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Paredes crowned World Cup champion

Spain centre-back Irene Paredes has won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Spain lifted the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They reached the pinnacle in Sydney on Sunday August 20 as they defeated England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time.

The Barcelona defender was remarkable with brilliant performances. She was impressive in central defence to help Spain reach the final. She played  every minute of Spain’s Australia & New Zealand 2023 campaign.

It was an historic and special year for Paredes who, in addition to the World Cup, also won the UEFA Champions League and the Spain championship with FC Barcelona. The is first of our players to ever achieve such a feat.

LTA Agency congratulate Irene  Paredes on these great achievements of her career.

Defender and Spanish captain, Irene Paredes is the first player represented by LTA Agency to reach the Women World Cup final

Spain will face England in the 2023 final of the World Cup on Sunday, August 20.

Spain have reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Sweden 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in front of more than 43,000 spectators at Auckland’s Eden Park.

Since the debut of the tournament, Irene Paredes has played every minute of all six of Spain’s games, and they have lost only one. It’s Irene and Spain’s first time reaching the final since their first participation in the 2015 World Cup in Canada. A historic final for Irene, Spain, and LTA Agency.

It is only the second time Spain has reached a final after their first-ever major tournament appearance at Euro 1997.

She is the first player represented by us who will play in the Women’s World Cup final.

LTA Agency congratulate Irene and wish her good luck for the final.

Sporting Huelva goalkeeper, Chelsea Ashurst, has sealed her continuity for another season with the club

Chelsea has extended her contract with the Liga F club for one more season. The goalkeeper appeared in 16 league games last season.

During the two previous seasons with Sporting Huelva,2021/2022 and 2020-2021, she played the most Primera División Femenina games with the club, featuring in 23 league games for each season across their 34 fixtures. She has been selected in the starting XI in all 23 of these appearances.

She reached the Spain Cup final in 2020–22 and ensured Sporting Huelva stay in the top division since her arrival in 2019.

Two players represented by LTA Agency, Spanish defender Irene Paredes and Australian midfielder Aivi Luik, are involved in their first-ever last four of the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Both veteran players have reached this tournament stage for the first time with their countries.

Spain was the first country to qualify for the semi-final after their 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, the runner-up of the 2019 World Cup.
Irene’s country will play their first ever semi-final tomorrow against Sweden in Auckland for a spot in the final. It was also Irene’s first time to reach the quarterfinals after her debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015.

Aivi, with Australia, will face England for their first historic semi-final encounter on Wdnesday in Sydney. The co-host booked their place in the semi-final after their win over France in a dramatic penalty shootout in the quarterfinal.

LTA Agency congratulate Irene and Aivi and wish them good luck in the semis.

Spain and Irene Paredes have made history as they have reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time

Spain sent the finalists of the last edition of the Women World Cup 2019 out of the competition. They reached their first Women’s World Cup semi-final after beating the Netherlands 2-1 after extra time in Wellington.

Irene played the full match to help her nation get to a semi-final of a World Cup for the first time in just three participations, with Irene taking part in each of those.

Since its debut in Canada 2015, Spain team had never won a knock-out match at a World Cup before defeating Switzerland in the round of 16 to set up the meeting with the Netherlands.

Spain and Irene will play the 2023 Women World Cup semi-final first match on Tuesday, August 15th, against Sweden.

Maya joins Como

Malta international young goalkeeper Maya Cachia has penned a contract with Serie A side FC Como

The 18-year-old goalkeeper Maya left Venezia FC to join FC Como, a top-tier side in Italian football. 

She spent her two first seasons in Italy with Venezia FC and Crotone FC in Serie C.

She won the Italian Serie C Cup last season with Venezia FC.

Maya has one cap with Malta national team earned last February during VisitMalta Women’s Tournament where she played against Moldova in a 3-1 victory . She is also capped Under-17 and Under-19.

She will wear jersey number 30 with Como for the 2022–23 campaign.

LTA wish Maya best of luck at her new club

Sweden international forward Marija Banusic has signed a contract with Italian Serie A club Napoli Femminile

Banusic’s Italian adventure continues with Napoli after a season spent with Parma.

Banusic has decided to continue honing her football abilities in Italy by signing with newly promoted in Serie A Napoli. She joined Serie A in the 2020–2021 season with AS Roma and accumulated experience by playing with Pomigliano and Parma. She brings to her new club a lot of sports experience, as she has also played in France, Sweden, and England.

The Swedish forward spent last season with Parma, and she registered four goals and one assist in 13 appearances.

LTA wish Banusic good luck at her new club.

LTA Players are through to the Round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup with Spain, South Africa, Australia, and Denmark

Spain’s Irene Paredes featured in all three group-stage games and was spectacular as Spain beat Zambia 5-0. They also won 3-0 against Costa Rica to finish second in Group C and advance to the Round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup. Spain will face Switzerland on Saturday, August 5.

Refiloe Jane made history with South Africa as they qualified for the Round of 16 in a FIFA tournament for the first time. The African side finished second in Group G with a 2-2 Draw Against Argentina and a win against Italy. Jane featured in the two first games. Banyana Banyana will play Netherlans on Sunday, August 6.

Co-host Australia finished first in Group B after winning two of their three group-stage matches. They won 1-0 against Ireland in their opener, and they trashed Olympic Champions Canada with a 4-0 victory. The Matildas and Aivi Luik will face Denmark on Monday, August 7.

Sofie Junge’s Denmark reached the tournament’s next stage after two victories out of three matches, 1-0 against China and 2-0 against Haiti, to be ranked second in Group D.

LTA Agency wish the best of luck to their players

Zambia international striker Barbra Banda has secured her place in Women’s FIFA World Cup history with her first goal against Costa Rita

Banda continues to make her mark in Zambian football and internationally.

She was named player of the match in Zambia’s 3-1 win over Costa Rica.

The Copper Queens captain scored a goal and provided an assist as Zambia recorded their first ever victory at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Barbara’s goal was the number 1000 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a landmark moment in the tournament’s history.

Barbra and her country were participating in the World Cup for the first time. They lost their two first group stage games against Spain and Japan, and they finally ended this first World Cup campaign with a win over Costa Rica.

The talented striker is the first Zambian woman to play professional football; she also captained the team that qualified for the women’s Olympic football tournament for the first time in their history.

Kenya striker Jentrix Shikangwa and Cameroon midfielder Ngo Mbeleck Geneviève  have moved to China’s Super League side Beijing Beikong Women Football Club

Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa joins the Chinese side after a standout season in Tanzania Premier League with Simba Queens. The left-footed player was awarded the “Golden Boot” after scoring 17 goals in 22 league games under the Simba Queen shirt. She was the division’s leading scorer and helped the team finished second in the league.

Prior to Simba, she played with Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk, having previously led Vihiga Queens to three straight Kenya Women’s Premier League titles.

Ngo Mbeleck who wil wear the number 40 shirt in her new club comes from Turkey. The midfielder had a successful stint with Fenerbahçe Petrol Ofisi, helping the club finish second in the league. Prior to Turkish, she won two Israel league titles, the State Cup and the Athena Cup trophees, with Kiryat Gat where she played three seasons before joining Maccabi Kishronot Hadera’s side in 2022.

Our two players are heading to China for a new challenge, and we wish them All the best in their new home.