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Inside Mary Earps' 'All In': The Controversial Decision That Led To Her Unexpected Retirement.

An Icon at a Crossroads Mary Earps burst onto the international stage as a commanding presence in goal, helping England secure their first major women’s international tournament victory at Euro 2022 and their historic run to the World Cup final in 2023. Her performances not only won trophies but also hearts—a fierce competitor, a passionate leader, and a vocal advocate for women in sport. But beneath the surface, unresolved tensions, challenging management decisions, and personal convictions set the stage for a dramatic and divisive exit.​ In “All In,” Earps chronicles a journey defined by more than just football—it becomes a story of personal integrity, leadership under pressure, and the unvarnished realities of top-level sport. This blog takes you inside Earps’ memoir and dissects the pivotal moments and decisions that ultimately led to her headline-grabbing retirement.​ Mary Earps: From Triumph to Turbulence The Rise Earps’ rise mirrored the ascendancy of the Lionesses. After debuti...
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Götze's strike propels Frankfurt to victory over Stuttgart.

Eintracht Frankfurt leads 10-man VfB Stuttgart with a goal from Mario Götze.

Eintracht Frankfurt's hopes of finishing in the top four were strengthened on Matchday 27 by Mario Götze's goal in a 1-0 victory over 10-man VfB Stuttgart.

Frankfurt beat VfB Stuttgart 1-0 at Deutsche Bank Park, increasing their chances of European qualification. The game was close until Stuttgart's Ameen Al-Dakhil was sent off. After heavy pressure, Götze finally made the difference, netting the solitary goal of the game in the 71st minute.

Stuttgart starts strong.

Stuttgart started the game with intent, controlling possession and creating early opportunities. Jamie Leweling forced Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos to make a stop in the first few minutes, and Enzo Millot just missed the target immediately after. However, the hosts eventually gained control of the game, with Ansgar Knauff coming close to breaking the deadlock before being thwarted by Maximilian Mittelstädt's last-ditch clearance.

Red card drama


The game's turning point came in the 58th minute, when Stuttgart's Al-Dakhil received a straight red card for bringing down Hugo Ekitiké as the final man. This dismissal tipped the balance decisively in Frankfurt's favour, allowing them to put more pressure on the visitors' goal.

Götze broke the deadlock.

Frankfurt capitalized on their numerical advantage in the 71st minute. Hugo Larsson's shot was pushed into the post by Alexander Nübel, but Götze was quick to respond, tucking home the rebound to give the hosts the lead. The goal was a fitting reward for Frankfurt's improved attacking momentum following the red card.

Stuttgart's Resilience and Frankfurt's Near Misses

Despite being a man down, Stuttgart shown admirable tenacity in the last stages. Substitute Deniz Undav came close to equalising, but his shot was well saved by Arthur Theate. Frankfurt had opportunity to expand their lead. Collins came close to increasing their lead twice in stoppage time, but Frankfurt had to settle for a narrow 1-0 win.

Player of the Match: Hugo Ekitiké

Ekitiké was a thorn in Stuttgart's side throughout the game. The French forward's quickness and mobility caused countless difficulties for the visitors' defence, culminating in the game-changing red card. Ekitiké had numerous chances of his own, hitting the post once and forcing Nübel to make saves. His ability to stretch the back line and create space for his teammates was critical to Frankfurt's success, even though he didn't score himself.
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