Norway women's national football team

Did you know that Pele led the Brazilian national team to three world cups, and scored more than a thousand goals in his career? Many know Pele for his soccer talent and his unique skills on the field. In his early life, he had to face the challenge of poverty. Later in his life, when he finally got recognized for his talents, Pele took the soccer world by storm. His achievements in his career are unmatched to this day and he showed off impressive skills which made him an exciting player to…

Like with the assists, there is much more to football than just goals and Garrincha showed that in 1962 when Pelé was injured. His performance in 1962 was such class that many people call it “Garrincha’s World Cup” Mario Zagallo, Garrincha and Pelé’s teammate during the 1962 world cup, said “I have only ever seen two players win a World Cup alone: Garrincha in 1962 and Maradona in 1970” (Garrincha- The Genius of Dribble). During this World Cup Garrincha was unstoppable winning the golden boot…

they are paid the same. Men and women all do the same things in the different sports, they put in the same time, they practice just as hard and they don't get paid the same. This was first brought to the attention of the public by the U.S. women's soccer team. They thought it was unfair that they won the world cup and the men lost in the round of 16 but, the men got paid more. Most women sports is actually very new compared to the mens. They could only compete in the olympics in 1900. Also the…

The U.S Women’s National team won the 2015 World Cup held in Canada. The U.S team defeated Japan 5-2 in the Cup finals. The previous world cup finals the U.S.A women were defeated by the Japan team. This was the first world cup win since 1999 which the United States hosted. Within the 1999 tournament the United States Women placed 3rd over China. Some highlights from the game were that Carli Lloyd scored the fastest hat trick in world history. Her first goal was in the third minute when Megan…

formed the Women's Rights Association, fighting for equal rights of women around the country. With the help of women advocators, women for many generations after them were able to gain the rights to become closer to equality with men. Just like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton were advocating for women's rights, Billie…

“Many people say I’m the best women’s soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.” ~ Mia Hamm. The book I read, Go for the Goal, by Mia Hamm, was a very inspirational book. Like many others, I find Mia Hamm to be one of the best women soccer players, and I look up to her. In her book, she informs you on many great experiences she has had both in soccer and in her life. She also talks about the different elements of soccer, and she gives helpful…

Is Jose Mourinho the greatest football coach of all time? During his first press conference after being appointed head coach at Chelsea Football Club Mourinho said, "Please don't call me arrogant.. but I think I am a special one." Since that press conference, the media has called him arrogant many times but he has also convinced them that he is the greatest football coach in history. Mourinho is the only coach in Europe that has worked his way up to a coaching position, he has coached five…

Today the National Football League seems to be the hot bed of social issues. Every time I turn on the television another football player has struck again. Our society is run by money, power, and status. One of the monsters and leading powerhouses in our society is none other than the NFL. With all the new and growing inventions in our society, groups of men throwing, catching, running, and hitting are some of the top money makers in the world. Although, I am a fan of football, the NFL is…

Compare and Contrast Essay Football of Yesterday and Today The game of football has been around for many generations. People were playing the game of football as early as the late 1800’s. However, it did not become a favorite American pastime until the National Football League (NFL) was established in 1920. However, over the past ninety-five years, the game of football has changed drastically, from the rules to the helmets to the padding used by the players on the field. Football has become a…

defensive players in the entire National Football League. He is on track to be one of the best defensive ends ever to play the game of football. In just four seasons, J.J totaled fifty-seven sacks. J.J Watt is an unbelievable football player. J.J Watt was born on March 22nd, 1989, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. His parents are Connie and John Watt. He has two brothers, TJ and Derek. Watt went to high school at Pewaukee High School,…