“Best team in the world”

Former Manchester United superstar David de Gea congratulated the Spain women’s team after beating England in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final on Sunday (August 20).

Olga Carmona (23) started the match as the second-youngest captain to be part of the starting XI for a Women’s World Cup match. The Real Madrid left-back scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute after her sweet left-footed shot passed Mary Earps around the far corner.

After the match, an elated and proud De Gea tweeted:

“Best team in the world @SEFutbolFem Congratulations girls (Congratulations girls)🏆[Spain flag]”

De Gea is considered one of the best goalkeepers for the Spanish men’s team, with 45 appearances, but he has not played for them since October 2020. He is currently without a club since being released by Manchester United last month.

This was the first World Cup victory for the Spanish women’s team. It was only the third time they had entered the competition; they were eliminated in the round of 16 in 2019.

Coach Jorge Vilda has now become the first coach to guide a European team to the Women’s World Cup since Silvia Neid lifted the trophy with Germany in 2007.

Pundit says Manchester United’s Mary Earps should be proud after her performance against Spain in the Women’s World Cup final

Goalkeeper Mary Earps had an excellent Women’s World Cup for England, keeping three clean sheets in seven games as she won the Golden Glove award.

Earps (27) saved Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty in the 69th minute to keep her team in the match. He was also between the sticks as the Lionesses beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties in the round of 16.

Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley said via BBC Radio 5 Live:

“Mary Earps should be very proud. She’s had an excellent tournament. Let’s not forget the penalty save she made in this game to keep England in it to the end. She’s been absolutely outstanding.”

Earps, who plays for Manchester United in the Women’s Super League, also made four saves and recorded five recoveries against Spain. She will go down as one of the best goalkeeping performances in the Women’s World Cup final in a losing effort.