With just a few days until Christmas, the Beyond 90 podcast team discuss the week in football. Sadly COVID is still impacting the world, and while we see football sometimes as a relief from the challenges, for the players it must be remembered that they're away from family, friends and in somewhat difficult circumstances.  

History: Cheryl Salisbury, Matildas Cap 75

Salisbury debuted for the Matildas in 1994 and was capped 151 times. She captained the team for seven years, scoring 38 goals (as a defender) before retiring in 2009.

Hot TopicsNews

• 2021 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11
• One month until the Asian Cup
• Silver Lake investment in APL (33% $140m)

Dub Round 3

• Results and signings: Season 14 squad page - Dylan Holmes to Adelaide, Roar sign youngsters Heidi Dennis and Isabella Shuttleworth, Victory sign Francesca Iermano as an injury replacement

Around the WorldUWCL: Group stage - Matchday 6UKConti CupFAWSLEuropeNetherlands - Eredivisie

• PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison) 2-1 ADO Den Haag

NordicSweden

(1) Perra Widén on Twitter: "A new agreement has been signed between the national teams for both men and women. This is the first time that a joint agreement has been negotiated. Equal compensation and also specific provisions linked to both insurance for injuries and support of parenthood.👫🎅 https://t.co/BkO5XvKScq" / Twitter

Denmark

• the Championship group (comprising just 4 teams) commences 26/3/22.
• the Relegation group commences the day after, with 6 teams (including AGF) all starting on zero points.

Capital Football (Canberra)

• Capital Football closes a $22 referee pay gap in Canberra's NPL and NPLW.

Queens / Kings of the Week

Recommended viewing: 'We Were True Pioneers' - How Bayern Munich Changed Women's Football In Germany #WeAllRise - YouTube

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