fought battle to secure their place in the Women's World Cup semi-finals, football pundit Alex Scott couldn’t help but find herself distracted by the game unfolding before her eyes. During an episode of Football Focus, which was airing live while the game was being played, the popular pundit had appeared distracted and tense throughout the broadcast as her attention was clearly on the match being played rather than the discussion at hand.This tension soon boiled over when Lauren Hemp scored last in the first half of the match to equalise for the Lionesses, prompting Alex to lose her cool completely in the middle of a discussion about Arsenal’s new signing Declan Rice.