An important gesture.

The qualifying match for the next Women’s World Cup between England and Northern Ireland will take place this Saturday evening. On this occasion, both teams agreed to support players who have been sexually exploited in the NWSL (National Women’s Super League), the women’s soccer championship in the United States. “We have discussed it and we want to show our solidarity if possible. English captain Leah Williamson said To The guard. There will be a meeting tomorrow and we will talk to Northern Ireland, UEFA and officials. We’ll see later what can be done, but it’s planned and the girls believe. ”

In recent days, testimonies against former North Carolina Courage coach and Englishman Paul Riley have reappeared, only to be out in early October. Portland thorns. On the American channel NBC News, two players testified about his behavior while in Portland. Especially the facts from 2019 onwards.

See: U.S. women footballers speak amid allegations of sexual abuse. – NBCNightlyNews https://t.co/nyBMAxD4zI

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The match will take place at Wembley, and the stadium must be full as the Football Association has already announced 30,000 tickets sold for the match. Three lions. Their last match in the main cave of English football is the reception from Germany from 2019 onwards.

England and Northern Ireland agree on something for the first time in a long time.
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