Goalkeeper

Washington Spirit Celebrates First Ever Fan Goalkeeper Jerseys

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Washington, D.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Spirit celebrates the first-ever fan goalkeeper jerseys marking another major milestone toward equity in women’s sports.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Spirit celebrates the first-ever fan goalkeeper jerseys marking another major milestone toward equity in women’s sports.
  • Keepers are inspiring leaders and mentors with their own unique fan base who want to represent them.
  • "I’m fortunate to be able to see an important change like this happen in just my second year as a pro,” said Spirit goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann.
  • Fans can purchase Spirit gear, including goalkeeper jerseys beginning Saturday, at WashingtonSpirit.com/Shop .

Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report Says Seven Innovations Could Save 2 Million Mothers and Babies by 2030

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, describing where the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and where innovation and investment can fuel progress, particularly in the fight against the global epidemic of maternal and child mortality.

Key Points: 
  • Co-authored by foundation Co-chairs Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, the report highlights new data that shows the potential of scaling up global access to seven innovations and practices that address the leading causes of maternal and newborn deaths.
  • "By making new innovations accessible to those who need them most, 2 million additional lives could be saved by 2030, and 6.4 million lives by 2040.
  • That's 2 million families spared an unimaginable heartbreak—and 2 million more people who can shape and enrich our world," they write.
  • Many of the life-saving innovations and practices highlighted in the report can be delivered by midwives and birth attendants in communities.

Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report Says Seven Innovations Could Save 2 Million Mothers and Babies by 2030

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, describing where the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and where innovation and investment can fuel progress, particularly in the fight against the global epidemic of maternal and child mortality.

Key Points: 
  • Co-authored by foundation Co-chairs Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, the report highlights new data that shows the potential of scaling up global access to seven innovations and practices that address the leading causes of maternal and newborn deaths.
  • "By making new innovations accessible to those who need them most, 2 million additional lives could be saved by 2030, and 6.4 million lives by 2040.
  • That's 2 million families spared an unimaginable heartbreak—and 2 million more people who can shape and enrich our world," they write.
  • Many of the life-saving innovations and practices highlighted in the report can be delivered by midwives and birth attendants in communities.

NetEase Media Brings Epic World Cup Final into Heated Discussion among Fans in China with Argentina and France Partnership

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Friday, December 23, 2022

NetEase Media served as the exclusive online media partner in China for both the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and French Football Federation (FFF).

Key Points: 
  • NetEase Media served as the exclusive online media partner in China for both the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and French Football Federation (FFF).
  • The partnership brought bespoke contents including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive player and coach interviews and the latest news to Chinese fans across a series of media outlets.
  • As a well-established Chinese internet media platform, NetEase Media has been dedicated to building cooperation in large scale sports-events, such as the Olympic Games for years.
  • This marked the third consecutive FIFA World Cup where NetEase Media partnered with premier national teams, and is the second time that a NetEase partner won the competition (France 2018).

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Parichute Fight Food Insecurity with Professional Soccer Players: First-Ever Help Kick Hunger Challenge Kicks Off on Social Media Ahead of World Cup

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

(Photo: Boys & Girls Clubs of America)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Boys & Girls Clubs of America)
    In America, 1 in 6 children experiences food insecurity, and throughout Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide, more than 60% of youth qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with meals, safe spaces, mentors and life-enhancing experiences on their journey to a great future.
  • and active supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs is calling on fans nationwide to help make an impact.
  • About Boys & Girls Clubs of America:
    For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

METAVERSE WORLD PREMIERES NEW REAL-TIME SOCCER GAME, 'META FOOTBALL'

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- METAVERSE World, a blockchain subsidiary of Netmarble F&C, launched a new 5v5 real-time 'META FOOTBALL' game. Gamers around the globe (except for China) can download this new title on Google Play, App Store as well as its own developed PC platform, The CUBE today.

Key Points: 
  • 'META FOOTBALL' is now available on Google Play, App Store, and The Cube, a blockchain platform developed by METAVERSE World.
  • METAVERSE World is a blockchain subsidiary of Netmarble F&C, expanding its vision into the NFTs and Metaverse sector, and it has recently joined the Metaverse Standards Forum to contribute to bolster the Metaverse technology overall.
  • Metaverse World is a subsidiary of Netmarble FNC, which achieved global success with 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross'.
  • Metaverse World operates 'FNCY', a WEB 3 entertainment platform that brings together games, digital human, various forms of entertainment, digital contents(web-novel, web-toons), e-commerce, digital wallet and more.

STATS Measures How Alisson Led Liverpool to Champions League Title

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

STATS, the revolutionary leader in sports AI, congratulates Liverpool on winning the Champions League title after a spectacular season.

Key Points: 
  • STATS, the revolutionary leader in sports AI, congratulates Liverpool on winning the Champions League title after a spectacular season.
  • A large part of Liverpools Champions League success this year rested in the hands of Alisson Becker, their star goalkeeper.
  • Liverpool paid a then-record $85 million fee for a goalkeeper to sign Alisson from Roma at the end of last season.
  • We can now quantify this better, illustrated by Alisson in this years Champions League final.