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FIFA has received bids from Brazil, Japan, Colombia and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [ MORE: Gerrard extends contract amid strong start as Rangers boss ] Soccer’s international governing body will now assess the bids, which will include visiting each country. Evaluations will be submitted to the FIFA Council and a vote on the host will be held at the organization’s meeting in Ethiopia next June. Anticipated bids from South Korea and South Africa were withdrawn before Friday’s deadline. The 2023 World Cup will feature 32 teams, up from the 24 that competed this summer at the tournament in France. The United States won its second straight World Cup title and fourth overall this year, and the event enjoyed unprecedented television viewership of 1.12 billion worldwide. “France 2019 was certainly a watershed moment for women’s football, and now it is FIFA’s responsibility to take concrete measures to … [Read more...] about FIFA considering four bids to host 2023 Women’s World Cup

SLAVISA JOKANOVIC has played in one World Cup and is now working where the next one will be staged. So when the former Fulham boss claims Qatar 2022 will be the “best ever” he is worth listening to - even if few share his prediction outside the Gulf state or Fifa HQ. Jokanovic, who reached the last 16 of France ‘98 with Yugoslavia, is currently in charge of Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League. And from his first-hand experience, he reckons the World Cup in three years’ time will be a huge hit, despite issues with the climate and crowds at the recent World Athletics Championships in Doha. Jokanovic, 51, told SunSport: “We have played four games in air-conditioned stadiums and the temperature was perfect for playing football, even when outside was still so hot. “The temperature will be better in November or December when the World Cup is played anyway, but the technology is incredible.“I have also visited the completed Al Janoub Stadium, which … [Read more...] about Slavisa Jokanovic claims Qatar World Cup will be ‘best ever’ and reveals he wants to manage in England again in the future

        Actor Rishi Kapoor is counted among the most candid Bollywood celebrities on Twitter for his interesting tweets. The actor has been missing from action since long as he has been undergoing treatment in the US for an undisclosed illness but occasionally makes his presence felt on the social networking website. The senior actor has now taken a potshot at the Team India cricketers, many of whom sport beards. Rishi shared a screenshot of India’s World Cup squad and wrote along with it, “Don’t take this picture as a reference point but why do most of our cricket players sport full facial hair(beards)? All Samson’s?(remember he had his strength in his hair) Surely they look smart and dashing without it. Just an observation!”All from team captain Virat Kohli, vice captain Rohit Sharma to Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah can be seen sporting beards in the picture. Don’t take … [Read more...] about Rishi Kapoor has a question for India’s World Cup squad, asks ‘why most of our cricketers sport beards?’

Steve Smith has starred for Australia in the four unofficial warm-up matches they have played. © AFP The World Cup 2019 is around the corner with ICC's showpiece event beginning on May 30 in England and Wales. With ex-players, fans and pundits have all had their say as to who they feel will be lifting the World Cup 2019 trophy. Friday saw the turn of former Australia opener Mark Waugh, who picked his top three batsmen in the World Cup. While not many will argue against Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler being in the top three, however, Mark Waugh made the surprise decision of leaving out Steve Smith, instead putting his faith in another Australian -- David Warner."Definitely Virat Kohli," Mark Waugh told cricket.com.au. "He's No.1."Virat Kohli will be playing in his third World Cup but it will be for the first time that the 30-year-old will captain India in the 50-over World Cup.Jos Buttler has been in top form in recent times, not only for his domestic teams but also for England and … [Read more...] about Former Australia Star Picks Top Three World Cup Batsmen, Leaves Out Steve Smith

India vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: Rain stopped play in Manchester. © AFP New Zealand reached 211/5 off 46.1 overs before rain stopped play in their World Cup semi-final against India at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Rain continued to play hide and seek and kept fans and players waiting. After keeping everyone waiting for more than two hours, rain stopped just for a bit and just minutes before umpires were to come out for inspection it started to pour all over again. After the final inspection, umpires postponed the play for July 10, Wednesday. The match will resume at 3:00 PM IST. Earlier, New Zealand skipper Kane Wiliamson won the toss and chose to bat. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah swung the ball both ways and bowled two maiden overs. New Zealand lost opener Martin Guptill cheaply in the 4th over with scoreboard reading 1. Henry Nicholls and Kane Williamson batted slowly but steadied the innings. They stitched a 68-run partnership for the second wicket before … [Read more...] about India vs New Zealand Semi-Final Highlights, World Cup 2019: India-New Zealand Semis Suspended, Match To Resume Tomorrow At 3 pm IST