Dutch eye maiden World Cup glory
Dutch eye Lieke Martens said the Netherlands are preparing for their first Women’s World Cup as the striker makes her third appearance at the showpiece event, which starts in Australia and New Zealand next month. The 30-year-old from Paris St Germain was part of the Dutch side that finished as runners-up after a disappointing penalty shoot-out defeat to the USA.
Martens, who won three league titles and the Champions League during her time at Barcelona, helped County win Euro 2017 – where she was named the tournament’s best player and won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award. “Yes, that’s what you dream about (winning the World Cup),” Martens said in an interview with FIFA.
“And I think it’s great that you keep trying to make that dream come true. If we won, it would be complete. I would have won everything I’ve ever dreamed of. It’s going to be a tough challenge, but nothing is impossible.” “I will give everything to be as prepared as possible. I trust this team as well. I just hope that we can get in Expectations on the Dutch side have increased since their European.
Published in EDP BLOGS on June 26,2023.
