
Two Line Offside Podcast
Melanie
Powerplay the 2nd: FIFA Women's World Cup
Episode Notes
In which we talk about the amazing accomplishments of one particular Women’s Football team and the movement which has followed them. Let’s make sure these women know that they’re not entirely defined by what happened after the trophy presentation but what happened in between.SourcesDavid Close, Patrick Sung & Kevin Dotson (25 August, 2023). World Cup Winner says she did not consent to kiss after Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales refuses to resign. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/football/spain-luis-rubiales-jennifer-hermoso-intl-spt/index.htmlCourtney Hill, (18, August. 23) FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s Journey from unrest to the brink of immortality. International Olympic Committee (IOC). https://olympics.com/en/news/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-spain-road-to-immortalityLe Mond with AFP. Spain’s 23 World Cup winner’s initiate strike against federation leadership. Le Mond. https://www.lemonde.fr/en/football/article/2023/08/25/spain-s-23-world-cup-winners-initiate-strike-against-federation-leadership_6108700_130.htmlThe Guardian Editorials. (29, August, 23) The Guardian view on Spanish Football’s #MeToo movement: a golden opportunity for reform. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/29/the-guardian-view-on-spanish-footballs-metoo-moment-a-golden-opportunity-for-reformTSN [TSN] (YouTube Channel) (20, August, 2023) Spain vs. England Full Highlights – FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2023 (I didn’t use audio from here, I just used it to help myself recap after I watched the game on TV. Please don’t sue me Bell Canada). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8EAliOtXbQ