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US footballer Megan Rapinoe to retire at end of NWSL season US footballer Megan Rapione has announced she will retire at the end of the season, with this summer’s World Cup being her last. Rapinoe is one of the most successful footballers of her generation and has made an extraordinary impact on developing the women’s game. “I did want to do it my own way,” the 38-year-old said. “I feel very grateful that I’m here…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Stadium Australia The Stadium Australia was built in 1999 to be the centrepiece of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The stadium has undergone refurbishments since then and has hosted other major sporting events and has been used for concerts and other events. Stadium Australia will host Australia’s opening game this summer and then three knockout games, and the World Cup final. Where is Stadium Australia? Stadium Australia is…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is located on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD. It is a bespoke football stadium that has recently undergone a refurbishment. The stadium is famed for hosting big sporting events and this summer will mark the first FIFA World Cup. The stadium will host five games during the Women’s World Cup – four group-stage matches and one knockout round match. Where is Hindmarsh Stadium? …

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Perth Rectangular Stadium Perth Rectangular Stadium has undergone major redevelopment and is now a state-of-the-art stadium for world-class sports events. It’s Perth’s only rectangular stadium, and will host five world cup group stage matches this summer. Where is Perth Rectangular Stadium? Perth Rectangular Stadium is easily accessible via bus, train or by walking from the city centre. Located a stone’s throw from Swan River, the venue has undergone…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Brisbane Stadium Brisbane Stadium is a world-class sports stadium built for football and rugby and only 3kms from the Brisbane/ Meaanjin CBD. The stadium will host eight games at the upcoming World Cup. Where is Brisbane Stadium? Brisbane Stadium is located in Milton, just 3 km from the Brisbane CBD and 15 km from Brisbane Airport. As with most Brisbane events, public transport is the best and cheapest…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Waikato Stadium Waikato Stadium will welcome a third FIFA World Cup to Hamilton/Kirikiriroa- the heart of the Waikato region (approx. 120km south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau), following the FIFA U-17 World Cup of 2008 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup of 2015. Waikato Stadium has a rich history that spans 100 years and is an impressive international sports stadium with a full capacity of 25000 people. The…

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