This World Cup has broken all manner of records for television audiences globally, and Friday’s match should continue the trend, with the intervention of U.S. President Donald Trump merely adding to the interest. While Trump’s criticism of Rapinoe led to statements of solidarity from some of her teammates — it will surely not be lost on the French that their opponents are discussing their celebration plans just hours before a World Cup quarter-finals. I don’t know. But it’s something that we’re working on.”Diacre will look to her core of players from European champions Olympique Lyonnais. “To me it’s going to be an amazing game, probably crazy and a lot of intensity, as it should be because I truly think this is the world game for women,” said coach Jill Ellis.

Source: The Guardian June 27, 2019 14:45 UTC