Japan quietly emerging as WWC contenders but real test of credentials lies ahead
Japan are looming as potential challengers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup but the real test of their credentials will come in their final Group C outing.
Manchester City’s treble-winning coach Pep Guardiola, England women manager Sarina Wiegman and Chelsea coach Emma Hayes are among the finalists for FIFA’s The Best coach awards.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface scored a 72nd-minute winner to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday as RB Leipzig provisionally took over the lead with their 2-0 victory at Mainz 05.
